How To Make Your Own Cheap Water Effects Better Than The Shops

[@JosephPride]

Can’t find ClearFix here in Texas, but experimented and found that LocTite Power Grab Ultimate works like this too. You can get 99% isopropyl at Randall’s; haven’t found it anywhere else. Takes quite a bit of stirring to get it into a nice liquid consistency with a bit of thickness. If you thin it enough, it will pour, bubbles will rise to the top while it sets. Comes out quite clear and smooth. To add waves and splashes, I let the smooth water set and then use a squirt straight out of the caulk gun on top, since that will stay in place better. DAP UltraClear will not thin with isopropyl. Just doesn’t mix.

[@the_uggh]

Protip in the comments. GOATED

[@TmsFin]

I never get used to how you somehow do these magic tricks. Like this video "Nothing impressive looking here" then at the end just take brush with white paint, dab it around and BAM straight from the gods themselves. Worst part is how simple everything looks and turn out frigging amazing, it's unreal.

[@allandavis8201]

Your Favorite Fin , you know what they say “practice makes perfect”, very very true,nobody is instantly good at anything, and anything worth doing is worth doing well. Good luck with all your endeavours.

[@ptabduction]

Like Bob Ross of crafting.

[@maryproctor1433]

Can you epoxy resin over this clearfix?

[@gwiazdapioun2127]

I've found an alternative use to this mixture as well: I was making a 1/72 scale A4D Skyhawk, and after I finished assembling it it turned out that despite putting the recommended weight in the nose, it was still sitting down on its tail. And the fuselage was already glued together, so I couldn't just add more lead. There was, however, a small gap between the control panel and the cockpit floor, so I mixed a sanitary silicone with IPA (to a little more watery proportion) and used a syringe with the biggest needle I could find to inject this mixture into the aircraft's nose. The silicone has now dried up, and lo and behold, with its weight the aircraft is now sitting neatly on all three wheels. If there wasn't any gap in the cockpit, I think I could simply use a drill to make a hole in the nose which I could cover with putty afterwards.

[@richardkinkead7823]

I know this is an old video. I have tried several water effect products that doesn't ever seem to work for me. This effect looks very promising and I hope to try this on my board. I hope this works. I like the fact that this is a thick, quick drying method. Thank you for showing us this technique. I did use this effect. It does look pretty good for what I used it for. I had to buy 2 tubes, but still cheaper than buying actual water products. I even still have some left over in 2nd tube. Thank you for showing me this affect.

[@orestmikulin235]

Thanks so much for this video, it was incredibly helpful! I just made my first ever water effect for a diorama: a beach and ocean with waves, using this method. I used real sand, shells and rocks from a beach, and even built a little cave. It came out brilliantly! Cheers mate!

[@ishaanpatel7213]

Hey, man I was just asking when you were mixing the clear fix polymer did you use the isopropanol 99% or did you just use the clear fix polymer

[@zombielandiii2711]

Very authentic person and very talented artist. Nothing to dislike, so you have a new subscriber. Thanks for all your great work. Greetings from Mexico.

[@vasili1207]

Luke at the end of that caulking gun thee should be a notch that opens the caulking tube , so no knife needed. Well most of them do have it not all. All the best mate I am rooting for ya in your new full time career .. Go get them son

[@CaptainBipto]

Really cool video! Great tutorial all the best for 2019 Luke!

[@pompeyo7]

i am just in the beginning stages of making model's etc, this video has been so helpful thank you for sharing.

[@brianfoster7794]

What a brilliant way to do it and it’s so fast it’s taken me a lot of time to get anywhere near that effect with proprietary brands as they keep flattening down.

[@palamj2]

You enthusiasm is infectious. Bravo.

[@harazhangf5782]

This is, by far, the best water effect I've seen. Spending so much time and money to bring us this, you sir are a great man.

[@ljk8059]

Been waiting for this one! Nice one Luke mate. And good luck with your further business ventures!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

I've been using polymers mixed with white spirit, which is cheaper but smellier. Iso is the way to go.

[@berribeans6593]

I expected that tube to be 30 quid - but dang this stuff is cheap! I'll definitely be getting it for my small puddles to not have to bother with resin at this stage of terrain making! Thanks for sharing Luke, and I'll definitely buy it over your page!

[@olovskiPL]

Luke at his best! Been missing your cheapo tips and tricks :). Not that i don't like your other stuff, You're still the number 1 guy when it comes to terrain making for me. Keep up the good work, mate!! All the best

[@silverfish1750]

You clearly over estimate my mother XD

[@telmarodriguez3003]

Maravilloso video,gracias por mostrar esas ideas,nunca antes las había visto.

[@suzannedado2428]

BRILLIANT! I've been trying to figure out how to make water effects like you achieved with Clear Fix. Thank you for sharing your process!

