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Just the right color

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Posted by loathar on Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:39 PM

Delta, Anitas, and Apple Barrel are the brand names. They are all water based craft paints. (latex/acrylic) They come in 2oz bottles like these.
http://www.craftkitsandsupplies.com/paint-delta-acrylic-ceramcoat-paint-c-23_35_215.html?osCsid=204be029679c5d6762fe11895fb90a58

You can get them at Wal Mart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, JoAnne fabric, etc...

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 16, 2008 8:26 PM

Thanks for the list of colors.  Where are you finding these colors and in what type of product?

Walmart/Craft Paint?

Lowes/Spray Paint

Craft Store/Dye Pack?

 Thanks for any additional help.

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Posted by Hobojim on Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:53 PM

Hi what i do is use cheap craft paint from walmart i use like 3-4 batches of foam with some dark some light greens then mix the baches together to get a more real shade.. oh and if you desire wild flower mixed in i make a batch of yellow and red mix that in i make up about a 2pound butter bowl full at a time.. to mix pain in i use a food processer it only takes a copule squirts of paint  for most colors..

   have fun hobojim
 

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Posted by loathar on Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:51 PM

I've been using 4 basic greens for mine.

Anita's Olive Green
Delta Dark Forest Green
Delta English Yew Green
Apple Barrel Leaf Green.

Mostly the Anita's Olive.


It's really more of a personal preference.

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Just the right color
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:28 PM

Hey All,

Ive been experimenting with green dye and spray paint looking for just the right shade to color my shredded foam to cover my layout with and nothing looks right.  Is there a particular brand or shade of paint to color my grass and trees with?

 I appreciate any suggestions.

Bob

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