Helpful tip: Put marks on your mixing container. Fill to first mark with Mod Podge, second mark with water, saves cleaning the measuring cup every time.
These videos are the most well put together easy to understand an excellent subject matter. There fill proof. I'd like to thank you very much Luke towan for your excellent assistance Enrich And our enjoyment of ourModel building experience. You're a godsend.
I've been experimenting with laser cutting brick patterns in different materials. Basswood (Linden) and modeling plywork well. I've also experimented with Illustration Board. The patterns come out really nice. But the individual bricks are very fragile. They'll pop off at the slightest pressure. This might be the trick to stabilize the layers of the backing material. It's not like the bricks aren't going to get painted or anything.
Hi Luke I have seen other videos that combine the alcohol and glue together. You can then just apply that glue and not need to prespray your scenery with alcohol. What are your thoughts on this method?
Thank you Luke. Great vid! Question: my layout is in my shed and i applied this mixture to seal in the scenery but it didn't dry clear. Most likely it's because the temperature had dropped to about 35 degrees F. Question is: will the mod podge clear up over time, does it just need longer when it's cold, or should i paint over the whitened areas? Thank you. Will wait until spring before applying more of the mixture...
I like your videos - so straight forward without superfluous commentary. Where do you get those mixing jars - even a name or brand so I can find them somewhere online? My peanut butter jars just don't seal up well......:-)
I'm curious as to why you use mod podge as your base glue. My understanding is that mod podge is simply pva mixed with an acrylic medium (gloss/matt) and by watering it down, you're simply getting watered down pva. Am I missing something mate?
+TheTerrainTutor Hi Mel, there is not a big difference between using PVA vs Mod Podge, from my personal experience though I have found when using undiluted Mod Podge to glue trees to the scenery base I find the adhesion is better once its dry and there is less shine. In terms of using it diluted, they are much the same (PVA or Mod Podge) but I do see a very slight difference once it's dry, the Mod Podge tends to blend in better leaving less shine but saying that, PVA is quite acceptable not to mention cheaper. And one last point I should say about Mod Podge, when I use the fine mist spray bottle the Mod Podge sprays very well and comes out as a very fine mist. When I do the same with diluted PVA it tends to gum up the nozzle very fast and sprays inconstantly. Hope that helps but really they are quite similar when looking at the end result. Cheers Luke.
Luke Towan Cheers Luke, thank's for the reply. I've experienced similar issues when spraying watered down pva but recently, I've started to using a cheap airbrush (as part of my ongoing endeavours to learn to airbrush). It deploys it in a very fine mist and has removed the gloss you get with spraying. Might be worth trying if you have a mo, anyway, thanks for the comprehensive answer mate :-)
I love the close up of the final drip into the cup of the Mod Podge. A funny little extra that makes the video look more professional. :) I've been using alcohol as a wetting agent, and now I'm considering just mixing it with my glue straight from the get go. Have you ever gone this route before? It has a high vapor pressure so the glue sealing should dry more quickly. Of course, if mixing a large batch, you'll need a good tight seal on the container. Great bunch of tips.
+Terranscapes thanks, a few guys mentioned using alcohol as the wetting agent in the glue and I've always thought if you don't use it basically straight away the alcohol would most likely evaporate. But your right, as long as you have a good tightly sealed container for storage you should have no problems, personally I haven't tried it yet. I'll definitely give it a try though, so many people have been suggesting it. Cheers Luke.
+Luke Towan I didn't think about storage since I usually just mix in the alcohol just for the current application, but I think it would be fine for storage. If you come across any negatives, be sure to let us know. :)
I add about 1/2 part of 91% Isopropyl alcohol in with both thinned matte medium and thinned Matt Modge Podge with no issues. The important thing though, is to not add the alcohol until AFTER you thin with water. Works great! But I still use Isopropyl alcohol as a wetting agent before glue application though. Probably overkill, but it works every time. I now prefer matte Modge Podge over Matte Medium. The fillers in Matte Medium will leave a white residue on your scenery, where you don't get that with Modge Podge, and it's slightly cheaper than MM.
