Rowan555 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I bought some lightweight spackle and it seems...well....too lightweight :lol: I have a few pieces of scrap wood, but not much - I was thinking of experimenting with some textures while waiting for my Haunted House kit to arrive. Should I get a heavier weight spackle, or is the lightweight good for stucco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I personally like the lighweight kind and used it on this one: this one and some of my other houses. I love the lightweight one the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I think it's a matter of personal preference. I don't care for the light weight stuff. I feel I haven't enough control of it. It seems many have one they swear by. I've used whatever was handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 :lol: Quite honestly never knew spackle could have a weight problem I just pick up the containers and make sure it's the pink stuff Guess next time I should really read the label? But, let's get to the meat of the issue -- a haunted house? I love haunted houses (you can see mine on webshots, below). What are your plans for it? Do you have critters/ghosts/witches/bats/werewolves? What about colors (or lack of colors)? Furniture with the kit or a refurbish? Do share your plans -- haunts are my favorites. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 For interior walls, I use Greenleaf stucco. I love the way it mixes with the paint and I like the texture of it too--it gives me a lot more control. For exteriors, I found a texturing mix at either Lowes or Home Depot. (can't remember which one) It's called Homax Paint 'n Tex. I got the fine texture which is really lightweight and it works great for exteriors. It was only $6 for 24oz of the dry mix. That'll do a *lot* of houses. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I bought some Americana Stuccos at Michael's for Mother Goose's Cottage and I loved working with it. It comes is five colors, however, I bought the Ecru and painted it yellow. It was just like 'icing a cake'! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 . It was just like 'icing a cake'! :lol: Doncha love it! It's like playing in mud for grown ups! (I never did outgrow mud pies) The samurai house was the first one I stuccoed and I was a little nervous about doing it........till I started on it. Then I was giggling to myself and had a good ole time! Sometimes I think minis are almost too much fun to be legal. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 You got that right, Deb! I was nervous too until I thought . . . oh, stupid, just have fun with it!! :lol: And I did!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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