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how to make a layer of frost
jusjus80
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2003 - 11:20 PM UTC
please help how do i make frost the type seen in winter probably in russia i need to know what type of techniques there are to make a convincing thick layer of frost.
thanks for all tips #:-)
slodder
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 01:31 AM UTC
A couple of ideas to experiment with
Hair spray - a fine mist over your base may produce a whiteish layer.
Arisol spray adhesive - I know some of these will leave a white layer.
Maybe even a light misting of a clear coat or a mix of white wite and a transparent paint.

The one big thing is to test it on sample/junk base material. You will want to mask off areas that you don't want frost on.
Venom
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Posted: Saturday, August 09, 2003 - 01:49 AM UTC
I agree with slodder, but I use also salt or better bicarbonate whit liquid glue
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MadMeex
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2003 - 01:35 PM UTC
Also, CA glue leaves a white frost, suitable for use on windows.

Aske me how I know...

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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2003 - 06:43 PM UTC
I tend to use watered down white glue or spray adhesive the sprinkle or blow on Sweet N Low. I know it is a sweetner, but it does not seem to attract ants or other insects and never yellow.... not sure I want it in my coffee come to think of it...

John
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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2003 - 07:42 PM UTC
For a frosting ........ I would go with slodder´s idea with a misting of gloss white and clear mixes 50/50 and thinned heavily. Frosting /dew gets everywhere and the white hue will cover everything that doesnt move. Spray from above so all horizontal surfaces are evenly coated and anything that hits a vertical surface will be lighter and should make for a nice effect.
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