Make Modular RUBBER ROADS for Tabletop Gaming! Easy! Cheap!

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I finally found a way to make modular roads for tabletop gaming that sit flat, look good, are easy and cheap to make, and durable enough to take a bashing. Fantastic for all sorts of games like Dungeons and Dragons and Warhammer.
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[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

This is the exact product I used: www.homedepot.ca/product/multy-home-all-purpose-ribbed-recycled-rubber-3-mm-thickness-36-inch-x-custom-length-roll-runner/1001523620

[@Kahulai1]

Aaaaand I’m going to Home Depot again. Thanks for that 😂

[@msolace580]

USA doesn't carry rubber like that one only vinyl or polyester :(

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

​@@msolace580 yup 🫠

[@elizabeththomas9678]

I have no homedepot in the UK 🥹

[@ericheckenkamp6091]

That's a holy grail of mine, right there. Thank you, sir.

[@ItsYoji]

I'm loving the recent more "back to the roots" style BMC videos.

[@adamtomlinson918]

Same!!

[@robertevans3173]

Yep

[@magnusmillerwilson]

Me too!!!

[@ashbell1741]

I agree and Jeremy seems more enthusiastic too

[@Grimlore82]

Yup

[@Nerdmancer]

This project just went to the top of my list of projects. So far I have made your dungeon tiles, tents, blood monster mini, and have taken so much inspiration from you. Thanks for all you do.

[@yemruk]

Amazing! Would also make for great modular caves. Man, you could even use a bigger piece to create a full size battlemat that you can roll up. You got the juices flowin' here, bud!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yup! That’s why I bought a big piece! Lots of potential.

[@tidetight]

​@Black Magic Craft can the mats be used to create battle mats or smaller scenes?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yes!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial This concept is where the rubber meets the road! . ...Yeah, I'll just go stand in the corner and think about what I've done.

[@notreallydavid]

(last sentence) That's an extreme response, t.

[@AvgKsHunter]

This may be as iconic of a video and contribution as the dungeon tiles from years ago. Roads, rivers, ponds, craters…man the possibilities are staggering. Good stuff, man!

[@emanuelcamuglia5984]

i was just gonna start cutting cardboard to make the old GW style roads when this popped up. this is great!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Just say no to cardboard roads

[@waynedaly100]

I used that before, it was car mats with furrows, I used them for ploughed fields, never thought of doing roads, great idea.

[@ajones4574]

Just posted that thought. Great minds and all that

[@blank557]

Thought the same. Great idea.

[@magnusmillerwilson]

You’re a genius. It’s been years since you personally got me into crafting and then into mini painting, and I can’t believe that somehow you continue to deliver amazing content that is funny, useful, beginner-friendly, accessible anywhere, and you make all the mistakes and explain your reasoning along the way. As an engineer that loves doing art and hobbying, I appreciate SO MUCH your thought process as you do your crafting. Please never quit, and I can’t wait to get a hold of Idols of Torment to get crafting and playing!

[@williamberezay204]

Agreed

[@shepahotep]

I'm going to use this to make bases for my clusters of trees. I like the trees being movable to move models in and out of the woods but to still have the clear line of where the section of woods/difficult terrain begins and ends.

[@CronosVids]

To see the culmination of years of trail and error is amazing. The joy in your eyes when you have these successes is great!

[@Kraleck]

Amazing craftwork, once again. Also, kudos for the use of "Forbidden Peanut Butter" in the narrative.

[@Goldwrapp]

I literally squealed in excitement for this!!! I've been pondering how to make a modular road with caulking for years. Yours is exactly what I envisioned. Well done Jeremy :)

[@House-Atreides]

I agree this issue has been killing me for years. Many a failed attempt.

[@robertbesanceney7958]

I bet you could also make modular rivers and creeks using the same method. This video gives me a few new ideas that I would never have considered. Thank you for always coming up with some amazing ideas.

[@tobiasboh3370]

Absolutely! Probably not for a slow and still river, but you could make some really cool rapids using clear caulking.