+model railer yeah sometimes it's good to do videos on the most basic and obvious stuff, I guess most of us who have been in the hobby a while, we just take it as a known, but for the newbies its good. Cheers Luke.
Great tip, but I use Aleene's Tacky glue instead of Mod Podge. Over the years of building my layout I noticed that the Mod Podge areas have yellowed, but since I switched to Aleene's about eight years ago, I've had no yellowing problems.
Thanks Bob, that's interesting about the mod podge yellowing, so far I haven't had any problems with it yellowing. I do use it heavily diluted though so that might help avoid the obvious color change over time? I'll keep an eye on it though.
I've found that adding IPA to the mix saves a step in ballasting. Gallon jug, 32 oz Mod Podge Matte, 1 pint 99% IPA, remainder distilled water. Works for everything I've tried without pre-wetting but I suspect there will be some situations where you will still have to do so.
I'm interested in a comparison from Luke as well. Mod Podge can have a matte finish and produces a softer/ more flexible plastic when dried compared to pure PVA but I don't see the advantage of mod podge aside from the matte finish.
@@gregsmith1719 Yep I use both. PVA for all the base scenery and a Mod Podge spray after the last layer of scenics so that there's no shinyness. Both do the same job except the Mod Podge dries to a more matte finish.
Great video! I have tried using watered down pva to fix sand on my projects. However, it creates very ugly tide marks around the area. Do you know how to avoid that?
Hi LukeJust found your channel, and watched all your posts, your scenic items are outstanding, as is your video technique, a great source of reference. Look forward to more of your tutorials.Jim
+Jim Goulding Thanks Jim, I'm glad you were able to find me on RUclips, I have many more videos in the works. one is coming out this Saturday. Cheers Luke.
The alcohol helps the glue penetrate into the foam scenery and ensures the glue holds everything secure in place. Water with a drop of detergent can also do the same thing as the alcohol. Cheers Luke
Hi Luke and thank you for this little tutorial! Just a question, can you use the mod podge for static grass or it doesn't work? Thank you and keep up your good work :)
Hey Luke, that's a great idea. I'm guessing that it would work OK with regular pva glue also? That's what we have here in the UK. I have tried doing this myself but wasn't sure of the ratio to water so thanks for clearing that up for me. Much cheaper than buying Woodland Scenics scenic cement! All the best Howard.
+Mayhew Junction Thanks Howard, yeah this ratio will definitely work with PVA, I used to use PVA before I started using Mod Podge and the results are very similar. I like the Woodland Scenics Scenic Cement but for very big projects or if you're on a budget then making it yourself is definitely a good idea. Cheers Luke.
+ATSF/SP Railfan yeah nearly any type of white glue should work. I even got good results using yellow carpenters glue with no adverse effects due to the color. The only reason I haven't used alcohol in the mixture is because I'm not sure how long it will remain suspended in the glue/water, my thinking was that it would evaporate after a while. But it does seem like a few people are doing it with good results. Thanks for the tip. Cheers Luke.
+Scott Downey Don't quote me but... I'm pretty sure Mod Podge has an acrylic sealer mix in with it making it more of a permanent glue once dry as opposed to PVA which doesn't contain a sealer. They both work pretty well the same for what we are using them for. I slightly prefer Mod Podge though because it seems to absorb into the scenery better and holds just a tad stronger. Cheers Luke.
Hi Luke thankz for another great tips video. Truely helps me as I have mentioned before I am a newbie. Luke with the mod-podge or PVA these both can be mixed down as a 70/30/ few drops does this then become my first base grass 2mm adhesive ? Or did u use straight mod-podge as yr glue base then add 2mm static grass. ALSO - as there is a layering spray for 4.5.6mm etc static grasses. Can u suggest anything else i maybe able to use ? I am mums carer so money is rather tight but I so enjoy having a release. So thought about aerosols adhesive sprays or maybe a home-made suggestion in a pumpspray bottle. Ok thankz heapz Luke. Await yr always helpful reply. Cheerz Denise .W.A.
