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Can i use Gel wax for water ?
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Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 10:02 PM UTC
I recently can across a tub of of gel wax in a local art store and it doesnt wobble when i shake it and it has realistic water effect. I was wondering if the thing sets hard or will it remain in the gel form?
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Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 11:01 PM UTC
other than the fact that it attracts & Traps Dust.................. it might work



SWM(n)BO has some "decorative" Gel candles............
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Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 11:03 PM UTC

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I recently can across a tub of of gel wax in a local art store and it doesnt wobble when i shake it and it has realistic water effect. I was wondering if the thing sets hard or will it remain in the gel form?


Ahoy mate!

Gel wax, eh?
Well, I guess it could be used to make a realistic water effect, but...Gel is not considered a true solid product, it does not have a "melt point"....Gel simply becomes liquid as it rises in temperature.

Have you ever seen those candles that are made out of that "jello-like" substance...Gel Wax, my friend...so really, there are so many more suitable products to use for your water effects, IMHO...
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Posted: Monday, October 01, 2007 - 02:32 AM UTC
I think you would be better off using acrylic gel medium, or acrylic paste from the art store, than a wax.
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Posted: Monday, October 01, 2007 - 03:06 AM UTC
Paintable tub and tile caulk my friend.

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Posted: Monday, October 01, 2007 - 03:20 AM UTC

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Paintable tub and tile caulk my friend.

Gator


Same for me. Plus, because it isn't sold in a "Art" or "Hobby" stores the price is much more reasonable. Here in the States a $2.00 tube did me two bases for 1/700 cruisers. When I looked at the acrylic gel Dave mentioned I was pretty shocked at the price.

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