The Best Hobby Material You’ve Never Heard Of! [Ep. 08]

[@IanPrest]

Probably everyone with a laser knows this already... but since Sintra is PVC-based, *dont* try to cut or engrave it with a laser. It'll release deadly chlorine gas and hydrochloric acid.

[@RexAresius]

He also mentioned it's "carcinogenic". What's the exact risk? Should I cut it with a mask on or something?

[@markgearing]

I came to the comments to write exactly this warning. If you and your laser both want to make it to tomorrow, DO NOT CUT THIS!

[@cricketerfrench7501]

@@RexAresius There are risks in burning PVC - the famous dioxin scare - and some of the plasticisers used to make PVC rubber like are estrogen mimics. However, the carcinogenic risk talked of here is probably from the first PVC health scare the poisoning of production staff with the monomer vinyl chloride. As it is fully polymerised and the monomer is a highly fugitive gas this presents no problem for any retail user. The PVC industry has shot itself in the foot repeatedly by denying issues instead of solving them, however PVC even when plasticised is save, indeed it is the material of choice for blood bags or infusions. Just do not burn it and inhale the fumes hydrochloric acid will make you jump.

[@tabletopalchemy]

@RexAresius That was kinda facetious, but wearing a dust mask while sanding it is a good idea (really when sanding any hobby material). Cutting it with a knife is safe, just be careful while cutting as it is a bit “chewier” than polystyrene

[@rp9674]

It's murder plastic

[@RandomButtonPusher]

This came up in my recommendations for no known reason -- not a hobby modeler -- but I enjoyed the presentation and info on the material. One never knows what will come in handy.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol yes I think the ol’ algo had gone rogue - or at least a little over zealous. No complaints here of course. 😉

[@MrZSimko]

Totally the same situation and reason for watching it. 😅

[@chanel113]

Same

[@sjsomething4936]

Ditto!

[@schizotony]

This came up in my recommendations because it's more chewy than styrene, and the algorithm loves to tempt my pika... Will definitely come in handy!

[@chipwallaceart]

Hello!, I actually own a sign shop and we use PVC sheet just about every day. You can buy sheets 10, 12, 19 & 25mm as a full 48x96" sheets at any plastic supplier such as TAP Plastics, AIN, or Piedmont Plastics. No minimum required. You will get dinged pretty hard on shipping thought, sometime paying more than the cost of the sheet. So look for a branch near you you can pick up from. Also, Home Depot carries some PVC Sheet now in .250" and .500" thickness. As a sign shop we end up with a LOT of drops (the pieces left over from cutting what we need for larger signs), so also try your local sign shops as we usually have a good deal of small bits that cannot be used for signage, but are perfect for all sorts of hobby and scratch building projects. After all, that's what I used them for too. BTW, Love the channel and I have subscribed...I look forward to your future content.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Excellent! Thanks for that info, I’ll def hit up some local sign shops lol!

[@gregtracy9322]

All the expanded-cell PVC I've ever seen for sale at Home Depot has a wood grain pattern on one side of it.

[@utubewillyman]

Hey, I'm not an official hobbyist, and maybe you folks already know about this or call it by a different name, but I'll just throw this out there: corrugated plastic. You can buy it at big-box hardware stores. But it's often used for lawn signs at election time and sometimes there is a huge free supply on the second Wednesday of November--plastic that will just be thrown away. It's tough as nails and can be used to build structures. You can make it even stronger by laying 2 sheets together orthogonally like plywood. Some issues: it has a slight striped texture to it owning to the fact that it's essentially a collection of squared hollow tubes.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Ah yes! That stuff is great for structural support and some very specific looks if used as detail!

[@Oddville420]

Used it to build a whole miniature town for a table top rpg. Stuff fantastic

[@artivan111]

Coreflute... 5mm and thicker is quite strong if you run it with the lines and its waterproof. I've used it for light construction in several instances

[@SandCrabNews]

I used corrugated PVC for my night time drone launch pad, it was fun.

[@DonaldDrennan]

Official hobbyist? What is the criteria for that?

[@KnarbMakes]

I need to pick some sheets up! Thanks for the video!

[@rankenphile]

I’ve been a big fan of this stuff forever. It’s been one of my best kept secret weapons - perfect for basing large models since it doesn’t warp like cardboard or mdf and it’s super fun to work with. I’ve found that some sign shops will let you dig through their offcuts and buy scrap for nearly nothing, and since us model makers are typically using much smaller pieces than they are their scrap is perfect. Thanks for sharing, this stuff is a ton of fun to work with.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Yes great idea! I’m looking up sign shops this week lol.