[@BillAllanWorld]

This is a breakthrough in terrain crafting! I can't wait to try this out!

[@tsbulmer]

These look *fantastic*, and have me wondering about streams, creeks, and other things to complicate movement.

[@kaimedar]

Love this idea! I was shying away from making roads for the same reasons, now I'm gonna make some next weekend! This would even work for Dungeons and keep my light weight flimsy foam tiles from moving all around.

[@thegrahamsullivanshow566]

If any Australians are watching, you can get a roll of insertion rubber by moroday which is 1.5mm thick, 200mm width and 2m length roll from bunnings for 18 dollars. I then just used Polyfilla coloured gap filler from bunnings also. They both worked a treat.

[@LeVince88]

I love that you're spreading the love of hardware supply hobby techniques. lately I've been trying out expanding foam as a base for hill terrain to mixed results.

[@jeremysouthard]

Oh man, not just roads, but you could make rivers out of this too!

[@prnzali2010]

Good looking out. Yes!

[@dances4980]

Approachable, affordable, and adaptable. This is the kind of video I want to see when I click on your videos Jeremy, this one is a winner in my book. Thanks

[@michaelgorham2100]

Awesome! Missed an opportunity to say "This is where the rubber meets the road" though.

[@prnzali2010]

Underrated comment of the year nomination

[@mikelaaper9100]

These are great! Thanks for sharing

[@theaterofthemini]

Man this is so incredibly helpful. I will be attempting this for sure!

[@seanmcbride8]

I can’t wait to try this. Awesome idea.

[@TheBlackZodiacGhost]

This is absolutely brilliant!

[@Slythar]

Cool! Going to make these.

[@willmalan5900]

Wow. Super impressive! Add this to your easy beginner builds. Very accessible!

[@shawnfisher9976]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@lexlane9353]

Those are fantastic! I need to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@DiyDMMakeThings]

Love it! Great job bud!

[@TheHelium999]

just awesome! You amazement is really shining through with this build!

[@earlkriewall7251]

Fantastic idea and process. Thank you.

[@ericpiper9002]

Awesome! Thanks for this! Def my next project!

[@JamesWilson-sg7im]

Thanks for the idea and sharing it. Well done.

[@kaptain113]

Man this is awesome! It's exactly what I was looking for!

[@RavenMinis]

I'm totally gonna make these this weekend! I think small projects like this are perfect

[@МилошСавелич]

Looks amazing!

[@och70]

So brilliantly simple, and the end results are excellent.

[@tenstorme426]

Very excited to make some of these. Further excited to tweak the method and make some rivers.

[@johnvanantwerp2791]

Awesome stuff! I'm going to make some for my next campaign...

[@GairlochMtn]

Absolutely love these. Gonna hit the store and get what i need for these bad boys

[@kevindelaney1951]

Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@tulipsmoran5197]

Thanks...I learned a lot about hydronics from long time cannabis growers and am learning lots of great techniques for my Christmas village from gamers like you. These roads are exactly what I've been looking for. I like the thin, flexible end product that's easily storable. And, with a little thinking about possible uses, I was able to design modular pieces that will work in mmultiple configurations. I even bevel the end for near seamless joints. BTW - LOVE the texture rollers on EVP foam... Another one of your tips saving lots of time, frustration and work! My diorama platform has tier levels and I use styro blocks as piers to hold them up. Rather than screwing around with paper, plaster sheets and painting to fill in the gaps between tiers, I use 1/2" EVP foam cut into strips to fit the vertical distance between tiers, then texture with the rollers and paint - I even use black EVA foam and can skip all that black washing. Shoved into the spaces between tiers look just like rock ledges. And they tear down quick and easy for next year. I also use 1/16in EVA foam sheets as base over diorama wood. I slice an X where an electric assessory (Lamp post light) is positioned and run the cords under the foam. Hidden from sight above the foam the wires nestle into the under side of the foam. A quick dusting of snow and the X is easily concealed.

[@funkymonkeymp]

awesome awesome awesome! definitely stealing this idea. thank you so so much

[@phoenixignite]

Brilliant! Good job

[@generalpattonpending7256]

you nailed it for us thanks for sharing

[@aqualust5016]

Really, really cool stuff Jeremy. This might get me working on some projects through the summer!

