Can you add/mix latex color directly to envirotex? Or do you lay a layer of envirotex, then paint it, then lay another layer?
We’re trying to create a murky green water
Yeah, I did just that many years ago on a photo-diorama. If I recall correctly, I used some Pactra enamel, as it was the only “slime-green” that I had on-hand. I thought that it turned out well. My guess is that any non-water-based paint would work.
Wayne
I’m bumping this cause i’m about to repore my river and would like to see what others say
I think i’ll do a small test by mixing some green acrylic paint
Another option to consider is painted plaster over plywood, with a clear gloss finish.
Wayne
Let me know how it turns out. By the way, hold your nose. I’m told the Environtex stinks to high heaven.
Actually it doesn’t smell that bad, its just very toxic to breath. Read the directions and follow them. Provide lots of ventilation and leave the area untill it finishes drying as soon as you are through getting the bubbles out of it. I have used the Envirotex several times now and definately prefer it too anything else I have tried for water.
Well that should be fun cause the instructions say to breath on it to remove bubbles
I believe Scenic Express sells dyes for Envirotex through their website. They come in green, brown and blue colors and are fairly cheap. However, you probably should practice a little before doing the big pour since a little bit of dye goes a long way.
I added acrylic paint directly to the wet resin — then poured it.
Doctor Wayne and Perry your rivers just make me long for more space [:(] Love 'em!
Mike
Thanks, Mike. This inlet of Lake Erie doesn’t take up much space at all:
Nor does Chippawa Creek:
Wayne
I would carve a little of the pink foam out paint that black in the deepiest section then go lighter till you hit the right ground color. I then mixed in some green and it turned out alright…
Yes you can add solvent based paint, (at least it worked for me). Use a time bit at first.
You can also wait about half an hour until it starts to set up and apply drops (of green) with a toothpick. This will spread out about an inch and make nice algae if you need it.
If breath doesn’t get the bubbles out, VERY CAREFULLY pass a lit soldering torch over the surface. The bubbles will disappear immediately. It’s not the heat, but rather the CO2 that does the trick.
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Karl
I used the dyes from Scenic Express (as listed here) … they’re sold specifically for dying envirotex. Here’s the result:
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I discuss the details of how I modeled this water here on my web site.
Thanks
I bookmarked the link !
Good Stuff !
Thanks Mike.
My river runs the length of my entire layout so I had the opportunity to model different methods into the same river. Here’s a few shots as the river narrows and the water gets crushed into a frenzy of rapids…
I have had good results with a two part epoxy. Dyeing can be done with any non-waterbased paint. In any event, if bubbles begin to form near or at the surface of whatever you use, and if they seem to linger and not pop on their own, take a soda straw and place one end in your mouth, and hold the other so that it is angle toward the surface just an inch or so off it. Blow gently, and you will be mightily pleased with the results. I cleared my small epoxy pour in about 15 seconds.