I actually haven't yet. I ended up using PVA and it seems to have worked. It took a day or two for it to set hard because I stacked up the ballast a fair bit. Thanks for all the tips in the videos, I wouldn't have attempted scenery before finding your channel.
Hello! I have a question: in Italy it is very common to find "Vinavil", a white glue (Polyvinyl acetate) that has been patented by the company with the same name and it's especially meant for wood. Do you think it could be fine for dioramas?
I can't remember the name atm, but I use a wood glue that is sold here in France (as well as many other countries) and it is got to all round glue. It can literally glue any surfaces so I'd say yes I should be fine for your dioramas
Very good friend, your videos in this particular one I want to learn how you do that type of herbs or shrubs that you place on one side of the tree in minute 2.31 ... ?? if you can help me please thank you
I've actually cut the hose so it doesn't touch the bottom of the bottle, as mod podge/glue will sink and clump over time. I've only been doing this for a few months, but i've found it helps. Also, it's good to give it a slow yet thorough mix before using it the wet glue. If you really wanna look after your nozzle, use it with warm water when finished and don't leave it in the wet glue bottle.
hi mr.luke, please can you tell me is there another alternative to make scenic glue without mod podge?in my country its very difficult to find mod podge matte. no store sells it here, only one/two store in online shop sell it, and quite expensive. thanks very much for your awesome tutorial & please help me with scenic glue.. :)
You can! I suggest using it on a test piece before using it on your main project, just to make sure you'd be happy with the final result as it can look more 'glossy' than if you were to use matte mod podge
Can someone help me? I have a winterland with thick pillowy pristine woodland scenics soft flake snow flocking. I tried this recipe only with pva glue. And I've tried to lightly mist it over the snow flock but no matter what spray bottle i use, the spray nozzles go from a sprsy to a jet stream and the spray setting disappears. That causes the snow to basically be disrupted and it forms little tiny snowballs. I've thinned down the mixture till its barely glue. And still it can't be sprayed, only a jet squirt. How can I seal the delicate snow flock without disturbing the pristine snow?
Luke used your mixture but the diluted Mod Podge is drying shiny, is there a way to make it dry flat? I used both the matte and ultra- matte versions but both have dried glossy.
I'm not sure why? Maybe you could try thinning out the mixture a little? Or possible use more 'Wet Water' or Isopropyl Alcohol to pre wet the area before applying the diluted glue, that way the glue should penetrate the scenery better? Good Luck :) Cheer Luke
Curious, what size of static grass do you typically use on your builds? I've recently attempted to do some static grass using Woodland Scenics Medium Green and realized afterwards that it's listed as 1mm-3mm in size so on my test piece you have to look up very close to see that it's standing up. Also, using that size, can you build up layers?
Luke I made pva, water and fairy liquid mix but the spray only came out like fine mist 1 or 2 times and now it just does a single stream can you help me where could I possibly of gone wrong thanks Kerry
I have tried using PVA and unfortunately I get the same results as you... For some reason the mod podge works better however every now and then the spray bottle will gum up and it will shoot out in a single stream. I think if you thin down the mixture a little more it should help. maybe try 5 parts water to 1 part glue? Even though it's diluted a lot you should still get a good bond, you really don't need much glue at all to fix the scenery in place. Hope that helps :) Cheers Luke
It may be the spray bottle . I reused a kitchen spray one and had the same problem but have used the same Woodland Scenics spray bottle for nearly 3 years now. Of course I don't do anywhere near as much modelling as Luke (or as well as he does)
Is this mix strong enough to hold a tree straight in N scale if I plan on making the final layout vertical? Or should I invest in some other craft glue?
If you use the glue full strength without diluting it it will be perfect, it will also be fine using it the way I do by adding water for the general ground foam scenery and the dirt.
I know this is an older question, but in case you were still wondering, the soap breaks the surface tension and allows the glue to penetrate further. Without that, the surface tension will hold the glue up near the surface. Although if the surface is still wet with alcohol, that should do the same job.