[@arphvivi8987]

you can also heat it with industrial hair dryer and then bend it andthen obtain round surfaces. I definitively love this material. Also to build props and pieces of armor for cosplay or LARPs.

[@wereflea8496]

Answered a question that I no longer need to ask! Lol.

[@jbdelphiaiii7637]

You can also make Sintra very pliable by dipping pieces in hot water. A drape over method on a shape used multiple times can give consistent shapes. A useful tool to have is a plexi scriber (to break cut) (like from a kettle hot)

[@stochasticagency]

You can find this in the big box hardware store in the drop ceiling section. Lowes has it stocked as Palight White Foam PVC Sheet, sold in various precut sizes. Though not as cheap as a large sheet (8x4), an 18-in x 24-in runs about $19. This channel was an excellent recommendation in my feed today.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome thank you!

[@bobweiss8682]

Azek is another popular brand name....

[@pauladee6937]

@@tabletopalchemy Thank you so much. Your Humor is great.

[@EdmondHiggins]

Yeah this stuff is great. It has replaced wood/MDF as my go-to for basing scatter stuff. Great production value and video.

[@cwwCADAVER]

Your delivery and comedy is captivating. I dabbled in miniatures one time 15 years ago on an out of town trip where I helped a friend make some D&D dungeon stuff. This is my way of saying I'm not even in this hobby but I have a minor appreciation for it. The way you crafted this video... I couldn't turn away. Also thanks for the info.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Wow thank you very much! I several “minor appreciations” myself lol!

[@charliesangles5280]

I enjoyed the way you got your information over, … a little tongue in cheek went down well, thank you

[@scaletownmodels]

I used to have a sign supply distributor near my shop that carried sintra. They had up to 30mm thickness. I used some to make reptile enclosures. Works great since it's water proof, easy to clean and cyno bonds the hell out of it. The foam core also add some insulation for heat retention. However, do not try to cut it with a laser. Under a CO2 laser the thermal process causes it to out gas hydrochloric acid vapor which will eat your optics.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Very true.

[@llamadohgaming6787]

Signmaker here, we use Sintra all the time. Sintra is a brand name by the way. Anyway, you can walk into your local signshop and they'd most likely sell you some. Depending on the size of shop and what kind of signs they make, they may have to order it for you, but you could order the thick stuff from them without having to buy a bulk amount. If you were ordering a size they don't have in stock, you'd probably have to buy a full 4'x8' sheet, but they probably wouldn't mind cutting it down to a size that would fit in your car if need be.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Yeah getting it cut down would be enormously helpful!

[@brindlereo5972]

Also a signmaker that uses Sintra. if you are interested in some scraps, I will see what I can gather for you. We use 1/4 and 1/2 inch black and white

[@tabletopalchemy]

That’s pretty awesome of you! I do currently just use the thinner stuff, but you never know - I’ll keep your offer in mind, thank you!

[@anthonyd.1428]

Sign maker as well. I keep all the off cuts and my coworkers all think I'm nuts. It's terrain yet to be made, that's what I tell them.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol - tell ‘em it’s a flat earth

[@theblindbuildergrandminuti5648]

This was a amazingly helpful video for me, I’ve taken old signage from my old work, but had no idea what the exact material was. This was the stuff!

[@stevenwilgus8982]

Outstanding video and kudos to many commentators who actually contributed USEFUL information! I wish I could thank each of you as I learned from y'all. Thank you!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Great spirit, much appreciated!

[@joelcarson9514]

The large format UV ink digital printers can print on Sintra really, really well. Sintra is not the only brand of PVC high density foam board, Komatex, Pallit, CNC cuts well too. It paints with solvent based paints. I worked for a large format printer for years that did screen printing and Digital, used to purchase pallets of the stuff in 4' x 8' sheets.

[@EssentialNPC]

Yay! You're back! I like your voice. Please, keep making videos.

[@linqua1728]

Great sense of humor. Made my day.

[@skizilla]

They sell this stuff at Lowes as ceiling tiles. I bought two 24x24 sheets and made crash walls for my slot car track. It's really good stuff.

[@mebobtheone]

Do you know under what the brand name its listed like Armstrong or Genesis ?

