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Plaster cloth works good, after 2 layers have hardened wet thoroughly and sift on some dry powder hydrocal, then vacuum off excess when set - leaves a rough rocky looking surface without much work involved. Color with very thin washes. <br /> <br />For tall mountains with little effort drape the plaster cloth over telescoping risers made of cardboard tubes leftover from paper towel etc rolls with a central 'splice' tube cut lengthwise to nest inside 2 others. Telescope in and out till each is at the desired height, then tape into place and drape support material (more tape) between the tops to support the plaster cloth. Drape squares of dry plaster cloth over this and spray with a wet (drop of detergent added) water mister. The wetted plaster cloth will droop into convincing mountain shapes.
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