Powder Snowflakes 0,7 mm / 50 g

What it is for

A fine powder stands in for snow in a scene. A grain of 0.7 millimeters is fine enough that an area does not read as though sprinkled with semolina, and it still has a structure that sparkles in the light. The package weighs 50 grams, which will do for a thin dusting over a whole scene as well as for a more continuous cover over a smaller area.

Where snow lies

An evenly sprinkled layer is the most common mistake in winter scenes. Snow holds on horizontal surfaces, in the lee, on window sills, on roofs and in hollows of the terrain, whereas vertical walls, rutted tracks and trodden paths stay dark. It is rewarding to let part of the growth and the soil show through: the contrast of a white and a dark area will do more for credibility than the quantity of material.

How it is applied

The surest way is to apply a thin layer of glue to the terrain and to sift the powder onto it through a sieve. The second option is to sprinkle the powder on dry and fix it with thinned glue dripped on drop by drop, so that the layer is not washed away. Work in smaller sections and start sparingly; more can always be added. Once dry, sweep the excess away carefully with a soft brush and keep it for the next scene. On the edges of roofs and branches it pays to apply the material with a dry brush a little at a time, so that the deposit follows the shape of the surface.

Terms of supply

The package holds 50 grams of powder snow with a grain of 0.7 millimeters. The glue, the terrain surface and other scenic materials are not included, unless stated otherwise.