[@skizilla]

@@mebobtheone Sorry I don't remember, I know that they had it in the ceiling tile section and it was the only material like it, the rest was the super light fiber glass backed stuff. I can across it by accident.

[@singingReaper]

This stuff is so good, at the con I went to this summer I actually went to a panel where a guy who makes Gundam suit cosplays did an in depth tutorial and presentation on how he uses it to make his big robot suits. I’m glad to have a good video to send people now about it, and especially since this is in relation to scratch building

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome! Yeah I just found out it’s big in the cosplay community 😎

[@3nertia]

Could I get a link to that video, please? :D

[@matthewrumpf8837]

I am familiar with Sintra as I first heard of it in the Cosplay community, but I have never used it. Will keep it in mind if I have to build something larger than what I already build.

[@MamaWolfof9]

I appreciate your sense of humor. It makes learning much more fun. Thank you.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol 🤙

[@DerBomster]

I discovered the stuff around last year and fell totally in love with it. At its most simple it's a great material for basing terrain since it can easily be cut to size and doesn't warp, but that's just scratching the surface. Video's great - I really enjoy the level of knowledge and the tone of presentation - five minutes in, I knew this was an easy subscription.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@menarussell]

It's great for pet costumes and cosplay. I used it for a few odd things around the house. I love it.

[@vladislavminakov1443]

It's beyond me how you have so little subs after a month. Very good delivery and interesting topics(your pantheon video helped me quite a bit), wish you the best man.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bluenine85]

organic growth takes time, I just found this video and it's great, instantly subscribed

[@wafudave6041]

@@bluenine85 Ditto

[@kaibe5241]

Bruh. 1k in a month is excellent. Hell be 100k if he keeps it up by Easter.

[@RonOgdenActor]

Subbed!!!

[@RocketPunchHero1]

Love this tutorial. Been in the industry for several years. Still, you're never too experienced to learn something new. Thank you for sharing.

[@tabletopalchemy]

I learn that more and more every day lol.

[@antsu3400]

Literally thought you'd have at least a few 100k subs looking at the quality of production. Wow. Also amazing vid, I'm an architecture student and learning about new materials is always helpful

[@tabletopalchemy]

Nice! I used Sentra in a few architectural models too lol.

[@nates5703]

I could see the algorithm blowing this channel up one day.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Algorithms will be running society pretty soon … not sure how I feel about that … but we’ll see how it goes lol.

[@MarekCabak]

@@nates5703 I came here though algorithm, so it's quite possible. Today this video just appeared on my home page.

[@alankott3129]

@@tabletopalchemy and AI will be creating all of our digital art. I do know how I feel about that!

[@pez5767]

You were correct. I have, in fact, never heard of this stuff. Thanks!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol

[@gothbubbles]

Wow can't believe your channel is small, what a helpful video. I really love the commentary about your movie effects experience mixed into your hobby info. Subbed!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome thank you!

[@geor664]

Invaluable info. Thank you. And delightfully eccentrically presented. Thanks for using metric. Appreciated.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Eccentric! My new favorite descriptor, you win lol! Glad u liked the vid.

[@sirretsnom3329]

I worked for a company called Dimensional Innovations for over 4 years and we used Sintra for pretty much every AMC, Cinemark, Rave, and many other theaters for the entryways and many other signage many pieces as big as 20'x4'x4' in length for the entry way. Using automotive paints made it look like metal. So many projects all over the country from movie theaters to museum installations. Sintra is great for realistic, light weight ornamental construction. The only downside is that it can be brittle and shatter when dropped. It will also yellow over time as well as become brittle over time. Large pieces can and will sag if not properly supported. It doesnt make for great armor for cosplay but very good for ships and props that is very workable and paintable.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Those are some big sheets lol! Yeah, on a small scale this stuff is very handy.

[@lamontcranston1163]

OMG! You said Nurnies! I've been in the special effects/visual effects industry for decades (still am) and I will often use the term nurnies and receive blank stares from my younger colleagues. Then I have to explain (just like you did) that that's what they *used* to be called, and now they're greebles. Thank you for documenting for all time, independent of my influence, that I am *not* just a crazy old man! : )

[@tabletopalchemy]

🤣 you’re mighty welcome! Still in the industry? That’s impressive. Most of the people I knew are out or went to work for Laika lol

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

Where exactly did the term "greebles" come from anyway? I used to be in the industry and we always called them "nurnies". First time I heard someone say greebles, I thought "you mean nurnies, right". Kids these days...

