As the size of my gaming table has grown to 2.10 x 1.30 metres and my previous gaming mat was designed more for Central Europe/North America (too much vivid greens), it was time to build a new mat.
I used painter's fleece as the fabric, onto which I then applied acrylic caulking using a spatula and a rolling pin and into which I then worked sand in various colours and grain sizes.
After everything had been allowed to dry thoroughly for 24 hours, I then coloured everything, added different shades, highlights and colour variations so that the surface of the mat looks ‘alive’.
Finally, I cut the mat to a size of 2.50 x 1.60 metres, so I should be prepared for all eventualities 😅
The new mat represents rather dry regions such as Sicily, Tunisia or the Levant much better than my previously used mat, which has since been sold to Norway 😎
Detailed view of the surface texture
The WiP stage
After applying the acrylic caulking I have added the first layer of sand and then pressed everything down firmly with a rolling pin.
Colouring started: Base colours and the first highlights are applied to the mat.
Where did you purchase the painters fleece from.? Thanks
ReplyDeleteIn Germany you get them from DIY stores and Painters shops.
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