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

[el-remmen]

Yep, got my box of "random crap" started

 

[not-so-newguy]

Any tips on how to apply sealant to xps foam? Specifically, Krylon Matte Finish.

I keep melting the piece when I apply it

 

[el-remmen]

Any tips on how to apply sealant to xps foam? Specifically, Krylon Matte Finish.

I keep melting the piece when I apply it
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Honestly, I have not sealed anything even though I bought some sealant, for this reason, and for the reason that I don't trust myself to give it an even coat. I just figure this stuff is so cheap to make I think of any one piece as disposable and easily replaceable.

 

[not-so-newguy]

I'm kind of proud of this one. I hope I don't melt it when I add the sealant


Pink Marble (attempt #1)

 

[el-remmen]

I am just now starting on making 18 of these:

 

[not-so-newguy]

Simple and useful

 

[pogre]

Any tips on how to apply sealant to xps foam? Specifically, Krylon Matte Finish.

I keep melting the piece when I apply it
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The key is to move back further so the sealant is almost dry when it hits the foam. Alternatively, you could use sealers designed for foam - like the Army Painter version. Or do what I do - coat it in PVA glue thinned with water.

Although not required by a long stretch, I do like my foam cutter table and tools.

Check out my thread Pogre's 2022 Model Thread to see my latest foam terrain project.

 

[not-so-newguy]

First big project: create four 1 foot square boards; one side stone tiles and the other wooden boards

All 4 Stone tiles:


Wood board (first one carved)


I like the wood board/stone tile side view:

 

[pogre]

If you do Facebook - and I totally get it if you do not - I only use it for gaming stuff. There is a great group called Foam Modelling Workshop. A lot of amazing stuff show cased there.

 

[el-remmen]

If you do Facebook - and I totally get it if you do not - I only use it for gaming stuff. There is a great group called Foam Modelling Workshop. A lot of amazing stuff show cased there.

I don't really do FB, but I have one I mostly ignore. Maybe I will look into this group.