[@joanvedel6750]

Brilliant! So inspiring! I'm making Christmas villages and this idea is just fantastic for that.

[@thecraftmunk1640]

Awesome! I've been trying to figure out good roads for a while. This is great!

[@davidperry733]

Look great. Defiantly going to improve my table. Keep making awesome content and thanks.

[@71rwtd]

Jeremy! I have been waiting for this for 8 years..... Finally!

[@greatfrito]

Been looking to make some bits like these for a long time - I'm super excited to try this!

[@paullampman4396]

Nicely done!

[@rmckey09]

This kicks ass dude you nailed it!

[@Fnordathoth]

This is an excellent contribution to the hobby Jeremy, just awesome. So simple, yet so effective.

[@J-DOUBLE-A]

Love this. Will definitely be using this for roads and paths. Keep up the great work!

[@onebigholiday42]

These turned out fantastic

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

Brilliant! My head is spinning with uses and possibilities. As always, thank you for sharing ✌

[@theredbeardbard]

Great stuff, dude!!

[@davidcollins2648]

Solid solutions to common problems are what we everyone needs. You deliver!

[@mattintx]

Brilliant! Thanks!!

[@ddesouz6]

Boom! Dropped another game changer. Love it!!!

[@Itronin01]

Sweet! New project for my Tabletop RPG! Thanks, J!

[@Ian_KH]

Great stuff. When you find those materials that are cheap, easy to access and work perfectly makes you feel that it's all worth the effort.

[@koriesheffer7120]

These are the kind of builds that I truly enjoy! It's what got me into this whole Crafty lifestyle in the beginning. You're killing it man! Bravo

[@VulgarHumanist]

Super solid as usual, Jeremy.

[@jordanalfaro9410]

I love how excited and proud Jeremy is at the beginning. This is an absolute genius idea and this dude is right to be proud about it. Game changing

[@sprootown]

Good Resource Thanks! Well done!

[@zeddoverkill]

Okay, that is really freaking cool, and crafty as heck.

[@tokenfilipino]

This is a GAME CHANGER! I have loved your pursuit of these easy crafts for us gamers, and I appreciate all you do!

[@squirrele4495]

New to your channel but I can see why you have such a dedicated following!! So cool to see you solve a common problem!

[@tonynunya8063]

Love it. I am going to grab some of that mat next time i am at the store.

[@charlesarney]

BMC! Thank you for doing the hard work!

[@DomitienASSELINdeWILLIENCOURT]

That’s awesome! And as other allready said it: please make a river next!

[@markturner1220]

Epic! Love them!

[@PUBHEAD1]

Awesome stuff man. Keep up the awesome stuff

[@Grom112]

I recently became a new follower and I just LOVE your content. I gotta say thank you so much for being so passionate and yet so willing to share your trade secrets. I'll label them as a trade secret only because as you pointed out in the video we got the privilege of watching a 10 minute video of what could have taken you years to achieve. Massive treat for your followers here to see this tried and trued newfound method! Thank you Black Magic Craft

[@S.A.S.H.]

Just freaking brilliant.

[@ElNick09]

Thats really cool!

[@snarkback]

You are a legend in the craft. More fantastic content as always.

[@OwlOnTheGo]

Love this! I've been working on a lot of my terrain, but roads and rivers are one thing I'm still lacking...for a lot of the reasons you've noted here. Looks like I'll be headed to Home Depot this weekend! Thanks Jeremy!

[@Mr88spacepants]

I'll be making these soon! Thanks BMC

[@Shakked_R.]

Just what I needed!

[@MaxPatatePowa]

I struggled a lot with that and couldn't come up with a good way to do it. Love this!

[@jherazob]

I just love how hard you try to hide how giddy you are with this, and failing at it :D

[@bazzatron9482]

Cracking video BMC. Can't wait to try this for Gaslands! I've got a plan to texture the caulking with cork sheets for that asphalt look. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[@theLohan]

Finally!! So good!! Thanks for sharing!

