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

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  • @BlackMagicCraftOfficial
    @BlackMagicCraftOfficial  Рік тому +50

    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
      @Kahulai1 Рік тому

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

    • @msolace580
      @msolace580 Рік тому +1

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

    • @fillerbunnyninjashark271
      @fillerbunnyninjashark271 Рік тому

      ​@@msolace580 yup 🫠

    • @Fizzylizzy97
      @Fizzylizzy97 Рік тому +2

      I have no homedepot in the UK 🥹

    • @ericheckenkamp6091
      @ericheckenkamp6091 Рік тому

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

  • @ItsYoji
    @ItsYoji Рік тому +493

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

  • @Nerdmancer
    @Nerdmancer Рік тому +126

    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
    @yemruk Рік тому +112

    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
      @BlackMagicCraftOfficial  Рік тому +46

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

    • @tidetight
      @tidetight Рік тому +16

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

    • @BlackMagicCraftOfficial
      @BlackMagicCraftOfficial  Рік тому +21

      Yes!

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Рік тому +30

      @@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
      @notreallydavid Рік тому +1

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

  • @AvgKsHunter
    @AvgKsHunter Рік тому +41

    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
    @emanuelcamuglia5984 Рік тому +16

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

  • @thegrahamsullivanshow566
    @thegrahamsullivanshow566 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @magnusmillerwilson
    @magnusmillerwilson Рік тому +28

    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!

  • @waynedaly100
    @waynedaly100 Рік тому +16

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

    • @ajones4574
      @ajones4574 Рік тому +1

      Just posted that thought. Great minds and all that

    • @blank557
      @blank557 Рік тому +1

      Thought the same. Great idea.

  • @CronosVids
    @CronosVids Рік тому +5

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

  • @shepahotep
    @shepahotep Рік тому +17

    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.

  • @BillAllanWorld
    @BillAllanWorld Рік тому +10

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

  • @robertbesanceney7958
    @robertbesanceney7958 Рік тому +12

    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
      @tobiasboh3370 Рік тому

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

  • @tsbulmer
    @tsbulmer Рік тому +8

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

  • @Goldwrapp
    @Goldwrapp Рік тому +11

    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
      @House-Atreides Рік тому

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

  • @kaimedar
    @kaimedar Рік тому +14

    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.

  • @dances4980
    @dances4980 Рік тому +5

    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

  • @LeVince88
    @LeVince88 Рік тому +5

    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
    @jeremysouthard Рік тому +1

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

    • @prnzali2010
      @prnzali2010 5 місяців тому

      Good looking out. Yes!

  • @jherazob
    @jherazob Рік тому +1

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

  • @Creaturiste
    @Creaturiste Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @arthurmelander6224
    @arthurmelander6224 Рік тому +2

    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
      @Matweaver7 3 місяці тому

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

  • @michaelgorham2100
    @michaelgorham2100 Рік тому +1

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

    • @prnzali2010
      @prnzali2010 5 місяців тому

      Underrated comment of the year nomination

  • @tulipsmoran5197
    @tulipsmoran5197 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @Highwaym4n
    @Highwaym4n Рік тому

    Holy poop. You just solved my cobbled town streets project. The warlock tile stuff is ri-donk-ulous now, and I already own the 'greenstuff world' rolling pin deally. DEAD simple. Thank you! - long time lurker

  • @willmalan5900
    @willmalan5900 Рік тому +6

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

  • @danielmaxwell6676
    @danielmaxwell6676 Рік тому +2

    You are a genius. I love the way you researched the products you used. I work in the hardware /paint /craft section of a big box store. The stuff I learn from your videos allow me the be smarter with my recomendations to my customers. You would be surprised by how much crafting / technique knowledge works for good customer service.

  • @anthonymonroe-warren8624
    @anthonymonroe-warren8624 Рік тому +1

    I've needed more roads for the longest time but never found any terrain videos that I liked. All of them had the problems that you describe, curling being my most hated flaw. I saw that material at Lowes a few months ago and thought it would make decent roads. But I'm no terrain maker and had no idea how to implement it. Sir you are a genius and a hero. Thank you so much for the great content!

