sotf
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Post by sotf on Sept 19, 2014 23:25:25 GMT
To start this off, a friend of mine had put together a bunch of 2D tiles, using cardstock and mounting it on the sticky floor tiles and then covering the entire thing with a layer of contact paper to seal them...then using 3d pieces ontop of it. The basic idea came from a post somewhere on TMP that they'd initially gotten the idea from.
Now, I tend to prefer the uniform look of the printed tiles compared to having to handle everything and I like AJ's video on it as an option, which led me to a different composite idea.
Namely, mixing the concepts and simply replacing the base cardboard with the floor tile and using cardboard for the walls, at least for the more basic tile types. It seems like it would end up being more durable, and if I edge the cardboard with a bit of hot glue as well as contact papering the printed parts, it also means that there isn't a disaster at the table if someone spills anything...
The floor tiles aren't that expensive (Big box of 250 for $20 at one store nearby), and most seem like they could easily fit several on each before chopping it up...
Anyone else have some thoughts on it?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2014 2:09:06 GMT
I think I would like to see some pictures of that
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Post by beetlewing on Sept 22, 2014 1:46:05 GMT
Since the adhesive is pretty strong, could you also use the floor tile for the walls? I know it's not as thick, but it seems like it'd keep it uniformly durable, and would add that much more weight.
I've wondered about those tiles - how easy are they to cut curves out of?
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Post by sgtslag on Sept 22, 2014 2:13:57 GMT
I posted the project(s) referred to on TMP many months ago. I have a lot of projects based on vinyl floor tiles ( link). I use Fat Dragon Games dungeon tiles, printed on card stock, glued to floor tiles, using their glue. I then cover them with clear matte contact paper to protect the ink printing. The contact paper can be marked with water-based pens, if needed, which can then be wiped clean. With regards to using the vinyl floor tiles for walls, even small pieces can warp. If you look at my web page, you will see that the vinyl floor tiles do tend to warp. I would expect that using it for walls would not work very well. However, I suggest you give it a try, as it won't cost you very much. Cheers!
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