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

I think I first heard the term "nurnies" from Ron Thornton.

[@ginwilcox9555]

WOW! 🤯I had no idea. This was highly enlightening and answered any questions I could have asked had a fellow creator mentioned "new" material. I enjoy your humor and the info is very appreciated. The cat popping in there was excellent, too. Now subscribed and looking forward to more videos! Thank you.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome thank you!

[@sb9316]

I really appreciate the detail you go into in your videos (I'm slowly catching up on all of them) I came across this material over a decade ago as a one off, and could never find it again as I didn't know what it was called and nobody knew what I was talking about - So thank you so much for this! Can't wait to pick some up again!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome, glad you found some value in the content! 🍻

[@theproplady]

When making armor, I find that thin styrene put over a sheet of craft foam works well. You can find cheap styrene at Walmart and hardware stores - it's what garage sale signs are made of. Cintra is good for things that need to be rigid or capable of taking damage. It doesn't splinter like wood which is why I like using it for blade prop weapons.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Great points!

[@komikbookgeek]

What kind of armor do you make?

[@petesquared23]

Thank you so much for this info! Sounds like a great material 😀👍

[@Zodd83]

Takes me a little long time to find it few years ago and I was forced to buy 2000x1000 sheets to obtain the 1 and 3 mm thick, but never regreat the choice to push forward! Best deal in my modelling life.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Oh nice!

[@sabinaloeffler-lee4729]

First time watching you.....instructional, entertaining, brief. Fantastic job. Thank you.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Well thank you very much!

[@melgross]

It’s available from McMastercarr in many sizes and thicknesses. You can buy one small sheet to full sheets, in several colors. I’ve been using this in my lab for decades as part of the photo processors as panels. I’ve used it in my own shops for many things. Be careful though, as it has poor impact strength. But it does have great chemical resistance as regular PVC does. It’s used for chemical tanks.

[@tabletopalchemy]

McMaster-Carr! We used to order stuff from their catalog in fx shop all the time.

[@Siskiyous6]

I have the M-C catalog at my feet. Thanks for the heads up.

[@melgross]

If you have an iPad, or possibly an Android tablet, they gave an app. It’s very good. I think they have apps for phones. On my M series Macs the tablet app works. You can get an account with your credit card. No minimum order, though they do charge shipping. That’s changed from the old days.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Yeah that’s interesting about the minimum orders! I shall download that app lol.

[@thedabblingwarlock]

Hello! Awesome video and I like the humor. Just subbed and will be looking into more of your stuff. And thanks for the links. I'll be looking into this stuff for when I get my office sorted out.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome thank you!

[@nerdingforfunprops4487]

Sinatra is my go to material for most of my builds. I've used it for everything from fake axes to ghostbusters proton packs. I'm currently using it for a 1/24th scale replica of the Orca from Jaws. Great video BTW.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Thanks! Yeah, I was totally unaware of how much the cosplay community uses Sintra til like, uh, this week lol.

[@oldgold5848]

Sinatra eh? Did you do it your way?

[@kittycat1302]

Good one. 😅

[@vonamarak]

I had this pinned to a "watch later" tab for a week, since the thumbnail caught the corner of my eye and I wondered if it will be about expanded PVC (I think that exact brand is not around, but I can't be sure, because I never unpacked the sheets). I get mine from a nearby print shop leftovers and it is just perfect for a wide range of purposes - sometimes it almost feels like cheating when your cut and sanded shapes look self-sealed and need a minimal amount of finish. Anyhow, today I've finally watched the video and then binged all others. With such a diversity of topics, the channel truly looks like the beginning of a wonderful journey. Smooth sailing!

[@tabletopalchemy]

So cool! Thank you very much, really glad u dig the content!

[@jthoma82]

I love sintra. It's one of my most used materials. I'm lucky that I have a plastic materials store somewhat close and you can get quite a bit for cheap. Like, less then $30 4'x4' 1/8th" sheet

[@tabletopalchemy]

That’s pretty sweet!

[@chaosordeal294]

You can buy miniature lumber (generally manufactured for dollhouse and miniature boat-building). Build your houses with exposed wooden framing using actual wood -- can't be beat.

[@tabletopalchemy]

That sounds pretty cool! I shall look into that.

