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How to simulate dirt - Tue, 01/11/2011 — Meddatron

Simple way to simulate dirt in dio's

K, this is pretty easy so wont need pics for walkthrough, just final product pics. All that is needed is elmers glue, sawdust, and paint. (if you dont have sawdust, crush up a bunch of dry dead leaves till really fine.)

Just apply a very liberal amount of glue to surface, sprinkle with alot of sawdust. Allow dry overnight. Once dry, flip and gently tap off excess. Now for painting it. First off, start dark for first coat and water the paint down alot!. you will have sawdust getting on the brush so use an old one. Apply watered down paint till fully covered. allow to completely dry again. now repaint with a lighter color with less water. keep doing this till you get the color and depth you desire. Outcome will look something like this.

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How to simulate dirt - Tue, 01/11/2011 — Meddatron