AK Interactive Rounded Flat Rocks – Diorama Terrain AK8302
🪨 What This Is
Real natural river stones with smooth, rounded edges created by water erosion. These small pebbles have flat profiles perfect for miniature bases and terrain. The water-worn surface texture looks authentic straight from the jar - no painting needed.
Natural Material: Actual river-tumbled stones, not resin or plastic. Each piece is unique with smooth, rounded edges and natural grey tones. Perfect for riverbeds, beaches, pathways, or realistic ground scatter.
📊 Product Specifications
| Material | Natural river stones (water-tumbled) |
| Volume | 100ml jar |
| Shape | Rounded flat pebbles |
| Typical Size | Small pebbles (5-12mm approximate) |
| Surface | Smooth, water-worn texture |
| Colour | Natural grey/stone tones with variation |
| Preparation | Ready to use |
✅ Perfect For
- Riverbeds & streams - Natural water features on terrain boards
- Beach bases - Coastal or shoreline miniature bases
- Pathways & roads - Cobbled paths, gravel roads, garden walkways
- Ground scatter - Rocky ground texture for any base or terrain
- Japanese gardens - Zen rock gardens, raked gravel effects
- Dioramas - Realistic ground detail for display bases
🎯 Practical Applications
🌊 Water Features
Create realistic riverbeds or stream beds. Place stones along edges of resin water effects. Mix sizes for natural variation. Smooth texture mimics real river stones perfectly.
🏖️ Beach & Coastal
Scatter on bases with sand texture for beach scenes. Mix with fine sand for tidal zones. Natural smooth pebbles look convincing for shorelines and coastal terrain.
🛤️ Paths & Roads
Glue down in patterns for cobbled paths or gravel roads. Create worn pathways through terrain. Perfect scale for 28mm-32mm miniature bases - doesn't overwhelm figures.
🗻 Rocky Ground
Add realistic texture to any base. Scatter around model feet for natural integration. Works for fantasy, historical, or sci-fi settings. Mix with static grass or tufts.
🔧 How To Use
1. Pour stones into container for easy access
2. Apply PVA glue to base/terrain area
3. Place stones individually or scatter generously
4. Press gently into glue
5. Optional: seal with diluted PVA or varnish when dry
Riverbed: Apply gloss varnish to stones for wet look, then add water effect resin
Pathways: Lay stones in patterns, then fill gaps with fine sand or texture paste
Natural scatter: Partially embed in texture paste for "growing out of ground" effect
Size sorting: Separate by size for controlled placement vs random scatter
Colour variation: Paint some with earth tones for variety, leave others natural
🎨 Painting (Optional)
Leave natural - Grey river stones work as-is for most scenarios
Wet look - Gloss varnish for water-splashed or stream bed stones
Earth tones - Drybrush tan/brown for dusty or desert environments
Moss/algae - Dab green in crevices for damp forest settings
Beach bleaching - Drybrush white/cream for sun-bleached coastal stones
Industrial grime - Black wash for urban or grimdark settings
🆚 Rounded Flat vs Regular Flat Rocks
Rounded Flat Rocks (This Product)
Surface: Smooth, water-worn
Edges: Rounded, no sharp corners
Best for: Water features, beaches, paths, natural scatter
Look: River pebbles, garden stones
Regular Flat Rocks (Slate)
Surface: Rough, crystalline texture
Edges: Sharp, angular breaks
Best for: Cliffs, rubble, mountain bases
Look: Broken rock, slate outcrops
Choose rounded for: Any water-related terrain, pathways, or when you want smooth natural pebbles
Choose flat slate for: Rocky cliffs, urban rubble, or angular mountain terrain
💡 Scenario Examples
Shape foam/MDF into stream channel. Paint brown. Glue rounded stones along bottom and edges. Apply gloss varnish to stones. Pour clear resin or gloss medium for water effect. Add tufts along banks.
Texture base with fine sand. Paint sand beige. Glue rounded stones in cluster on one side. Leave stones natural grey. Add small seaweed tuft. Gloss varnish on stones for wet shoreline look.
Apply texture paste to terrain surface. Press stones into paste while wet in pathway pattern. Let dry. Drybrush stones with light grey. Fill gaps between stones with fine sand. Seal with matt varnish.
⚙️ Technical Notes
Coverage: 100ml covers approximately 15-20 x 32mm bases with moderate scatter, or 1-2 small terrain pieces
Adhesion: PVA glue for most surfaces. Superglue for plastic/resin if stones are heavy. Two-part epoxy for vertical surfaces
Cleaning: Rinse stones in water before use to remove dust if desired
Weight: Natural stone adds pleasing weight to bases - improves stability and premium feel
Sealing: Stones can be sealed with matt/gloss varnish depending on desired finish
🎯 Who Should Buy This
Ideal for:
- Terrain builders creating water features or natural environments
- Miniature painters wanting realistic pebble scatter for bases
- Diorama builders needing authentic ground detail
- Anyone creating coastal, river, or garden-themed terrain
- Modelers wanting quick realistic effects without painting
Consider alternatives if:
- You need angular sharp rocks (use flat slate instead)
- You want larger boulders (check other AK rock ranges)
- You need specific rock colours (these are natural grey)
✨ Natural River Stones for Realistic Terrain
100ml of authentic water-worn pebbles with smooth rounded edges. Perfect for riverbeds, beaches, pathways, and realistic ground scatter. Ready to use - no painting required. Ideal for miniature bases and terrain across all scales.
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