Some white glues already have a small amount of water added when you buy it from the shops, that might be why you need a stronger mix ratio? Thanks 🙂 Glad you are enjoying the videos
instead of pouring the modge podge into the cup then the tub, could you just pour directly into the tub then fill the modge podge bottle with water? or is it best to use the cup?
mod podge is fifty fifty elmers white glue and water.. so buy some elmers white glue by the gallon and make your own,, it is a whole lot less expensive.
+charles dilmore It's true you can easily make your own by thinning down elmers glue but Mod Podge is a little different in that it has a matte finish as opposed to the satin finish you will get from a more common wood glue. Both a quite acceptable for scenery application though... it's often hard to tell the difference between the two.
Helpful tip: Put marks on your mixing container. Fill to first mark with Mod Podge, second mark with water, saves cleaning the measuring cup every time.
I think I may very well be addicted to your videos.
+kaydeezy04 lol, I guess that's good news for me! I really happy you're enjoying them.
Cheers
Luke.
kaydeezy04
Your instructional videos are excellent! They are well edited and move quickly through the needed steps. Well done!
I always watch your videos when I need technics to do something for dioramas, thanks 🙂
These videos are the most well put together easy to understand an excellent subject matter. There fill proof. I'd like to thank you very much Luke towan for your excellent assistance Enrich And our enjoyment of ourModel building experience. You're a godsend.
There we go. Needed to know what the Mod can be used for in dioramas and this was quick and perfect.
BTW Modpodge also has an ultra matte
I've been experimenting with laser cutting brick patterns in different materials. Basswood (Linden) and modeling plywork well. I've also experimented with Illustration Board. The patterns come out really nice. But the individual bricks are very fragile. They'll pop off at the slightest pressure. This might be the trick to stabilize the layers of the backing material. It's not like the bricks aren't going to get painted or anything.
Thanks will do share with my model railway people on Facebook I'm sure they will be happy with the results thanks again
I have used this mix and had no problems thanks cheers
+glen tonkin no worries Glen, it's quite a popular mix and the results are good.
Cheers
Luke
Would you mind if I shared this video with railway model friend on fb
+glen tonkin Sure thing, share as much as you wish. It helps me as well :)
It worked! Thanks for the tutorial
Hi Luke
I have seen other videos that combine the alcohol and glue together. You can then just apply that glue and not need to prespray your scenery with alcohol. What are your thoughts on this method?
Another useful video from you. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
finally made my first purchase of this product and looking forward to using it. thanks for the video that inspired me to use this method
+stewarttrains98 Cool, I'm sure you'll be happy with it. It does a great job diluted and an equally great job undiluted.
Cheers
Luke
Hi Luke, I used ModPodge Matt at 1:1 to fix my track in place, track comes up with a bit of a twist of a putty knife.
Nice Workshop 👍
Awsome fence job!
Thank you Luke. Great vid!
Question: my layout is in my shed and i applied this mixture to seal in the scenery but it didn't dry clear. Most likely it's because the temperature had dropped to about 35 degrees F. Question is: will the mod podge clear up over time, does it just need longer when it's cold, or should i paint over the whitened areas? Thank you.
Will wait until spring before applying more of the mixture...
I like your videos - so straight forward without superfluous commentary.
Where do you get those mixing jars - even a name or brand so I can find them somewhere online?
My peanut butter jars just don't seal up well......:-)
I'm curious as to why you use mod podge as your base glue. My understanding is that mod podge is simply pva mixed with an acrylic medium (gloss/matt) and by watering it down, you're simply getting watered down pva. Am I missing something mate?
+TheTerrainTutor Hi Mel, there is not a big difference between using PVA vs Mod Podge, from my personal experience though I have found when using undiluted Mod Podge to glue trees to the scenery base I find the adhesion is better once its dry and there is less shine.
In terms of using it diluted, they are much the same (PVA or Mod Podge) but I do see a very slight difference once it's dry, the Mod Podge tends to blend in better leaving less shine but saying that, PVA is quite acceptable not to mention cheaper.
