Envirotex ?

I've used it for years and have never had a yellow effect produced.  You can tint the stuff to just about any color you want.

I usually paint the lake/river/stream bottom very dark brown or almost black in the deepest/center portions and graduate from darker browns and greens to lighter browns and greens as the shoreline is approached (blending all so there are no distinct borders between the shades). 

I then apply untinted Envirotex, poured in thin layers, and I "disturb" the final layers while curing to achieve a rippled effect.

Agree with Allan on this one.  My current layout has had Envirotex in use for about 20 years with no yellowing or other discernible changes in color. i follow Allan's steps except i painted my river bottom a very dark blue/black at the deepest point (mine's not polluted ) and then shaded it out to lighter blue/greens as the shoreline approached, and finally to a light tan near the water's edge.

As Allan said the real trick is shading and blending the colors so there are no distinct borders between the colors. I've often used a paper towel to carefully blend the paint and will dry brush the lighter colors onto the darker ones where they meet.

jackson

Rozy

I hope you don't mind me also asking another question on your post.  Do you get the Lite or High Gloss and where can you find it besides e-net. Yesterday I tried both big home stores and a ACE hardware no luck.

I've used it many times over many years .... I've never had a yellowing effect.

I used Envirotex Lite, and I bought it at a local hobby shop ... The Model Railroad Shop in Piscataway NJ.

Good luck.

Jim

Forgot whether i used the Lite or High Gloss (probably the High Gloss), but remember buying it in a craft store like Michael's or possibly WallyMart as it was used in decoupage.

jackson

Wait to buy it at Michaels when you can get a 50% off coupon which is about every other week. I also bought a small propane pen-like torch to lightly go over it just after poured to be sure to get any bubbles out. 

Rick

I've  always used Envirotex Lite.  Can get it at most any arts & crafts store.

I purchased mine from Scenic Express, a forum sponsor, at least ten years ago and have had it remain the same as the day it was installed.

To Larry Sr. I have not bought any yet, but from some of the replies they tell where to get it. Great replies keep them coming. One more ? it sounds like you can put this over a painted surface, I read about one product that stated not to put over a painted surface.

          ROZY205

ROZY,

     As you can see, all of us paint the surface first and the mix the two components that comes with the Envirotex together and pour. Be sure you have a sealed area where you are going to pour otherwise it will leak out. I use Sculptamold to make my banks with and allow that to cure and paint. Afterward, you can pour the Envirotex in your depression. 

Rick

Regardless of what you use for the "base" of your water feature, you'll want to make sure that it is 100% sealed in every area where the Envirotex is going to be used.  That stuff will find even the smallest hole, and you most definitely do NOT want to try cleaning it up once it hits your floor, carpet, or whatever.  Even when I'm absolutely certain that there are no holes in my lake, pond, or river base, I still place a drop cloth directly under that spot on the layout when I'm pouring Envirotex.

I take it that this product comes ready to pour, not having to be melted over the stove, as were some plastic pellets I've used?

Ranger Rick, Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

Oh, that looks gorgeous, Ranger Rick.  I especially like the way you backlit the first shot. Beautiful.  And thanks for the tips.

From all the great replies & experience I am convinced this is the way to go. I see that Scenic Express has tints for adding to Envirotex. That will work great for me seeing I am looking for a blue color. That was a great tip to buy it at Michaels with the 50% coupon. Does anyone know if Michaels carries the tints ?. Can someone describe the consistency when you pour it onto your layout ?. I watched a video of WS product & it looks pretty thick & easy to work with. Happy Thanksgiving.

          ROZY205 

I could not find it at our Michael's or at my LHS Hobby USA so it looks like e-net for me.

If you have a real arts & crafts store in your area (not a Michael's type of place), try there first.  Envirotex is commonly used by artists and for decoupage projects.

If you can't find it locally, by all means consider ordering from the fine folks at Scenic Express.

Thank you

I will try that and had Scenic Express already set for my back up for ordering thru the net.