"Varnish for Rivers" Topic
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| Artilleryman | 13 Apr 2026 6:51 a.m. PST |
In making terrain boards, I have had very mixed success with the various resin based 'artificial waters' that have been available. They remain sticky. They bubble long after you think they are set. They leak despite all attempts to seal the 'river bed. And so on. I am wondering if I can get the same effect by pouring a gloss varnish into the river bed? Has anyone tried this and if so, what varnish do they recommend? |
| Gear Pilot Too | 13 Apr 2026 7:16 a.m. PST |
I followed GW's terrain making book and panted a river into a recess carved into blue foam board. I used Testors gloss varnish over the "water". I thought it looked really good. |
| Greylegion | 13 Apr 2026 7:44 a.m. PST |
You can probably paint your water sections up and finish them off with a glossy Mod Podge, as well. |
| Wackmole9 | 13 Apr 2026 8:12 a.m. PST |
Greylegion for the win! just let it sit and dry fully and your good to go. |
martin goddard  | 13 Apr 2026 9:32 a.m. PST |
If you use Yacht varnish you will get a cheap and very nice finish martin |
| doubleones | 13 Apr 2026 9:45 a.m. PST |
Minwax Polycrylic is good stuff and easy cleanup with water. |
 etotheipi | 13 Apr 2026 4:28 p.m. PST |
If you're using Mod Podge, alternating areas of satin, gloss, and super gloss finish can give the water a more natural feel. inlgames.com/xmasjan.htm |
| Martin Rapier | 13 Apr 2026 11:11 p.m. PST |
I just use gloss floor varnish. |
| Artilleryman | 15 Apr 2026 1:38 a.m. PST |
Thanks for all the advice. Lots to chew on. |
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