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Post by sgtslag on Dec 6, 2019 12:18:17 GMT -9
I print my stuff on full-sheet label paper, in my color laser printer. I cut it, and apply it to 2-3mm thick cardboard, from the local frame shop. I had to build my pieces on my own, of course, as the tabs are useless. I also use square balsa 'dowels', glued inside, along the large flat sections, to prevent warping. I gotta say, my terrain pieces are really strong, and they have enough heft that I don't have to worry about them being knocked over by drafts or fans. Curious whether other folks are using similar methods? I used 110# card stock, initially, but my stuff was easily damaged. Inkjet costs made the card stock a pointless waste. Here are some images of my clad-style works: goo.gl/photos/7G7qTTgU6iUdDBQt5The construction techniques are a bit more challenging, but I feel the finished products are worth the effort. They are durable, heavy, and best of all... No painting required! Cheers! |
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Post by squirmydad on Dec 6, 2019 13:16:11 GMT -9
Good looking pieces.  I used to do that when I played Heroclix games except that plain white paper and a glue stick were cheaper than self-adhesive label paper. |
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Post by alloydog on Dec 6, 2019 15:00:44 GMT -9
I use label paper, either A4 or 2x A5. But I then stick them to card, such as cereal box packaging. I then score the fold line with a knife, then fold and glue. The figures come out about 1 to 1,5 mm thick. I have tried thicker card, even the real thick stuff you get at the back off notepad, which is about 2 to 3 mm thick, but I fond it too thick to cut around the figures neatly.
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Post by Vermin King on Dec 6, 2019 19:56:05 GMT -9
I tried that years ago, but I think I didn't get good adhesion because the started peeling. Do you use a roller or weight to get it to adhere well?
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Post by alloydog on Dec 6, 2019 22:48:32 GMT -9
I tried that years ago, but I think I didn't get good adhesion because the started pealing. Do you use a roller or weight to get it to adhere well? I just rub my finger over the label paper to press it down. Never had a problem with the printed label stuff coming off. |
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Post by sgtslag on Dec 9, 2019 5:03:04 GMT -9
I've got some pieces which are 3+ years old, since I made them with the full sheet label paper. No adhesion issues, unless I rub the edges. If that does happen, a thin layer of white PVA Glue puts things right, very quickly. I bought a copy of the original CastleWorks set (no longer available -- one of the very first cardstock castles available), from Denny Unger, shortly after he started up his company, WorldWorks Games, years ago. I plan to apply my cardboard technique to that classic design, hopefully this Winter season. I know there are better models out there [I have plenty of Fat Dragon Games sets, including a proper cardstock castle (Borderland Keep Basic)], but I really love Denny's first castle set. I also own a copy of his CastleWorks Ultimate set, but that is just too much -- never actually built anything from that set, yet. Cheers! |
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