Regarding the resin, for your 2x2 board about how much resin and hardener was applied for that first layer? It looked like about half a cup each so 1 cup total but how did you determine how much to add??@@parttimetabletopper
@@sonicexpert986 I’ve done enough pours where I just eyeball it. Lots of experience with trial and error. For the 2’x2’ board, I use those disposable cups and fill each up about halfway. I’m not sure what the exact measurements are 🤷♂️
No worries! I figured that may be the case haha. It's funny because a few crafters have agonized over struggling with resin pours not going to plan, you seemed really chill about it here!@@parttimetabletopper
@@sonicexpert986 haha that’s just from trial and error. I’ve had my share of spills in the past. That’s why I really try to hype up the resin tape, as well is having a perfectly flat side to attach it to. I’ve seen all of these homemade frames with caulk and sealant, and that’s just not necessary if you have the right products.
Thanks very much for all the tips! I'm making my own board for Kill Team and I wanted to do some water effects in the middle area rather than buying a printed game board and terrain, of which I already have a ton, and semi-regularly make more.
Nice result. When you were talking about the additions like islands or dock districts, did you consider crafting large waves to represent stormy weather?
Thanks so much! 😊 It depends on the board. I’d say half are on their side, and half are stacked with some kid of soft layer between them (towel, foam, etc.)
Thank you very much! For a 6’x4’ version, you’d basically need 6x the materials I used. I’d probably splurge and get 2 gallons of resin to be safe, 2-3 container of the Vallejo water effects, and then a few bottles of each paint. Edit: One bag of that mica powder should probably still be enough for the whole thing
Just found your channel and am really enjoying your builds! Do you ever get warping on your plywood layer? A couple of years ago, I built a bunch of 1'x1' tiles using a similar method to yours, except used 1/4" MDF as the base instead of plywood. About half the tiles started to cup a bit - probably because I didn't seal the MDF first. Just curious as to your experiences with warping, since you've definitely got the board-building expertise!
I have in the past, though I’ve found the plywood discourages warping overall. You know…I know about sealing wood and I’m shocked at myself that I’ve never done this with my terrain pieces. You just helped me add a new step to my process 👍
Nice video. I think those 2 x 2 project board are just perfect for terrain scenarios. Not too big and not too small. I can envision making multiple themes including ocean, grass, desert, volcanic, swamp. Out of curiousity, are you doing the plywood on the back to give it some weight and structural security? It seems it wouldn't be unreasonable to just skip the plywood part no? Also, what do you think about just using the Vallejo water effects on top of the paint and skipping the resin pour? I'm curious to know what downsides you see by skipping the resin pour? Again, thanks for the great content. I've enjoyed all your posts.
Thanks for saying so! 😊 I agree, I personally like the 2’x2’. It’s convenient the foam and plywood are sold precut to that size, and it gives just the right amount of space for the table/game. The plywood is for exactly that. The goal is to weigh it down a bit, as well as discourage warping. I’ve had projects in the past with just foam that ended up bending. In my experience, the water effects alone have worked well for shallow water, but for deeper or tinted water, adding a resin layer has worked best. For this project, I wanted there to be an illusion of depth, and the resin layer with the mica powder helped create that.
Great video!! Really love how approachable you make this stuff. Wondering your thoughts on using clear caulk instead of water effects, like in this video ua-cam.com/video/5ApwRefc6dk/v-deo.html ?
I think anything works as long as it makes the crafter happy! I personally wanted a bit more depth so the the resin and 3d waves, but that would definitely work too.
UA-cam is awesome. When I was a kid back in the 90s I would be excited if I could get like 2 people to look at my cool art creations.
I bet those two in-person individuals had much more impactful reactions than a few thousand anonymous likes.
That is a beautiful terrain board! And the production and flow of this video was excellent!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it 🌊🤘
Really liked the mica powder tip for the water. Don't think I've seen that before. Looks really good 👍
Glad it was helpful! I can’t remember where I learned that technique, but it’s come in handy for these water projects.