And one last point I should say about Mod Podge, when I use the fine mist spray bottle the Mod Podge sprays very well and comes out as a very fine mist. When I do the same with diluted PVA it tends to gum up the nozzle very fast and sprays inconstantly.
Hope that helps but really they are quite similar when looking at the end result.
Cheers
Luke.
Luke Towan
Cheers Luke, thank's for the reply. I've experienced similar issues when spraying watered down pva but recently, I've started to using a cheap airbrush (as part of my ongoing endeavours to learn to airbrush). It deploys it in a very fine mist and has removed the gloss you get with spraying. Might be worth trying if you have a mo, anyway, thanks for the comprehensive answer mate :-)
Modpodge... also has Varnish in it. which is why it rocks
I love the close up of the final drip into the cup of the Mod Podge. A funny little extra that makes the video look more professional. :)
I've been using alcohol as a wetting agent, and now I'm considering just mixing it with my glue straight from the get go. Have you ever gone this route before? It has a high vapor pressure so the glue sealing should dry more quickly. Of course, if mixing a large batch, you'll need a good tight seal on the container.
Great bunch of tips.
+Terranscapes thanks, a few guys mentioned using alcohol as the wetting agent in the glue and I've always thought if you don't use it basically straight away the alcohol would most likely evaporate. But your right, as long as you have a good tightly sealed container for storage you should have no problems, personally I haven't tried it yet.
I'll definitely give it a try though, so many people have been suggesting it.
Cheers
Luke.
+Luke Towan I didn't think about storage since I usually just mix in the alcohol just for the current application, but I think it would be fine for storage. If you come across any negatives, be sure to let us know. :)
I add about 1/2 part of 91% Isopropyl alcohol in with both thinned matte medium and thinned Matt Modge Podge with no issues. The important thing though, is to not add the alcohol until AFTER you thin with water. Works great! But I still use Isopropyl alcohol as a wetting agent before glue application though. Probably overkill, but it works every time.
I now prefer matte Modge Podge over Matte Medium. The fillers in Matte Medium will leave a white residue on your scenery, where you don't get that with Modge Podge, and it's slightly cheaper than MM.
I have not tried this yet But i have heard that this works very very well.
+Phillip wyman yeah you should have no issues at all with this mixture. I've been using it for ages now with no problems.
Cheers
Luke.
Luke thanks for another great tip. I was looking for an alternative to Matt medium scenic cement.
+Peter CPRail8748 No worries Peter, this stuff works really well.
Cheers
Luke.
Wow i love your creation!! very perfectly
Thank you, glad you liked it
Just made my first large amount of this works well on ballast at 3to1
very cool you touch on this kind of stuff. great video.
+model railer yeah sometimes it's good to do videos on the most basic and obvious stuff, I guess most of us who have been in the hobby a while, we just take it as a known, but for the newbies its good.
Cheers
Luke.
Luke Towan so true!
Great tip, but I use Aleene's Tacky glue instead of Mod Podge. Over the years of building my layout I noticed that the Mod Podge areas have yellowed, but since I switched to Aleene's about eight years ago, I've had no yellowing problems.
Thanks Bob, that's interesting about the mod podge yellowing, so far I haven't had any problems with it yellowing. I do use it heavily diluted though so that might help avoid the obvious color change over time? I'll keep an eye on it though.
Thanks so much for this video it’s a Godsend👍👍👍
another great video love watching these very informative cheers. Andrew
+chumbo 79 No worries Andrew, thanks for the great comment.
Cheers
Luke
I've found that adding IPA to the mix saves a step in ballasting. Gallon jug, 32 oz Mod Podge Matte, 1 pint 99% IPA, remainder distilled water. Works for everything I've tried without pre-wetting but I suspect there will be some situations where you will still have to do so.
IPA is an internal use product only. Oh you mean isopropyl alcohol. 😖 My bad.
great video ...going to try this....thanks
No worries mate, it's great stuff and cheap! I was using it today on a layout I'm building.
Cheers
Luke
great job. Very helpful.
