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Title: How to apply base render?
Post by: Kommando_J on October 13, 2016, 12:13:28 PM
As the title sys I don't know if I layer it on with a brush/sculpting tool etc.

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Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: matakishi on October 13, 2016, 04:07:53 PM
A small palette knife is best with a toothpick or similar handy to poke it into small gaps if necessary.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: has.been on October 13, 2016, 04:11:42 PM
I use the pallet knife that looks like a miniature trowel at the business end. It is great for putting any basing material where I want it.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: Kommando_J on October 13, 2016, 08:21:46 PM
So o brushes then...suddenly I regret not packing any of my numerous sculpting tools for uni, apart from toothpicks anything else work cheao? I don't fancy buying any more tools and transporting them over jow would cost as much as buying them new.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: YPU on October 13, 2016, 08:23:35 PM
Any old butter knife should do in a pinch I'd figure.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: matakishi on October 13, 2016, 08:25:34 PM
A wooden coffee stirrer would do.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: von Lucky on October 13, 2016, 09:34:44 PM
Agree - wooden coffee stirrer or flat needle file (I use one that only has abrasive surfaces on the thin edges and is flat on both broad sides - don't have a use for it otherwise).
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: Kommando_J on October 13, 2016, 10:36:45 PM
Great suggrstions, now how does it dry? Smooth? cracked? lumpy?
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: Malamute on October 14, 2016, 07:05:09 PM
Great suggrstions, now how does it dry? Smooth? cracked? lumpy?

It really depends on what tool you use. For example use a whisk and it will come up light and fluffy like a meringue. :)

Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: Kommando_J on October 14, 2016, 08:12:45 PM
That's useful, I just need a smooth texture really, I used to use greenstuff but I find that takes too long.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: von Lucky on October 14, 2016, 08:55:52 PM
I have never used that product, but my guess is based on the label it'll dry without cracks if used as is. For an even smoother finish add water. Best advice i can give is is experiment.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: YPU on October 16, 2016, 10:47:19 AM
It really depends on what tool you use. For example use a whisk and it will come up light and fluffy like a meringue. :)



I hope you don't mind this had me and my partner laughing out loud.  lol
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: Malamute on October 16, 2016, 11:14:16 AM
I hope you don't mind this had me and my partner laughing out loud.  lol

Alternatively a garlic press gives a nice grass effect. ;)

I haven't tried a melon baller yet though. :)
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: YPU on October 16, 2016, 11:18:15 AM
Alternatively a garlic press gives a nice grass effect. ;)

I haven't tried a melon baller yet though. :)

I assume using a blender is right out? That should be for making clump foliage.  :D
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on October 16, 2016, 12:09:20 PM
I assume it's similar to a standard DIY filler? I've been using that for many years.
Title: Re: How to apply base render?
Post by: Malamute on October 16, 2016, 12:10:47 PM
I assume using a blender is right out? That should be for making clump foliage.  :D

Exactly, we are on the same wavelength here. ;) lol