"Celluclay" Mix dialed in.

Hey all,
Here is a more or less accurate receipe for Celluclay diorama ground texture. It can also be used for applying mud to vehicles,figures, the dog etc.. The secret came from reading the instructions on the containers. That brought the cure time way down and also made it more predictable. Some variation is to be expected.
   Fast Mache is at Hobby Lobby and is white in color. I used Dap instead of Durham's water putty and "yellow" carpenter's glue works better than white glue. Read the instructions carefully. Mix in a container that is smooth and easy to use for the particular tool you are using so you can stir out any lumps as quickly as possible. I've found one of those roller paint brushes can help spread out the material if the surface your using is relatively flat.
Eric Ward

“Celluclay” diorama texture mix:

1 part = 1/3 cup

Ingredients:

Dap Water Putty 1 part to *1/3 of 1 part water

Fast Mache 3 parts to 1 part water

close container and shake dry ingredients, add water

add:

Titebond Carpenters Glue approx 1 tbspn-less

add:

acrylic paint to color (Plaid,Ceramcoat,etc.) approx 1 tbspn

stir.   starts to harden in 30 min. Sandable in 7 hours

covers approximately 300 sq.” at 1/8” thickness