Published on Thursday 27 August 2015 by Kathy Millatt
How to model puddles using easily available materials
This is the first in a four part series on how to model puddles. This week we are using easily available materials such as grout and varnish. We are starting off in the largest scale - 1/35 to show how to build a diorama that looks something like the real thing!
Tools and Materials
All of these materials are commonly available in either a DIY store or art shop. Online shops will also carry them.
- Tile Grout - brown or beige colour - easily obtainable from any DIY store in a huge variety of colours.
- White Glue - I've used various brands and now just fill up my bottles with cheap PVA from the DIY shop.
- IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) & Water - I buy mine online in bulk 5 litre bottles then I decant it for ease into smaller bottles.
- Gloss Varnish - I use Vallejo in this episode because it is easy to drip but you can use any acrylic gloss varnish
- Gloss Medium - a thick gel used by artists. Available online or in shops such as Hobbycraft.
- Satin Varnish - I use Vallejo but any matt or satin acrylic varnish would do.
Index
00:09 The Real World
01:04 Tools and Materials
01:31 Method
13:14 Final Result
13:38 Scale Kathys
15:11 Close
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