Iceland lichen, soft, coloured

MODUL-0009

Forests of Iceland lichen are not only found in Iceland -this miniature vegetation can be found in many other cool and moist climates around the world. When dried, the lichen is actually very hard and so, for model making purposes) architectural, dioramas), it is softened with glycerine and coloured. Its natural colour of grey'green is, however, still the most beautiful. When used to repesent trees and bushes in model making, the lichen should be cut with a scissors or lucked into the desired shape