The Staircase

The staircase was the most complicated thing to create, (apart from the scenic model itself).
I made it as I went along, so it probably took longer to make than it should have.

The main structure was created from strips of foam board, and then glued together. Once I felt the stairs had reached a good enough height, I covered it in strips of mod rock to create texture and also to strengthen it.

 I then created the banister supports using 3mm dowel which I ended up attaching with mod rock, and used 6mm dowel for the banisters.

 I’d found a scrap piece of flannel like material which was perfect for the carpet leading down the stairs. I stained it to age it using watery brown paint and glued it onto the staircase.

 I used a dark brown for the stairs. I was pondering whether to use grey, to make them stone like, as it would look more gothic, however stone steps tend to be outside, or in cathedrals. So I opted for brown.

Using super sculpey I moulded rounded shapes to sit on top of the banister pillars for decoration. These were baked in the oven for 15 minutes on 130 degrees. Later they were painted and glued to banisters.

Lastly, I created another decaying wall to go behind the staircase and support it. It was made in the same way as the other decaying wall.

The walls have also been stained in parts with brown paint to give it that damp look. 

See bible sheet for the staircase.