[@freakinccdevilleiv380]

Sintra is just amazing and when it comes in colors they are very vivid. But the biggest con I think is that you can't laser cut PVC, bummer. Fantastic video.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I mean you CAN. It's an incredibly horrible idea and shouldn't be done without appropriate protection in place but with enough ventilation.... Really though, just get someone with a cnc router or waterjet to cut it if you need production levels of cutting.

[@knottyeti]

@@barrylinkiewich9688 It shouldn't be done with a laser at all. Temperatures over 200 centigrade can (but don't always) start a chemical reaction in PVC which gives off large amounts of chlorine gas. I've seen people inhale small amounts of this and it isn't pleasant.

[@StarLander6]

thank you! I just ordered a couple of 12x12's from Amazon for only $15

[@tabletopalchemy]

Nice!

[@demetriusgallitzin8859]

This is used inside aquariums to make a vivarium that incorporates both terrestrial and aquatic elements. My favorite is "Making a Japanese Garden" by Asu (KZbin) or "Building Ancient Dam paludarium in Aquarium" by 木根 Mugen Woong. I had a difficult time finding anyone on amazon or ebay that sold any of it at a reasonable price until fairly recently. It's probably why this video was recommended to me. :)

[@tabletopalchemy]

Well, I just learned two new words and I’ll be looking up those KZbinrs! Thank you!

[@fredericapanon207]

@@tabletopalchemy Asu makes some wonderful terrariums! Definitely worth checking out his channel.

[@MinisMyWay]

Great recommendation. I've been using it for a couple of years to scratch miniatures, mostly ships like galleys and all sorts of related uses. Very easy to use and very versatile!

[@vagabondprime1691]

Great delivery on a great subject! I've used Cintra for some armor builds for cosplay, it's amazing stuff! Can't wait to try it out for terrain. And I'm subbing to your channel while I'm at it, thank you for the content!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Excellent! I’ve just found out that cosplayers use it lol. Thanks for the sub, much appreciated!

[@adamconnell5965]

I found two sheets of this at home depot two weeks ago... since acquiring this magical material I have rebuilt my credit and my parents are finally proud of me.

[@tabletopalchemy]

I made a new credit card OUT of this material … and no one is proud of me. Lol 🍻

[@MRaadesign]

Signman here. Been using Sintra board for over 3 decades. Hundreds up on hundreds of signs. Lost count long ago. Also, I have been using it as a base for my toy building for about 2 decades. As stated, you can't use a laser to cut it. But hobby knife or cnc router works fine. I have cut many sheets down for projects with a hobby knife. Even then, the board releases some of the chlorine gas. You can smell alittle sulfur in the air. So you need to wear a respirator and have a proper ventilation system.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Good points, thank you!

[@DonaldDrennan]

I used to work for a shop that made stuff out of Sintra glued with the cyano-acrylate glue and kicker spray. It gave me a bloody nose and terrible sinus problems, so yeah, wear a mask and good ventilation.

[@skwerlz]

Another sign guy here, this stuff is all over the industry from the body of a plaque to the patterns we send along to installations. Works with a CNC router like a dream. Talk to your local sign manufacturers, they may be willing to sell you their scrap for cheap or at least have good contacts to acquire it. They may also use other foam products like Signfoam that may be interesting to you.

[@Siskiyous6]

Thank you, another arrow in the quiver. I do a lot of antenna building, some boat work, and I think this might be useful. I wonder how it would do as far as being covered by marine epoxies, You earned my subscription.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Much appreciated! Yeah I’m not sure about the marine epoxies, but it seems like they might stick to anything lol. This stuff definitely floats, I don’t know if that helps lol.

[@kerricaine]

i use sintra primarily for cosplay purposes, and while not marine epoxy specifically, i use JB weld epoxies to fill in gaps on between panels, or where fold lines have been scored open. it works wonderfully and usually is water tight, so i'd imagine it can work for your purposes!

[@goofeymaloofey]

Just found you! Haha...fine artist, crafter, minis to murals, doll clothes to billboards, designer and total NON-SNOB creative, here. I am absolutely loving all the info and resources you pack in your videos. I'm passing you along. Wish you the best and keep doing what you do!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome and thank you very much, glad u dig it! 🍻

[@goofeymaloofey]

@@tabletopalchemy btw- particularly fascinated by the fineart tax writeoffs/money laundering thing. Had heard of stashes of art that noone gets to see and felt it was in a way, a loss of a representation of different eras in Time. I personally feel its a stifling of a form of communication and recording of history that is not necessarily officially scribed but maybe more accurate. But 'meh' -not enough hours in a day and too many other interesting things to check out- again, thank you!

