It's a saline solution , the crystal's are salt crystal's forming , you can do similar things yourself by adding salt to boiling water until it doesn't dissolve any longer. Their version just has something in it to make liquid thicker ,i think for easier use since water alone won't stick very well .
Hi, nice video. Great product. I Will use in my Space wolves bases or on some wizard Frost spell efect. Thanks for the review and. Nice new Logo for the Channel
How long does it take for the effects to show? And is a thicker layer better for say, vertical applications such as on that "planter" you used, did you paint it on thicker?
How durable is it? is it delicate? It's clearly some sort of chemical that crystallizes when dry, but crystals can be strong or delicate, no idea which are these, if they are not super delicate like their spiderweb liquid it could be great for small but great accents on minis and terrain, otherwise it too would be for dioramas only
Great question. The thin layers are pretty damn durable and solid. Where I have done it very very thick it can slightly flake off. So where I did the super thick pool, there are spikes that will come straight off if you touch it, but most of the thinner stuff you see (like on the planter), is like rock solid. So think it depends on the thickness. I should have said this in the video.
I wonder how complicated it might be to dye it. I think GSW say if you're careful if can be tinted but too much may affect the way it works. Having the frosty effect as a green/blue eldritch energy deal or as it it's a plasma burn/glowing hot fissure thingymajig could be cool, and if you could somehow make it glow in the dark that'd probably look amazing too.
How hard wearing is this effect? Im wondering about using it for a gaming mini, but am worried the crystals will just fall off when handled? Can you Varnish over the top to increase durability?
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What about it reactivating with humidity, say you're handling the model with sweaty hands? Did you try to varnish over it? I'm concerned this might be more something for display models than actual gaming pieces. GSW said something about infusing it with thin cyanoacrylate, but that sounds messy and cumbersome.
Interestingly, if you haven't gone over the frost effect with anything to seal it ( superglue, varnish etc) you can just run it under a tap and it washes off !
I think the gloss example is basically that (possibly different composition though), I actually wonder if I could go over the big thick layer with a bit of gloss and smooth it all out.
When it's a thin layer it's as solid as anything. If you do like a really thick area you could scrape some of the crystalization off but I mean I don't think it's designed for super thick layers!
I want this, it seems really cool. I would try to make it on bases for undead, making it look like they spread an unnatural cold. Or if (when) they release Iceman or Emma Frost to Marvel Crisis Protocol.
I think you missed the way to apply it, I've seen a few other vids where they had really great results with one or two coats of this thing The best way to use it, its covering a surface high enough or with variation to get frost flakes effects On an miniature you can cover members of the body and get the frost coming out quickly On terrains I think you have to apply for exemple on a stalagmite and keep covering where you covered it first, so you can get big frosty crystals coming out of the ground. if you start from the top, a drop of uv resin or something coming from the roof to stack up the layers would also work You can see it in the GSW video, first they build a layer, then they stack their layers on top to make height variations Not a big deal actually the way you tested it, as you said, for your pond an ice effect would be more appropriate. This vid is still a good information
Yeah, I can imagine that being the case, for example on the planter thing I put it on, it looked really good, it does what it says on the bottle but I was trying to push it to something I wanted! I think it's great, I hope I didn't say or imply otherwise :)
It is what it is.. you are actually growing crystals from this liquid. So you have to invent the scenery for it. Like another youtuber that cut clear plastic pieces (from some random package bought at the store). Then glued the "shards" into broken ice lake, then painted them with slightly diluted ink (ink was the only thing that stuck colorwise). Cheers
TBF, I've seen ponds which look exactly like that... in 1:1 scale. Not sure it works, in 28mm, on the ice. It looks good, on the planter and such. Nice not review, Jay
It's a saline solution , the crystal's are salt crystal's forming , you can do similar things yourself by adding salt to boiling water until it doesn't dissolve any longer.
Their version just has something in it to make liquid thicker ,i think for easier use since water alone won't stick very well .
Hi, nice video.
Great product. I Will use in my Space wolves bases or on some wizard Frost spell efect.
Thanks for the review and. Nice new Logo for the Channel
If you do use it for basing I'd love to see pics of the finished product :)
Thank's for uploading this, helpful for scouting out direction with basing needs
Have you found that it's best to apply a lot or a little?
I love how that "failed" pond turne dout actually - Do you think these effects would hold up to the rigours of a game model's life?
Is it durable or does it flake away easily?
How long does it take for the effects to show? And is a thicker layer better for say, vertical applications such as on that "planter" you used, did you paint it on thicker?
I think crackle paint would give a good effect with a few dabs of this around the edge.
Yeah I imagine some smart people could do some really cool stuff.
How durable is it? is it delicate? It's clearly some sort of chemical that crystallizes when dry, but crystals can be strong or delicate, no idea which are these, if they are not super delicate like their spiderweb liquid it could be great for small but great accents on minis and terrain, otherwise it too would be for dioramas only
Great question. The thin layers are pretty damn durable and solid. Where I have done it very very thick it can slightly flake off. So where I did the super thick pool, there are spikes that will come straight off if you touch it, but most of the thinner stuff you see (like on the planter), is like rock solid. So think it depends on the thickness. I should have said this in the video.
I wonder how complicated it might be to dye it. I think GSW say if you're careful if can be tinted but too much may affect the way it works. Having the frosty effect as a green/blue eldritch energy deal or as it it's a plasma burn/glowing hot fissure thingymajig could be cool, and if you could somehow make it glow in the dark that'd probably look amazing too.
