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Tired of your Hydracal castings breaking at the smallest bump and coming apart when you are weathering them or having to add all the backing material for strength.
Here is a great produce that is much harder and if you do break it, it breaks in a clean sharp edge and easily re-glued. It is basically the same as Hydracal, holds the fine detail that all craftsman are looking for.

Drills and Sands about the same. The cutting is a little harder due to the strength of the material, but still can be cut with a hobby knife using the same method as Hydracal and Plaster Paris.
Activa Products Permastone 28 oz. can no. 350

Activa Products Permastone 28 oz. can no. 350

The ideal casting compound when permanent break-resistant castings are desired. If broken accidentally, fracture is clean and easily glued. Can be painted with acrylics, oils, watercolors, tempera, or any other finish. Sets in 30 minutes.

 Stucco Finish

DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar buttercream

DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar buttercream

Stucco finish that adds decorative texture and muted colors to furniture and home decor accessories. Suitable for use on wood, drywall, canvas, cured plaster, papier mache, and terra cotta. Can be stained, antiqued or painted after application. Cleans with soap and water. Non-toxic.Americana Primer and Stain Blocker is designed to be used under the Americana Stucco finishes. It prepares all surfaces for painting and prevents discoloration from wood tannins or knots. Can be used on all wood, cured plaster, ceramic bisque, plastic, metal, terra cotta, and wicker surfaces.


DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar pale willow

DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar pale willow

Stucco finish that adds decorative texture and muted colors to furniture and home decor accessories. Suitable for use on wood, drywall, canvas, cured plaster, papier mache, and terra cotta. Can be stained, antiqued or painted after application. Cleans with soap and water. Non-toxic.Americana Primer and Stain Blocker is designed to be used under the Americana Stucco finishes. It prepares all surfaces for painting and prevents discoloration from wood tannins or knots. Can be used on all wood, cured plaster, ceramic bisque, plastic, metal, terra cotta, and wicker surfaces.

 

DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar light birch

DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar light birch

Stucco finish that adds decorative texture and muted colors to furniture and home decor accessories. Suitable for use on wood, drywall, canvas, cured plaster, papier mache, and terra cotta. Can be stained, antiqued or painted after application. Cleans with soap and water. Non-toxic.Americana Primer and Stain Blocker is designed to be used under the Americana Stucco finishes. It prepares all surfaces for painting and prevents discoloration from wood tannins or knots. Can be used on all wood, cured plaster, ceramic bisque, plastic, metal, terra cotta, and wicker surfaces.

 

DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar heirloom rose

DecoArt Americana Stucco Finish 8 oz. jar heirloom rose

Stucco finish that adds decorative texture and muted colors to furniture and home decor accessories. Suitable for use on wood, drywall, canvas, cured plaster, papier mache, and terra cotta. Can be stained, antiqued or painted after application. Cleans with soap and water. Non-toxic.Americana Primer and Stain Blocker is designed to be used under the Americana Stucco finishes. It prepares all surfaces for painting and prevents discoloration from wood tannins or knots. Can be used on all wood, cured plaster, ceramic bisque, plastic, metal, terra cotta, and wicker surfaces.


Instant Rust
These antiquing solutions can also be used directly on metal surfaces to create desired effects 

Modern Options Antiquing Solutions 4 oz. bottle instant rust

Modern Options Antiquing Solutions 4 oz. bottle instant rust

Use with metallic surfacers to achieve your desired antique finish on any paintable surface. Instant rust works with the Instant Iron surfacer. Burgundy tint and black tint work with any of the other surfacers (blonde bronze, blackened bronze, copper, and gold). These antiquing solutions can also be used directly on metal surfaces to create desired effects.

Table Top Carousel
Tired of all the paint brushes laying all over the work area. Here is a great product to get all the paint brushes in one place and all the small parts around the table. Now you can have a place to put them until they are ready for use on the model. Three different size holders and with seven flat storage spaces.

Studio RTA Table Top Carousel black

Studio RTA Table Top Carousel Black or White

The Table Top Carousel combines a circle of three different size holders that accommodate pens, pencils, markers, and knives with seven flat storage spaces. This rotating storage tray made of tough ABS plastic keeps useful items handy. Base of carousel measures 10 inches in diameter and the height is 4 1/2 inches. All vertical storage is all at the same height.
Alvin Spin-O-Tray Rotating Desktop Organizer red organizer

Alvin Spin-O-Tray Rotating Desktop Organizer Red organizer

The Spin-O-Tray rotating desktop receptacle is the ideal way to organize artist's and craftsman's tools. It has 72 compartments and holds pencils, pens, brushes, erasers, clips, and even oversize design markers. The Spin-O-Tray rotates smoothly and quietly on its 10 1/2 in. diameter base, and its unique design offers five storage levels and seven mini-trays.

 

100 Ways to Paint Landscapes
100 different interpretations of the subject by some outstanding artists working in the world today--in all mediums

International Artists 100 Ways to Paint Landscapes Volume 1 100 Ways to Paint Landscapes

International Artists 100 Ways to Paint Landscapes Volume 1 100 Ways to Paint Landscapes

Welcome to the latest title in an innovative six volume series. Each volume contains 100 different interpretations of the subject by some outstanding artists working in the world today--in all mediums. 100 different artists give 100 different interpretations of the subject category and each one gives tips, instruction and insight. They reveal what they wanted to say when they painted the picture, the meaning behind the painting and its message, and explanations on their inspiration, motivation and the working methodology for their painting. In this book you will see various means of expression thrown open to you. retain an open mind when you study the paintings in this book and read carefully what the artists have to say. Knowing and using these tools will lift your work from looking amateurish to looking professional. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 128 pages. International Artists. ISBN 1929834411


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