You are the best
Super great ideas. Thx that helped me a lot. Great videos and we'll explained :-) Thumbs up.
no worries mate 😊 glad you found the video useful
Why Mod Podge? Is it somehow better than Elmer's Glue-All or other PVA glues?
It's twice as expensive as regular woodglue over here and not alot of shops even offer it, so i'd like to know too what the difference is
I'm interested in a comparison from Luke as well. Mod Podge can have a matte finish and produces a softer/ more flexible plastic when dried compared to pure PVA but I don't see the advantage of mod podge aside from the matte finish.
What is the Mod Podge? Here (Italy) we don't have that. Can I use "normal" PVA glue?
@@TheBlackFrog79 Yes you can. Mix it the same way and it works fine.
@@gregsmith1719 Yep I use both.
PVA for all the base scenery and a Mod Podge spray after the last layer of scenics so that there's no shinyness.
Both do the same job except the Mod Podge dries to a more matte finish.
Watching a different video of yours and thinking "scenic glue?" a quick Google brings me here because of course :p
Great video thanks for sharing this .
Great video!
I have tried using watered down pva to fix sand on my projects. However, it creates very ugly tide marks around the area. Do you know how to avoid that?
Can you make a vedeo regarding : wood synthetic resin adhesive. How to make
So if i make this mixture using mott podge . Can I store it and use it for so long. Pls reply thanks
Yup Im addicted! I sent you an e-mail FYI
Thanks
Luke, maybe the reason the static grass is not working after 3 tries. The matte medium is too thick. It does not penetrate the medium.
Hi LukeJust found your channel, and watched all your posts, your scenic items are outstanding, as is your video technique, a great source of reference. Look forward to more of your tutorials.Jim
+Jim Goulding Thanks Jim, I'm glad you were able to find me on RUclips, I have many more videos in the works. one is coming out this Saturday.
Cheers
Luke.
Very good tuto ! I am a beginner from France and i want to know why you spay alcohol before apply the glue ?
The alcohol helps the glue penetrate into the foam scenery and ensures the glue holds everything secure in place. Water with a drop of detergent can also do the same thing as the alcohol.
Cheers
Luke
Hi Luke and thank you for this little tutorial! Just a question, can you use the mod podge for static grass or it doesn't work? Thank you and keep up your good work :)
Hey Luke, that's a great idea. I'm guessing that it would work OK with regular pva glue also? That's what we have here in the UK. I have tried doing this myself but wasn't sure of the ratio to water so thanks for clearing that up for me. Much cheaper than buying Woodland Scenics scenic cement!
All the best
Howard.
+Mayhew Junction Thanks Howard, yeah this ratio will definitely work with PVA, I used to use PVA before I started using Mod Podge and the results are very similar. I like the Woodland Scenics Scenic Cement but for very big projects or if you're on a budget then making it yourself is definitely a good idea.
Cheers
Luke.
I use white glue, I mix it with water and alcohol and use a mister to apply.
+ATSF/SP Railfan yeah nearly any type of white glue should work. I even got good results using yellow carpenters glue with no adverse effects due to the color. The only reason I haven't used alcohol in the mixture is because I'm not sure how long it will remain suspended in the glue/water, my thinking was that it would evaporate after a while. But it does seem like a few people are doing it with good results. Thanks for the tip.
Cheers
Luke.
So if you are adding multiple layers do you spray the alcohol water mix after each
I have a top of the line static grass applicator it I don’t seem to be getting good adhesion when I use it , got any tips for me !?
Tips just keep coming. What is the difference between PVA and Mod Podge? I never used Mod Podge before.Scott
+Scott Downey Don't quote me but... I'm pretty sure Mod Podge has an acrylic sealer mix in with it making it more of a permanent glue once dry as opposed to PVA which doesn't contain a sealer. They both work pretty well the same for what we are using them for. I slightly prefer Mod Podge though because it seems to absorb into the scenery better and holds just a tad stronger.
Cheers
Luke.
I think I’m doing it wrong. Every time I try spraying it, it won’t spray in mist, just in a straight stream.
