mikemiller1955
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I'm sure almost everybody knows this. I found this trick a long time ago on a youtube video, but can't find it to show you.
Some photos and a quick explanation should do.
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Elephant grass clumps on a diorama done quickly:
I use Woodland Scenics Natural Straw, but I've found that chopping up an old large paint brush is much cheaper. Woodlands Scenics has lots of different shades to buy though. A nice product.
Needed:
straw: Woodlands Scenic's straw or an old paintbrush
White glue: Elmers/Aleenes
Sewing needle: with a large eye
diorama base
The bigger the needle, the better.
Cut the eye of the needle in half with a pair or wire cutters, leaving a pitchfork shaped end. Look at photo.
Grab a strand of the straw or paintbrush hair and twist into a tight twine between your fingers.
Holding the straw in your fingers, use the pitchfork eye of the needle to grasp the straw.
Add a drop of glue.
Press into your terrain and trim.
When you remove the needle the straw will stay in place. It's very fast and very clean.
The more you do, the faster you will get at it. Be sure and pick a needle with a large eye. The glue will dry clear or you can sprinkle some Woodlands Scenic grass or debris on it while it is still wet.
A simple trick that works a lot faster than holding the straw until it dries. Old news to most of you, but probably a good tip to some newer members.
Michael
Some photos and a quick explanation should do.
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Elephant grass clumps on a diorama done quickly:
I use Woodland Scenics Natural Straw, but I've found that chopping up an old large paint brush is much cheaper. Woodlands Scenics has lots of different shades to buy though. A nice product.
Needed:
straw: Woodlands Scenic's straw or an old paintbrush
White glue: Elmers/Aleenes
Sewing needle: with a large eye
diorama base
The bigger the needle, the better.
Cut the eye of the needle in half with a pair or wire cutters, leaving a pitchfork shaped end. Look at photo.
Grab a strand of the straw or paintbrush hair and twist into a tight twine between your fingers.
Holding the straw in your fingers, use the pitchfork eye of the needle to grasp the straw.
Add a drop of glue.
Press into your terrain and trim.
When you remove the needle the straw will stay in place. It's very fast and very clean.
The more you do, the faster you will get at it. Be sure and pick a needle with a large eye. The glue will dry clear or you can sprinkle some Woodlands Scenic grass or debris on it while it is still wet.
A simple trick that works a lot faster than holding the straw until it dries. Old news to most of you, but probably a good tip to some newer members.
Michael
