motman241 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 OK, it's been talked about and written about several times on here (I know, because I said it) This is the paint that I used. It has real sand in it, and comes in lots of colors. Not sure if all craft stores carry it, though. And it looks like it cost me $1.97 for the one jar, but that was several years ago. Decoart Sandstone textural acrylic http://www.decoart.com/cgi-bin/Products.cgi?Sandstones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Interesting! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 There is also a natural sand texture gel that Liquitex makes that can be added to any acrylic paints to achieve the same look with whatever colors you'd like to mix in. I've used it sparingly on occasion and liked the look. http://www.artcity.com/painting-mediums--g...gel-medium.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth-Tuapawa Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Found this in the art section of a local department store the other day. It looks like grainy PVA glue when you put it on, but dries into a golden crust (a bit like raw sugar grain, only finer). Apparently it can be mixed with paint to produce different colours but I've been applying it onto my armour directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 That looks like some good stuff. Although.... since silica is salt, I'm wondering what may happen to it in the rain, or humid weather. Does the paint kinda seal it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth-Tuapawa Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 The mixture crusts over nicely (and sticks to the armour well) You could get it off if you scrubbed it with a bit of hot soapy water, but I wouldn't think you'd have any problems with it coming off in the rain. Heres a photo of my backplate, burnt umber and sand coloured acrylic paint with the Artworks stuff on top. I've used it in the cracks and 'shelfs' of the armour to give the effect of accumulated sand. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 That look really sweet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Looks great to me. Its nice to know that there are ready alternatives elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand_storm Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 That looks like some good stuff. Although.... since silica is salt, I'm wondering what may happen to it in the rain, or humid weather. Does the paint kinda seal it in? Silica is actually one of the main ingredients in glass. It's pretty much chemically inert and will not dissolve in water. You're thinking of sodium chloride maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Oops, yep. You're right. Sand it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I found fullers earth on Ebay, but I don't know if it's the right colour.. So what do you guys have to tell about this one.. dZViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.nl/200g-Fullers-Earth-P ... dZViewItem Fill me in please.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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