styrofoam background

drm1217 · #1 04-30-2009, 09:00 PM

I carved this background, and this is my first time. Can I have some input? Just give me suggestions of what I can do to improve it. Should I just paint it, or just go strait to painting it? Should I carve it more? Any critiquing is appreciated.

Vivweaver · #2 05-01-2009, 12:37 AM

That's pretty cool. : ) I like it. How did you use it? Did you use a sodering iron?

drm1217 · #3 05-01-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivweaver

That's pretty cool. : ) I like it. How did you use it? Did you use a sodering iron?

a switchblade and a lighter... I only wish I had a sodering iron. What do you think I should do with it?

Vivweaver · #4 05-01-2009, 01:23 AM

NinjaPenguin is the styrofoam master, I would look at some of his build logs if I were you. I've heard of people using a sealant, then some form of concrete or silicone over it, then apply either coco fiber or what every you think would look best. I don't know how to keep the same detail and still seal it without just painting it.

NinjaPenguin is probably the best person to ask. I would IM him if I were you...sorry I'm not good at critiquing more. I think you did an awesome job.

drm1217 · #5 05-01-2009, 01:54 AM

Thank u so much for both the compliments and the suggestion. I will definitely view some of those building logs.

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Originally Posted by Vivweaver

NinjaPenguin is the styrofoam master, I would look at some of his build logs if I were you. I've heard of people using a sealant, then some form of concrete or silicone over it, then apply either coco fiber or what every you think would look best. I don't know how to keep the same detail and still seal it without just painting it.

NinjaPenguin is probably the best person to ask. I would IM him if I were you...sorry I'm not good at critiquing more. I think you did an awesome job.

beckdg · #6 05-01-2009, 10:46 AM

definitely carve it more... for color go for colored grout or morter for best results... you can add details later... also check out my favorite link and this site: Lizard care, and fake rock wall landscapes

drm1217 · #7 05-24-2009, 09:33 PM

I made more carving, grouted it and painted it. It has some highlights, but in the picture it appears more dull. Do you suggest I put more highlight colors on it? If so what colors? And what colors should I add? Thnx!

beckdg · #8 05-27-2009, 09:12 AM

my first impression says do thin dark lines between the cracks so they don't look so rounded... if you do any other color i would be careful of overdoing it... imho, usually underdone looks better than overdone... looks solid good work.

drm1217 · #9 05-27-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by beckdg

my first impression says do thin dark lines between the cracks so they don't look so rounded... if you do any other color i would be careful of overdoing it... imho, usually underdone looks better than overdone... looks solid good work.

I think I will do a little more work on it. I just attached it to my vivarium, but Ill do some more work on it. I still don't know what to plant in my vivarium, so I have to time to do a retouch