{"product_id":"liquid-frost-gsw","title":"Liquid Frost - GSW","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLiquid Frost effect 17ml\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid frost is made with a combination of acrylic resin and a saline solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, which helps to give it a frost-like appearance, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eafter the crystallization of the salts contained in the medium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a result of its natural composition, external factors can affect the formation of frosts, such as humidity, temperature, and the surface or structure where it is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can mimic frost on trees, bushes, flowers, ice crystals, and even other crystalline formations. Apply multiple layers and leave to dry for some hours. Following new applications could reactivate the crystallization process and restart the growing process. Can be cleaned with water if necessary. The effects may be different depending on how it is applied by brush or airbrush. It is not recommended to apply too thin layers when airbrushing since crystals will not form. We don't recommend diluting it with water since the crystals that form will be weaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eThis saline solution creates a whitish crystalline structure that simulates the effect of frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eDue to its natural composition, certain external factors such as humidity, temperature, and surface or structure where it's applied, can affect the formation of frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eIt can imitate the frost on trees, bushes, flowers,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eice crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e, and even imitate other crystalline formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to apply Liquid Frost\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo apply the frost effect to a surface, you will need to follow these steps:\u003cspan class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin by preparing the base or diorama to which you will be applying the frost effect. Make sure that the surface is clean and dry, and remove any dust or debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext, shake the bottle of liquid frost well to ensure that the solution is properly mixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the frost solution directly from the bottle, or you can use a paintbrush for more accurate application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the liquid frost to dry completely, which can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day, depending on the humidity and temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the liquid frost has dried, you can add additional layers if desired to achieve the desired level of frostiness. Just be sure to allow each layer to dry completely before adding the next one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you are finished, you can use some CA glue to give additional strength and hardness to the crystals created. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply multiple layers and leave to dry between 4 to 24 hours. Subsequent applications could reactivate the crystallization process and make them grow. Can be cleaned with water if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eThe effects may differ depending on whether it is applied by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenstuffworld.com\/en\/162-brushes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epaint brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenstuffworld.com\/en\/163-airbrushes\"\u003eairbrush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\"\u003eIn airbrushing it is recommended not to apply too thin layers since crystals will not form.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt can be diluted with water but the crystals that form would be weaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 17ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings when applying the Liquid Frost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce crystallized, if dampened with any acrylic paint or varnish, they could melt or simply weaken. However, depending on the product used, they could crystallize again later on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the frost medium on porous materials that could absorb the medium since it could affect to its performance. Surfaces that should be avoided are natural wood, MDF wood, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenstuffworld.com\/en\/229-cork\"\u003ecork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, cardboard, etc. You can still use those materials, but they will need to be sealed in advance before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can increase the hardness of crystals by applying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenstuffworld.com\/en\/64-instant-glue\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecyanoacrylate glue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e through capillarity. If crystals are not well-formed or attached, some detail may be lost. If you use too much glue, you may release fumes containing cyanoacrylate. It is always advisable to leave the crystals as they are if you think that they will not be touched too much. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crystals should always be dyed through capillarity, and it is recommended to fix them before dyeing to minimize the effect on their structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GreenStuffWorld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45121616838833,"sku":"GSW2117","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0886\/6225\/files\/liquid-frost.jpg?v=1738593605","url":"https:\/\/modellersden.myshopify.com\/products\/liquid-frost-gsw","provider":"The Modellers Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}