[@donnafreeman2874]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I have watched about 20 videos today and yours is by far the easiest and best looking. I am going to order.

[@horationoseblower6336]

Might be good to use with a palette knife for really building texture up and throw in some clear plastic for waves breaking off objects in dioramas/display bases

[@mikeholmes4191]

Nice dude cant wait for the helm's deep build!

[@nvrmind9394]

ikr im actually hyped for its build!

[@lpmorgan90]

I like to go helm deep...

[@allanwhitehead6720]

That's awesome buddy, I will definitely give that a shot, I like doing water dioramas but extremely dislike the long wait in between drying stages

[@mstrssdae]

There is a thing you called "stipple dry brush", I've just heard "dry brushing" (in the US at least). I'm new to game miniatures painting, and for the base of a plague doctor piece, I want the base to look like a cobble stone walk with dirty water between the stones. I just came across your video when I was looking for options for creating water effects. This is amazingly awesome. I'm headed over to your store to check it out. Thanks for sharing this information and demonstration.

[@prestongray8453]

I feel like this could be used to make fire effects as well.

[@karenmusa3052]

Fantastic, thanku so much for all your investigating and experimenting. Very much appreciated. Reminds me of cooling caramel or toffee lol Or how u lift a fork up and down to get peaks on meringue..😅😃 Caterers and decorators of cakes use the isomalt.. Amazing product but has to be heated to be melted..thanks again Luke 😉

[@slaythegreyplastic9604]

I have tried to use woodland scenics water multiple times and can't quite get it how I want.... this solves all my problems. I was lucky enough to be able to support you with some of your basing products on the weekend. With quality content and excellent prices, i know I will continue to support you in the future as well. Thank you for solving a problem I was having. Absolute legend

[@baileyneal6242]

Nice one luke. I can really see the potential of this product. Thank you for the time you put into R&D.

[@markrunnalls7215]

I think that's fantastic, have always wanted to do more water related dioramas, particularly when making 148th and 132nd scale float planes, very helpful indeed, thanks very much 😊👍

[@azertube77]

Ok that’s it, I’m asking my mum to do it for me...thanks mum!

[@ChrispyP]

Did Luke ever release his own version of a wave product? I'm desperately looking for exactly what he has described and it'd be great to be able to support him and buy his product instead.

[@jaycottrell8260]

i came to ask the same question

[@janeznovak6072]

Dear Luc, thank you for posting this video. Good and simple solution that makes modeling hobby still financial friendly and afordable apart from achieving great results. Thanx again and keep the good work!

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

I've used this a few times , it's great and miles cheaper than anything. It helps if you put the bit you want to use in the microwave for about 20 -30 seconds and it makes it easier to deploy !!

[@selinagarza1072]

can you paint in between the layers of the clear fix? I really like the idea❤

[@manga3040]

I have been trying to come up with a medium to stick a piece of debris in it in front of a primaris psyker. Going to try paint it purple tones and make it look like the energy that is holding the debri up in front of him as a shield.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Awesome stuff! Funny how you've moved on to considering how to make big waves and swells etc at the same time I've been. You've started talking about it well before my current vids so not sayn youve taken my ideas lol, and ive been working on my ideas of big swell's/waves before id seen any of yours. So awesome stuff is what I'm trying to say haha. This is very interesting and I'm going to definitely have to give this a go and give u full cred if I end up using it in the future!! Awesome stuff man.

[@paxtonkloss8842]

I have a larger mini that I'll be putting in a vase (12in diameter, 8in deep). Will this mixture with a higher ratio of isopropyl be thin enough to fill layer at a time? And does it not harm the paint of the mini as it dries?

[@ReddCrystal]

Is this not available in the US? I can't find it on the site.

[@harristotle]

Same here, not sure if there's an equivalent product on our side of the pond or not...

[@Byeohazard]

Don't worry man. It's all about how you use it. Very informative. 1:50

[@GryphonArmorer]

Great idea. How would you go about getting rid of the air bubbles? Just poke them with a toothpick/cocktail stick?

[@XSXGhostXSX]

Could you potentially lay this out on a piece of tin foil, in the shape, remove it from the tin foil and set it down where ya need it, and build up from there? Or will it stick to the tin foil?

[@Rabbit-the-One]

Oh snap! I have a tube of that downstairs that's never been opened! Score!

[@mvolestrangler]

Would this work on its own for small water effects (ie small ponds, streams etc) not just on top of a larger clear-resin base?

[@Smk_spotting]

Yes

[@edgardoacosta2855]

Genial por compartir tus experiencia y bajar costos con productos caseros. Solo una duda, las burbujas que quedan atrapadas. empaña el resto del realismo que crea esta textura de silicona y alcohol

[@gatheringimages2785]

Have you tried acetone to cut down the harshness of the edges, ?its very good for dissolving plastics as in nail varnish

[@athollmcnicoll256]

I can see obvious applications for the likes of this, with say armour going through wade able rivers or bikers going through streams at speed as this would make it appear as if the water is being thrown back on itself, so yeah I'll give it a test run and see what effects can be achieved - cheers mate!

