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Editor in Chief Bill ![Workbencher Fezian](boards/icons/workbencher.gif) | 06 Dec 2023 8:50 p.m. PST |
You were asked – TMP link Do you save the contents of used tea bags for use as basing materials? 73% said "no, I do not" 8% [TIE] said "yes, I do" OR "I don't use tea bags" |
robert piepenbrink ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 07 Dec 2023 4:16 a.m. PST |
I also don't read tea leaves. |
forrester | 07 Dec 2023 9:21 a.m. PST |
no but Ive got a pot of dried mixed herbs which work well |
Bobgnar ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 07 Dec 2023 1:28 p.m. PST |
I have used lots of tea bag contents for bases. I like constant comment because it has pieces of stuff that can pass for stones. I will sometimes sift the tea to get fine particles which I mix with green paint. When dry passes nicely for grass. Herbal tea works best for that because it is lighter in color. When I was doing Boxer games, I would use spices appropriate to the nationality. Tea for Brits, oregano for Italians, garlic for French, five-spice powder for Chinese, etc. Not just pure spice, but it was mixed with commercial flocking. |
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