Hey luke, how much % does alchocol that you used have? Please reply😁
Hi, excuse the question but what is the difference between a vinyl based glue and mod poge
Brilliant!!!!!!
+William Graham Thanks mate, it's simple but sometimes watching someone do it as opposed to reading about it makes a big difference.
Cheers
Luke.
Does the ratio mean 1 ounce modge podge and 3 ounces of water ?
Would this work as a sealant as well if you were to spray it over flock, clump foliage, statics grass etc would it seal all that terrain to it base?
Hi Luke thankz for another great tips video. Truely helps me as I have mentioned before I am a newbie. Luke with the mod-podge or PVA these both can be mixed down as a 70/30/ few drops does this then become my first base grass 2mm adhesive ? Or did u use straight mod-podge as yr glue base then add 2mm static grass. ALSO - as there is a layering spray for 4.5.6mm etc static grasses. Can u suggest anything else i maybe able to use ? I am mums carer so money is rather tight but I so enjoy having a release. So thought about aerosols adhesive sprays or maybe a home-made suggestion in a pumpspray bottle. Ok thankz heapz Luke. Await yr always helpful reply. Cheerz Denise .W.A.
Got prepped to do some scenery today.... then realised I have gloss Mod podge... Doh. Guess I am now on the hunt for matte.
😊 Did you hunt down the matte mod podge?
I actually haven't yet. I ended up using PVA and it seems to have worked. It took a day or two for it to set hard because I stacked up the ballast a fair bit. Thanks for all the tips in the videos, I wouldn't have attempted scenery before finding your channel.
Hello! I have a question: in Italy it is very common to find "Vinavil", a white glue (Polyvinyl acetate) that has been patented by the company with the same name and it's especially meant for wood. Do you think it could be fine for dioramas?
I can't remember the name atm, but I use a wood glue that is sold here in France (as well as many other countries) and it is got to all round glue. It can literally glue any surfaces so I'd say yes I should be fine for your dioramas
Very good friend, your videos in this particular one I want to learn how you do that type of herbs or shrubs that you place on one side of the tree in minute 2.31 ... ?? if you can help me please thank you
where do you get the foam on that model from
is mod podge like wood glue? tnx
Other than adding soap. What can you do to keep the spray nozzle from becoming clogged?
I've actually cut the hose so it doesn't touch the bottom of the bottle, as mod podge/glue will sink and clump over time. I've only been doing this for a few months, but i've found it helps.
Also, it's good to give it a slow yet thorough mix before using it the wet glue. If you really wanna look after your nozzle, use it with warm water when finished and don't leave it in the wet glue bottle.
What’s the purpose of spraying alcohol ?
Is this good for making sandpaper?
Can i use heat gun to bend foam after glueing two parts together?
hi mr.luke, please can you tell me is there another alternative to make scenic glue without mod podge?in my country its very difficult to find mod podge matte. no store sells it here, only one/two store in online shop sell it, and quite expensive. thanks very much for your awesome tutorial & please help me with scenic glue.. :)
can i use elmers glue the same way as mod podge?
You can! I suggest using it on a test piece before using it on your main project, just to make sure you'd be happy with the final result as it can look more 'glossy' than if you were to use matte mod podge
would this be a good mix for ballasting?, Love your videos, totally awesome stuff
sure would, I use this mix for my ballasting and it works perfectly 🙂
Thanks for that 👍
hello you melanger what kind of product? can we apply a paint on top?
PVA glue ka b yhi measurement ha?
Can someone help me? I have a winterland with thick pillowy pristine woodland scenics soft flake snow flocking. I tried this recipe only with pva glue. And I've tried to lightly mist it over the snow flock but no matter what spray bottle i use, the spray nozzles go from a sprsy to a jet stream and the spray setting disappears. That causes the snow to basically be disrupted and it forms little tiny snowballs. I've thinned down the mixture till its barely glue. And still it can't be sprayed, only a jet squirt. How can I seal the delicate snow flock without disturbing the pristine snow?
Can you use wood glue in place of mod podge?
What is the drying time for this particular ratio?
