Dirt for a base

[craigjw]

Mixture of dark grout, dark 100% silicone caulk, and add some topsoil, or peat.  Can even add some small pebbels.

[RedTx]

Nice thread

[linspace]

Here is a question.. I am doing my first beaver mount. I screwed up the feet somewhat I want to make a mud looking base... with some of the mud covering the feet. What is the best method to make a muddy looking dirt base?

[taxidermyfun]

I take spray glue with anything dry, spray area apply dry peet moss spread with hand looks good.

[Andrew L.]

I mix mache (slow set mache) and dirt to a consistency of pennut butter, and apply it to the base. I add high and low spots so its not
just a flat base. When it drys I brush on elmers glue, then sprinkle dry dirt over it.

Here's a picture.

[charlie]

Very Nice andrew, Im gona give that a shot !!

[stargazer644]

A very good thread. Thanks to everyone for some useful info. Wishing you well, stargazer.

[Andrew L.]

Thanks charlie. Another thing; don't mix the mache 50/50, use more mache than dirt. If you use to much dirt the mache wont set right.