Making ceiling tile rocks

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I have a new web article on making rock faces from ceiling tiles:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/more_rocks/

Thank you if you visit[:D]
Harold

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there was an article in MR some years back on using ceiling tile for rock…i tried it and didn’t care for it much…I think using the pink or blue foam is a bit better because it’s easier to control when cutting it with knives and saws …chuck

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Very nice!!

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Harold,

Great tutorial on the rock faces from ceiling tiles! The effect is very realistic to the many sandstone and limestone stratifications found in mountainous regions of North America.

Thanks!

Ryan

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Harold,

I have also thought about, but haven’t actually tried yet, doing the same using broken pieces of scrap Homasote, covered with a wash of plaster or possibly paint. I came to this conclusion because to my eye, though the snapped Homasote is in the ballpark for the correct look, the broken edges look a bit thin. The “overcoat” of the plaster wash or paint I am ASSuming would thicken these edges up a bit and increase realism.

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Looks Good Harold, I have also used ceiling tiles for some of my rock formations with (I think) good results.

have fun,
karl.

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one thing to keep in mind when using ceiling tiles for rocks, is to use some kind of mask or respirator filter. The older ceiling tiles were made with asbestos. You dont want to be inhaling this too much. Just a thought to keep in mind. medic