Building a Fake Rock Cave in 10 Easy Steps

[RedHandFilms]

Just to fill the holes. I used a low temp hot glue gun to stick it together.

 

[LittleRob]

Sweet thanks for writing back!!!!

 

[VenomPrx]

i'm in the process of building mine using pieces of Styrofoam from a coffee machine, one suggestion ill make- don't make the cut on the Styrofoam too rough, it will come out looking lumpy. to emulate stone i suggest a smoother texture- get a fine grain sandpaper and go on way (not back and forth- make the stroke, lift up, go back repeat) to get a smoother finish, if your patient you can sculpt with this method. and try your hardest to scavenge your Styrofoam, cheap as it is, you can come up with some great configurations using stuff from appliances, etc. plus they're free. also, you can build up areas with the great stuff as well, its not just good as a gap filler. ill post up pics of mine so far, i just finished sculpting. oh and during the sculpting process, get a light that you can move around directed at the piece, it lets you see how light behaves with your creases and carvings, essential to aesthetics.

 

[JohnMcD]

I glued mine with great stuff and it turned out fine

 

[ElectronicOz]

nice work..i'm going to try this in the near future

 

[RedHandFilms]

Great. Be sure to share pictures when you're done.

 

[muzikfreakah]

Guys, we dont have that gap filler product available, do you know of any replacements for that?

 

[ripcord182]

RedHands have you ever thought about custom making these? If I were to design it on Google Sketchup?

 

[RedHandFilms]

I'll certainly consider it. Send me the SketchUp file when you're done and we'll talk.

 

[spiketheman]

what kind of glue did you use on the stirophome? because I'm trying to make one.

 

[RedHandFilms]

i used a low temp hot glue gun.

 

[MNbeardie]

I'm new to this form, but is it possible to get this post stickied?

 

[taaddison]

Hello


That is really cool, but I was wondering how big is the tank you use for your beardie? :? :?:

 

[garybiff]

can anyone please let me know how to print this whole topic with the photo's......cheers

 

[MagillaGorilla]

definetly the best tutorial ive seen. Ill be sure to try this as soon as i get reptars new tank!