Post by jasonblade on Mar 10, 2015 18:37:22 GMT
I suppose I will start this off with asking how many of you use spackle in your projects or ever have?
I decided to make a list of spackle uses in crafting and everyone should comment and add their ideas and share pictures. Its such a great resource and should be shared.
MOST IMPORTANT - Its dirt cheap. Sandable and editable with precision tools.
LIST
#1 - Terrain pieces: I find soooo many uses when it comes to just general terrain with spackle. So I will list them here as a secondary list.
A - Mud patches. The ability to give it a muddy look and do imprints with various consistencies make cheap spackle (less than 4 bucks for a 3lb container). Great if you want to make rutts and such.
B - "Rolling" terrain.
C - Lava pits
D - Dirt roads with character.
E - Easily made cobblestone roads/paths.
F - More to come!
#2 - Textured castle walls (individual stones)
#3 - Melted objects. For example, stone that has been melted by extreme heat, easily applied and formed. (viscosity is very important in these projects)
#4 - Smoothing surfaces. Say you have a cardboard surface and you want it flat but its wavy. Slap on some spackle and smooth it out!
#5 - Texturing in general. Will different tools and applications you can make some interesting textures with spackle depending on the viscosity and if you add foreign objects to the mix.
#6 - Filling cracks and pits (original intended purpose for the win!)
#7 - Seamless construction. Put it where its needed.
#8 - Wall carvings. Once the proper layer is cured simply use your tools and make carvings. BAM! Instant awesome wall carving. Well, not really instant.
#9 - Rocks. Take some aluminum foil and ball it up, cover it in this stuff and let it dry. Sand it down and you got a nifty rock in the shape of your choice!
#10 - For those that like painted water this is a great option as waves and ripples can easily be crafted while wet. (Pro tip! Use a hair dryer for quick waves and faster hardening (try this out elsewhere first to get it right))
And there is more? Yes! Let me know what I should add to the list
I decided to make a list of spackle uses in crafting and everyone should comment and add their ideas and share pictures. Its such a great resource and should be shared.
MOST IMPORTANT - Its dirt cheap. Sandable and editable with precision tools.
LIST
#1 - Terrain pieces: I find soooo many uses when it comes to just general terrain with spackle. So I will list them here as a secondary list.
A - Mud patches. The ability to give it a muddy look and do imprints with various consistencies make cheap spackle (less than 4 bucks for a 3lb container). Great if you want to make rutts and such.
B - "Rolling" terrain.
C - Lava pits
D - Dirt roads with character.
E - Easily made cobblestone roads/paths.
F - More to come!
#2 - Textured castle walls (individual stones)
#3 - Melted objects. For example, stone that has been melted by extreme heat, easily applied and formed. (viscosity is very important in these projects)
#4 - Smoothing surfaces. Say you have a cardboard surface and you want it flat but its wavy. Slap on some spackle and smooth it out!
#5 - Texturing in general. Will different tools and applications you can make some interesting textures with spackle depending on the viscosity and if you add foreign objects to the mix.
#6 - Filling cracks and pits (original intended purpose for the win!)
#7 - Seamless construction. Put it where its needed.
#8 - Wall carvings. Once the proper layer is cured simply use your tools and make carvings. BAM! Instant awesome wall carving. Well, not really instant.
#9 - Rocks. Take some aluminum foil and ball it up, cover it in this stuff and let it dry. Sand it down and you got a nifty rock in the shape of your choice!
#10 - For those that like painted water this is a great option as waves and ripples can easily be crafted while wet. (Pro tip! Use a hair dryer for quick waves and faster hardening (try this out elsewhere first to get it right))
And there is more? Yes! Let me know what I should add to the list