Does anyone know about anything better to use for water for lakes and ponds other than Woodland scenic water? I used it and I found it was too soft and would like to use something that dries a lot harder. I thought about resin but it seems complicated to mix. Any suggestions would be great.
Kevin
Haven’t tried it but I hear clear silicone caulk over a painted surface gives a good effect.
Envirotex Lite
Future Floor Wax
Minwax brand Polycrylic Wood Sealer
Acrylic gloss medium
Mod Podge
This worked nice for me. Just cut it to size and lay it down.
LEMAX Ocean Display Mat 18"x48"
Kev.
KEV…that looks very realistic in the pictures, especially the color. What does it look like up close and in person? Do they have color options…like a muddier color that might more closely approximate a shallow pond?
Jack
Jack,
It looks very good up close. I have it laid on top of green readygrass. Maybe you could put something darker under it to change the look. It is transparent with with a blue tint and has ripples imbedded into it. I like it, nice stuff and not a lot of $$$$$
If you want to Jack PM me and I will cut off a chunk and sent it to you to look at. Or you can look it up on line? I found it at Menard’s over Christmas. I first I thought it was paper but it is vinyl.
Tks,
Kev
I’ve had good results with water based polyeurethane.
**Penny…**your faith in me is heartening but terribly misguided. My making it from scratch with the polyeurethane would bring laughter to those who saw my finished product, as soon as I told them what is was supposed to be. [(-D]
**KEV…**you might be right, a seasonal item. We don’t have Menard’s out in the Northeast. I checked the big box home improvement stores (Lowes and Home Depot) and they don’t have any Lemax products at all. I’ll keep looking.
UPDATE: Lemax website has pointed me in the direction of Sears and K-Mart and a hardware chain…
Jack
I believe Sears carries some Lemax.
Yup!!! Your post and my update (below) hit at the same time. The Lemax product line has a lot of interesting Christmas/Winter motiff items to bring the under the tree layout up a few notches. Thanks, balidas!
Jack
It’s really, really easy! [:D] I take 2 or 3 shades of acrylic paint and swirl the globes of blue and green together on the bottom of the pond/lake/river. Then I stipple the surface a bit by smashing the bristles of the brush down into the paint. Once it’s blended to my satisfaction I give it time to dry. I seal the edges of the wet-zone with hot glue and then pour on the poly. Usually a thin coating is all it takes but I’ve had decent luck getting it to dry up to 1/2 inch deep. A hairdryer can accelerate the process and can help you create ripples on the surface as well. Give it a try, you may be surprised! [:D] [Y]
Becky
Oh you’re Welcome! Even tho KMart ownes Sears I wasn’t sure if KMart would carry any Lemax as I never go in that store. And I do like their products.
So what you are really saying is that you need a good laugh. [swg]
Went back through your Christmas layout thread and your Disney creations. Simply amazing. And the water you “made” earlier in this thread meets the rocks at the base of the castle with no gaps, like you poured the poly and it sealed to the stones.
Jack
