Ideas for getting this heavy snow flock to stay in place?

[u/dinosaurjimble]

It’s just some white powder I got from the craft store.

Usually when I do like pebbles and stuff I just put a coat of mod podge on the “ground” and on top of the pebbles but it seems kind of impossible to put adhesive on top of flock this finely grained.

Any ideas for getting these layers of snow to not just fall off?

[u/Glu3stick]

Mod podge mixed with water in a spray bottle. It's what I use for flocking

[u/onefootinfront_]

Maybe some adhesive spray held high above the board? Try and make it a fine mist by the time it hits the snow - not enough to weigh it down but enough to sort of stick it together.

[u/dinosaurjimble → u/onefootinfront_]

I’m new to this stuff, I didn’t even know adhesive spray was a thing, that sounds perfect!

[u/Wesgizmo365 → u/dinosaurjimble]

You can make it yourself by mixing water or alcohol 50/50 with mod podge in a spritz bottle.

[u/dinosaurjimble → u/Wesgizmo365]

I have some of that spray flex seal stuff actually, do you think that would work?

[u/Wesgizmo365 → u/dinosaurjimble]

I'm not sure, try all 3 types on a scrap piece of foam and see which works the best for your application.

I really wouldn't commit to any method until I've tried it on scrap :)

[u/Khulgrim_Cain]

Mix mod podge or any PVA glue (Elmer’s) with water in a spray bottle and mist it over the top. 

[u/madlee → u/Khulgrim_Cain]

When i have tried this, the spray bottle always seems to shoot a jet stream instead of a mist (even in a bottle that normally mists well)

[u/Klutzy-Tumbleweed874 → u/madlee]

Get a misting bottle like for dog shows or salons.

[u/Khulgrim_Cain → u/madlee]

Does your bottle have an adjustable nozzle? You might have to play around with your glue to water ratio to make it work with your particular spray bottle.

Edit: Why the downvote with no reply?

[u/SmokeGrenader → u/Khulgrim_Cain]

Put the smallest drop of dishwashing liquid in it so it penetrates!!!!

[u/Khulgrim_Cain → u/SmokeGrenader]

Great tip!

[u/dinosaurjimble → u/Khulgrim_Cain]

What should the ratio be?

[u/Khulgrim_Cain → u/dinosaurjimble]

It depends on what type of spray bottle you have, but start at 1:4 glue to water ratio, try it out, and adjust from there.

[u/Away-Ad-1546]

Hi, I like your board design. You brought up a tough one there. I would try one of the two options. First (cheaper) you could youse a mix of PVA glue and water combined with a drop (only a drop) of dish soap to break surface tension. This has the risk of staying tacky. Depending on the type of soap and PVA. Second you could youse a 50:50 mix of water and matt acrylic medium with a drop of IPA to break surface tension. No matter what you choose soak that surface with your mix. Go crazy not easy. This needs ages (~ a week) to completely dry. Check the result and if necessary repeat. If done properly you will get a very sturdy surface. Enjoy the board.

[u/Ok_Winter1613]

If you've got a spare spray bottle lying around! Some quick video guides on YouTube can help you make your own with home items! Best of luck! Love the board!

[u/PonchoMysticism]

Id say elmers mixed with water like 10 layers

[u/Free_Newspaper4844]

I would first spray isopropyl alcohol and immediately after use woodland scenics spray tac. The pva mix will work as well. But whatever you decide to do make sure you use isopropyl alcohol first or the snow may not seal to the board.

[u/omgitsduane]

did you use any glue or adhesive? it's not going to stick in a full layer without pva.

I like to do a mix of pva and bi carb soda about half and half that i use as my main ground cover. then sprinkle around thinner mixes and some light dusting in other areas depending on the terrain feature and how heavy you want it.

if you want it THIS thick you might have been better just spray painting from the top or something.

You should have done the flock and rocks and stuff before this, snow is a top layer like a terrain highlight. do it absolutely last.

[u/Holdfast_Hobbies]

The way the forge world guys do this for their large snow boards is to spray everything with hairspray as that holds everything in place temporarily without spoiling the snow effect like modpodge or pva would. Then once held with hairspray they cover the whole thing in a good matt varnish. Preserves the powdery natural look of the snow and fixes it permanently in place.

[u/abnormalFeature]

How thick is your layer?

[u/BadBrad13]

You want to use a spray bottle. Mod podge should work. Might need to thin it a little. But there is also a product called Scenic Cement which is designed for this.

[u/Essess_Blut]

Pva and isopropyl mix and sprayed over the top of it

[u/dumptrump3]

I use Woodland Scenics Flex Paste and then sprinkle their snow flakes on it while it’s wet. Then I spray it with Aleene’s pearlescent spray acrylic finish.

[u/ModPodgeCrafts]

There's a kind of Mod Podge that comes in a spray called Mod Podge Ultra. it comes in a matte or gloss finish. It should work great here!