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I don't know why it keeps posting sideways either
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The GW flock just gets used up so very quickly, whereas Bicarb is readily available for masses less.

I'm not sure where you're based but in the UK we have Bicarbonate of Soda (get the tube of own-branded stuff from any supermarket @£0.75 rather than the Dr Oetker stuff as its too grainy) which is inert and cheap! Gives a good effect too.

You can add it to bases easily and it'll dry nicely, then you can use a little more watered pva to move and prod it around, poke holes in it once its set a bit. Add more water for a flatter effect like a fresh coating, add more Bicarb for some texture.
If you have a look through most of my gallery you'll see this is what I use religiously now, its durable to knocks and doesn't make much of cleaning mess (don't use a new brush with it though).

The only thing that might dissuade you is that I think Baking powder discolors and people sometimes confuse the 2, I can't find any photographic evidence of it however.

Textured snow - less water

Flatter snow - more water

Buildings

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I then add small rocks (gravel works great and you can find it anywhere) and army painter highland tufts, which can be found here
http://shop.thearmypainter.com/products.php?ProductGroupId=3

I paint the stones black and drybrush with dawnstone and administratum grey
I also paint the top of the base white, which keeps the black from showing through. On larger bases, ill paint some areas in a light blue/turquoise to add some depth to the snow



I mix roughly 25% white paint, 25% white glue and 50% soft flake snow from woodland scenics. The mixture has the consistency of tooth paste. If its a little watery or im trying to add some filler, (usually on larger bases or building snow banks) ill add some baking soda.
Snow flock here: http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/sn140/page/1
I use an old brush or a sculpting tool to apply the mixture to the base. The mixture will be thick, so think of the process as sculpting rather than painting. I make sure to get the snow into the tufts to gife the grass a more natural look. I then use matte varnish to seal the entire base.



Here's what a finished base looks like.

A word of warning, though. Some pva glues, even if they say they dry clearly, will yellow once they are completely dry, which can make the snow yellow in appearance. I paint the top of the base and add paint to the mixture to keep the snow as white as possible, but you may still see some yellowing over time. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/569094/6449273.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/569094/6449273.page GMT