[@anthonywaggett9317]

I got my first experience with ePVC when a neighbour of mine in the building trade had some off-cuts and broken pieces from a shower room he had been working on. This cost me nothing and I still have a ton of it left after 5 years (plus it saved him the cost of having to dispose of it). I have used it for mould boxes, mouth plates for puppets, bases and just scrap for colour testing or mixing epoxy glues. I'm about to try my first building for a gang hideout in Necromunda. Great channel.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome! Stuff works great for mold boxes, you are right. Good luck with the build, happy hobbying! 🤙🍻

[@CaptMike]

Excellent, informative video. Love your presentation style!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome, thank you very much!

[@Inzoum]

I used to work as a digital print operator, 90% of our prints were made on 3mm expanded PVC sheets, which we’d stock by full pallets. We had sheets up to 10mm in thickness (and have on rare occasions worked with 19mm sheets for store displays). The leading brand in Europe is Forex. It’s one of the best substrates for UV printing and makes the majority of all signage and store displays here. We’d print these by 2x1.5m sheets with optical marks for CNC cutting into individual pannels (including custom contours) to fantastic results, and would thermo-shape it to different angle folds to make store displays and easel signs. It’s fantastic.

[@VanGoWanderlust]

This was mind blowing. Not kidding. I have all sorts of little projects that this would be perfect for!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Game on then lol!

[@edwardlove4300]

Long time hobbyist and your video popped up on KZbin. Thanks for your information and wonderful presentation. You gave many ideas for future builds. Thanks again.

[@tabletopalchemy]

You’re very welcome! Thanks!

[@TheShmoo123]

I’m tidying my craft room to put a temporary bed in there for Christmas & New Year visitors…and I was just having a conversation with my partner about how much craft stuff I have ….but isn’t it good that I hadn’t bought anything in a long, long time, I had everything I needed…..and what do you know this just popped up in my feed…..oh well, guess I’ll be gettin’ me some of this wonderful stuff! Damn you KZbin! Thank you so much for posting, can’t wait to get my hands on some of this fab stuff. I live in the UK, I’ll have to have a scout about for it.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol this is the right attitude! You’ll find it in the UK branded as Foamex!

[@TheShmoo123]

@@tabletopalchemy ….thanks again, I’ll treat myself in the New Year👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️ Shhhhh, 🤫tell no one! Have a splendid Christmas 🎄 and an extremely Happy New Year 🥳

[@tabletopalchemy]

Aw thanks - the same to you and yours!

[@SuperMdscha]

I am so psyched that you’re on YT. I first heard you with Dan Adam and then listened to the podcast. I just came across your channel in my recommended list and immediately watched them all. Can’t wait to see what you put up next.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Ah a CryinMo veteran lol! Awesome thank you, I’m glad u like the new channel!

[@the_arcanum]

Wait ! The dude has a podcast and there's no mention of it in his profile ? Please, where can I find it ?

[@tabletopalchemy]

@the_arcanum lol, it’s a few years old and “confusingly branded”, but I did do 26 episodes of a podcast and after the first 10 or so episodes its all interviews with great artists. I think I’m going to port it over to this channel at some point as a playlist but if you really want to check it out you can find the playlist here CryinMo's Tabletop Alchemy Podcast kzbin.info/aero/PLm9FzXKYPDKtIy7cJEm7LUlyRKkfFpzR-

[@hikerlou345]

In our millwork shop, we use 3/4" thick Sintra. Black Sintra shows up gray when it's cut and can be darkened with car wax.

[@granttrain3553]

I have been using this for years with out knowing the name! I just begged for out of date adverts in the post offices and department shops. Thank you!

[@Pers0n97]

Thanks, that was a very interesting recomandation and Ill make sure to give it a try.

[@TheseusTitan]

I use Sintra (PVC sheeting) all the time in my industry (signage). We warehouse 3mm, 6mm, 12mm and even 19mm (3/4”). It’s around $50.00 per 4’x8’ for 6mm if you get an off brand

[@tabletopalchemy]

Nice! Is that a retail price or wholesale?

[@TheseusTitan]

@@tabletopalchemy We buy commercially from our supplier. Not sure about their price structure. It’s an approximate price. It might be $52.00 for example

[@tabletopalchemy]

Gotcha, thanks!

