Making hides

[GGss6]

I have a plan to make a hide out of some kind of foam. What kind do I use? Is spray paint safe? I'm going to use hot glue to attach pieces together.

Thanks,
GGss6 :banana:

 

[EnchantmentGecko]

I've not the faintest idea on the foam, but the spray paint will be safe if you seal it. Super glue would most likely work better and is again safe as ling as it gets sealed with the paint.

 

[GGss6]

I've not the faintest idea on the foam, but the spray paint will be safe if you seal it. Super glue would most likely work better and is again safe as ling as it gets sealed with the paint.

seal it?

 

[pmkent1]

seal it?

With a clear coat of some kind. What was your idea with the foam? That might be the best idea depending on what you had in mind..

 

[pmkent1]

*might not

 

[GGss6]

With a clear coat of some kind. What was your idea with the foam? That might be the best idea depending on what you had in mind..

I am going to very loosly follow this http://www.lizard-landscapes.com/Fake-rock-wall-beginner-video.html

I am going to use styro foam and cover it in some kind of paint (does the paint even matter if you seal it?) then I am going to seal it with something...can i get somthing specific on a link or name of somthing?

 

[meg1877]

With my hides i used mod podge hard coat to seal it. as for foam i used some that i found at lowes. It was like 6 sheets for 9$. Its in the same isle as the insulating foam.

 

[GGss6]

With my hides i used mod podge hard coat to seal it. as for foam i used some that i found at lowes. It was like 6 sheets for 9$. Its in the same isle as the insulating foam.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_396243-14317-0000200149_0__?Ntt=paint+sealer&productId=3665194&rpp=16
would this work?

 

[pmkent1]

His idea of using grout is the only reason I think styrofoam would be a good idea. I wouldnt recommend just painting it, even if you seal the paint. The grout he's using is whats keeping it from flaking apart. And its thick enough to fill the crevices in the foam, which is really important. Just painting it wont do that.

If you planned on using styrofoam, Id probably stick to exactly the way he did it. You can get a nice clear coat in a spray can at any hardware store.

 

[GGss6]

His idea of using grout is the only reason I think styrofoam would be a good idea. I wouldnt recommend just painting it, even if you seal the paint. The grout he's using is whats keeping it from flaking apart. And its thick enough to fill the crevices in the foam, which is really important. Just painting it wont do that.

If you planned on using styrofoam, Id probably stick to exactly the way he did it. You can get a nice clear coat in a spray can at any hardware store.

Good point but will the seal I linked work?
http://www.lowes.com/pd_396243-14317-0000200149_0__?Ntt=paint+sealer&productId=3665194&rpp=16

 

[pmkent1]

That is a rubberized sealer. Like on the informercial. All you'd need is a clear coat. Similar to this

http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/1512-clear-lacquer/50913.html

As long as its nontoxic. Just go to your local hardware store and ask for a nontoxic varnish/laquer

 

[GGss6]

That is a rubberized sealer. Like on the informercial. All you'd need is a clear coat. Similar to this

http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/1512-clear-lacquer/50913.html

As long as its nontoxic. Just go to your local hardware store and ask for a nontoxic varnish/laquer

luckily there is an ace hardware store about 5 minutes from my house lol I am going to gety that exact product

 

[pmkent1]

:main_thumbsup:

 

[Makatak123]

Can you use modge podge?

 

[pmkent1]

Can you use modge podge?

If its non toxic I dont see why not

 

[meg1877]

Mod podge is non toxic and it comes in many varieties. I used Mod Podge Hard Coat, but you can also use Mod Podge Outdoors. Whatever sealant you use, you should let it dry for at least a day and then clean it before you put it in the tank. Also read the back of the label and see if there is a cure time. If there is then you need to let the project dry/cure for that amount of time to make sure there are no harmful fumes. Thats why I like mod podge, no fumes, fast drying and non toxic.

 

[Crimson.Dawn]

spray paint eats foam.... it will actually cause it to liquify.

 

[mygeckonamedyayo]

this is a cool topic can someone put up pictures of their custom made hides?