AK Interactive Natural Leaves and Plants Neutral Protection Diorama Effects

Name: AK Interactive Natural Leaves and Plants Neutral Protection Diorama Effects
Brand: AK Interactive
SKU: AK8042
Price: 9.85 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

AK8042 treats real leaves, twigs and small plants so they can be incorporated into a diorama without shrivelling as untreated foliage would. Place the selected material in the acrylic preservative overnight; AK explains that the agent replaces the plant’s sap and helps it retain its form. This is a preparation treatment for gathered vegetation rather than a texture applied to the base, with the container opening made wide enough to accept small branches and plants.

AK files the product under Auxiliary, Basics and Vegetation
Treated vegetation can be painted with acrylics if its colour weakens as chlorophyll is lost
The bottle carries the Diorama Series marking

Notes · Q & A

What is the difference between texture pastes, water effects and resin waters?

Texture pastes are spreadable acrylic products for building ground, snow and similar surfaces in thin or thick layers. Acrylic water effects are self-levelling liquids, while resin waters are two-part epoxies that require resin and hardener to be mixed at a 2:1 ratio.

How thick a layer can I apply?

Ground and snow pastes may be applied in thin or thick layers; crackle textures need a thin layer, with its thickness affecting the crack size. Keep Still Water to 1–2 mm per layer and Puddles to no more than 3 mm, building greater depth through repeated layers.

How long do these textures take to dry?

AK quotes 24 hours for ground textures and resin water, and 2–4 hours for Snow Sprinkles, with drying affected by the amount applied and the ambient temperature. Crackle textures have no stated time, although AK says a hairdryer can speed the process.

Can I thin these products, and what should I use?

The acrylic textures can be diluted with water or acrylic thinner to improve their flow. Two-part resin waters are not thinned with water; mix the resin and hardener at the stated 2:1 ratio.

Can I paint or add pigments after the texture has dried?

The suitable method depends on the product. Still Water can be tinted with acrylic paint, while dry corrosion and ground textures can take pigments to adjust their colour and surface variation.

Notes · Logistics

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Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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