How to..... Make your own bricks..

Recently I needed some bricks for a commission base.
Being a bit impatient and wanting to just crack on decided to make my own..
First off figured out rough size to fit the models scale and found use for the
bag of air dry clay,that has been hanging around for ages.

Chopped off chunk of clay and rolled it out, keeping the level even.

The clay used is 'DAS PRONTO' rolled on grease proof paper and left to dry.
( Tried little test cut while clay was still wet but distorted the shape)

Started lining out the bricks..

Ready to cut out

First cut into lengths

Eventually end up with pile of bricks.

These bricks worked out well for the style of base. But for any future tries will

experiment with different clays etc. The Das pronto clay once dried is fairly

grainy and does break up easily, cool for ruined building but not that neat.

Next is putting them all together........

Hope this is of some use.. 

              Cheers for reading and checking out the blog.     ijee.Dave.

'On with the Snow'.... How to... Snow.

Hi again folks
 Like it says in the title 'On with the Snow'.
 Few people asked about the snow effect on recent...ish paint job of
BaneLords.     Ulric the Defiler,

Things required; Bicarbonate of soda
                         Satin varnish
                         Tooth pick
                         Sculpting tool
                         Spreader
                         Pallet    (Cat head shape is optional)

Start off with blob of varnish on pallet.

Sprinkle on the Bicarbonate of soda.

Mix together. adding more of each to thicken or thin down.

Apply. Used sculpt tool like spade and tooth pick to push and place.
           Added snow effect over several (6-8) layers to give fluffy texture.
           Letting each layer dry before the next is applied..

                                                                 Hope this is of help.
                                                                                                              . ijee.Dave.