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Post by curufin on Mar 31, 2015 23:41:11 GMT
I got my package from dragon722. Lots of cool stuff! A lot of minis just begging to be kit-bashed, some wooden caps, several tape cores(?), and the arrow markers I was looking for. Thanks Dragon! Karma up!
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Post by curufin on Mar 30, 2015 12:03:31 GMT
I use two DM screens. I hide dice rolls, miniatures, dungeon dressings, and maps. I also stick post-it notes to the inside and/or binder clip up larger pieces of paper with notes, maps, etc. And of course the reference of rules is also very beneficial.
As a player, I always liked it better when the DM was behind a screen. I don't like to see the rolls (s)he makes. Or see monster minis before they hit the table. I don't want to know what they are doing or planning back there...and I shouldn't know. I also really liked the artwork on the outside of the screen.
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Post by curufin on Mar 29, 2015 23:18:50 GMT
Here is the down and dirty version. Just roll a bolt over some oven bake clay. Bake and back with heavy card stock or wood. You could make several using bolts with different thread counts. I did this quick just to show an example. More care should be taken rolling the bolt over the clay to get clean lines. I just know there is a object out there that is exactly what we need. When my players get a riddle they have to solve, I always tell them to talk it out. Whatever you are thinking, say it out loud. You may be way off base, but what you say may spark something in another player that will lead to right answer. So I'm going to talk out loud to see if I can get a few sparks going... The plastic shell of an internet modem or router a comb or other hair/make up product a piece of a mandolin or salad shooter milk and bottle caps an old Star Wars toy or model a piece to a board game a part to an office chair
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Post by curufin on Mar 29, 2015 18:37:54 GMT
Now that I am sculpting, a have been looking for an equivalent scratch-built version. I currently have a <$1 one, but it doesn't have the depth of cut that this tool has, but it is good for things like ropes.
I had some chip bags clips, (the kind you use for keeping potato chip bags closed) that had that texture....but for the life of me I cant kind them. I have been to a number of stores, but the ones I have found only have teeth on the outer edges of the clip.
I just know there is a under $5 version waiting to be discovered. Just have to find it...
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Post by curufin on Mar 28, 2015 9:50:40 GMT
No, I don't think so. It's not really a shortcut, it's more letting inspiration drive you. It's an experiment. It's testing the waters. It's about saying "screw it, I'm going to give it a try". Turn it to 11. Give it hell. What do I have to be afraid of? That I will fail and I wont be able to do it? That the people here will laugh at me for not succeeding? No. This community, this craft, is one of those rare occasions in life where there is absolutely no penalty for failure. So why not bite off more than you can chew? How will you know what you are capable of if you aren't constantly testing your limits? And if I do fail, so what. I gave it try. And I tend to learn more from failures than I do from successes. My dad always says "It's better to aim for the moon and miss, than aim for a pile of crap and make it."
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Post by curufin on Mar 28, 2015 2:26:13 GMT
Man, you are getting really good at this! Nice work!
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Post by curufin on Mar 27, 2015 1:35:13 GMT
These are great, definatly will make a game more hilarious had a few more you could add Ludicous Speed!!! - acquire boots of speed I'm here to kick ass and chew bubblegum - defeat an oppenent who is invisible Phenominal, Cosmic, Power! Itty bitty living space - Make a wish You are the Brute squad - Crit an intimiate skill check Here's Johnny! - Break down a door YOU SHALL NOT PASS! - Stop an enemy charge a Lanister pays his debts- Kill an enemy in a privy Cleanliness is next to Godliness - Cure a disease You have no power over me - Crit on a will save vs charm or compulsion Through the fire and flames - Survive a Dragons Breath weapon I use to be an adventurer - Make a called shot to the knee Those are good! You definitely get it.
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Post by curufin on Mar 27, 2015 0:37:47 GMT
Wow! Your Space Hulk marine is waayyyyyy better than the one I did. You doing a fantastic job with all your painting!
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Post by curufin on Mar 26, 2015 22:23:57 GMT
Well, once again this community never ceases to amaze me. dragon722 has offered to send me the arrow counters I was looking for. So, as a big thank you, I'm sending off a box of crafting stuff. If all goes well, it will be in the mail tomorrow.
