re: Re: SG 15mm minis- Painting

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On Tue, 24 Apr 2001, David Reeves wrote:

> > Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 15:23:13 -0500
> > From: Andy Cowell <andy@cowell.org>
> > Subject: Re: SG 15mm minis- Painting 
> > 
> [snip]
> > 
> > I mixed white glue with water and a touch of dishwashing soap
(Dawn),
> > covered the top of the base with that, and stuck into Woodlands
> > Scenics RR ballast and let dry (typically a long period, like
> > overnight.)  Once dry, I pulled it out and removed stray pieces of
> 
> Andy,
> 
> I flock my bases as you do minus the Dawn soap.  what does the soap
do?  I
> don't wanna miss a better flocking technique.

I'd guess it reduces surface tension of the glue-mixture, thus making it
flow better? Also might attach easier to slightly greasy surfaces?

Cheers,

   Derk
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