11-10-2010, 09:06 PM
I remember hearing of the gel medium before. I'll have to make a trip to Michael's and get some. Definitely experimenting first!
Also, I am somewhat nervous of using the foam as the under-surface for the water. I mean, the foam does give some if weight is put on it. If some visitor or myself were to inadvertantly lean an elbow or weighted hand on it, it might upset the finish. Still, it seems like the easiest thing to do, just skimcoat the foam and them build up the water with paint and gloss varnish, of course with whatever I end up using for the ripples.
Also, I am somewhat nervous of using the foam as the under-surface for the water. I mean, the foam does give some if weight is put on it. If some visitor or myself were to inadvertantly lean an elbow or weighted hand on it, it might upset the finish. Still, it seems like the easiest thing to do, just skimcoat the foam and them build up the water with paint and gloss varnish, of course with whatever I end up using for the ripples.
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