writes:While our bases are drying, we can make the leaf litter that will make these bases really stand out. You've probably been wondering what role oregano has in this tutorial. We are going to create forest leaf litter with oregano and GW Flesh Wash.
It's best if you use cheap oregano for this. A mid-sized jar of oregano can be bought at the drugstore for $.99 USD.
To make the leaf litter, fill the film canister about one third of the way up with oregano, and add in a small amount of Flesh Wash (a few mls, if I had to guess). Then stir the mixture with a paintbrush handle until the oregano has soaked up all of the wash.
You'll be surprised at how much wash the oregano can hold. Don't put too much wash into the container to start out with. You can always add more if you want your leaf litter darker.
Also, don't be too rough when mixing. You don't want to break up the oregano leaves too much.
Once the mixture is thoroughly combined, spread it out on a paper towel to dry.
Here is a close-up of my finished leaf litter. Notice how the oregano has not uniformly absorbed the wash. This heterogeneity adds depth to the litter when on the base.
Let this dry for a few hours, and then put it back into the film canister for storage.
I can hear you asking: "but Joe, won't my figures smell like oregano?" Fear not, the leaf litter does not smell like oregano, due to the wash sealing the leaves... and the fact that we used the cheap brand of oregano, which didn't have much of a fragrance to begin with!