HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP MODEL POND WITH AN ACRYLIC WATER KIT

[@deniseanderson5722]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m a novice at this . VERY HELPFUL !!!

[@thomasyasin7745]

I did much the same, but added coarse, dark green material at the bottom to simulate weeds. I also added a bit of ink to the resin, as most freshwater ponds are not crystal clear. Good video, nice explanations.

[@lionellance]

Great job..thanks for sharing. ..

[@jaywhite5833]

Good Video. I also noticed the sticky surface after the cure. I corrected that by putting on a layer of Modge Podge. Works just fine. Thanks for the info and video.

[@gmaneis]

This is really helpful, and so are some of the other comments. You could avoid some of the dust problem by covering the whole pond area with a scrap of cardboard while the stuff dries. Thanks for posting. I've never done this, but thanks to your video, I have more confidence.

[@zulfiqarmomin6663]

great idea for a project

[@jonstolley7850]

Thank you for your idea. It looks great!

[@WigWagWorkshop]

Great tip, pond looks good, I will have to give this process a try

[@deboraheveable]

Great idea for my fair garden, what paint would be best to tint the color as blue? Thank you for you tips.

[@mike937739]

I just painted the bottom of my pond and poured the acrylic water over that. The water is clear so the color show through. Depending the maker of the kit you can buy special dyes to mix in. Painting the bottom was easier for me.

[@aerobee58]

Excellent way to make a pond.Thank You.

[@dxagonwrld4630]

AMAZING!!!!!!

[@sentientbean1]

It puts the sand on the shore or it gets the hose again. Great work!

[@RedeyedMustang]

Nice job

[@advantor321]

I don't need a pond in my set up but would follow your instructions if I did. happy 2015 and thanks for sharing, Orlando FLA.

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Thanks for the video and info on this stuff. Wondered if you could add dye to the resin before pouring? Was thinking of the Easter egg/water based dyes. I build armor in 1/35th scale and also wondered how hard would it be to add cattails to the water after it has dried.

[@mike937739]

I have seen dyes online but have not tried them. You can drill into it for cattails, but you can see the drill holes through the resin so I would glue on top and scenic around it.

[@Beadlayer69]

cattails?

[@bammbypharaoh]

it's SOOOOOOOOOOO awesome

[@timk9700]

NICE JOB... Thanks..

[@OutlawJJ80]

What type of foam board do you use?

[@ben60009]

how would i make look muddy for my ww1 diorama and also with a ripple effect?

[@joelliles910]

Thankyou for this tutorial :D

[@damianpeters4321]

That clock is driving me insane lol other then that it's great!

[@beckymurphy4714]

Does it yellow or crack over time?

[@mike937739]

I have not any yellowing or cracks. This stuff appears to be very stable.

[@samewyk3645]

is any kind of resin ok to pour onto polystyrene

[@mike937739]

I have not tried any other type of resin so I do not know. If there are no solvents in your resin, anything should work.

[@tinaheron5825]

you can get rid of the tackyness with non acetone nail polish remover

[@Locafactor]

do you think you can get a similar one at staples

[@mike937739]

Do not know about Staples, most craft stores should have this.

[@Locafactor]

mike937739 how about Michaels

[@mike937739]

I have seen it there at the store in Dublin, Ohio.

[@Locafactor]

mike937739 ty, I hope there is in NJ

[@eddiejones2130]

where'd you get the poly urphane?

[@mike937739]

The base is foam insulation board that can be purchased at Lowes or Homedepot. Thickness ranges from 1/2 inch to 2 inches..

[@eddiejones2130]

+mike937739 thank you. I want to make a battle diorama. I want to make a crater or pond with about 3 to 4 inches thick for the water. what do you recommend for that?

[@mike937739]

Try stacking the foam board and glue with latex caulk to seal it.

[@eddiejones2130]

+mike937739 so like foam board then glue then caulk?

[@eddiejones2130]

+mike937739 oh ok. will the pond seal after I use 3 to 4 inches? its deep because a dead soldiers suppose to be drown in it.

[@freemandukesclubga3486]

At walmart what part store u get this at

[@mike937739]

back around the silk flowers and fabric section.

[@chloeponyblanket8156]

mike937739 You have a nicer walmart then i do

[@nantucketjeep]

how old is that clock!!, tic toc!

[@andyneipert2527]

Vair cool id

[@garyrose9805]

Tick tick tick

[@ahmedazhar217]

Do you don't have a good idea to make a modal

[@ahmedazhar217]

So bad

[@mikel9567]

The "tackiness" is the epoxy curing. There was no need to make the pond as deep as you did, you could have achieved the illusion of depth with paint. Since you were making such a deep pour, you should have made several thin pours letting it cure between each. There is a reason that product is cheaper than the others on the market. If you want to save money, try using Mod Podge.

[@eddiejones2130]

I use modge podge. and some times caulk. I made it deep because the diorama I'm making there's going to have a dead soldier in the water. but I wanted to attempt to make it so the soldier was in there kinda deep. how deep should I make it?

[@nantucketjeep]

how old is that clock!!, tic toc!

[@garyrose9805]

nantucketjeep I hear ya! damm I feel life passing me by while I watch