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Post by curufin on Mar 26, 2015 18:15:50 GMT
Well, I peeled away from work early so I could pick up some Super Sculpey Firm and some Premo Sculpey (supposed to be much more durable when baked). That's cool right? As long as it is for crafting? And HL is 30% off all clay right now. It's a very good time to pick some up.
I think I will try the mix and match to "get the best of both worlds". I may even start a mini tonight.
As far as the green stuff is concerned, I think I need to learn to work in small layers. And not try to sculpt everything in one go. Thanks again for all the help!
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Post by curufin on Mar 26, 2015 12:01:25 GMT
I agree with Davey. You really want a High Temp hot glue gun. Low temp (as you have found out) just doesn't give you the time you need to apply the glue, put down the gun, pick up the piece, line it up, and stick it together. If you are in the states, places like Walmart have very cheap hot glue guns. I think I picked up a high temp mini gun for about $4.
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Post by curufin on Mar 26, 2015 11:55:37 GMT
Damn it, noctuary! Now you know I'm going to have to try sculpting a mini way before I'm ready. Sometimes you have to run before you can walk. I think I'll have to find one of those nifty proportion carts. Thanks for the link! michka, I have that very same Colour Shaper set....only mine is just firm, not extra firm. I Just ordered a set of #2 in extra firm from a different company. I think having a range of sizes could be useful. Leave it to me to buy the colorful Sculpey in only white and black. I think I will need to pick up some of the Super or Super Firm Sculpey. The regular stuff is so soft, it is hard to work with. I usually ruin what I have done when I try to peel it off the parchment paper. Though...as I type this, why the hell didn't I just put the parchment paper with the sculpted piece on it in the oven?!? Why don't we have an idiot emoji? :Sigh: stroezie, I will give the nose oil thing a try. Great idea!
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Post by curufin on Mar 26, 2015 1:15:21 GMT
Wow! The hill giant is nothing short of stellar! That is really some amazing sculpting skills your have.
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Post by curufin on Mar 26, 2015 0:28:02 GMT
Welcome! You will find tons of goodies here.
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Post by curufin on Mar 25, 2015 12:03:06 GMT
Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I really appreciate the comments and advice.
I have been mixing the green stuff 50:50. Basically, I just cut a piece off a strip. Although, now that I look at it closer... It looks like the actual strip is more of a 40% blue, 60% yellow. If you guys do different mix rates, what do you do with the left overs? Is it just wasted? After I mix it together, I let it sit for about 20-30min before I work with it.
I started using water (room temp) on my fingers and tools. It helped a little. I then started wetting the green stuff itself. That helped a little more. I just started using petroleum jelly (that's what a lot of tutorials said to use), it doesn't seem to stay on the tools very long. The green stuff still sticks to my tools. And if I get too much on the green stuff, it doesn't allow more green stuff to stick to it.
I have having lots of trouble supporting the work without deforming the backside. Since most of the things I am working on will have visible fronts and backs, getting both sides looking good is a real nightmare. It is really quite difficult to work on things this small.
The sculpey that I am using is Sculpey III, whatever that means. Im actually not sure what the difference is between Sculpey I/II/III and Super Sculpey.
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Post by curufin on Mar 24, 2015 12:00:02 GMT
Last nights endeavors: A couple of quills (probably owlbear judging from the size), a shield, a bundle of arrows, two helms, and a battered chapel-de-fer. I am still struggling with proportions and overall scale. I am finding the green stuff to be very challenging to work with. It doesn't stick to the things I want it to sick to, and it sticks to the things I don't want it to stick to. I need to spend another night watching tutorials....
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Post by curufin on Mar 24, 2015 1:33:32 GMT
Looks great! Love the wear and paint job!
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Post by curufin on Mar 24, 2015 1:25:16 GMT
I was likely the one that said while it has nearly limitless potential for crafting, the practical applications were far less. Press molds are the ONLY thing I have used it for. You only need a very small amount of the stuff and you can keep remolding it over and over again.
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Post by curufin on Mar 23, 2015 20:50:52 GMT
Welcome. Glad you are joining us. You will never run short of inspiration here. Happy crafting!
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Post by curufin on Mar 22, 2015 18:52:13 GMT
Yes I do!. Those little things are so useful! Very cool build. I cant wait to see it painted.
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