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Post by sgtslag on Dec 11, 2015 22:47:32 GMT
I am working on a crafting project which will require quite a bit of modeling paste to complete it. I bought a jar of Liquitex Flexible Modeling Paste for around $15, and it is about 2/3's gone, while my project is around 2/3's done, for what I have made, so far. I foresee needing another 1-2 jars of Modeling Paste before I am done with my terrain project!... Ouch. While surfing YouTube, I came across home-made modeling paste videos. I watched a couple of them, then I found one comparing different recipes against the Liquitex brand (non-flexible). I have to make some of this stuff! The cost to replace my jar with home-made? Around $3-$4 + my time and effort [assuming these ingredients: PVA Glue, Talcum Powder (smoother finish than Baking Soda), Acrylic Paint (white, or whatever color is desired)]. Just thought I would share this money-saving tip. Haven't tried it yet, but I plan to mix up a batch this weekend. Cheers!
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sotf
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Post by sotf on Dec 12, 2015 0:12:37 GMT
Part of the reason that the liquitex is more expensive is that it's flexible modeling paste, there is a decent amount of give and motion before it breaks once cured...what you're mixing up will crack and crumble at some of the uses.
Don't use it with regard to softer plastics or even the prepainted minis...
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Post by runningwolf on Dec 12, 2015 1:11:46 GMT
I've used that mix for some minor stuff and filling gaps and it has worked... not sure how long it will last before any ill effect, but after a few months on minor things I haven't had a problem.
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Post by tauster on Dec 12, 2015 8:32:21 GMT
I've used PVA, baking soda and white acrylic paint before to make paste for snow/ice effects. Works great and hasn't crumbled so far, but there weren't any structures that were particularly prone to crumbling, so I can't judge how resistant it is on delicate structures...
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Post by bluecloud2k2 on Dec 12, 2015 10:30:51 GMT
As long as you varnish it and the surface doesn't bend or warp, it will work fine.
And talcum powder should be less likely to yellow with age.
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Post by tauster on Dec 12, 2015 11:16:14 GMT
As long as you varnish it and the surface doesn't bend or warp, it will work fine. And talcum powder should be less likely to yellow with age.You can avoid the yellowing by mixing white acrylic color in.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Dec 12, 2015 14:05:56 GMT
somehow i just hate baking stuff up, hence why i haven't started on sculpt... and im not sure where i could buy my stuff for air-dry clay. i bought some stuff but its baking to harden and i just haven't used it yet.
i looked at the home made stuff, it looks real cheap and fun... but i was wondering about it cracking. so thanks all for the info.
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Post by sgtslag on Dec 12, 2015 15:00:43 GMT
I bought some white glitter to mix with the paste to create a snow material. I hope to mix up a batch this weekend. I realize it will not tolerate flexture (it will crack if I bend it), but I plan to only use it where flexture won't be a concern. The cost should be around 1/5 that of the flexible paste, which I really don't need. I really like the ability to customize its color, as well as its cost. Even if it fails epically (not likely), it will still be fun to play with. I will be sealing it with Pledge Floor Shine, so I'm not concerned with it falling off, or cracking -- time will tell. Cheers!
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Post by tauster on Dec 12, 2015 16:55:36 GMT
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