What is the best way to add color to my E-Z Water?

Coloring E-Z Water is a simple process. There are two ways to accomplish this task. One is to paint and color the area beneath the E-Z Water. The other is to color the E-Z Water itself. These techniques can also be combined. Flex Paste is used to seal the area of the layout beneath easy water. To color the Flex Paste sealant beneath the E-Z Water paint a thick layer of Woodland Scenics Stone Gray Liquid Pigment over the Flex Paste. Spray area with Scenic Cement. Then add an even coating of Fine Turfs in the following mixture: Two parts Earth, Two parts Burnt Grass, one part Soil. When you add the E-Z Water this formula will give the water a greenish brown coloration.

To color the E-Z Water itself use a Rit Dye. Note: Do not add liquids to E-Z Water. They will cause the mixture to boil over. We recommend Navy Blue, Dark Green or Pearl Gray Rit Dyes. Add 1/16th tsp. of dye to one bag of E-Z Water Pellets before melting. Mix dye with pellets as they are melting with a wooden stirring stick. When mixture has melt, place a few drops on a strip of aluminum foil to check the color. If it is too light add more dye. If it is too dark add more E-Z Water. When satisfied follow E-Z Water instructions for applying to designated area.

For more information on adding color to E-Z Water consult the Woodland Scenics’ Scenery Manual.