[@mr.mikesart7111]

Very well put together Very funny Awesome video

[@khakicampbell6640]

Great info, funny delivery! 👌😅 Thanks~

[@TA_33]

Thanks for over sharing. Heading out to steal some real estate signs right away.

[@tabletopalchemy]

🤣

[@gehinkun]

I got four HUGE posters made out of sintra from my local garbage man, I threw them away today because they seemed too hard to work with, but THE SAME DAY I get this video in my feed. Luckily they were still out by the bins so back in they went!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol that’s some special timing right there!

[@redbaroniii]

Thanks just what I am looking for. Great vide, interesting, funny, and moves right along.

[@stuffeyemake6506]

been using it for over 20 years now ! i have 2 sheets of the 1/2 in on my shelf right now .

[@gilbert9825]

Thanks for this tip. I havent heard of this material before, have to try it out.

[@johnnygearpin7596]

Something something Sintra... couldn't stop focusing on the stray string... Honestly great delivery and learned a new material. Thanks a ton! All the best to you!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@caperdoodle]

First time watcher, love your vibe! Subbed. Also love you have replied to everyone in the comments! As a fellow er person who makes stuff (videos, graphic design, among others) I appreciate that greatly! Now to binge your stuff. . .

[@tabletopalchemy]

I like discussing things and chatting … even tho I’m an introvert lol! Awesome, hope u dig what u see!

[@RobertLBarnard]

Just subscribed to your channel. So glad I can stream stuff like this without a prescription!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol glad u like it so far, much appreciated!

[@mind_of_a_darkhorse]

I used that a lot when I was in the sign business!

[@cranegantry868]

I subbed for the humor and stayed for the informative talk.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Well that’s much appreciated, thank you!

[@JimRobb44]

I used Sinatra a lot in the science museum fabrication shop. It was very versatile, though could be damaged in heavy wear applications. Now I want to go buy some!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Science museum fab shop, that sounds pretty cool.

[@JimRobb44]

@@tabletopalchemy it was fun! We built hands-on exhibits in-house. Had to be robust for bus loads of kids. I made a traveling version of many displays and relied on Sintra for many components partly for the color and ease of use.

[@angelsoffurtitude]

this honestly just might be what i need for making various small terrain pieces for Zona Alfa Thanks a lot.

[@marenjones6665]

Oooooh, looks like a great tool for resin work.

[@rickcrippen5180]

I used tons of sintra/cintra in the trade show industry. It is the standard there.

[@menarussell]

Michael's has it in the store, including rolls of the thick type, rods, triangular rods,etc. Hobby Lobby has small sheets and medium sheets, including a few 1/4".

[@tabletopalchemy]

Really? The extruded shapes would be very handy I gotta check that out!

[@CrisBlyth]

Just discovered this channel... love your style !!! and MAN I probably could have used a thin sheet of this to backlight a small 3D mandala..I think... btw I'm from old school Digital Domain.. the model shop was right beside our offices with Alan Faucher and his team... good times.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Oh wow! I worked down the street at vision crew, I knew some folks over at DD. I was there in the later 90s. You guys had some cool models from older flicks iirc, some Bladerunner stuff even. Maybe that was Boss, I’m old, I’ve blocked a lot of stuff out lol.

[@CrisBlyth]

@@tabletopalchemy oh man, I think we probably cross paths in the corridors. I was there in the later 90's, Lake Placid, Supernova, Star Trek Insurrection, Stealth etc.. I was one of the CG guys .. from Scotland.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Oh wow lol yeah - I didn’t know any of the cg guys but I model makers who worked in a couple of those flicks! Small world lol. You still in the states? Still do cg work? Those might be dumb questions lol.

[@calessel3139]

I've been modeling since I was a kid, and thought I knew all the materials typically used for scratch building, but I've never heard of Sintra before. Sounds like a great cheaper substitute for styrene. Thanks for the info!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Sure! Bear in mind it can’t replace polystyrene for certain things but in other capacities it’s better.

[@billholley2446]

I worked at a clinic that was undergoing some remodeling. The carpenters were using this stuff - I don't know what for - but I spotted its hobby potential and salvaged a dozen square feet of scraps from their dumpster.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Nice!

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

Haha wow, my first view of your channel. Brilliant. I've been building a model of an ATAT/ATACT. I've been working with pvc plumbing pipe. I cut, heat and flatten the pvc and then I build. I'll check out this and see what it's like.

