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Having Fun with Colour
Here is a fantastic way to add more interest to your builds, vignettes or dioramas.
Tools
- white coffee filter
- paint colours applicable to the season (any brand will do)
- leaf punch for tree species of appropriate scale
Technique
- randomly apply drops of colour to the coffee filter
- lightly blend with a junk brush to maintain some solid colour patches
- allow to dry or use a hair dryer to accelerate drying
- punch out the desired leaves
- fasten to the base with your preferred adhesive, CA, or white glue
Check out the article on Damp Effects and Pine Needles.
Pro-tip
- coffee filters have an excellent texture compared to paper
- relational scale thickness
- white coffee filters allow for more vibrant colours adding detail, colour contrast and interest
Punches come in different scales.
Leaf punches are available from:
- SUNWARD HOBBIES (Free Shipping)
- GREENSTUFF WORLD
