RobynMM Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Getting bases ready for @pretre’s new sisters force! Using GSW pavement rolling pin for the texture on modeling clay, some flower tufts from gamer grass. Some things I learned: the top of a 32mm GW base is 30mm. Gamer grass tufts look better than GSW flower tufts, but lose more blossoms in application ( see the photo with the red HG and purple GSW tufts) 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Sue Storm has joined the Sisters of Battle! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Looking great so far! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 WOOHOO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 What clay do you use? @apathy ales showed me this technique and I am having so many issues. Your bases look great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynMM Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 I’m using DAS air hardening modeling clay, it’s been a breeze to work with http://DAS Air Hardening Modeling Clay, 2.2 Pound Block, White (387500) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAP4YA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q0uuEbE8R3BZN 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynMM Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I let the clay dry for about 24 hours, the package said 36-48 but that’s probably for bigger stuff. I put a layer of hardcoat down prior to painting. Didn’t prime, used skeleton horde contrast paint. I was pleasantly surprised at how good just the one coat looked and could probably leave it at that if needed. I slapped a few more colors on for funsies, will probably add more stuff to the actual pieces. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Awesome thanks! Im headed to the store to get some better clay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 I picked up DAS clay and it is so soft and great to use. Thank you! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynMM Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Took a hobby break today and stared the first batch. Set the flat roller to 2mm. Time to cure. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 DAS what I’m talkin’ about! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynMM Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Checked in this morning and found some unexpected warp. Doesn’t seem like it will impact the final bases too much. I accidentally left the window open in the room overnight so weird temperature fluctuations probably played a part. The thicker bases my son made didn’t have an issue, so next batch I’m going to increase from 2mm to 3mm and see if that helps. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I had some warping on the thinner roll as well... Found that it is soft enough you can just flatten it and lay so super glue (thin) into any crack that develops. It will break between cobbles any way so you won't see it once painted... Thank you so much for this BTW. This is so much quicker, scalable and dependable for basing not to mention reasonably priced! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Broken cobblestones aren’t exactly a problem either, seeing as bricks do break in real life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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