[@octanoia]

Wow. I would never have thought of this, thank you, and I’ll definitely be checking out your shop

[@octanoia]

I bet this would be great sculpted over plastic packaging shards for dramatic splash effects!

[@shahndeloaksong7618]

"Even your mom could do it"? *ahem* I AM a mom. Thank you for a great tutorial and money-saving suggestions. subbed

[@nevzilla]

Does anyone know if this stuff has another name? Everbuild Clearfix seems to be the UK name, I can't seem to find it by that name in Canada.

[@davedogge2280]

There's something for the Idoneth Deepkin. I've never seen any water effects stuff in shops

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

This looks so good, man.

[@kevindavis1729]

Hi luke. Been loving your videos. I have been struggling with water and tried a few ideas. None I was happy with then I have just come across this. It's just what I have been looking for. I do have a question. Reading the spec on clear fix. It says it can turn yellowish over time. Have you experience this.

[@LeonKolenda]

Can you use this on top of carved-out XPS Foamboard, with No melting of the foamboard?

[@ultimatestones3371]

Any product that would turn full solid after using using it to simulate the waves. Because the ms polymer will still be flexible when it polymerize.. I mean it will be like a hardened silicone

[@koti253]

Can i use surgical alcohol from pharmacy, is 90% ethanol and 5%methanol?

[@Implidoodaa]

did you try it and did it work? :)

[@notreallydavid]

Looks great. Late to the party, but three questions for anyone in the vicinity... - How long does the product remain stable in storage? - Will ithe Clearfix / isoprpanol mixture dissolve certain kinds of plastic with prolonged contact? - Can you get flat pool effects with this stuff? Many thanks to anyone who can help.

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

First I would like to say thank you for the tips !... I'm making a small 1/64 scale diorama with a truck at high speeds splashing through a shallow River do you have any suggestions on how to make the splash coming from the front tires as it enters the river? Thanks in advance!

[@brandonhuss2766]

Wow, Love this video and the stuff. You do make it look really simple to use. Looks like you have it fairly priced on your website, and it doesn't look like it's available in the US as cheap. Think it's time to make an order!

[@josh1674]

Brandon Huss $21 on amazon... expensive.

[@gandalfthegreen8944]

Good news boys I’ve been using loctite powergrab ultimate crystal clear and it works perfectly

[@michaelbarry7783]

I do not have Clear Fix, as shown in the vid. I have the DAP Ultra Clear. I have tried to mix it with 99% isopropenol and it basically congeals into a ball of something like rubber cement. I tried mixing w Mineral Spirits and got it to work one time weeks ago. However, when I try it now, it breaks down into a gel but has large beads or clumps that dont break down. Lastly, I have tried mixing with Acetone and basically get the same result. I have tried mixing with just a stir stick as well as a paint stirer attachment for a drill. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

[@cclifdopson7475]

It’s been two+ years since I used your Clear Fix effect. Initially, it was as good and easy as you demonstrated. I used up one tube and I got another ~8 months later. Isopropyl alcohol 99.9% was good. However, after ~1.5 years, it did begin to yellow on the wave tips at first, then down to the thinner application. I never totally used up the Clear Fix, and checking the now 1year old+ tube, it was also yellowing. Neither the scenes nor the tube has been in sunlight nor fluorescent light. Over a year, our indoor temperature range is 68-72*F, humidity 30-40%. Do you or others have any experience with this?

[@jaycottrell8260]

Would it hold its own weight if suspended ? As in if you applied it on wax paper, about a 1 foot circle, and then peeled the wax paper off?

[@Galdorx]

where can i find the clearfix on your homepage. under what catogory

[@mashak3065]

Just did this on top of a smooth resin ocean pour, and looks really great, but feels a bit rubbery now that it's try. What varnish can I use on top? I'm concerned with durability. I tried Liquitex Acrylic varnish and that seems to flake off when dry, also tried a polyurethane varnish (painted on) with similarly poor results. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@lucianalucia8034]

Queria muito ler os comentários e entender mais esses efeitos. Amo essas artes. Amei seu vídeo

[@bgninh]

Hey Luke, do think slime would work? I'm thinking about using clear slime to achieve sth similar since its also polymer based. I don't have any experience with making dioramas but Clearfix reminded me of slime.

[@shirleylearner336]

Do you think this can been used for a special project that is about 2inches deep? thank you

[@andrewtate4897]

just bought a couple mate, all the best for 2019 hopefully geek gaming will be a big success

[@samuelhunter388]

Great effect! Looks fantastic. Really good price for the polymer too.

