CONSTRUCTION

1

Cut the MDF into a nearly circular shape with a band saw. If you don't have a band saw, use a hacksaw or handheld jigsaw. Do not use these power tools if you are young and have no parental supervision!

2

Bevel the edges to a 45-degree angle with a belt sander. If you don't have a belt sander, try a large file.

3

Using thicker foam (2" variety), hack out a rough, random pattern to simulate stone. Try to hide the rectangular shape of the foam. Also try digging into the foam with the retractable knife to pop out large chunks.

4

Use a soldering iron or foam cutter to melt the foam to make a recessed line along the face of your rock. Melt the foam in a well ventilated area and be careful not to burn yourself.

5

Using thin foam (1"), cut out a low stone to form the base. Dig into the foam with the retractable knife and pop out large chunks. Carve a level, flat surface into the top of this rock. It is very important for this area to be level.

6

Find a small flying base and a tall stem. Glue both together. Glue the flying base to the flat area carved into the flat rock with a bit of wood glue. Let this dry completely before moving onto the next step.

7

Using more of the putty, create a small saucer-like shape on top of (and around) the flying base and stem. Curl the edges up to create the illusion of a ripple. Roll a very thin "worm" of putty and use it to create an inner ripple. Smooth down the inner edge of this piece of putty.

8

By using longer strands of putty, create rivulets of molten stone seeping down the edge of the rock. Press small balls of putty into the MDF at the ends of these rivulets to make pools of cooling rock.

9

Decorate your base with off-cuts of foam to create small boulders and rocks. Flock the base with sand and gravel, avoiding the putty areas.

Do not glue both halves of the floating rock together until you have finished painting it!

PAINTING

1

Wrap the flying stand stem in masking tape.

2

Basecoat the foam with Chaos Black paint. Do NOT use spray paint for this step as it contains an aerosol that will dissolve the Styrofoam.

3

Spray the flocked base with Chaos Black Spray Primer once the black paint over the foam is dry.

Molten Rock

4

Paint in successive layers with the following colours: Red Gore, Blood Red, Blazing Orange, Fiery Orange, Golden Yellow, and Golden Yellow mixed with Skull White. Paint black lines with Chaos Black to show where the rock has cracked.

Floating Rock, Stationary Rock, and Rubble

5

Drybrush with Codex Grey.

6

Drybrush with Fortress Grey.

Monolith Rock

7

Drybrush with Codex Grey.

8

Drybrush small stones with Fortress Grey, but keep it away from gravel.

Floating Rock Innards

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Drybrush in successive layers with the following colours: Midnight Blue, Enchanted Blue, Ice Blue, and Ice Blue mixed with Skull White.

Note - With each layer of paint, keep clear of the edges from the previous layer. This will create a glowing effect.

Reflecting Light

10

Use the colours from the "Molten Rock" step listed above to create a ruddy glow on the underside of the floating rock. You can leave the last three colours out, as they may make it too bright.