[Lynn O. Doughty]

Better yet...just go to a Hobby center where they sell lots of model trains and look or ask for a book on how to do Model Railroad Scenery. In that book you will learn all you need to know about creating model habitat. Thats the way I picked it up!

[jamesfa]

CHarlotte-I have used Lynn's method when i did his camp cook and it provides a very realistic looking Grass.But I think that you have already completed your base with the sawdust. then I would go with Hugh"s approach using different shades of green and tan,and randomly stippleing the colors.
use wood-whittlers suggestion of making a couple of test boards and practice till you get the effect you want.

Frank

[brent]

You coluld try using the natural colors....raw sienna, burnt sienna, raw umber, burnt umber, etc.

[Hugh]

Got to ask a question, what is Mod Podge?? Copied your instructions to make habitat, and printed it. Sound like a great idea.

[santagibbs]

Thanks Lynn, for all the instructions and I have already thanked Hugh.. Now here comes a dumb question.. What is Modge Podge ? sp... I live in a very small town and have to resort to ordering by e-mail for things that would be in a store like Michaels.. etc.. Is it a form of paste or glue..? That sounds like a good way to make an earthen floor for carvings.. I am looking for a forest floor for this one.. Would Michaels have it? About all we have here is the big city of Wal Mart and a Lowe's. Thanks for your help all and I really appreciate it..Charlotte

[Nancy_G]

ModPodge is a staple in the craft dept. of Michael's or WalMart. You have to choose between gloss or matte. For "landscape" work I'd choose matte.

[santagibbs]

Thanks Nancy , I am glad to know Wal Marts carries it.. I was just going to write you to ask how Al is... Have you heard recently? Charlotte

[santagibbs]

Thanks Jamesfa and Brent for your answers.. I appreciate everyones effort in teaching me these good suggestions.. I have all of them written down.. and am eager to try them..Charlotte

[squbrigg]

Charlotte.....I must compliment you on that piece you are working on, it is outstanding!!! I can't help you on the painting much, you have some great answers on that already, but I would be remiss if I didn't tell you what a wonderful job you are doing on that Santa. I am very impressed. Thank you for sharing that with us.

Bob

[Lynn O. Doughty]

ModPodge is one of life's staples around here. Mat finish is what you want. It is the same thing as Liquidtex Mat Medium but at about 1/10th the price.