Thank you for your informative comment, I found it useful. I hope you dont mind me pinning it because I think others will find it useful👍

@@thetacticalnerdist7865 yes, we all need all the help we can find. I was amazed that the foam worked so well with oil based polys and paints, even paint thinner. We found that using water based primers was not necessary and did not fully bond to foam. I had gotten the impression from people concerned about spray paint cans that all oil based solvents would dissolve foam, but now we know it's the acetone. And remember to store your spray paint cans on the side, not upright, so that the pigment will stratify on the side of the can and not the bottom.

I think your three videos are filled with more info then most forums out there that cover this subject but, I didn't learn this from your channel...the RC plane community has been using Minwax products for years. I'm sorry if I gave the Idea I was trying to steal you content and not give you credit. Your channel is amazing and I think diorama builders can learn a lot from the D&D community! I'm part of the 1:12 scale diorama community and I haven't seen anyone cover this in my community yet so i decided to cover all the techniques out there but, I didn't get to cover the water down pva technique that train model scenery builders use. I want to add I know my comment seems a little rude but, I do have a lot of respect for all Crafters and I wouldn't give credit to someone that I didn't know created a technique so I post things I've learned.

Oh no dude, not implying you got the ideas from me then didn't credit.....just wanted to share that I also covered it, we are from similar but different communities do same techniques but different resources. Cheers

Well come to the hobby! Thank you and yeah this hobby is still alive and well on Facebook. As for youtube it's been kinda slow but they're still people posting from time to time I know a lot of people including myself have kids and busy work schedules but, I'm sure when the holidays roll around there will be more videos out.

TheTactical Nerdist Thanx for the reply bro I live how you break everything down and make it seem so easy you keep making vids I'll keep watching

Was supposed to be I love... lol I'm at work right now I totally get the busy work schedule thing

I am working on a pyramid head helmet using this texture! It is gonna look great

This is for before we start painting, am I right? I mean if we do it after, the paint will ruin our project obviously.

@@starmazaheri7448 Oh yes, do it before you even think of picking up the can of spray paint, and then just be patient my friend ☺️

Thanks! :)

Sorry for the late response, foam board is a little tricky just because they're different types for example the covering on foam board can very from a light/heavy card stock covering as well as mat/glossy coating. Not to mention not all foam board is created equally. All foam board is open cell foam which means there is little air bubbles in the foam but depending on the quality of the board those air bubbles are either really tiny or slightly bigger. I promise this is going some where lol. I Would recommend when priming/painting foam board you would want to prime/paint both sides of any flat surface. If you don't you can get some warping due to those air bubbles on one side of the foam board getting filled in when you prime/paint. As for what to prime with I would recommend latex house paint. The key is to make sure to get at last two light but even coats on all surfaces especially the exposed edges. Then you can paint your project with apart paint with no problem. I hope your foam board model came out good🖒🏼

You can get away with one even and thorough coat but I would recommend at least 2 to 3 coats. Just because it goes on clear and you can miss a spot on your project leaving parts unprotected.

So if I just use a paint sprayer while using regular household paint or acrylic paint it would melt?

@@Lyric_Cross correct.

Thanks for the tip my brother in law was telling me the same thing he even pointed me to a spray paint that doesn't eat the foam and is alot more forgiving. He builds walls out of insulation foam for Halloween mazes for his neighbor every year.

If you're using arousal paints you seal it with the polyurethane first. It gives you an extra layer of protection from most spray paints eating at the foam. If you're not comfortable with your spray painting technique beacuse it is possible to spray paint foam without sealing it. As long as you spray at good distance (6 to 8 inches or what's recommend by the manufacturer on the back of the can) and lightly mist you project in small burst, I recommend practicing on scrap foam. I hope this info was helpful and thanks for the question🖒🏼

Its does not harden the surface, the surface is still susceptible to getting marked and scratches. Thanks for the question I hope your project goes well.

Thanks for the question. I use pure Elmer's glue but I keep a jar of water near by to keep my brush damp to prevent brush stroke texture on my projects.

@@thetacticalnerdist7865 Did you use the clear glue or the white glue?

@tren507 I used white glue but honestly in my experience any pva glue will work. Thanks for the question 👍

Yes just make sure you do light coat from a distance if you're using a spray sealer. If you you over saturate you project with sealer you can lift your paint off your project depending of the type of paint you are using. Thanks for the question👍

Thanks for the great question. It does eventually stop reacting I've seen some diorama builders use this effect very well. You can get the same texture using acetone. You could have a little bit more control by diluting the acetone and apply with a paint brush.

You can not use it on xps unless you have sealed it with something else, at which point you no longer need it.... For anyone reading this in the future

@@angel0island0ninja hello i am from the future

From what I understand they are very similar but mod podge is formulated to be used as protective coating and adhesive on most crafts. At my local craft store they have a whole section of different mod podge products formulated for different project. It's worth taking a look at when ever you get a chance.

It does apply to foam board if you take the paper off to apply a protective coat. Thanks for the question👍

You're completely right but the cure time on the minwax help cut the work time on a big batch of projects. All methods are great but if I'm saving 3min to 5min per project/commission it's worth spending more money. Thanks for the question I hope that clears up why I settled for the minwax at the time🖒🏼

Seems like spraying it would be faster & easier than brushing on Anyway and more even. I thought that was why he liked to use the no wax spray? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Moisture can play a big part of why it peels. If you have high humidity where you live it can cause peeling, if your paint is not 100% dry before you mod podge, or it can be the surface of your project can be to smooth causing peeling. I don't know your exact situation but here are some tips that might help. 1: If you think your project surface is to smooth try using a fine sandpaper to give your project a light sand to give some tooth to keep your paint and mod podge something to grip preventing your mod podge from shrinking and peeling off. 2: try applying thin layers of mod podge at a time giving plenty of time for each layer to dry this will help if you have light humidity (atleast 3 layers). 3: make sure your mod podge is properly mixed. And 4: if you're thinning your mod podge with water make sure you you keep your mix to 1 part water to 4 parts mod podge which is the recommend ratio given on the mod podge forum if I remember right. I hope this helps with your peeling issues and I hope your next project is a success🖒🏼

No worries I 100% understand you're not the first one to tell me or comment this. My wife always let's me know hahaha but I guarantee I don't say it that way anymore. I wish I could tell you how it came to me saying it this way but it's a boring story honestly (but I can tell you if you want). Thanks for the comment and I hope I didn't ruin your day.

You're 100% right I didn't realize how much my channel has grown since I've been away for three years due to health issues amongst other things. I find myself in a better place and aim to release new content soon. If you have any questions I'll gladly answer them.

@@thetacticalnerdist7865 Glad you're well, growth is good, relief is great. Yea, some people are asking questions , we'd love your insight on.

@@CHRISTChrysalisInManhaim thank you for the kind words and for bringing my attention to everybody's question. I had the opportunity to answer all the questions in my comment section. I hope you have a good one and that any questions you had got answered in the comments.

@@thetacticalnerdist7865 thank you kindly, and you as well fellow human 🤗

My wife tells the same thing all the time I just can't beat the habit of saying mod podge lol. Thanks for the usefull information on the spray paint and commenting🖒🏼

He simply stated he was spraying close-up! And I think its rude to correct someone. He knows wtf hes working with! I was recently working with deco paint and mod podge..and found myself saying "deco podge"🤣 it's not that serious someone like you would annoy tf out of me.👊

@@thetacticalnerdist7865 I knew what you meant! Some ppl just need to hear themselves talk! Thank you for the tips. I do have a question. What can I use as a filler? Because styrofoam is so porous.