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Post by rane on May 12, 2014 23:01:24 GMT
Hey guys,
I'm new to this crafting thing, and i just finished my first two test run tiles and was pretty happy with them.
I'm now moving on to making a lot more tiles for a complete dungeon, and i've had no real problems with cutting the rooms out - however I'm really struggling on the walls.
I'm following The DMG's way of cutting the walls at 7mm wide - the main problem, though, is that I can only source single corrugated cardboard. The longer length of the cardboard always seems to go with the corrugation causing it to split and collapse into itself resulting in it just being a couple of thin paper layers, or else it will bend and twist while collapsing aswell.
I can cut against the corrugation by cutting the width of the cardboard - it's a bit more sturdy and doesn't always crumple - however the strips are much much smaller and I can do only a few rooms per strip, and im usually left over with a lot of half pieces that don't fit anywhere.
Has anyone else had a struggle like this with the single corrugated cardboard, and if so how did you avoid it falling apart?
Thanks for any help and all the cool projects you guys are sharing!
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Post by Brainbot on May 13, 2014 1:33:47 GMT
Can't say it's been a problem. The best advice I can give is to have a very sharp blade. You may be surprised how fast one can become dull. Wilmanric made a great DIY cutting table that could be a solution for ya.
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Post by rane on May 13, 2014 1:59:28 GMT
Can't say it's been a problem. The best advice I can give is to have a very sharp blade. You may be surprised how fast one can become dull. Wilmanric made a great DIY cutting table that could be a solution for ya. I will try a new blade - and that cutting table looks like it would make life a lot easier - thanks!
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Post by adamantinedragon on May 13, 2014 2:27:13 GMT
If you have major problems with walls from cardboard, you can always use dollar store foam core posterboard to make your walls.
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Post by ashrothedm on May 13, 2014 3:07:22 GMT
I agree with both suggestions. Sharper blade for thinner cuts will put less stress on the corrugation, and foam board for walls not only looks great, but it's $1 at the dollar store for a poster board size board. The only problem with foam is that it will likely melt when spray paint is used on it. You need the right materials or preparation for that not to happen.
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Post by thedmg on May 13, 2014 4:42:42 GMT
Also you can change the square size to 3x3 inches and use 1/2 inch walls (as in my Grid conversion video). The wider cardboard walls may be easier to cut.
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Post by DMScotty on May 13, 2014 5:33:27 GMT
I usually cut my walls 1cm in width. As you have noticed always cut against the corrugation or your walls will fall apart.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 15:33:32 GMT
I agree with both suggestions. Sharper blade for corner cuts will put less stress on the corrugation, and foam board for walls not only looks great, but it's $1 at the dollar store for a poster board size board. The only problem with foam is that it will likely melt when spray paint is used on it. You need the right materials or preparation for that not to happen. The best solution for the melting is an airbrush, even the cheapest one, but if not just use a regular brush and thin your paint well.
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Post by skunkape on May 13, 2014 16:04:13 GMT
I go with 1/2 inch walls myself, because I want more distinction for the walls!
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Post by rane on May 14, 2014 4:49:46 GMT
thanks for all the tips, guys! The new blade definitely helped as I was able to cut the strips out without too much drama. Some drama occurred while placing the walls on the tiles (as Scotty touched on with the walls falling apart) Nothing some hot glue couldn't fix, though. I will try half inch walls for my remaining stack of tiles, then try the 3x3 with half inch walls for my new cuts. Thanks again for all the help, everyone! Here is a quick progress shot
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Post by dragon722 on May 14, 2014 4:52:30 GMT
I just hot glue the falling apart pieces back together and if they r alittle disoriented and imperfect that is ok with me because no dungeon etc. is that perfect
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Post by skunkape on May 14, 2014 15:40:12 GMT
Looking good so far!
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Post by runningwolf on May 14, 2014 16:18:25 GMT
I've had luck with 3/8in walls. If a room runs longer than a wall strip I tend to hot glue some texture along the whole width of the wall. I can nit pick and see the seam but the hot glue texture makes it a lot less noticeable. If it comes down to a choice between aesthetic and playablity I'll go with the playability. Plus I know that in most things I've done I can a tiny flaw that maybe one in hundred people would see, but to me it is like a huge festering wound when it is actually only a small ding. EDIT: When I post my next instructible I will try to remember to upload a pic. I make a game board with several seams in the cardboard. Granted they don't all go away but it makes it less visible. And like I said above most of your players will tend to be more impressed that you made something cool for game play rather than nit pick. Still though trying to work on your skill level and make something you are happy with is part of the fun/
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