Medieval Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I am thinking of making a rock wall foundation for my Pierce. Maybe even the chimney. I am worried there will be too much brick and the stencil doesn't fit under the floor overhang. So I found this video about DIY rock wall roller from Real Terrain Hobbies. It's pretty cool. But I think his example is of 1/2 scale? Could someone watch the video (if you haven't already seen it, lol) and let me know? If it is, then I think I can make one using stones twice as big. Thank you very much. I've looked at a lot of stuff about scale, but I don't think I am a good judge yet. https://youtu.be/8vCSxgsgATI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Medieval said: I think his example is of 1/2 scale? Could someone watch the video (if you haven't already seen it, lol) and let me know? If it is, then I think I can make one using stones twice as big. Hey, Jess. Thanks for posting this. It is a great technique. It does not really matter what scale he is demonstrating. Use stones of a size that looks right to you and you will be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 9 hours ago, KathieB said: Hey, Jess. Thanks for posting this. It is a great technique. It does not really matter what scale he is demonstrating. Use stones of a size that looks right to you and you will be good to go. I need to find a pile of gravel then....thanks KathieB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 How much will real gravel weigh down your house? I like carving "stones" into damp spackling compound and then coloring them when the spackle's dry, like I did on my McKinley's tower; it weighs next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Holly, the gravel is only used to impress the rock shapes into an air dry clay sheet. The tutorial shows how to make your own mold with this, and then use it on more air dry clay to create stone walls. As you know, the air dry clay is lightweight. The tutorial shows different air dry clays ... I personally like paperclay. I find that it's very smooth and easy to work with. I don't care for the smell of Das clay, but some people enjoy it. Another fun way to make stones is using cardboard egg carton/drinks trays. There are several tut links posted in threads here, I'm sure you could do a search and find all the great tips if you're interested in trying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 That's what I get for not opening the link! (We were in a motel in Birmingham, AL, with extremely slow wifi.) I have also used styrofoam egg carton to simulate river rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 I am using paper clay. I found a video that shows how to make it at home. I'm gonna give that a whirl. Certainly less expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Medieval said: I am using paper clay. I found a video that shows how to make it at home. I'm gonna give that a whirl. Certainly less expensive! The one with junk mail in the food processor? I've been wanting to try making some, I like the texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Nope! This one with toilet paper. https://m.wikihow.com/Make-Paper-Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Medieval said: Nope! This one with toilet paper. https://m.wikihow.com/Make-Paper-Clay Neat but clay is on sale this week at HL I think so I may whimp out and go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Very sticky is how it went. But I used a liquid measure for the glue. I'm going to try again and this time use a dry measure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Oh, and it helps to coat the measuring cups for joint compound and glue in mineral oil first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Medieval said: Oh, and it helps to coat the measuring cups for joint compound and glue in mineral oil first. Lol I bet it does but I wouldn't have thought about doing that so thanks! I went by HL today but didn't get any clay so who knows I may just try this yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 I watched another video done by lady who created DIY paper clay recipe. She said keep adding flour till it reaches your consistency and don't use joint compound by Dap. https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Thank you. I didn't intend to hijack the thread. I've talked with the art staff and tech (CAD) people at the school I work at. No one has done or even heard of paper clay. I was hoping to get tips. If I can get it to be less sticky and more clay like I will be happy! Almost there with second batch. I'm beginning to suspect it is the blending I am lacking. I didn't want to use my stand mixer and probably need to spend more time with kneading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Keep at it, Jess - you'll get there! (And we'll all be interested to hear of, and to see your results!) The paperclay sold by craft stores like Michaels is made with volcanic ash. I think the texture is beautifully smooth. The product is expensive, but I just love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Jess, haunt all of your local thrift stores for used mixers or processors you can dedicate to mixing your clay. You'll get a more uniform product and you can work the stickiness out with your hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Will do! Maybe for bowls and measuring tools too. I was squeamish using my cooking stuff. I made sure to wash in really hot water. Thanks Holly! Didn't think of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I bought an el cheapo toaster oven & oven thermometer I use only for baking polymer clay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: I bought an el cheapo toaster oven & oven thermometer I use only for baking polymer clay. Me, too. And the pasta machine that once made lovely linguine now only flattens polyclay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, KathieB said: Me, too. And the pasta machine that once made lovely linguine now only flattens polyclay. Priorities! Who needs to eat when you can make minis? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 hours ago, havanaholly said: I bought an el cheapo toaster oven & oven thermometer I use only for baking polymer clay. Oh! Not a good idea to use oven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Just now, Medieval said: Oh! Not a good idea to use oven? Polycly can put out fumes during baking that may adhere to the oven itself. Better to be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Thanks! I did not know that. I bought some but haven't used it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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