In some bulk craft stores i notice this moss like stuff (ground cover), and i will be moving to Wentzville Missouri and i plan to build a very large layout. And with my budget i need to save all types of pennies. So my question is, is there a life span on the ground cover mossy stuff that florists use? [ 03. February 2003, 01:06: Message edited by: Jake ]
I think the natural moss stuff will eventually dry and break apart, like old leaves during fall. That's why they invented the synthetic stuff, I guess. hope that helps
Thats what I use. I buy a couple big bags in the summer for about $1.99 a bag, and fluff it out on the picnic table to dry out a couple days. Then I use a screen noodle collander and crunch it up / sift it through. The stuff breaks down to a nice powder with realistic texture. I use it with real dirt from the backyard, and only need a very little dusting of ground foam to get the effect I like, all the while saving big bucks. You can do a whole 4'x8' layout for under $10! Check my How-To on using this stuff: How to apply a Scenery Base
Hey Robert, I have never seen such a good tutorial as the one on your web site. Very easy to follow and like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Good Job! Thanks for the info
Robert, thanks for the great tutorial. I'm still trying to detail rock formations and putting together a few wood trestles, but have saved your instructions for my next phase. Take care, Jim
I'm glad it helped you guys. To tell you the truth, it has helped me too, because I put it up 3 years ago, and have had to refer to it so I could make the scenery on my new module match the others exactly. It's funny how quick a guy can forget how he done something.