They have a glow in the dark paint thing, I do think it might mess it all up chemically.
I think it looks good. Thanks for the review and I will try it too. Thanks for sharing this.
It is pretty dang good. Thanks
How hard wearing is this effect?
Im wondering about using it for a gaming mini, but am worried the crystals will just fall off when handled?
Can you Varnish over the top to increase durability?
Quite hard to be fair
The 'failed' pond (4.19) looks quite good to me. The effect would be effective on a Hoth based ATST or 'machinery' with a wintery theme. :)
Sure I agree it had some cool effects but I could never get it consistent on a large are but I do think it's great
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Q: How durable is it?
A: The thin layers are pretty damn durable. Where I have done it very very thick it can slightly flake off.
I love this stuff for miniature basing, But I still can’t get my head around how it works.... so interesting. Great video mate!
Magic in a bottle.
It's apparently saline-based.
Which I think is just code for "Witchcraft".
@@Del_S That's what I am hearing it when you say it.
I've been wondering about Liquid Frost. Thanks for sharing, this is very informative.
My pleasure as always. It's pretty darn cool, I would love to see any army with bases using it.
What’s the “pvc” you’ve used?
PVC is some kind of plastic, maybe called foamex
What about it reactivating with humidity, say you're handling the model with sweaty hands? Did you try to varnish over it?
I'm concerned this might be more something for display models than actual gaming pieces.
GSW said something about infusing it with thin cyanoacrylate, but that sounds messy and cumbersome.
Honestly it seemed okay for sveral weeks, and then I don't know after that, I don't think I kept it around. Sorry!
Interestingly, if you haven't gone over the frost effect with anything to seal it ( superglue, varnish etc) you can just run it under a tap and it washes off !
Maybe if you put a layer of the uv resin in the pond then a thin coat of this frost over the top
I think the gloss example is basically that (possibly different composition though), I actually wonder if I could go over the big thick layer with a bit of gloss and smooth it all out.
Green Stuff World has really been pushing this stuff on Instagram. Thanks for the video!
I can't blame them, it's pretty unique, never seen anything quite like it.
Nice review! I was wondering how this would hold up, but it seems quite sturdy too
When it's a thin layer it's as solid as anything. If you do like a really thick area you could scrape some of the crystalization off but I mean I don't think it's designed for super thick layers!
@@TerrainMadeEasy thanks for the reply mate!
@@oorlogshamer688 my pleasure all round :-)
Stay Frosty.
I feel like this is a Mr Freeze thing.
I want this, it seems really cool. I would try to make it on bases for undead, making it look like they spread an unnatural cold. Or if (when) they release Iceman or Emma Frost to Marvel Crisis Protocol.
ooo hells yeah, that I think is the perfect kind of use!
I think you missed the way to apply it, I've seen a few other vids where they had really great results with one or two coats of this thing
The best way to use it, its covering a surface high enough or with variation to get frost flakes effects
On an miniature you can cover members of the body and get the frost coming out quickly
On terrains I think you have to apply for exemple on a stalagmite and keep covering where you covered it first, so you can get big frosty crystals coming out of the ground. if you start from the top, a drop of uv resin or something coming from the roof to stack up the layers would also work
You can see it in the GSW video, first they build a layer, then they stack their layers on top to make height variations
Not a big deal actually the way you tested it, as you said, for your pond an ice effect would be more appropriate. This vid is still a good information
Yeah, I can imagine that being the case, for example on the planter thing I put it on, it looked really good, it does what it says on the bottle but I was trying to push it to something I wanted! I think it's great, I hope I didn't say or imply otherwise :)
Looks good enough to me.
I really liked this
Nice, mind you wash yer hands between uses, so as not to get frozen balls this festive season! 😂
"Works on the bush" 😂
Let it go, let it goooooo....o I can't!
Good video
It’s so genuine
Also love the new logo
Thank you, I have to admit I also like it quite a bit. I might end up puttign on tshirts and stuff now. Like toblerone meets coors light! hehe
Amazing
Thanks
It is what it is.. you are actually growing crystals from this liquid. So you have to invent the scenery for it. Like another youtuber that cut clear plastic pieces (from some random package bought at the store). Then glued the "shards" into broken ice lake, then painted them with slightly diluted ink (ink was the only thing that stuck colorwise). Cheers
that sounds cool. It's a great product! I j was testing for something it wasn't designed for but it's great and I could imagine some cool uses!
I still think this stuff is magic.
Yarr it's pretty cool. I can't be sad that it didn't do something it didn't advertise!
Be cool on some Hoth themed bases for Legion
For sure, I think if you combine it with snow on the ground, and then use this on the snow terrain it would be pretty nice.
Mine doesn’t even dry lol
Must be temp or humidity or something. I did some seriously thick layers of the stuff, and maybe try shaking it.
TBF, I've seen ponds which look exactly like that... in 1:1 scale. Not sure it works, in 28mm, on the ice. It looks good, on the planter and such. Nice not review, Jay
Yeah I agree, it just contracted so the control on very large areas wasn't what I was hoping for but the effect is great!
Gotta say this product looks preety ... 'cool'
Ya! Dad joke Quota filled. ...I'll see myself out....
That one will get a frosty reaction from me.
Really slopped it on....
And sloppy seconds...
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Thank you :)