  • @heresbrownbear
    @heresbrownbear Рік тому +1

    Dude! Don't settle down. This is a GAMECHANGER!!!

  • @josray2557
    @josray2557 Рік тому

    I was unaware that roads were an issue but now I can see why they were. Great remedy.

  • @DieterStapelberg
    @DieterStapelberg Рік тому

    Headed to home depot after work. 11/10 would rubber floor liner again and again.

  • @stevevickers2129
    @stevevickers2129 Рік тому

    I am sold on this. Will be trying this method when it stops raining outside....... Great video!

  • @dagoelius
    @dagoelius Рік тому

    The table itself can be the road, make the landscape an overlay with the road section cut out so the table shows through. This combination also gives the road the illusion of natural compressed furrows.

  • @omminojacko4891
    @omminojacko4891 5 місяців тому

    Genius idea! I applaud you on these roads. I'm going to use this process for Bolt Action. Thanks!

  • @tedsunnerton9801
    @tedsunnerton9801 Рік тому +1

    Mmm. Forbidden peanut butter.

  • @S-tp1pj
    @S-tp1pj 3 місяці тому

    Holy smokes, I was looking for a way to make roads for my Wild West table and I'm hooked. Thank you I'm totally doing this and maybe rivers too!!

  • @basedViking
    @basedViking Рік тому

    The lines showing through on the matt on the finished road reminds me of the little bumps you get on dirt roads after its rained

  • @FSDraconis
    @FSDraconis Рік тому +1

    You could probably add in some washers on the ends hidden in the caulking to help add some more weight. They look really good!

  • @MikeBeals
    @MikeBeals Рік тому +3

    These turned out great! I would be interested in seeing other road types like cobblestone, brick and modern paved roads too.

    • @tempusavatar
      @tempusavatar Рік тому +2

      ​@Keenan Boscoe Mel has used the texture roller with caulk before; that would absolutely work and be the best way.

  • @71rwtd
    @71rwtd Рік тому

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

  • @Grom112
    @Grom112 Рік тому +5

    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

  • @JWbrasser
    @JWbrasser Рік тому +3

    TOPTIP, if you have problems with them curling, just store them rolled with the texture out for a while! it'll clear right up! Same thing works great for playmats!

  • @jnrmack
    @jnrmack Рік тому

    There was a firm few years back selling latex roads, and rivers sections.

  • @MadMax-el2el
    @MadMax-el2el Рік тому

    Works well for rivers as well, went 5 wide for rivers and 2 wide for streams.

  • @BrewsAndBruised
    @BrewsAndBruised Рік тому +1

    I want to see some rivers versions of these

  • @bigbrowntau
    @bigbrowntau Рік тому

    Superb! What a great solution. You could do rivers the same way too. Just line the banks with caulk more than the centre, pour on a bit of resin with a touch of brown ink...presto!

  • @EricsHobbyWorkshop
    @EricsHobbyWorkshop Рік тому +1

    Beautiful project Jeremy, this is why you are a legend

  • @michazambrzycki4893
    @michazambrzycki4893 7 місяців тому

    I tried this method and it worked exactly as advertised. Now I have some cool looking modular roads, thanks a bunch! The only improvement I can think of, is using a thinner rubber mat. I used a 3mm as shown, but a 1mm would wotk as well I think, would drive the cost even further down and create an even flatter road.

  • @mattl1397
    @mattl1397 Рік тому

    These are dope. I've been working on roads Forever and this fixed EVERYTHING LOL!!! Thanks Bro!!!

  • @perrygrosshans8537
    @perrygrosshans8537 Рік тому +2

    Wow! What a great innovative idea! Nice find and great execution. I also appreciated that you made these with just regular craft paint and brush and didn't use fancy airbrush and oil wash techniques, which one could totally do and totally bring it up to next level if they wanted of course! But you show here that it isn't needed, which is great and so accessible to many.