[@RupertFoulmouth]

excellent content. I love seeing something new and useful across multiple games! Heading to Home Depot today.

[@paulhalforc1889]

I haven't seen you so enthusiastic in a while, great tutorial and I'll be using this method to make roads for Bolt Action, now I just need to figure out how to make hedgerows that can be shaped to run along the edge!

[@arthurmelander6224]

There is a material that is less expensive and more readily available and just a little bit thinner without those rolling ridges, but still works great. Shower tub liner PVC 40 mils. Also I couldn't find Jeremy's material at my local hardware stores including Home Depot. Glad I didn't find it, because what I found is a better replacement.

[@Matweaver7]

I’m going to try this. I’m assuming you meant pan liner. Any tips?

[@bookwyrms.2658]

Brilliant. Used to recycle the magnetic fridge magnets used for advertising with acrylic felt glued on, but this is much better!

[@Creaturiste]

Looking fantastic and rugged! Suggestion for version 2.0, or just a neat variation: Rubber latex! RD-407 by monster Makers for a liquid, and/or Mold Builder for a thick application. With either of those, you'd get the same practical properties as your rubber mats, but your edges would be more organic and taper more subtly, the latex itself can be tinted, and you'd be sure of never suffering from delamination. You'd have even more control of the thickness of each piece, including variations from super thin (extra flex there) and thick(extra weight). As for painting over it: just tint the same latex with either pigments or acrylic paint. This way, the paint bonds with the latex, they don't crack or peel off. To dilute, always use distilled water to avoid the premature coagulation that some tap water creates. Application: on a non-stick surface with your road design drawn on (or under if it's transparent), pour your liquid latex and move it around with a stick or painting knife until you have your shape. When it's dry, repeat if you need more thickness / texture. The Mold Builder's thickness is your friend here. Add rocks and sand when things are still malleable, just like you did here. Same as for paper mache, I always use a fan at lowest speed to ensure air flow to speed up drying. I've made warts for a dragon puppet by pouring some liquid latex over a scrap piece of polyfoam (upholstery foam), and left it to dry. The edges were perfect. And once dry, it was easy to peel off and glue (contact cement) to a polar fleece puppet's face. I can imagine this approach working real well for a puddle of potion or acid. Think fake vomit prop­! To ensure proper permanent bonding between latex applications, it's often recommended to add within 24 hours of each layer. But I've repainted older pieces (years old) with new latex and never got any such problems as long as I cleaned the old latex thoroughly with dish soap and water, and dried it fully before painting. I base my suggestion on my experience working with such latexes for making masks, puppets and props for Theatre. Enemies of latex: UV rays: Yes, you can use the sets outdoors for an event, and every time, it will reduce the lifespan a bit. Just make sure not to store or display in sunlight, just store in the dark, you'll easily get 20 years of working life. 25 seems to be the peak lifespan according to some FX artists, but it really depends on usage and storage conditions. Sugar: Major no-no. It eats away at latex like acid, but slowly enough we don't notice at first. Human sweat and oils: they also attack the latex. Over time, it gets sticky, then it falls apart. Just don't wear the stuff during workouts! The weaknesses are negligible when one considers the advantages of rubber latex: nearly indestructible because it stretches and resists impacts, lays really flat too.

[@thomasbraden8242]

Love this. This might even work for modular streams and rivers.

[@thegamingtome]

I was planning on crafting some more roads and battle mats and THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING! Awesome build!

[@miked6335]

Holy smokes, those are great! Wish I had room on my layout for more roads.

[@redmist1122]

Genius! Heading over to my local Big Box store. Thanks for posting.

[@OgieSifter]

Been following your vids for a while man, with forbidden psalm I started homebrewing my own setting your builds and techniques are invaluable resources as well as the community

[@zatchimo5177]

Dude I started watching craft videos to try and figure this out. You are a craft god! Thank you sir!

[@shadowops62]

You never cease to amaze!

[@GenNairick1]

wow... what a simple but effective idea!! thanks for sharing.