jessi
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Post by jessi on Oct 26, 2013 18:24:00 GMT -5
I'm about to start construction of a set of reusable dungeon tiles. I want to make them as durable as possible. Has anyone experimented with base coating their tiles with spray can based Plasti Dip? It's a plastic - and there are paints that can be used to paint on plastic.
Or is this just a whacked out idea?
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Post by dm1scotty on Oct 26, 2013 20:36:04 GMT -5
I am always of the idea that I can make tiles so cheaply and easily that I don't need to spend the time effort and money to do this.
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sgtslag
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Post by sgtslag on Oct 26, 2013 21:27:13 GMT -5
As a completely different idea to reach your ultimate goal, I'd like to offer this: link. Not exactly what you asked about, but an alternative concept (printed tiles, and how to preserve them). Cheers!
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Post by bloodchoke on Oct 27, 2013 0:45:35 GMT -5
Great ideas slag, both the floor tiles and the plexi-glass bases.
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slurpy
Room Planner
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Post by slurpy on Oct 27, 2013 12:53:14 GMT -5
Plasti-dip is way too expensive for this, in my opinion. I suspect you will have to layer it way too heavily to make it a cost-saving measure in tile production.
But you can always buy just one can and experiment - let us know!
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Theely
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Post by Theely on Oct 27, 2013 13:17:52 GMT -5
If you're only looking for surface/paint durability you could always top coat it with some sealer/varnish. For tiles painted with acrylic you could even top coat it with some Future floor polish. This stuff is also acrylic based and used by some mini painters as it is cheaper then specialty products. I believe this drys glossy though. If that is an issue you then you could apply some thin coats of Liquitex Matte sealer/varnish.
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jessi
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Post by jessi on Oct 27, 2013 19:41:35 GMT -5
@slag - That's a really cool idea! Theely - That may not be such a bad idea... I wonder if coating the finished product with white glue would provide a bit of hardness. I'm actually in the middle of a move... and I'll be in DC where I know no one so I'm looking to get crafty once I am up there. slurpy - I will experiment and let you know. I know that they take foam and plasti dip it and sell it as furniture which is what gave the me the idea. @dmscotty - you are probably right. I tend to overthink things like this. I can get some cardboard and some paint and do an endless number of tiles for next to nothing.
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