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« on: April 26, 2011, 02:03:44 PM »
What material do you suggest works best? I see the bondo or foam is suggested. This is my first attempt. Just wondering what may be easier to prep and paint, attach, durability, etc. Thinking with the foam wouldn't as good? you have to ruff the surface to get paint to stick well thus destroying detail??? I am looking at making rocks approx. 3"x3" 4"x6". And with suggestion, please suggest what paint may work best with material suggested.
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« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2011, 02:07:40 PM »
Quote from: Non-TypicalArtist on April 26, 2011, 02:03:44 PM
I am looking at making rocks approx. 3"x3" 4"x6".

Did you already mold these rocks ?
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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2011, 04:11:56 PM »
 Shows you just about everything.

http://www.taxidermy.net/forum/index.php/topic,39157.msg226652.html#msg226652
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2011, 08:10:49 PM »
Thanks Clay. That is what I was going by. I have the first layer of silicone on 4-5 rocks. You were pretty thorough on the mold itself. I am questioning what to use once I have the silicone mold. Thanks!
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2011, 10:47:52 PM »
Bondo works, any resin that will color also will work. i thin down the paints and do a wash ,waterbased or lacquer work.
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 03:14:55 PM »
What about 50/50 foam or paper mache? drywall powder/insulation mix? comparisons? Neg. or pos.??
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2011, 09:32:34 AM »
How about just making rocks the Micheal P way? It's cheap and very easy to do.
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2011, 02:37:30 PM »
Is there a link on here for that?
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