08-29-2013, 05:49 AM
Hi Kevin,
I also use a mix of white glue and 'wet water'. My mix is probably lighter and more a 30 / 70 mix in favour of water, with a good squirt of washing up liquid added. It does mean that everything smells very soapy, and is very wet, drying times are therefore longer, however it does flow very well.
For pre-soaking (just water with detergent) I use a plant spray can, and make sure I get as fine a mist as possible, and I do not aim directly at the ground cover, this will prevent foam to be blown away by the force of the water or water drops. I do hold my hand slightly below the nozzle to prevent drops from falling down causing 'craters'.
I then use a eye dropper or similar pipette to carefully drop my glue mix on it, I try to get as close to the surface as possible almost touching, so that the drop doesn't fall too much , and everything stays in place. Also don't squeeze too hard or you will cause a jet that blows things all over, gently does it. I tackle about 1 to 2 square feet at the time.
Practice makes perfect.
Once I complete a layer I let it dry thoroughly, if needed several days, and then apply my next layer of foam/grass / scrubs etc.
Hope that helps, and good luck.
Koos
I also use a mix of white glue and 'wet water'. My mix is probably lighter and more a 30 / 70 mix in favour of water, with a good squirt of washing up liquid added. It does mean that everything smells very soapy, and is very wet, drying times are therefore longer, however it does flow very well.
For pre-soaking (just water with detergent) I use a plant spray can, and make sure I get as fine a mist as possible, and I do not aim directly at the ground cover, this will prevent foam to be blown away by the force of the water or water drops. I do hold my hand slightly below the nozzle to prevent drops from falling down causing 'craters'.
I then use a eye dropper or similar pipette to carefully drop my glue mix on it, I try to get as close to the surface as possible almost touching, so that the drop doesn't fall too much , and everything stays in place. Also don't squeeze too hard or you will cause a jet that blows things all over, gently does it. I tackle about 1 to 2 square feet at the time.
Practice makes perfect.
Once I complete a layer I let it dry thoroughly, if needed several days, and then apply my next layer of foam/grass / scrubs etc.
Hope that helps, and good luck.
Koos
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