TundraBehemoth
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Hey All!
Here is my first attempt building a 3D background for Spectre my Jungle Carpet.
Materials I used:
- Polystyrene (Free)
- Liquid Nails ($5)
- Non-Sanded Grout ($10)
- Acrylic Paint ($5)
- Spray Bottle ?($2)
- ModPodge Matte Sealant ($15)
- X-acto Knife (Boxcutter) ($5)
- Soldering Iron
- Face Mask with Filters (Melting Polystyrene = very toxic)
I threw this together in my garage (nice and ventilated) and it probably took about 20h from start to finish. I collected polystyrene from all over the place (mainly from Green Grocers in the area). It's a lot of fun to do, despite the amount of work. I'm itching to do some more now. As soon as i finished this one, I realised a bunch of things I'd like to change in the future. Haha I'm already planning the next background for Spectre's full size enclosure!
For more pics and more details on my step by step process check out my blog post about this.
http://adventureenclosures.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/hey-all-here-is-my-first-attempt.html
Let me know what you think!
Graeme
Here is my first attempt building a 3D background for Spectre my Jungle Carpet.
Materials I used:
- Polystyrene (Free)
- Liquid Nails ($5)
- Non-Sanded Grout ($10)
- Acrylic Paint ($5)
- Spray Bottle ?($2)
- ModPodge Matte Sealant ($15)
- X-acto Knife (Boxcutter) ($5)
- Soldering Iron
- Face Mask with Filters (Melting Polystyrene = very toxic)
I threw this together in my garage (nice and ventilated) and it probably took about 20h from start to finish. I collected polystyrene from all over the place (mainly from Green Grocers in the area). It's a lot of fun to do, despite the amount of work. I'm itching to do some more now. As soon as i finished this one, I realised a bunch of things I'd like to change in the future. Haha I'm already planning the next background for Spectre's full size enclosure!
For more pics and more details on my step by step process check out my blog post about this.
http://adventureenclosures.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/hey-all-here-is-my-first-attempt.html
Let me know what you think!
Graeme