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Rhiannon
09-15-2005, 09:35 PM
Hi all...plan on using monster mud this weekend ...saw a basic recipie on another site and had a few questions...does this stuff keep? It says to apply with your hands, and I know youn eed several coats...I plan on using the three gallon buckets with a lid to mix it in...any tips would be helpful...thanks...
Rhiannon
09-16-2005, 12:00 PM
since I'm at it...has anyone used "great stuff" ? (I think thats what it's called)
I have heard that it's fairley expensive and dries super fast...thanks for the time...
Haasmama
09-16-2005, 01:06 PM
Hi Rhiannon,

I just used MM for the first time myself and found it really easy to use. I actually used it to make my entrance facade. I mixed it in smaller amounts so that I could control it better, but make what you are comfortable with. I had a little bit left that I plan on using for touch ups once all of my panels are covered. I keep it tightly covered and so far (knock on wood) I will use what I made a couple of days ago. I used a wallpaper smoother to spread the mud. When using it to build a figure though, I would use my hands. I am hoping to build two figures to go with my facade.

Great Stuff is a lot of fun to use, but is REALLY MESSY. I like it to build mass with, to fill out a figure. It is sandable, carvable and paintable. Over all, "great stuff". Check soem of the smaller hardware stores for it at a cheaper price. I just bought to cans at $3 rather than the usual $5.

Have fun with both. I will be posting pics soon to show what I have done.
ScareFX
09-16-2005, 01:09 PM
Hi Rhiannon,

I've not really worked either but there's a couple of other members who probably can help.

Blackwidow has done a couple of MM projects so I'm sure she can help answer those questions. You can see her props in this thread.
http://www.unpleasantstreet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=827&highlight=blackwidow

For Great Stuff, Ghostess has created an amazing statue so she should be able to help with that. Here's a thread on that project.
http://www.unpleasantstreet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783&highlight=great+stuff