Snow

[insfil]

Hi All, need suggestions as to what material or product (s) make for a good snow covering around city streets as well as countryside areas.

Thanks 

[rtraincollector]

wrong time of year lol

I have seen some use cotton but not sure what others use. cotton gets dirty easy and hadr to replace if you glue it

[rtraincollector]

Actually thought some others would of gave some comments more helpful than my was by now hope you find out what will really look good for you.

[insfil]

Thanks for the response, yeah, cotton was the choice for the temporary Christmas layout years ago, but my permanent layout boards are already painted white, i've been using a product called "True Snow" to create drifts on and against buildings, windows, trees,  etc, etc  but I need the most realistic type of snow flakes to cover the rest of the landscape. I guess I'll have to wait for the holidays. 

[dwiemer]

You may want to do a search on this site as this topic has been discussed in the past.  Some have spoken of using baking soda, etc.  Problem would be moisture absorption.  Places like Michael's and Hobby Lobby may have some artificial snow made from a non-moisture holding substance.  I know some have used batting used for stuffing pillows.  You can add some glitter to add some shine to the snow.  Also, white felt makes for good snow.  I think CTT also has some articles that were written on winter scenery.

Dennis

[Joe Hohmann]

My Christmas layout could be described as "Hi-Rail", scenic-wise. I use white flat Latex paint with a glitter like "Diamond Dust" sprinkeled-on while the paint is still wet. The glitter is found in craft stores, and refects light like real snow.