[@frogmeister1976]

Can the clear fix be used more than once or do you need to use all in one go? does it set in container after you cut seal or is there a way of storing it?

[@fredking7156]

hi Luke i am haveing a problem with my spray bottle it will not spray out a mist i put pva in it with waterd down pva and a tea tsp of dishe what can do about it fred.

[@paulbagshaw7565]

Apologies if this question has already been asked, what type of paint is used before the mixture is put on? Thanks

[@paulagoller7893]

Looked you up for how to make water feature in penjing Bonsai. Could I use mixture on top of rock or plastic foundation in Bonsai pot? Your video looks like just what I need.

[@mikem8145]

There is a lot of air bubbles in your water. Will they go away with time? With WS Realistic Water they're almost impossible to get rid of while with EnviroTex Lite you simply have to breath air over the surface the CO2 does the job. But how about your ClearFix hybrid silicone?

[@mylifesuarez]

Thank you so much, great information. This is very detailed.

[@randybartram748]

I notice the base is painted. I have a base that is covered with tan colored sand. Should I paint the blue on the sand before using this?

[@PosidenSiren]

Its amazing! Will defo use the link to buy when I'm back in the uk.

[@gideonwolf7332]

why add isopropyl alcohol? does it help it to harden and not stay tacky?

[@allandavis8201]

I love your honesty when it comes to how you are going to make your money, and applauded your endeavour, hope it all works out for you and you make a shed load of cash to pay your brother to build your miniatures. One quick question, as these products you mix are quite strong chemicals, are there any pitfalls to mix ratios you have found, I know with some chemicals if you use a wrong ratio they can react badly and either generate excess heat or toxic vapour, any tips?

[@damianschelling160]

You are not selling the Clear fix anymore? I cannot find it on your Website.

[@TheEliadero]

I coul have used this ideea in my first diorama lake :)...but i will surely try the splashing effect. Thx man! Great ideea with the cheap alternatives! It worked for me and it turned out great!

[@dougalexander9718]

Can u do a deep pour with this and will it set as hard like resin?

[@m27238]

if I would use this method on canvas, would it be possible to put resin on top of it to have smooth surface?

[@robertthompson1993]

Great vid Luke. Cheers for taking the time to give us all these gems.

[@turtleandbear1179]

what is the benefitof isopropanol over something else, like an ethanolspirit?

[@talkingdonkey1817]

Greetings from New England! Excellent informative video. Also, forgive me for saying, but you remind me of a handsome British cousin of Mark Wahlberg 😁

[@christopherjudd3225]

Can you use this to make stagnant swampy looking water? Great work by the way.

[@ODragonwing]

With proper tinting I don't see why not, you could even add some flock algae before it sets up

[@jefferytapp1612]

Been using the Evostik version for a while now, really great, great to know can get it from you now though. I will put a coat of varnish over the top to add shine if needed and to harden the surface. One coat of quick drying varnish and she is golden. Thanks for the great vids bud.

[@jefferytapp1612]

@@GeekGamingScenics Great to know, never tried to thin it just ran it out of the tube, and spent ages smoothing it. Funny enough used to use this kinda thing in the trade and used the same method of a drop of glass cleaner to help things smooth out, but you have got it down more scientifically, I always have Iso on the go so this will work a treat, going to get some off you soon I think.

[@serenabrenner1309]

I did not see that you are selling the clear fix on your website. How can I get it as I am in the United States?

[@bitzbox]

These look great! Super realistic. May have to give it a try

[@roguishowl3915]

Awesome vid mate, this has now given me a 1000 more ideas... cheers

[@dawnjohn3295]

Absolutely fantastic work.

[@dl-3183]

Any advice for what we can use over here in the States ? This product is not readily available over here

[@Donmegamuffin]

It'd be really good if you could stock the isopropanol too, or the other "stuff" you used in your videos, so somebody like me can just go to your site, buy all of it from there, and then come back to the video and follow all the steps you've done with the exact same equipment :)

[@robertmaestas5853]

I am curious at my craft store has clear clay. Wonder if that will work as well? Cost is under 10$

[@sandraarmstrong1414]

is this product ok for outside,could you do a tutorial on how to make a waterfall please,thankyou for sharing

[@oO360GamingOo]

Do you have a solution for all the bubbles ?

[@nickdixon2164]

Nice video will defo be trying this on my canal scenery for model railway

[@pompeyo7]

cannot seem to find clearfix on the link, i did use the search button. also do you sel isopropanol. Thank you.

[@pompeyo7]

@@GeekGamingScenics ok no problem and thank you for replying.

[@frankling.robertsiii6811]

If you’re using isopropyl, wouldn’t alcohol inks work better for a tinting agent?

[@richardmclaugfhlin65]

How does denatured alcohol work?