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Post by Ouija on Feb 14, 2015 15:34:59 GMT -5
Hi all, just a query: I'm in the process of making an architectural model of an island - most models of this type are fairly minimalistic but I've gone and done it out of clay and plaster (like a foreplanning genius...) to better deal with a rocky texture so attempting to put an acrylic or perspex sheet around it is not going well (the seams!) I've been looking into using Scenic Water, Solid Water or Making Waves - I was curious if anyone had any experience with them? Scenic Water came to mind first from memory of MsBig's Prophecy Girl Buffy, but I've read things that imply it doesn't dry completely hard (which wouldn't be a gigantic issue) but how is it for collecting dust? Is it a sticky residue? The model would be used on/off for a few months so obviously don't want it getting dust heavy. The other two are literally news to me but come in slightly smaller volumes (my model is just shy of A1 in size but would be 5mm deep, so preparing myself for quite a few bottles of Scenic Water already) Just passing it by here before committing the money towards testing it out  |
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Post by smiler on Feb 15, 2015 4:05:04 GMT -5
Solid water dries with no residue or stickiness but would cost you a fortune for the size you're working at. You can buy ( on EBay) ripple effect sheets of plastic that imitate water and look pretty good, maybe you could use a combination to save money. Good luck!
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Post by willowswarlok on Feb 15, 2015 5:22:42 GMT -5
You can buy yourself some clear resin, it doesnt have to be scenic water. You could try clear epoxy resin. It takes around 24 hours to dry but will dry to a glass like finish. You can get it from ebay. I got mine from EliChems www.elichem.co.uk/p-15-general-purpose-clear-epoxy-resin.aspxIt has a tendancy to bubble but you can run a heat gun or blow torch over the surface to break the bubbles. You will need to cover the project after to save it from hair and dust as this will affect the surface quality. But this is a great method and epoxy resin is relatively cheap. At that size and thickeness, it should auto level too. Heres a photo of the surface i achieved with Epoxy resin   |
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Post by Ouija on Feb 15, 2015 13:00:26 GMT -5
Thanks guys! This is incredibly helpful - epoxy resin is sounding the best option (but got to love the postage) Going to try out some on a smaller project first - would you say you found it fairly easy to use from the start without many mistakes?
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Post by willowswarlok on Feb 16, 2015 5:47:33 GMT -5
Postage is always a bitch with these things.
Well, those photos were my first attempt at using it. You can find some guides on youtube. Type in ArtResin and you will see various vids using it over photos and artwork
hope that helps
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Post by Ouija on Feb 16, 2015 15:25:24 GMT -5
Cheers Wayne, helps a lot!  |
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Post by willowswarlok on Feb 17, 2015 10:52:07 GMT -5
let me know if you need anymore help oh and be sure you piece is level when you pour your resin  |
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Post by elee0031 on Feb 9, 2018 16:08:29 GMT -5
Sorry to bump old post, but I didn't think making a new one for the same topic was also ideal. I wanted to work on a supergirl figure like this one in the image and not sure what type of water to use. arrow.wikia.com/wiki/File:Supergirl_season_2_poster_-_It_couldn%27t_be_more_personal.pngThe busting out of a water prison look is like nothing I've seen before. I was aiming for a statue like quality with the flowing hair half submerged with the broken glass glued on to extension from the rush of water around her. Love to get some thoughts. And again this will probably take awhile to do as I have been away from the craft for so long. |
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Post by Customizer452 on Feb 10, 2018 11:40:38 GMT -5
Sorry to bump old post, but I didn't think making a new one for the same topic was also ideal. I wanted to work on a supergirl figure like this one in the image and not sure what type of water to use. arrow.wikia.com/wiki/File:Supergirl_season_2_poster_-_It_couldn%27t_be_more_personal.pngThe busting out of a water prison look is like nothing I've seen before. I was aiming for a statue like quality with the flowing hair half submerged with the broken glass glued on to extension from the rush of water around her. Love to get some thoughts. And again this will probably take awhile to do as I have been away from the craft for so long. That sound amazing. Maybe try sculpting the water first out of clay or some other substances. Then make a cast of it, and using clear resin? Idk just an idea. |
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Post by elee0031 on Feb 20, 2018 14:40:13 GMT -5
So I know I gonna ask a pretty much rookie question, but I assume that I can use Woodland Scenic Realistic Water and Water Effects for this project. I wanted to know if I could use the product in layers? Because of the unique pose I don't plan to just make a flat surface.
I plan to complete the action figure.
Find maybe a square vase or plastic vase to put the figure in and pour up to the knee cap with. Once dried I will then pour at a 45 degree angle the back side creating the back drop. Then I will go back and use the water effects to create the motion.
My question is would clear resin be just a effect and cheap to use? Also which product will dry clear and clean without any sticky residue?
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Post by MsBig on Mar 11, 2018 7:56:00 GMT -5
Gosh! I honestly don't know how you could get modules of water to work like that, unless you buy some splash effect from an existing action figure.
Notes on Using Water in General
Just a warning about scenic water though... It sets like jelly UK/jello USA. I used it for my drowned Buffy back in the day, which I still own. I'm very careful with it and run a wet sponge over it to clean now and then. It comes up nice. But it is vulnerable to surface cracks if handled roughly.
I used clear cast polyurethane for my Aliens Newt, which dried hard and shiny. I left it out in the garden to set and the wind gave the surface a bit of ripple, which was nice. For dripping and extra surface scum, I used clear beads and UHU glue.
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