DIY Large snake hide - Page 3

07-19-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DollysMom

Wow, just beautiful. Looking forward to the next installment!

Thanks, may be a little longer as it's very hot at the moment which may effect working time with the PVA

07-19-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jet_set_willy

I just used water and the first coat is quite runny and doesn't cover flat area's to well but gets in all the knooks and crannies.

The second coat is more of a Mcdondalds milkshake thickness and coats much better.

No problems with subsequent coats as they know have a base to build on.

I did think of adding pva to the mix but decided not to incase I decide to paint it.

PVA will be last to seal it all.

Thanks! I appreciate the help!

~Beau

07-19-2016, 02:08 PM

This is just so cool!

Nicole

07-21-2016, 04:53 PM

Not much done today just gave it a wash in a very watered down Burnt Umber acrylic paint.

Will start coating in pva tomorrow.

07-21-2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jet_set_willy

That's it for now as the grouting process takes a bit of time.

Will update after next step.

That pretty nice man, never thought about that one...Great Work

07-22-2016, 12:57 PM

A bit more paint

And a coat of PVA glue mixed 1 part PVA to 5 parts water

07-22-2016, 01:20 PM

That's an awesome hide! I love diy projects.

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07-25-2016, 03:08 PM

5 coats of PVA in total with the last coat just PVA without any additional water.

Here's to the next project

07-25-2016, 03:20 PM

That is amazing. Quite professional. And tailor made to your snake's needs. Bravo.

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