Experiments in hot glue

[lexomatic 6718]

So. I decided to try and make some ponds... Maybe with other water features.

I have 2 silicone mats and several hot glue guns. I used both and used a fondant roller to flatten things out.

I'm going to try a few things. This is about 1-1.5in x 2+in

Edited November 11, 2019 by lexomatic

[lexomatic 6718]

Next thing will be to see if I can cover that seam with medium. Then I'll use a light phtalo to color one side. I'll take a pic of that step.

I also have some cheap silicone straws I might try. See if I can get a nice cylinder, freeze the straw to force it out (if it won't come out in its own).

[lexomatic 6718]

So today I got this fake potted plant from the dollar store that gives me 9 big bunches and 2 little ones. I'll be making 6 trees and 5 jungle /underwater plants.

Cork is for size. I am aiming to do straw Experiments tonight and will use that for a trunk if successful.

Edited November 23, 2019 by lexomatic

[lexomatic 6718]

First attempts at trunks. I'm learning things.  Don't think I can do more than 2 inches. Also I tried to do something thicker. I glued some sticks together to try for more surface for rolling.

[lexomatic 6718]

Learning some more stuff. Definitely hard to get more than 1 inch.

Good for stalactites and stalagmites I think. Apparently I didn't take a picture of the good bit.

I will have some very weird little trees I think.

Using 4 sticks of glue (2 fitted together & 2 guns ) doesnt create a bigger surface, and it's about all I could hope to actually roll flat before it hardens but it looks better. Next to try fitting stuff together.

[lexomatic 6718]

[lowlylowlycook 7241]

That's an interesting alien tree.

[lexomatic 6718]

I was thinking more connected stalactite/mite. But I AM going to try and do some trunks like that. Just  less extremely alien.

[lexomatic 6718]

I have some 4bot molds on the way.

[lexomatic 6718]

They have arrived. I'm going to rinse them and will try something soon.

[lexomatic 6718]

While stuff is drying, I might do a row with this unused baking sheet (I have permission). I envision a crystal or ice tomb, and smaller tombs, because they have more weight than plain foam core, and I can etch designs. Both of these will be 2020 posts.

Edited January 1 by lexomatic

[lexomatic 6718]

So I tried my first mold-the cavern tiles.

It'll take a bit of getting used to to not overfill the mold, but already I'm getting better. Took about 30 minutes and 8 glue sticks. It'll need a bit of cleanup.

First push in glue

Then peel back to check and fill as needed

Easy de-molding

Cleanup required

 

[lexomatic 6718]

After about 5 minutes cleanup

That'll work.

Really rough size comparison

Dwarven forge on the left

[lexomatic 6718]

Just realized I got the 1/2 inch walls instead of the 1/4 inch. Oops. Not sure how usable those will be.

Edited January 1 by lexomatic

[lexomatic 6718]

This is how the glue tiles paint up. Looking for feedback. I don't think the link tool is working properly anymore for mobile. https://forum.reapermini.com/index.php?/topic/89709-painting-ice/

Edited January 2 by lexomatic