How to apply base render?

[Kommando_J]

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

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[matakishi]

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

[has.been]

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]

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]

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

[matakishi]

A wooden coffee stirrer would do.

[von Lucky]

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]

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

[Malamute]

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]

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

[von Lucky]

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.

[YPU]

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. 

[Malamute]

I hope you don't mind this had me and my partner laughing out loud. 

Alternatively a garlic press gives a nice grass effect.

I haven't tried a melon baller yet though.

[YPU]

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. 

[The Dozing Dragon]

I assume it's similar to a standard DIY filler? I've been using that for many years.