"A technique for creating a stone deck"
"Courtesy of Rosco Labs"
Materials Needed:
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But this method, based on joint compound, white glue and water was improved upon with the introduction of Rosco’s Foamcoat. Using Foamcoat, as described below, for texturing and finishing, saves many hours previously spent in getting the joint compound/white glue/water mixture to the correct consistency. In fact the technique described here requires no mixing at all;the Foamcoat can be used right out of the container.
How to do it ? 1 Cut individual "stone" shapes out of homosote using jigsaw. Shape and soften edges using sandpaper or sureform. 2 Adhere homosote stones to masonite substrate using Rosco FlexBond. 3 Coat entire piece with Rosco Foamcoat. Use 2-3 light coats rather then one very heavy coat to ensure consistent drying. Foamcoat may be tinted with Rosco Supersaturated or Off Broadway before application, if desired. 4 Texture individual stones with Foamcoat as desired. Texture may be achieved by using a brush, trowel or comb to apply the Foamcoat and to detail the surface. A smooth surface may be achieved by lightly skimming Foamcoat surface with a damp cellulose sponge while wet. Once thoroughly dry, Foamcoat may also be sanded and/or carved. 5 Apply Off Broadway base color to entire surface. Paint as desired, scumbling layers of Supersaturated Roscopaint glazes in earth tones to create depth. Using dark tones in deep areas, such as the mortar, and highlighting high points will give the illusion of greater depth. 6 Finish with protective layer of Clear Acrylic Glaze, tinted if desired.
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The interesting textures on this deck surface can be created in minimum time using Rosco FoamCoat and the techniques described on this sheet. |
Some of the products used in this project:
FoamCoat
Foamcoat is a water-based, flame retarding protective coating for Styrofoam and
polystyrene foams. It is often mixed with FlexBond, as it was for the project described in
these pages. Whether diluted or used alone, Foamcoat dries to a hard durable coating that
resists chipping and cracking, yet can be sanded smooth or carved with detailing. Foamcoat
is often used as a texturing agent to create custom patterns like bark or stone work.
Off Broadway scenic paint
Perhaps the most widely used range of scenic paint in the world, Off Broadway is specially
suited to the multiple demands of scene shops and artists. This vinyl acrylic product may
be used right out of the container, or mixed with water for greater economy. There are
more than 20 colon in the traditional scenic palette, including three metallic colors. Off
Broadway adheres well to nearly all the surfaces used in stagecraft.
Clear acrylic glazes
These clear acrylic mediums are designed to be diluted with water and applied as an
overcoat to a painted surface. Either can be mixed with Rosco paints for additional binder
strength. In some shops, these products also serve as the binder for dry pigments and
bronzing powders.
