Being naive, I thought plaster bandages were for those unfortunates who had broken limbs in some way – perhaps crawling under or climbing up to loft constructions! It soon became apparent that there were more practical uses. The first roll I bought was wonderful stuff which I experimented with for a small hillock – or grassy knoll, if you prefer - as well as some lawn in a few back gardens. Beware… cheap plaster bandage is so thin it performs magical, magnetic attractions to your skin, arms or trousers and sets within seconds … yes… it may have its uses.
You can see in the photo that I first outlined the slopes with vanes of card to provide contours and you may also notice my first attempt at scratch building with the lock cottage. ( picture 2 top right.)
I used the same card-contour method to produce the cliff-sides which turned out considerably steeper than I had thought. Since the card would soon be hidden by the plaster it didn’t have to look pretty – I wish I’d realised this earlier when building the lock!
With the better quality plaster bandage I cut it to shape, laid it on a flat plate then poured over just enough water so soak it - it then transferred easily into position over the card framework. Don’t worry about overlapping the bandage - a moistened, soft half-inch brush is ideal for covering the joins.
Again, one of those satisfying moments as I positioned the lock cottage and steps. (see detail). Now things were really taking shape – literally – the grassy slope down to the lock had become a dangerous cliff. Time for a rethink!
You can see in the photo that I first outlined the slopes with vanes of card to provide contours and you may also notice my first attempt at scratch building with the lock cottage. ( picture 2 top right.)
I used the same card-contour method to produce the cliff-sides which turned out considerably steeper than I had thought. Since the card would soon be hidden by the plaster it didn’t have to look pretty – I wish I’d realised this earlier when building the lock!
With the better quality plaster bandage I cut it to shape, laid it on a flat plate then poured over just enough water so soak it - it then transferred easily into position over the card framework. Don’t worry about overlapping the bandage - a moistened, soft half-inch brush is ideal for covering the joins.
Again, one of those satisfying moments as I positioned the lock cottage and steps. (see detail). Now things were really taking shape – literally – the grassy slope down to the lock had become a dangerous cliff. Time for a rethink!
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