  • @koriesheffer7120
    @koriesheffer7120 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @TheBlackZodiacGhost
    @TheBlackZodiacGhost Рік тому +2

    This is absolutely brilliant!

  • @fightingcorsair7297
    @fightingcorsair7297 Рік тому +1

    These look fantastic. I may need to swing by The Home Depot this afternoon.

  • @bookwyrms.2658
    @bookwyrms.2658 Рік тому +1

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

  • @ajones4574
    @ajones4574 Рік тому +1

    So keep the ridge on top, acrylic paint of dark brown. Dry brush lightly and I am thinking ploughed fields. Maybe too regular and wrong size for 28mm but it's got me thinking.

  • @jordanalfaro9410
    @jordanalfaro9410 Рік тому

    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

  • @screwball69
    @screwball69 Рік тому

    Definitely going to blow these up for quick modular Gaslands tracks

  • @miked6335
    @miked6335 Рік тому +1

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

  • @House-Atreides
    @House-Atreides Рік тому

    Thank you thank you thank you!! I’ve been dealing with this same problem for years and years! I was beginning to think I was the only one.

  • @psychonus1
    @psychonus1 Рік тому

    I could see embedding magnets into this at different points. It would make rugged bases for forests with magnetized trees and rocks.

  • @amianderson2843
    @amianderson2843 Рік тому

    Wow! So impressive! You did it. Thank you thank you. I can't wait to make these with my daughter & her boyfriend.

  • @fyourdatajack9048
    @fyourdatajack9048 Рік тому

    This is unbelievably brilliant. I was looking to create building pads for my 40K ruins to slightly raise them off of the wargaming mat substrate I have. This would take care of curbs, sidewalks, and interior floors of those ruins in one inexpensive sheet with some light carving and cutting. No resin/plaster/foam/card stock tiles or several hours of gluing and construction. Genius.

  • @TryChillBalloo
    @TryChillBalloo Рік тому +1

    please show us how to make cobblestone streets with these :)

  • @sirangersalot1
    @sirangersalot1 Рік тому

    You deserve some kind of medal.

  • @phizz76
    @phizz76 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this. Just did my first run and waiting for it to dry.

  • @rapkush
    @rapkush Рік тому +1

    I just commented on your desert mat video but you'll probably won't see the comment section there. Have you tried using Crackling varnish in your builds? It would probably look great in desert, canions and volcanic terrain.

  • @thomasshrum4006
    @thomasshrum4006 Рік тому

    Dude!!!! This is EXACTLY what I've been trying to make for years! You're a genius!

  • @brennanbarnes7628
    @brennanbarnes7628 6 місяців тому

    REALLY appreciate the video, the roads look great! Gonna give this a try myself as roads/paths have been an ongoing nightmare.

  • @AlazarBurrowell
    @AlazarBurrowell Рік тому

    You just made about several thousands of Gaslands players extremely happy. I can see a boatload of uses for this technique.

  • @TalismancerM
    @TalismancerM Рік тому

    Now for a whole terrain mat using the same material...nice work!

  • @bearonatricycle1082
    @bearonatricycle1082 Рік тому

    You could even take the textured side and use it for freshly ploughed fields, that liner material is incredible!

  • @JeffBaumal
    @JeffBaumal Місяць тому

    Freaggin awesome! So simple yet so functional.

  • @lexkooby
    @lexkooby 9 місяців тому

    Nice to see a hobby video that seems very straight forward and honest when it comes to the cost, materials and steps needed. So many of these aren’t.

  • @joshsmith2483
    @joshsmith2483 Рік тому +1

    Please do some asphalt roads and concrete sidewalks! These dirt roads look amazing great job!

