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[zblang]

I’m starting a diorama and am using insulating foam sheets as the base. I want to paint the edges black and the base (under the grown cover). What type of paint is best for going on the foam?

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Zack, I use craft store acrylics for jobs like that. They're inexpensive but will cover well. I would prime the base, too, which will help with adhesion.

Brands that I use ar Americana, Folk Art, and Apple Barrel. They're all available at the chain stores-Michael's, AC Moore, and Hobby Lobby.

But for that matter, you could use a matte black primer from Rustoleum or Krylon, too.

Hope that helps, prost!
Brad

 

[zblang]

Thanks

 

[mikemiller1955]

Zach...
you have to use acrylic...
enamel will melt the foam...
get a quart of flat black from Walmart...
the cheapest they have...
$7...
or a gallon for $11...
if you plan to do a lot of dios...

 

[zblang]

Thanks gents!

 

[Horus]

I’m starting a diorama and am using insulating foam sheets as the base. I want to paint the edges black and the base (under the grown cover). What type of paint is best for going on the foam?

Hi Zach.

This link might be helpful to you:

http://www.the-toy-soldier.com/index.cfm?siteid=259&itemcategory=31942&priorId=31840&pid=31840

Steve

 

[zblang]

I’ll tale a look thanks

 

[Larry Allen]

Hi Zach.

This link might be helpful to you:

http://www.the-toy-soldier.com/index.cfm?siteid=259&itemcategory=31942&priorId=31840&pid=31840

Steve

THANK YOU, STEVE, .. a great article about the initial stages of construction.
---LaRRy

 

[Horus]

THANK YOU, STEVE, .. a great article about the initial stages of construction.
---LaRRy

You're welcome Larry. The guy has done many dioramas, contributed to the WB magazine "The Standard" and has his own Toy Soldier Museum

Steve

 

[zblang]

The museum is awesome! A must see if ever nearby