Author Topic: How to apply base render? (Read 2858 times)

Kommando_J · « **on:** October 13, 2016, 01:13:28 PM »

As the title sys I don't know if I layer it on with a brush/sculpting tool etc.

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matakishi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2016, 05:07:53 PM »

A small palette knife is best with a toothpick or similar handy to poke it into small gaps if necessary.

has.been · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2016, 05:11:42 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.

Kommando_J · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2016, 09:21:46 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.

YPU · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2016, 09:23:35 PM »

Any old butter knife should do in a pinch I'd figure.

matakishi · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2016, 09:25:34 PM »

A wooden coffee stirrer would do.

von Lucky · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2016, 10:34:44 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).

Kommando_J · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2016, 11:36:45 PM »

Great suggrstions, now how does it dry? Smooth? cracked? lumpy?

Malamute · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2016, 08:05:09 PM »

Quote from: Kommando_J on October 13, 2016, 11:36:45 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.

Kommando_J · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2016, 09:12:45 PM »

That's useful, I just need a smooth texture really, I used to use greenstuff but I find that takes too long.

von Lucky · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2016, 09:55:52 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.