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Offline Syphon

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Basing with sand
« on: December 12, 2021, 09:06:22 AM »
I use Bison white crafting glue to glue down my  basing materials but for some reason the sand never really sticks. For reference, I use the Galeforce Nine sand with teeny tiny pebbles in them. How on Earth (no pun intended, I assure you) do I make sure the damn sand sticks?
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Offline Sharkbelly

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Re: Basing with sand
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2021, 01:54:39 PM »
I use plain white school glue. Lately I have gotten into the habit of priming the models first and then gluing down the sand.
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Re: Basing with sand
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2021, 07:09:53 PM »
Haven't done it in years, but ISTR mixing the glue and sand into a thick sloppy goo before slapping it on.  Just having the glue underneath never worked for me.
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Offline GamesPoet

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Re: Basing with sand
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2021, 10:34:35 PM »
Never had an issue using regular Elmer's glue, the school glue stuff.
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Re: Basing with sand
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2021, 08:24:54 AM »
Quote from: Brad on December 12, 2021, 07:09:53 PM
Haven't done it in years, but ISTR mixing the glue and sand into a thick sloppy goo before slapping it on.  Just having the glue underneath never worked for me.

I tried that. It was unworkable and wouldn't stick :(
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Re: Basing with sand
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2021, 01:09:47 PM »
Quote from: GamesPoet on December 12, 2021, 10:34:35 PM
Never had an issue using regular Elmer's glue, the school glue stuff.

Plus it is also delicious.  :-P
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Re: Basing with sand
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2021, 03:08:15 PM »
Can't say I have ever tried it, and won't.
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