Hi to all! I ve tried static grass on dioramas but it doesnt seem to stand no matter how hard i blow them......... Is there some thing that i didnt do?? I apply white glue on the groundwork before applying them.......Is that the correct method?

Sounds fine to me. If blowing doesn´t help, try to brush the grass up with a flat, stiff brush carefully. That should do the trick...



Toni

I always paint the grass as the color of the static grass I have is not very realistic... I use the brush and slightly drybrush with various colors - with this process the grass gets the color and stands up. So, you kill two flies with one shot...

Mario M.

A couple of points I have noted with static grass.
I use white glue and water on my base. I feel it gives a bit more movement freedom for the grass having the water mixed in.
I go heavy on the grass at first. Just dump it on, then start working it. I blow on it, in a number of different directions. I work it with a brush, or pick. I have wiggled it with my finger tip gently.
I always work over a big sheet of paper. The kind that comes in rolls. I roll it out work over it catching all the 'run off'. Then pour the run off back in the container.

As strange as it sounds, I sometimes will turn my base upside down and blow on the grass. I do this over a manila folder so I can catch what falls off.

Patrick

try some hair fixativ. i don't kno if it spell so but anyway. it just might work

Would something like a balloon held over the grass make the "static" work. Surely the grass would rise up and blades that are stuck properly would lift also.
Another method I remember from some time ago was using a hoover. Then it lifts up and saves blowing and cleaning up afterwards!

Could try this:



http://www.micromark.com/planting.html

Hi,

I am new to using static grass but when I use it, I spread an even coat of white glue over the base, dump the grass on and carefully brush off the remains and let the glue dry.
Hope this helps.

try this:
if stored in a plastic bag, you should squeeze it and shake it within the bag previously to sprinkling. It will increase the elektro magnetic load and therefore tend to stand up easily.