Using Green Stuff

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Thanks to Shasel_Aunat for this

I have noticed quite a few conversions on Tau Online, but they tend not to use the "all-mighty" appoxy putty; better known as Green Stuff. Now I'm not an expert, but I do have a few hints and tips to give.

The Basics

Everyone needs to start somewhere! I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to give the best working green stuff that a modeler needs:

Tools: You don't really need the expensive GW modeling tools, but they are nice. I just use an exatco-knife, tweezers and a saftey pin...anyting with a point will work! And yes...that is a Tiger and Winny the Pooh Dixe Cup holding the water...Hooray for living at home!
Water: Most people do not like the Green because they complain that it is too sticky to work with. The easiest solution is to dab your tools and (sometimes) hands. This makes the Green more maliable without sticking onto your hands.Also be sure to use water to smooth out areas like when you leave your fingerprint on it.
Mixing: I can't stress this enough! It may seem redundant, but it is essentually the most important step! GW gives you the Green in two seperate colors on a stick, blue and yellow. The most important part is to cut off equal amounts and nead them together to make a nice "forest" green color. Be sure to have some water on your fingers so that it does not stick to you! Here are some pictures:
Before and After Green-Stuff Photos

Before After
Cutting: Most people don't know this, but when your stuff goes dry, you can cut it and file it like a piece of wood! Definitely handy!

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Comment made by Chtzi dua ryu ruo on 00:53:05, 28 July 2008
thanks I would always try to make sure my GS was exactly right, didnt know u could file it grr

Comment made by dooley on 03:32:52, 2 March 2008
vaseline is so annouyin to use though, grrr,

Comment made by Dangerman on 00:20:04, 22 December 2007
You can use a petrolatum based substance (Vaseline) instead of water. I find this works very well. Use it in the same way as water in the above tutorial.

Comment made by Slusher on 02:01:49, 21 August 2007
lawl so thats why mine didnt harden... im such an idiot, i didnt mix em i just used em seperatly

Comment made by Shadow Nugz on 17:41:24, 10 July 2007
For a large amount of GS (as in 100g tubes) buy non-GW GS. Also dental tools help immensly for sculpting and shaping.

Comment made by Oshova on 18:05:20, 7 July 2007
the filing like wood thing is handy

Comment made by Caboose on 01:39:20, 1 June 2007
Wow, I never knew it comes in 2 different colours.. thanks this helps alot.

Comment made by Shasonan on 22:49:49, 21 May 2007
I dont knew what they make Greenstuff out off