User Manual

C. These washes will be used to create a random leopard spot pattern. Re-stir each
wash before each use because pigment will settle to bottom of wash. Dip the foam
pad applicator in the Yellow Ocher wash. Dab random spots of Yellow Ocher
wash on about 1/3 of each rock casting (Fig. 18). Rinse the foam pad applicator
in water and squeeze excess water out. Dip the foam pad in the Burnt Umber
wash and dab random spots of Burnt Umber wash on a different 1/3 of each rock
casting. Rinse the foam pad applicator in water and squeeze excess water out.
D. Dip the foam pad applicator in the Black wash and dab over the entire surface
of each rock casting. Let the wash run into all the cracks and crevices. Allow to
dry overnight.
E. Look at the rock castings after they are dry. If you want more color, randomly
dab the rocks again with the color wash or washes of your choice. Allow to dry.
Be sure that there is not any white plaster still showing.
F. If some parts of your castings are not accepting color and appear white or are
too light, use a much higher concentration of color or even full strength Yellow
Ocher or Burnt Umber Pigment to color them. Allow to dry completely.
G. When you are satisfied with the rock coloring, shake the bottle of Scenic
Cement thoroughly to mix it. Attach the spray head and turn the adjustment at
end of nozzle to spray a fine mist. Spray Scenic Cement on the rock castings to
set the color. Allow to dry completely.
H. To accent the rocks’ cracks, crevices and details, and to deepen the shadows,
make a stronger wash consisting of 1/8 tsp. Black Pigment mixed with 2 oz.
water. Dab on all rock castings, allowing wash to run into the cracks and
crevices. Allow to dry, repeat if desired, and then spray with Scenic Cement to
set the color.
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FIG. 18
DAB ROCK WITH
PIGMENT WASHES
CUP #1 CUP #2 CUP #3
WATER 4 OZ. (1/2 cup) 4 OZ. (1/2 cup) 4 OZ. (1/2 cup)
PIGMENT 1/8 TSP. 1/4 TSP. 1/4 TSP.
BLACK BURNT UMBER YELLOW OCHER
(looks black) (looks brown) (looks yellow)