UK Alternative to Plastdip

[AsgardAssassin]

Hi guys

Plastidip in the UK is £15 a can which is the equivalent of 20+ dollars. And it seems in the US it's really cheap!

Is there a cheaper alternative or any proven methods used by UK members?

I'm making a Thor costume out of foam and need something prior to painting the chest armour and gauntlets.

Please help!

 

[EyeofSauron]

pva glue thinned with water. its not as good, but it works

 

[AsgardAssassin]

pva glue thinned with water. its not as good, but it works

How does that respond to flexing? I shouldn't have too much flex but don't want to suffer from severe cracking of the paint.

I understand some cracking is inevitable!

 

[EyeofSauron]

elmers glue is basicly wood lime. its flexible, to a certain degree, it doesnt get hard like resin

 

[fingaz]

Hi guys

Plastidip in the UK is £15 a can which is the equivalent of 20+ dollars. And it seems in the US it's really cheap!

Is there a cheaper alternative or any proven methods used by UK members?

I'm making a Thor costume out of foam and need something prior to painting the chest armour and gauntlets.

Please help!

you can get plastidip from plastidip.co.uk for £9 a can or 6 or more for £8.10 a can

 

[AsgardAssassin]

elmers glue is basicly wood lime. its flexible, to a certain degree, it doesnt get hard like resin

I'll have a test of what you have suggested, thanks man!!

 

[AsgardAssassin]

you can get plastidip from plastidip.co.uk for £9 a can or 6 or more for £8.10 a can

Yeah but there is VAT and postage to be added. Knocks on 15 quid a can after that!!