Regarding the resin, for your 2x2 board about how much resin and hardener was applied for that first layer? It looked like about half a cup each so 1 cup total but how did you determine how much to add??@@parttimetabletopper
@@sonicexpert986 I’ve done enough pours where I just eyeball it. Lots of experience with trial and error. For the 2’x2’ board, I use those disposable cups and fill each up about halfway. I’m not sure what the exact measurements are 🤷♂️
No worries! I figured that may be the case haha. It's funny because a few crafters have agonized over struggling with resin pours not going to plan, you seemed really chill about it here!@@parttimetabletopper
@@sonicexpert986 haha that’s just from trial and error. I’ve had my share of spills in the past. That’s why I really try to hype up the resin tape, as well is having a perfectly flat side to attach it to. I’ve seen all of these homemade frames with caulk and sealant, and that’s just not necessary if you have the right products.
Thanks very much for all the tips! I'm making my own board for Kill Team and I wanted to do some water effects in the middle area rather than buying a printed game board and terrain, of which I already have a ton, and semi-regularly make more.
Awesome! I’m glad this was helpful. Best of luck with the Kill Team board 🍻
Amazing technique and beautiful blue shades, congrats!
Thank you so much!
Great work dude
Thanks Drew!
Very nice video! I will be trying this!
This is just the video I was looking for, thank you!
Glad I could help!
This looks incredible!
Looks incredible!!! ❤😊❤
Nice result. When you were talking about the additions like islands or dock districts, did you consider crafting large waves to represent stormy weather?
I hadn’t thought about it, but maybe I’ll give it a go 🌊
The board looks great, and I LOVE that little boat. Wheredja get it?
Thanks so much! I bought the boat on Etsy. Found the link to the shop/item here:
www.etsy.com/listing/1092500224/
Looks great :D Do you store your boards on their side?
Thanks so much! 😊 It depends on the board. I’d say half are on their side, and half are stacked with some kid of soft layer between them (towel, foam, etc.)
Wow! This is a beautiful board! How much material would you estimate one would need to do the same for a 6x4' table?
Thank you very much! For a 6’x4’ version, you’d basically need 6x the materials I used. I’d probably splurge and get 2 gallons of resin to be safe, 2-3 container of the Vallejo water effects, and then a few bottles of each paint.
Edit: One bag of that mica powder should probably still be enough for the whole thing
Cool video
Paint the bottoms black, too, for an extra clean look.
I just may
Just found your channel and am really enjoying your builds! Do you ever get warping on your plywood layer? A couple of years ago, I built a bunch of 1'x1' tiles using a similar method to yours, except used 1/4" MDF as the base instead of plywood. About half the tiles started to cup a bit - probably because I didn't seal the MDF first. Just curious as to your experiences with warping, since you've definitely got the board-building expertise!
I have in the past, though I’ve found the plywood discourages warping overall. You know…I know about sealing wood and I’m shocked at myself that I’ve never done this with my terrain pieces. You just helped me add a new step to my process 👍
Nice video. I think those 2 x 2 project board are just perfect for terrain scenarios. Not too big and not too small. I can envision making multiple themes including ocean, grass, desert, volcanic, swamp.
Out of curiousity, are you doing the plywood on the back to give it some weight and structural security? It seems it wouldn't be unreasonable to just skip the plywood part no?
Also, what do you think about just using the Vallejo water effects on top of the paint and skipping the resin pour? I'm curious to know what downsides you see by skipping the resin pour?
Again, thanks for the great content. I've enjoyed all your posts.
Thanks for saying so! 😊
I agree, I personally like the 2’x2’. It’s convenient the foam and plywood are sold precut to that size, and it gives just the right amount of space for the table/game.
The plywood is for exactly that. The goal is to weigh it down a bit, as well as discourage warping. I’ve had projects in the past with just foam that ended up bending.
In my experience, the water effects alone have worked well for shallow water, but for deeper or tinted water, adding a resin layer has worked best. For this project, I wanted there to be an illusion of depth, and the resin layer with the mica powder helped create that.
Oh wasn’t aware you could easily get 2x2’ plywood boards. Will have keep an eye on this next time I hit up HD/Lowes.
Great video!! Really love how approachable you make this stuff. Wondering your thoughts on using clear caulk instead of water effects, like in this video ua-cam.com/video/5ApwRefc6dk/v-deo.html ?
I think anything works as long as it makes the crafter happy! I personally wanted a bit more depth so the the resin and 3d waves, but that would definitely work too.