  • @redmist1122
    @redmist1122 Рік тому

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

  • @nicholasmccurdy383
    @nicholasmccurdy383 Рік тому

    Ha! I have a ton of this stuff in my garage from when my neighbors were complaining about foot traffic. This is awesome

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 Рік тому +2

    These Came came Amazing!!! Simple and Easy, The caulking is perfecto!! I must make some, Not that I play the table top games I JUST LOVE to make the stuff!!! So One Word! BITCHIN!!

  • @FlemmyXL
    @FlemmyXL 4 місяці тому

    Huge thank you on this tut! I'm just getting into Gaslands and want to make modular enviro pieces, and this just hopped up in order on my to-do list! Super cool!

  • @Codex_of_Wisdom
    @Codex_of_Wisdom Рік тому

    Well I know what I'm doing, this weekend! Especially since I had Gaslands plans.

  • @redknight808
    @redknight808 Рік тому

    Great idea!
    Regarding wheel paths. One word: wagons.

  • @Carty239
    @Carty239 Рік тому

    Drat. I've just printed a load of modular roads after ages of agonising over the same issues as you. I eventually gave up on flexibility. Now you've got me rethinking all over again with that fab result.

  • @jensravn90
    @jensravn90 Рік тому

    5:55 I can't stop being hungry now xD

  • @markturner1220
    @markturner1220 Рік тому +1

    Epic! Love them!

  • @brucethompson7345
    @brucethompson7345 Рік тому

    At last! So simple! So elegant! Now how far to my nearest Home Depot.....?

  • @tenstorme426
    @tenstorme426 Рік тому +1

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

  • @get_the_lead_out
    @get_the_lead_out Рік тому

    That is so ridiculously simple it’s absolutely brilliant!!! Where’s my keys - I’m heading to Home Depot!!!

  • @Corvus-fw2hr
    @Corvus-fw2hr Рік тому

    I’ve been searching for this thing exactly.

  • @ChrisLaudermilk
    @ChrisLaudermilk 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. This method is genius! I couldn't find the same material at my local hardware stores, but found something similar that probably worked better for me (I'm doing 15mm wargaming for DBA)--but you got me looking in the right direction with the right keywords. My road is done and looks amazing.
    Now that I see your link there...my Home Depot does not carry that at all, no big deal, I found something at Lowes that worked perfectly.

  • @squirrele4495
    @squirrele4495 Рік тому +1

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

  • @lexlane9353
    @lexlane9353 Рік тому +2

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

  • @richardbrooksshnee
    @richardbrooksshnee Рік тому

    For quick and easy application of caulk, use ringed foam sponge or a folded wash cloth. Almost any practice and gloves stop being really necessary.

  • @OwlOnTheGo
    @OwlOnTheGo Рік тому +3

    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!

  • @ddesouz6
    @ddesouz6 Рік тому

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

  • @campbellfamily1928
    @campbellfamily1928 Рік тому

    Sweet Sweet Sweet. Saving this one for sure.

  • @thomaswilliams5005
    @thomaswilliams5005 Рік тому

    I’m glad you have the time to mess with all this stuff to make our lives easier. Thanks

  • @Xaltotun
    @Xaltotun Рік тому

    I think I will use this method to make rivers. I guess I will need both this special caulking and normal transparent type.

  • @noprobllama9747
    @noprobllama9747 Рік тому

    Amazing, I've made rivers and roads with cardboard backing and you are right they don't stay perfectly flat. Think I'm going to have to level up my game.

  • @FrankyDCrafter
    @FrankyDCrafter Рік тому

    We’ve all been there, glad you figured it out so I can don’t have to deal with the headache. Props!

  • @OgieSifter
    @OgieSifter Рік тому +1

    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

  • @Darkbirdy
    @Darkbirdy Рік тому +1

    Great material - I'll have to see if I can find any around here (no Home Depot, and the other places are hit-or-miss.) I was surprised when you didn't have the grooves running lengthwise, though - them showing through here and there would have looked like wagon ruts that are all over real roads like that.
    Anyway, another vote for modern roads/concrete sidewalks.