D&D General DIY xps foam terrain. Videos? Pics? Advice?

[el-remmen]

Any advice for a water effect? I want to fill some gaps in the base of my keep with "flowing water." I want to use something simple and cheap like PVA glue, but I am open to other suggestions

 

[not-so-newguy]

I've looked into it a little. Here's a couple untested ideas I had...

Use a texture roller

Spoiler

Textured Rollers Collection 3 Clay Foams D&D Terrain 28mm | Etsy

Maybe use this pattern (paint it Craftsmart Neon Blue with Ocean Breeze Dry Brush]

This guy uses PVA glue and three layers of toilet paper. Not sure if this would hold up at the table though.

 

[el-remmen]

I use TP and paper towels for all my paper mache earth and it hold up great - so maybe it will work for water - that looks pretty amazing - though what I want is greenish swamp water not blue sea water.

Thanks!

 

[not-so-newguy]

I use TP and paper towels for all my paper mache earth and it hold up great - so maybe it will work for water - that looks pretty amazing - though what I want is greenish swamp water not blue sea water.

Thanks!

Whether it's a success or failure, please share how it turns out!

 

[pogre]

Any advice for a water effect? I want to fill some gaps in the base of my keep with "flowing water." I want to use something simple and cheap like PVA glue, but I am open to other suggestions

For smaller areas I have used two-part epoxy. I have always wanted to try that tissue technique - I'm anxious to see how it works for you.

 

[not-so-newguy]

For smaller areas I have used two-part epoxy. I have always wanted to try that tissue technique - I'm anxious to see how it works for you.

Have you ever used cheap epoxy like this one?

https://www.dollartree.com/super-glue-quick-setting-epoxy-02oz-bottles/324142

My first attempt at making a little watering hole

 

[pogre]

Have you ever used cheap epoxy like this one?

https://www.dollartree.com/super-glue-quick-setting-epoxy-02oz-bottles/324142

My first attempt at making a little watering hole

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Yep - it works fine for the most part. Can have a slightly yellow tint, but I usually add a tint of color - so it is not much of an issue.

 

[dave2008]

I've looked into it a little. Here's a couple untested ideas I had...

Use a texture roller

Spoiler

Textured Rollers Collection 3 Clay Foams D&D Terrain 28mm | Etsy

Maybe use this pattern (paint it Craftsmart Neon Blue with Ocean Breeze Dry Brush]
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This guy uses PVA glue and three layers of toilet paper. Not sure if this would hold up at the table though.

That was awesome - makes me wish I still did stuff like this. Maybe when I retire!

 

[el-remmen]

Bought the tiles and got my 1st test piece going. So far, so good.

I wish I had thought to follow this advice and get some of these tiles. I used a foamcore board to adhere the base of my keep onto and am using that to create the moat and surrounding swamp-land - but the board is constantly warping (and while various tricks for flattening I have found online work, it seems like it only lasts as longs I as I don't apply anything more to it, because then it warps again). If I had used those tiles instead I would not be stressing out that I may have to tear the completed keep I have spent over a couple dozen hours of work on off the board and pray for the best.

 

[not-so-newguy]

Yeah, i'm discovering that it's wise to wait several days before you know if a piece is warped or not. Even using tiles & mod podge can produce potato chip tiles.

Best o'luck!