Published on Thursday 2 April 2020 by Kathy Millatt
I was on a mission to find lightweight, easy to make rocks. These work well for smoother rocks or those in the background but you can use the painting technique on any rock face.
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Materials
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EVA Foam - I used 10mm but you can use any thickness but thinner foam will require more layers
Metallic Sharpie amzn.to/364q4Ae Template - see the Model It Yourself sheet
Evostik impact adhesive (UK) amzn.to/2G0KrU2 Barge Cement (US)
Utility knife amzn.to/2vVPnbj Dremel (I use the snake attachment) amzn.to/2Ct61BL Dremel sanding drums amzn.to/2udjh9Q Protective Safety Glasses amzn.to/34uwbxl Respiratory Mask - amzn.to/2Zp9A77 Flexbond or wood glue (I haven't tried the wood glue but people swear by it) amzn.to/3aoyiXh Artists' acrylics in warm grey amzn.to/2v219jU, payne's grey amzn.to/3633tDR, wedgwood amzn.to/30zs3eD, mid grey amzn.to/2Tzt3xS and raw umber amzn.to/2R81PwF Water mixable oil colours in olive green amzn.to/366tXoj, yellowish green amzn.to/2tlSW9R and sap green amzn.to/3apMAGQ Large natural sponge amzn.to/2G0PrYO Matt clear sealant by Plastikote amzn.to/35LHIc2 Tacky Glue - just a thick white glue
Woodland Scenics Fine Turf green blend amzn.to/2sCf9Qx Isopropyl Alcohol and Water mix (1:2) (amzn.to/2BJh6OR) White Glue and Water mix (1:5) (amzn.to/2ouvu3O)
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Sharpie Fine Metallic Permanent Marker - Gold/Silver/Bronze (Pack of 3)
EVO-STIK Impact Adhesive 250ml - Multipurpose High-Strength Contact Glue - Bonds Instantly - Fast Drying
Stanley 010475 FatMax Snap Off Knife 9mm, 0-10-475
Dremel 4000-4/65 Corded Multi-Tool
104Pcs Sanding Bands Sleeves Drum Sander Set Nail Drill Sanding Band 80 120 Grit with 4 Mandrel Dremel Rotary Kit
Honeywell 1015370 A800 Sporty Safety Eyewear Frame with Clear Anti-Scratch Lens, Translucent One Size,Clear/Translucent
3M Respirator Half Mask Lightweight Blu
Amsterdam Standard Series Acrylic Tube 120 ml Warm Grey 718 (17097182)
Reeves 200ml Acrylic Paint Tube - Payne's Grey
Daler Rowney System 3 Original Acrylic Paint 150ml Tubes - Wedgewood
Acrylic Opaque Paint - Neutral Grey - 100 ml
Daler Rowney Georgian Water Mixable Oil Colour Paint 37ml Tube - Olive Green (363)
Cobra Artist Water-Mixable Oil Colour - Yellowish Green 617-40 ml Tube - Semi-Opaque High Lightfastness - Solvent-Free Professional Oil Paint
Daler Rowney Georgian Water Mixable Oil Colour Paint 37ml Tube - Sap Green (375)
Natural Sea Sponges for Artists - Unbleached 5"-5.5" 2pc Value Pack: Ideal for Painting Decorating Texturing Sponging Marbling Effects Faux Finishes Crafts & More by Lullingworth
Plasti-Kote 24002 400ml Premium Spray Paint Matt Clear Acrylic (Packing may vary)
Woodland Scenics Turf Pack 18" Cubed Model Layout Scenery Landscaping T49 Green Blend Fine