I have the Vallejo water product and I'm planning on using it to make a small (12"x2") stream on a diorama. I don't wish this to be "dead still" or stagnant, but it's not meant to be wild rapids.

In short - How do I put some gentle "flow lines" in my stream to give a slight movement effect?

Thanks in advance.
Stuart

I've never used Vallejo water, so it may be different.
Usually what you do is pour the water product as a calm stream, then as it dries a bit and stiffens a bit you take a tooth pick and 'drag' in ripples and flow lines. You can also let the first layer dry and add in ripples by pouring a second layer just where you want ripples. On the second ripple layer you should let the stuff stiffen a bit so it doesn't pour and flow as well. This would build a small layer/ridge.

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i think this will help

preston

Thanks very much people. I will try both of these methods and see what works for me

Stuart

let me know how it turns out