Re: Weathering Chalk
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Paul Hillman
Jim,
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The idea of using white glue as a binder with dry chalk is a good approach to try. It seems that the "hazing" effect of the colored liquid would flow randomly quite well. The idea of having some kind of binder for the chalk-powder is what's needed for final over-spraying. Bragdon Co. weathering dust has some kind of "dry-binder" added to it, they say. I think also, the ladies makeup thing is worth a try. Thanks, Paul Hillman
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From: Jim Betz<mailto:jimbetz@...> To: STMFC@...<mailto:STMFC@...> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 12:10 PM Subject: [STMFC] Re: Weathering Chalk Hi, I use a "wet chalk slurry" now. Almost always. I take some chalk and scrape it to a powder into a small plastic container (I prefer to use a model RR wheelset package cover). Then I add water and a few drops of white glue (I use Krystal Klear for this) and the smallest amount of kitchen detergent I can put on the end of a toothpick (as a wetting agent). I mix different colors of chalk (mostly "earth tones") until I get the 'shade' I want (today). The white glue acts as a binder - I use/prefer KK simply because it mixes in with the water so much easier. Jim Betz
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