by Kurt Ainsworth
There was a saying I often heard as a child, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” I don’t know about that, but I do know those sticks and stones can make or break a good mount. In this article I will go over some techniques for making realistic habitat parts such as rocks, grass, lichens, and dirt. At the risk of sounding redundant, good reference is imperative. I will build a small base that is strong, easy to clean, and atheistically pleasing to the eye,using all of the aforementioned parts. The rock I will be using was donated by my friends at Habitat Rock. Their rock products are some of the finest in the industry. Whether you mold and cast your own or purchase one, painting it to look real is the goal. Studying the flora to make an accurate habitat base is just one of the steps in creating a pleasing display.
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