With mountains that are finished in Hydrocal &/or Plaster Wrap, is it recommended that the surface be "sealed" by some material in order to prevent flaking or crumbling over time? If so, what sealer?
Thanks,
Tom B
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Yes. Cheap latex paint from the "oops" counter at Home Depot.
I use a Latex paint that is earth color.
Benjamin Moore & Co. Premium Interior Acrylic Paint (Flat Finish)
Deep Base N215 3B (Quart)
BK 6 1/2 Shots
BR 2 3/4 Shots
OY 13 Shots.
Benjamin Moore & Co. Premium Interior Acrylic Paint (Flat Finish)
Deep Base N215 3B (Quart)
BK 6 1/2 Shots
BR 2 3/4 Shots
OY 13 Shots.
You can, but I always figure that the amounts of glue (diluted or otherwise) used for scenery flora and fauna will soak in and seal everything. Only reason I see for using paint is to hide the white plaster that I missed with scenery materials.
Originally Posted by mwb:
You can, but I always figure that the amounts of glue (diluted or otherwise) used for scenery flora and fauna will soak in and seal everything. Only reason I see for using paint is to hide the white plaster that I missed with scenery materials.
Actually, I typically paint mountains (especially rock work) flat black first, and then layer on the scenery and dry brushed rock colors. This "back-to-front" approach is analogous to the way paintings are done and is generally more effective at producing good "shadows in the cracks" effects than the often-recommended method of ending with a thin black wash.
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