Shin Okada Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Hi! Every "how to" books I have read are suggesting white glue (or PVA glue) for applying scenery materials such as flocks, sands, and static grass. Is it impractical to use other kind of glues? I am wondering if using 2 part epoxy glue for sands is a good idea. PVA glue takes so much time to dry. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I've never used two-part epoxy, so I can't answer that part. However, I've used CA glues to apply all of those things, and it seems to work fairly well. I wouldn't recommend CA glue for field grass, as the capillary action will cause your entire clump of field grass to be stuck together from top to bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I used thinned down white glue for applying grass and weeds/turf. For tall grasses, I use a hot glue gun, and for attaching sands, rocks to the base and to seal my cork I use thinned down carpenter's glue... But that's just me. I haven't used two part epoxies for anything other than attaching the minis to bases or to uber-bond the pinned parts of a mini. Usually I don't have any longer drying time than you would with 5 minute epoxy with my thinned down glues. But then, I just use small amounts to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodnik Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 CA will work just fine for sands and stuff....just get your placement right...and use a *liquid* not a gel. The only thing I would caution against is some glues dry with a color that can detract from the scenery. If it dries clear, and the fumes won't kill you, use it. It's easy enough to test flock and such on a piece of cardboard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOldcorn Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I have something at home that is like PVA but sets in about half an hour. I don't know what it is but will post details when I get home. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 One other thing with CA glue that you might already know. Even though it dries pretty quickly, make sure it is completely dry before spraying it with dullcote. Unless you want glue that looks frosted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbuddylee Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I know this sounds weird, but.... I had superglue start my fake grass smoking. I don't know why or how, but it was the only glue I had handy, and I was just messing around, so I used it to glue grass on, and low and behold, when I put the grass to the glue, it started smoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 must...resist...urge...to...make...joke...about...smoking...grass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodnik Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Smoking grass is *NO* joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Okada Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thank you guys. I have just tried 1 minutes 2 part epoxy (start to harden within 1 min and hardens within 30 minutes). It worked but 1 min time limit was not so convenient. Next time, I will try 5 minutes epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 For adhereing static grass and other items to a base like small pebbles and clump foliage I just use some brush on Delta ceramcoat indoor/outdoor matte sealant. It works like a charm and dries at a decent rate, plus when dry it is going to resist moisture. PVA glue on the other hand will not resist moisture and will absorb it, possibly weakening the glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwyn1st Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Have any of you ever tried to strip a flocked mini for a re-paint? Seems to me that PVA would be much easier to disolve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Well once my minis are flocked and all that they are not heading for a repaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claymoore Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 If I'm in a hurry I use CA, otherwise Exterior grade carpenters glue diluted with H2O works well and is waterproof when dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 If I'm in a hurry I use CA, otherwise Exterior grade carpenters glue diluted with H2O works well and is waterproof when dry. Carpenter's glue, now there is something to look into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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