Since it's that time, and I just got back from Hobby Lobby, I thought I'd share a little Snow.
I picked up a couple of snow blankets and some really nice fine snow. I mention this because at least right now this stuff is 50% off at Hobby Lobby.
First, this is the dept 56 Real Plastic Snow. I got this online as part of a lot with the next product I'll show. On it's own it is a little pricy, at least I think. 1.5 oz. bag. Maybe not a quick online check showed a 7 oz. bag for about 7.50 + shipping. You be the judge. I'll call the product medium in texture. Again based on the products I purchased.
It's plastic shreaded.
The Second product is Ice Flakes by Rauch Industries in Gastonia NC. It is much coarser. Looks to be made from shreaded white plastic bags and maybe some paper tissue.
The third product is from Hobby Lobby. It is Soft Snow, Powder Snow. 5.99 at Hobby Lobby for a 5 quart bag. (NOW 50%off). I like this stuff. It's fine. Appears to made from some ground plastic. Reminds me of the (saw dust) for lack of a better word, when I cut Lexan, or Plexi Glass. It has a bit of shine to it like ice crystals.
The Last product is a snow blanket. The one I chose is about 1/8" thick and measures 3' x 6'. It is also a Soft Snow Product 8.99 at Hobby Lobby (Now 50% off). They also had some thicker blankets, some with glitter, and some angel hair. As well as some of the Coarser shreaded plastic, ice/snow.
I will probably also get some of Woodland Scenics snow in a shaker, or equal from online. I have a couple of building I'd like to add permanent snow to the roofs. Although I will experiment with the Powered Snow and see how that works. I'll post those results when I get there.
Anyway there it is. Snow 101. Or at least what I've found so far. The coarse products are probably only good for a temp layout, while the Powered Snow may be usefull on a permanent basis.
If anyone has any info on any other Snow products feel free to add to this.
