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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 23, 2014 1:40:44 GMT
Definite thanks and karme valas! The recipe for making good washes that are cheaper than the branded kind, but those sites for bottles and such are an excellent bonus!
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 22, 2014 21:25:33 GMT
Cool, thanks for sharing. I am definitely going to have to pick up some of those. I was thinking of using them to make bases out of super sculpy. Good idea @bloochoke. Hmm...and I have some Sculpey.
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 22, 2014 19:00:24 GMT
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 22, 2014 15:30:00 GMT
This may be of interest to you, regarding your printed tiles: link. Cheers! Brilliant use of vinyl tiles sgtslag! Good ideas get karma.
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 22, 2014 13:47:28 GMT
And from the Office of Found Objects I will mentione that these Sterilite (and other containers of this type) are very commonly thrown out to the curb due to how cheap they are to buy. I have loads of these in my crafting area and I didn't purchase one of them. So keep your eyes open (especially around the end of semesters if you live near a college. Students love these things but don't bother taking them home.)
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 18, 2014 14:28:39 GMT
You have taken up the Weapon. Welcome to the Order of the Craft.
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 18, 2014 2:34:51 GMT
Juggling a Job and permanent care for my neice (and the drama from her useless parents), and fighting tooth and nail to maintain a social life often has me tied up so I can't do as much crafting. However, luckily my neice is really wonderful and doesn't mind me crafting while she plays nearby. So I can usually get some crafting done. onethatwas, may I say that's awesome. Being the positive influence in that little person's life means you're building massive amounts of karma sir (and I'm not talking the forums kind.) As she grows you'll reap stellar rewards. Keep being that person and all the best. Cheers, MM
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 17, 2014 22:15:53 GMT
Damn the Man!
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 17, 2014 2:07:34 GMT
Can I just make my mood "Envious of all the cool crafters on the forum" permanently?
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 17, 2014 2:06:34 GMT
awesome video! i personally think that the marble looks great, but to further achieve the look would it be possible to give it a 1 or 2 coats of high gloss varnish? First thanks to everyone for the recent kind words. Hoping to post another vid soon (probably of my January Craftwar piece.) Thanks for the suggestion brutis140. I was going for an "exposed to the elements" look with the wrecked temple (in which case I think I need to dirty it up a bit more.) But for a pieces that expected to be protected from the weather I think a good shine on it would enhance it. Thanks!
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 16, 2014 19:29:07 GMT
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 16, 2014 17:36:29 GMT
I don't think adding color before painting is really necessary. Anything you do to it will just cover it up anyway. On a related note DMScotty, I love this creative technique applied to the Craft. I've just placed an order for the impression mats and they are on their way! My first project is to try the woodgrain to line the outside of a building. Thanks for taking the time to flesh out the concept that you mentioned in your earlier vid. Cheers, Ed I thought it might save the step of painting it black anyways... Being tissue, wasn't sure if it would stand up to spray paint. I ordered a wood one off of Amazon. gonna give this a try for the flooring of my next build. And using it on the outside of a building is a great idea. Right on kerflop, I get your drift. Cannot wait to play with it when it gets here. I'd love to see your craft when you're done. I'll post mine too. Cheers, MM
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 16, 2014 17:04:49 GMT
Also, what about adding a black pigment to the water? It would give it a bit of color before painting... Not sure how well it would work... I don't think adding color before painting is really necessary. Anything you do to it will just cover it up anyway. On a related note DMScotty, I love this creative technique applied to the Craft. I've just placed an order for the impression mats and they are on their way! My first project is to try the woodgrain to line the outside of a building. Thanks for taking the time to flesh out the concept that you mentioned in your earlier vid. Cheers, Ed
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 13, 2014 3:08:26 GMT
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 12, 2014 23:58:04 GMT
Back about three or four generations of game table technology I used to print out custom maps for different campaign setting items on large sheets of paper, or else tape several pages together, and then laminate the whole thing with clear shelving paper. The result was a nearly indestructible map that could be rolled up, written on with dry or wet erase markers and could even be printed on both sides and flipped for different areas. I had one goblin lair that was 4 FEET by 8 FEET. That is one big map adamantinedragon. I just got finished GMing Rise of the Runelords. I like to rip the graphics from the PDF, enlarge them so they're to scale with the minis then print them on 11x17 paper (I use a Mac program called Razor to tile them and print them.) Torward the end it the maps just got ridiculously huge (typically the scale changed to 1in = 10ft.) For smaller PFS campaigns, I prefer to print, mount on foam, and laminate, but I've decided to try out the 2.5D for the next few. Cheers, MM
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 11, 2014 15:18:38 GMT
That's what I understand too sgtslag. If this darn cold, wet weather would stop I'd like to give this a go. One of my found objects a few months back was a 4 foot wide roll of canvas. Dont you just love "found" objects? Why yes Sleepy Hollow Mike. Yes I do.
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 9, 2014 14:03:32 GMT
I think the lava pieces look great! Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 9, 2014 2:06:52 GMT
Incredible! personally I thought the red floor looked great Really cool I agree, it does look great. Should have mentioned that before...I just had the instant compulsion to give ideas for alternative methods that can improve his craft, since he noted he wasn't satisfied with it. Most artists are like that. They always note that their work could be better. But yes, it is a great tile. Thanks javenspell and onethatwas! onethatwas, that's how I took your post and I appreciate the feedback! I'm looking forward to trying out new steps in my next one. Cheers, MM
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 8, 2014 23:28:08 GMT
The only response I can muster: "Damn!"
Cool collection.
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Post by miltonmurphy on Jan 8, 2014 23:12:04 GMT
I'm frustratingly angry at myself for not thinking to convert to metric. As always, there's usually a simple problem that would have saved me plenty of time. I actually was switching between a plastic ruler and a normal metal-edge wood one and scoring. I also tried scoring with a rotary cutter. I can't seem to hold the rulers in place, I think I'm doing fine then I realize one side is way thinner than the other. I'm also cutting on a grippy cutting board so the cardboard shouldn't be slipping. I think my inability to cut a straight line is almost impressive at this point. I also have a heck of a time with the paper of the cardboard peeling away as I'm cutting. I may need to change my box cutter blade (Or rather, have The Man do it, as breaking that piece off scares the bejesus out of me every time) or maybe I'm using crap cardboard. I've considered trying to find some thin balsa wood to use for the walls, it SEEMS like it used to be really cheap, I haven't priced it at the hobby stores lately, and my walmart doesn't carry anything but balsa dowels. Are you marking the cut with a pen first? When I was starting out I would always mark it with a pen then just before I score it the first time I look at both ends of my ruler to make sure it's still flush with the line. Looking forward to seeing your first piece! Cheers, MM
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