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USING SAND TEXTURING BASES & FLAT SURFACES WITH SAND Covering a surface with sand gives it a lovely rough texture that responds well to drybrushing and washing. For bases, simply paint the base with PVA, dip it in sand, then shake the excess off. When the glue is dry and the sand solid, paint the base. When you're dealing with models that are too large or too awkwardly-shaped to dip, paint them with PVA, then scatter sand over the top. When the glue is dry, gently shake the model upside down to get rid of any loose sand. MAKING A TEXTURED PASTE FOR MODELING Mix sand with PVA glue to make a thick textured paste that can
be used for a variety of modeling purposes. Spread the paste over
built-up cardboard, polystyrene, or cork tile to create a smooth
surface for gently sloping hills. You can also use it as filler
for building up the banks of river sections and craters. Mix small
stones, gravel, or pebbles into the paste to create a rubble texture
to go around the edges of
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