Luke used your mixture but the diluted Mod Podge is drying shiny, is there a way to make it dry flat?
I used both the matte and ultra- matte versions but both have dried glossy.
I'm not sure why? Maybe you could try thinning out the mixture a little? Or possible use more 'Wet Water' or Isopropyl Alcohol to pre wet the area before applying the diluted glue, that way the glue should penetrate the scenery better?
Good Luck :)
Cheer
Luke
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Curious, what size of static grass do you typically use on your builds? I've recently attempted to do some static grass using Woodland Scenics Medium Green and realized afterwards that it's listed as 1mm-3mm in size so on my test piece you have to look up very close to see that it's standing up. Also, using that size, can you build up layers?
Check this out : ruclips.net/video/9doHdoBpcZ0/видео.html . You can use layer and non static grass applicator. And also layers.
Can I use Elmers white glue?
Thanks for all your videos!
Does your mododge mix allow itself to be sprayed on like scenic cement?
it sure does, I find it cures a fair bit stronger than scenic cement as well which is great for layouts and dioramas that get moved around a lot.
How much time i may waiting to use the glue?
What kind of foam do you use
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Hi Luke, will this formula also be good to use with static grass? thanks
Yes
What does the alcohol do?
Luke I made pva, water and fairy liquid mix but the spray only came out like fine mist 1 or 2 times and now it just does a single stream can you help me where could I possibly of gone wrong thanks Kerry
I have tried using PVA and unfortunately I get the same results as you... For some reason the mod podge works better however every now and then the spray bottle will gum up and it will shoot out in a single stream. I think if you thin down the mixture a little more it should help. maybe try 5 parts water to 1 part glue? Even though it's diluted a lot you should still get a good bond, you really don't need much glue at all to fix the scenery in place.
Hope that helps :)
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Luke
It may be the spray bottle .
I reused a kitchen spray one and had the same problem but have used the same Woodland Scenics spray bottle for nearly 3 years now.
Of course I don't do anywhere near as much modelling as Luke (or as well as he does)
Is this mix strong enough to hold a tree straight in N scale if I plan on making the final layout vertical? Or should I invest in some other craft glue?
If you use the glue full strength without diluting it it will be perfect, it will also be fine using it the way I do by adding water for the general ground foam scenery and the dirt.
Great, thanks mate. Enjoy all these helpful videos!
What exactly does the washing soap do for the glue?
I know this is an older question, but in case you were still wondering, the soap breaks the surface tension and allows the glue to penetrate further. Without that, the surface tension will hold the glue up near the surface. Although if the surface is still wet with alcohol, that should do the same job.
I want make pva gel, could you please help for methodology
what am i doing here
What is the point of adding the drops of detergent? Just curious what that does.
It helps the glue absorb into the scenery better, without the detergent the glue tends to bead up on the surface of the scenery 😁
Luke Towan Ohhhhh! Wow, very interesting- thanks for the reply!!!
hello, white glue and water 1:3 not working in my case. I have to do 50:50. Bye and congratulations for your diorama.
Some white glues already have a small amount of water added when you buy it from the shops, that might be why you need a stronger mix ratio? Thanks 🙂 Glad you are enjoying the videos
y colombiana quisiera saber si ese pegarte también sirve para madera, parece colbon para madera
Yeah it should work, it's very similar to normal white glue you'd use in woodworking
gracias
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instead of pouring the modge podge into the cup then the tub, could you just pour directly into the tub then fill the modge podge bottle with water? or is it best to use the cup?
My glue is clumping together and it made a huge mess
I am in Indonesia using Rajawali glue
mod podge is fifty fifty elmers white glue and water.. so buy some elmers white glue by the gallon and make your own,, it is a whole lot less expensive.
+charles dilmore It's true you can easily make your own by thinning down elmers glue but Mod Podge is a little different in that it has a matte finish as opposed to the satin finish you will get from a more common wood glue. Both a quite acceptable for scenery application though... it's often hard to tell the difference between the two.
Imagine If Someone Found Woodland Scenics Turf Recipe xD