Whats the total cost. Just curious. I buy a lot of battle mats. I love mouse pad mats the best. Very durable and machine washable
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Yeah there are some really great mats out there. This was about $10 and about 5 hours crafting time. Some cheaper fabric could cut that by a few dollars, this was a remnant of pricey cloth I had leftover. I also wasted a tube of caulk (from the dollar store).
@peterdickinson45993 жыл бұрын
There is no denying the fact that printed mats are a phenomenal addition to the wargaming hobby. The resolution, the flatness, the durability - all highly desirable qualities. They are worth what they cost. However, some people just like to make stuff themselves. It’s not always cheaper either, but good or bad, it’s yours. Your work. Crafting is a big part of the hobby. There is a lot of pleasure to be derived from doing it yourself.
@philhelm1318 Жыл бұрын
@@peterdickinson4599 Also, a custom mat allows for a perfect color match for terrain and bases.
@Christian_from_Copenhagen Жыл бұрын
@@philhelm1318And texture, which most (if not all?) the commercial mats lack
@Itstheminiatureguy Жыл бұрын
Great job
@m3verse Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@claylovelace6023 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! It's always great to see someone try to recreate a video and come out with good results. I'll definitely be trying this at home!
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had a lot of fun making this mat.... I really need to make some different biomes.
@denisnicholls69453 жыл бұрын
Looks absolutely great
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It still play great too, no cracks.
@norcalonline14 жыл бұрын
Top notch, mate. Looks great and no cracks!
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm sure it will crack eventually, but it will have served many hours of fun before that. Thanks for watching!
@LeeHobbies2 жыл бұрын
I gave Mel an introductory game of Gaslands the other week in his studio, he loved it and it's inspired some ideas. I'm going to make one of these mats with an oval/figure 8 combo to exactly fit my smaller Gaslands size game board. I'm sure Mel can help me out with it, glad he gave you some tips and inspiration.
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun! Mel is exceptionally creative, I'm sure his ideas for Gaslands are amazing. Best of luck and happy crafting!
@garryeckert59292 жыл бұрын
great job Mel would be proud of you.
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@Zeros_Hobbies4 жыл бұрын
That looks fantastic, the desert lolk worked out great.
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zero! I plan on making a few more of different biomes.
@davidsanchezplaza2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking. omg this can't end good. it ended super good. great job!
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank you!
@Daggerleep3 жыл бұрын
You killed it. The paint job is fantastic.
@RodBatten2 жыл бұрын
Very cool method to make a battle mat. Acrylic caulk is pretty cheap, too. You might be able to add different textures by using crumpled plastic, maybe vapour barrier, or a damp sponge with large pores.
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
Good ideas. I've considered some broken car bits in there too. Guess I need to make more. Thanks for watching!
@Itstheminiatureguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video definitely gonna try and make a DMH mat with this method ❤
@m3verse Жыл бұрын
Best of luck and happy crafting!
@BluestreekCustoms4 жыл бұрын
That is freaking awesome man, I so need to make one of those, great build, keep up the great work.
@stephenrenwick87812 жыл бұрын
Great work on the mat
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnyonkers39742 жыл бұрын
Dude, the baking soda was a nice touch. Looked like a moonscape.
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that turned out really nice. Thanks for watching!
@FacilityD204 жыл бұрын
That worked out really well!
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it did, lots of different directions to take it too!
@VikShade3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you for making me aware of this.
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@theDMsCraft3 жыл бұрын
Great looking mat
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! And thanks for watching.
@Chefrabbitfoot3 жыл бұрын
Some isopropyl alcohol mixed in with the caulking helps to thin it out while mixing.
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
I've used that with clear silicone caulk and briefly considered trying it with the acrylic. I was already concerned with it cracking and I thought the IPA would contribute to that. Have you used IPA with acrylic? Does it cause cracking?
@QuiniansBudgetCrafts4 жыл бұрын
oh man that's great! I need to make some now
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Yes you do! Do it!
@janetcameron46523 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Great stuff.
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@BeardClipper4 жыл бұрын
I've had it in my mind to do one of these since I saw Mel's video and I never got round to it; I still have the items in a watch list on eBay haha :) this inspires me to maybe give it a go early next year :) Thanks man, enjoyed this!
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
Do it!
@peterdickinson45993 жыл бұрын
I use dry pigments to colour caulk, resin, fillers (spackle), etc... Work really well, don’t dry a different colour, and don’t change the chemistry of the substrate. Just a suggestion. Good looking finished product. Congrats.
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. I've got some pastels I've been grinding down to use as pigments. I'll have to do some experimenting. Thanks for sharing!
@johnyonkers39742 жыл бұрын
Mel used a wide plastic spreader or squeegee. Regardless, nice job. Enjoyed the build.
@oldschoolfrp23263 жыл бұрын
Nice, I need to up my Tatooine terrain from felt to something more realistically detailed
@gameon_ct4 жыл бұрын
*Whoa new intro!* It doesn't take much to impress me.
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, I made that subscribe animation too.
@gameon_ct4 жыл бұрын
@@m3verse
@diecast_MikeEspo4 жыл бұрын
Very cool 😎. Mike Espo .
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@RIVERSRPGChannel3 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rivers! Lots of fun to craft too, who doesn't like making a mess?
@cscherbarth16223 жыл бұрын
Interesting I am giving it ago wondering about the Pre tinted caulk I know there are browns but don't know if it's paint able.
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
I've never used it. If it's acrylic it should work fine. Probably best to make a test piece first before investing in a big mat. Happy crafting!
@gaylewis58373 ай бұрын
Do you have to use paintable caulk? The mat looks so good!
@m3verse2 ай бұрын
Any acrylic caulk should do fine. Do not use silicone.
@death2all79zx5 ай бұрын
So it's been a couple of years since you made this, how did the map hold up over time?
@m3verse4 ай бұрын
Pretty good. I did get some cracks from letting it sit and get flat, I wrapped it up around a carboard tube and it hasn't gotten worse. Also the edges like to keep the rolled shape, so I se tit out flat for an hour or so before play with some books on it. Thanks for watching!
@cringecasserole4 жыл бұрын
I'm here because u r cool.
@m3verse4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@W1wolf22 жыл бұрын
Hello where get ur mat?
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
The cloth I used was cotton duck fabric from Jo Anne's fabrics. It is probably a little expensive for this craft, but I had it left over from another project. I think most people use canvas painter's drop cloths which you should be able to find at any hardware store for quite a bit less.
@aaronscholl95603 жыл бұрын
How has this held up after 6 months?
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
Pretty good, no cracking at all. The paint has worn in a couple spots, a clear coat would have helped that. It does tend to curl along the edges after being rolled up for a while but a couple heavy books for 10min straightens it back out. Thanks for watching!
@sologamingspotlight2 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy the canvas?
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
This is some left over from a clothing project, I'm pretty sure I got it at Joann's Fabrics. You can get canvas painter's drop cloths at any hardware store a little cheaper. Thanks for watching!
@hobbithubby50763 жыл бұрын
How’a the mat held up?
@m3verse3 жыл бұрын
Still pretty much just like when I made it. The paint hasn't even worn off yet.
@ryuutohazame33494 ай бұрын
Is that cloth?
@m3verse4 ай бұрын
Yes, cotton duck canvas.
@johnnydump22292 жыл бұрын
How long did this take you
@m3verse2 жыл бұрын
2-3 hours not including overnight drying. Thanks for watching.