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

Liked and subscribed

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome! Yeah I think you’ll dig this stuff, no more heating and flattening lol!

[@chilarai1]

Whoa. Thanks for this secret, man. Will definitely try it.

[@scryptogram5686]

i've got some experience with sintra that comes from the cosplay community, because it can be heated up and shaped a bit like resin and then it'll go rigid again which makes it perfect for cosplay armour and trinkets, great stuff

[@recoveringsoul755]

Is that how the 501st Legion makes their Stormtrooper costumes?

[@tabletopalchemy]

I was just finding out the cosplay community uses this stuff!

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi - Great video and you are fun to listen too. I'm just a crafter, using lots of Dollar Tree Foam Core, but I have several projects in mind that will be a lot of work, with lots of detail (2 1/2 foot square gingerbread house). I like the idea of a better product because I hope to have it for many years. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

[@tabletopalchemy]

Thank you! Yes I think Sintra would be great for longevity - get a sample tho to test out how it feels, it’s definitely tougher than foam core.

[@brianfoley4328]

I enjoyed this video....I'm a ship builder and probably won't have too many uses, but it could come in handy...You have a real talent in explaining things and making it fun, yet useful. Well done Sir, well done indeed.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Much appreciated and thank *you*!

[@SuzetteMorrow]

Artist here. The algorithm won today. I liked this video and your humor! I looked at your other video titles for more of your sculpture materials expertise. I’m interested in more of that direction if you are I to the cross over target group. Thanks!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Ah yes well the algorithm might be bring a little over zealous lol I split my content around a lot of tabletop gaming hobby topics, but I’ll be doing miniature builds and painting the fourth Thursday of every month. Just fyi.

[@thegooddoctor8479]

I want to go buy some now, and I don't even make models. Thanks for the video. Great job.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Lol. Glad u liked it!

[@sebbychou]

Ooooh, THAT was the material my idol used!

[@chasonlapointe]

Interesting video, this is the first video of yours that has crossed my homepage but it was excellent. I subbed and am looking forward to going back through your previous videos and whatever else you release!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome thank you! Glad u liked it, hope you find something interesting in the others lol (in my first video I sorta explain what to expect content-wise).

[@wonderwend]

Me too!

[@SteveOverstreet]

Hey, Fish, it's Steve Overstreet here. Love the video and youre looking great man. Great to you here!

[@tabletopalchemy]

Oh man, how you been lol? Hit me up on the email here, would love to hear how you’re doing and what you’re up to. 🤙🏽

[@MisterMannIndy]

So happy this channel popped up in my feed. I need this for sure! Sub'd.

[@gramitoncleric7]

Informative, I've never heard of this. Love your delivery. Looking forward to your next video.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gemlord6]

This is awesome! And exactly what I was looking for. Cheers mate

[@MinuteBurn]

We have been using Sintra for years in our sign shop. 4x8 sheets are available in many colors and thicknesses at any sign supply warehouse. Another good material is Signfoam. Pretty good narration on the video.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Thank you! I gotta check out this signfoam stuff!

[@MinuteBurn]

@@tabletopalchemy A closed-cell polyurathane that comes in various thicknesses and is excellent for carving. Its not cheap with a 4x8x1" sheet $300+.

[@tabletopalchemy]

Oh! I used that stuff in the fx shop! We called it yellow foam lol, typically had 3” - 4” thickness sheets, used it for sculpting. I hated working with even tho it performs really well - one speck of that dust in my eye felt like glass was in there lol.

[@MinuteBurn]

@@tabletopalchemy Lol, its very dusty.

[@rudygloria2721]

Thank you so much!!! Play Bartier, 24 x 48 sheet from the Home Depot had it shipped but I’ve been reluctant to try it because it sounded too good to be true and I was tired of trying so many other things it would not work I didn’t even wanna cut it!!! Well, you have show me otherwise, if there’s all alarms and some as a matter fact, it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. I love to make miniatures to Skille. This is going to be a lot of fun. Thank you.

[@tabletopalchemy]

All right! Hope you are able to make something cool with it!

[@Robutnikon]

Great vid! Love the detailed info & deadpan 😁✨💪🏼✌🏼

[@tabletopalchemy]

All right, thanks lol!

[@paytreonsuhks]

I love this stuff, I use it for custom warhammer transports.