Tumbleweeds and cracked earth?
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Tumbleweeds and cracked earth?
Heya, Folks,
I'm working on a post-apocalyptic diorama and would like to model tumbledweeds and cracked earth, the type you see out in the salt flats...
Anyone have any suggestions for making tumbleweeds?
And how 'bout the cracked earth, the type you might see in out on the Bonneville salt flats or some other dry, not-particularly-sandy desert?
If so, I'd appreciate any input or help. :-H
Thanks in advance!!!!!
With Regards and Aloha,
Johnny B.
I'm working on a post-apocalyptic diorama and would like to model tumbledweeds and cracked earth, the type you see out in the salt flats...
Anyone have any suggestions for making tumbleweeds?
And how 'bout the cracked earth, the type you might see in out on the Bonneville salt flats or some other dry, not-particularly-sandy desert?
If so, I'd appreciate any input or help. :-H
Thanks in advance!!!!!
With Regards and Aloha,
Johnny B.
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Lichen (available from model railroad stockists) is about the only think I can think of for tumbleweed.
As for cracked-earth, you can get crackle paint from art stores - just paint over in the color you want.
As for cracked-earth, you can get crackle paint from art stores - just paint over in the color you want.
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Probably the best way to produce cracked earth effect is to use crackle medium:
https://www.google.com/search?q=crackle ... 91&dpr=0.9
I've used two medium that may work for your project:
http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/crackle-paste
http://www.timholtz.com/cracklepaint.htm
Here's some test swatches I did with Tim Holtz product:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/or ... 323dd6.jpg
https://www.google.com/search?q=crackle ... 91&dpr=0.9
I've used two medium that may work for your project:
http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/crackle-paste
http://www.timholtz.com/cracklepaint.htm
Here's some test swatches I did with Tim Holtz product:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/or ... 323dd6.jpg
I have used crackle medium on a small diorama - results were so-so, it did not work too well... ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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If you get some air drying clay and roll it out really thin and lay it onto a base of pva glue and give it a coat of paint right away - as it dries out, the top layer develops cracks and fragments.
I found that to my peril when I wanted a nice smooth landscape once
If i can find a picture, I'll upload it.
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I found that to my peril when I wanted a nice smooth landscape once
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If i can find a picture, I'll upload it.
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cracked earth
I personally use clean egg shells to simulate cracked earth. I lay down a thin layer of glue then lay down the clean egg shells and press into place. If I need more texture then press harder and cause more fractures.
Just my two cents.
Just my two cents.