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Post by barefootursa on Jul 3, 2020 13:26:32 GMT
Hi,
I saw the Youtube videos, and they're great, but I'm looking for the answers to a couple of specific questions relating to painting terrain.
I have never made terrain before and decided to do this for my DnD campaign's final encounter. I've made a fairly large terrain intended to be icy mountaintop.
My budget is very low, and so far, I've only used things I had around the house. The terrain is made of cardboard, double-sided tape, and a porous foam taken from the inside of outdoor furniture. I need to be able to paint these materials somehow.
I am located in the UK, so materials I can procure here (as cheaply as possible) would be really helpful.
So my questions are:
1. Can I paint the cardboard directly? If not, what kind of primer should I use? What kind of paint should I use?
2. Can I cover the foam with masking tape and paint it? If not, what is the best way to make the foam paintable?
My concerns are that the cardboard will warp, making it unsuitable for my player's minis to remain upright on. Minis do not need to stand directly on the foam portions.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Post by Caspan Edrogoth on Jul 4, 2020 6:58:29 GMT
Can you post a few pics so we can have a clearer idea of your situation?
That being said, if you're trying to keep it as cheap as possible, I'd coat everything with a mixture of black paint & PVA glue before priming with a cheap rattle-can primer.
I've got some further suggestions that may require a couple extra supplies but I'd need to see the project to make sure it's applicable.
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Post by margaret on Jul 4, 2020 8:21:59 GMT
I second what Caspan said about posting a few pictures of what you are working with. I am not sure what kind of foam you are talking about.
Because you said it was stuff you had around the house, I am assuming that the cardboard is a single layer of corrugation. If you have enough, you should glue two layers together to get double-layer corrugation. I would position the pieces so that the corrugation in one layer is perpendicular to the corrugation in the second layer. This will help with warping. Also, be sure to paint both sides once they are glued. The underneath side can be painted as described by Caspan - whatever you have that is cheapest because it won't show anyway. Painting the reverse side helps reduce warping.
You might be able to make your masking tape idea work, depending on the foam. Anything made with masking tape is pretty much a one-shot terrain piece, though. Masking tape doesn't last long.
Have you considered using papier mâche for terrain instead of foam? Crumple up any old paper - paper bags, newspaper, magazines, advertising circulars, office paper waiting to be recycled, etc. and get the general shape you want. Then make a flour & water paste and paste several layers of criss-crossing paper strips over it. It's best if the strips are torn, not cut. Also be sure to allow each layer to dry thoroughly before adding the next. Lots of advice available on the Internet about working with papier mâche.
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Post by Caspan Edrogoth on Jul 5, 2020 0:56:49 GMT
& something I never see said anywhere: if it does warp, bend it back into shape with brute force. If it cracks, good. Let it add to the texture & reapply your fixative of choice to weakened areas.
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Post by aruni on Aug 27, 2023 18:21:35 GMT
hey there fellow crafter. To and your 1st qyes - You can use normal PVA glue that is easily available to you for the cardboard. I would suggest spray paints for painting the cardboard but since this might exceed your budget you should go for acrylic colors as they will give you a good coverage in min coats. Secondly using masking tape to cover the foam is not a good idea as there are very few chances of the masking tape adhering to the foam. Insead dip the foam is a mixture of water and acrylic paint. That aught to do the job!
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