Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: sand in paint

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   Hi,
I'm building luaun flats with different foam layers attached. This set will travel a little and in the past i have always covered in cheesecloth when painting (paint and glue mix) to protect it put it is such a pain to cut along the scores and texturing. 

I read or heard somewhere to add sand to paint and that will strenghen the foam. Anyone heard of this? True? If so what ratio?

Thanks.
George

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george Walk-On Joined: 4/16/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: sand in paint Posted: 9/23/09 at 7:33pm
	Hi, I'm building luaun flats with different foam layers attached. This set will travel a little and in the past i have always covered in cheesecloth when painting (paint and glue mix) to protect it put it is such a pain to cut along the scores and texturing. I read or heard somewhere to add sand to paint and that will strenghen the foam. Anyone heard of this? True? If so what ratio? Thanks. George

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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 9/23/09 at 8:52pm
	I doubt painted on sand will do anything beyond texturing the surface of the foam. The only time I have added sand to paint is with making anti skid decking. [frankly it easier to buy something like anti skid paint] I won't work with foam on stage, so not much help there George! With Studio [hard] flats I prefer to gesso the surface with [unbleached] calico [cheese cloth] first anyway. Then apply whahtever texture later.
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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george Walk-On Joined: 4/16/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 9/23/09 at 11:01pm
	it's for making stone and brick. i need a more 3d look
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kries13 Player Joined: 8/12/09 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Posted: 9/24/09 at 9:22am
	My experience with adding sand to paint is that it actually causes the paint to flake more. You could coat your foam in Duram's Wood Putty. You can purchase it in larger containers - but it may also make your set pieces heavier. I still think covering in the muslin/cheese cloth glued strips is the way to go for durability. It may take a bit longer but in the long run it will hold up better and you won't be fixing nicks and open "wounds" on your set after you transport.
	kries I art therefore I am. www.artisrelative.com
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