Hand-painted mat/map.

**Wombat** · 06-10-2011 12:17

There have been a lot of talk about WoW mats lately, so I decided to make one myself. It is a green mat, 2 x 1.3 meters, originally intended for balconys and such. I have painted fields using cheap acrylic paint applied using a sponge. No-mans-land with it's craters is going to be painted using spray paint, except the trenches that are going to made by a broad marker pen probably.

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/Jörgen

**Linz** · 06-10-2011 13:08

Wow that looks awesome.
Linz

**richard m schwab** · 06-10-2011 13:23

Jörgen!

That looks great! keep up the good work!

Rich

**The Cowman** · 06-10-2011 13:35

I can't wait to see the finished product!! Is there anyway you could show us a link for the exact "carpeting" material you used?

**Wombat** · 06-10-2011 14:34

Is there anyway you could show us a link for the exact "carpeting" material you used?

No, sorry. Couldn't find it on their homepage even.

**Niclas** · 06-10-2011 15:19

Looks great Jörgen - I like the really vivid colours you've acchieved!

/Niclas

Is there anyway you could show us a link for the exact "carpeting" material you used?

Looks like the sort of strong felt mat that is, as Jörgen says, sold as balcony mats (or "balcony grass") in Sweden. Similar, or the same, to some car mats - Though not (I think) needle felt.

**costampede** · 06-10-2011 15:54

Looks real nice.

**richard m schwab** · 06-10-2011 16:30

Jörgen!

Have you tried going back to store for some information?

rich

**somaliavet** · 06-10-2011 18:14

Wow! That looks GREAT!

**gully_raker** · 06-10-2011 18:23

Great work Jorgen!
How much did the material cost?
I think over here its called "Outdoor Carpet".

**Wombat** · 06-11-2011 01:10

I think it's finished for now.

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I should add more small craters, but that is quite hard to do as the carpet texture is really rough.

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It cost 79 Swedish Crowns (about $12.40 or £7.68) per square meter at Mattlandet. The carpet rolls to choose from were 2 meters or 1.33 meters wide. Probably sold as outdoor carpet in other countries. There were also a kind with rubber on the back.

/Jörgen

**Boney10** · 06-11-2011 02:06

Neatly done, Im sure it will enhance your games. Top notch

**Oberst Hajj** · 06-11-2011 02:42

Looks great man!

**Niclas** · 06-11-2011 03:28

Looks great!

I'm must confess to being a bit envious - and inspired!

I actually like this stylized stuff (as with the official maps too) better than the photoshopped ones.

/Niclas

**Madboyo** · 06-11-2011 03:30

Looks great.

**grumpybear** · 06-11-2011 05:12

Very nice

**Lugburz** · 06-11-2011 05:33

Nice work! The results are fantastic. Your choice of material, and the application of paint using a sponge and spraypaint was excellent; the rough surface of the carpet really lends itself towards creating a more "natural" looking texture for the fields and trench area. It's always neat to see what approach people take when creating their own mats. This may be one of my favorite hand-painted jobs!

Cheers!
Lugburz

**Wombat** · 06-11-2011 05:58

Lugburz: This may be one of my favorite hand-painted jobs!

Thanks!

Niclas: I actually like this stylized stuff (as with the official maps too) better than the photoshopped ones.

So do I really. More in line with the planes I think, and less cluttered.

I like the result, except maybe the craters. They look better on the photos than in real life. Should be more of them, and they should be smaller.
I have decided to highlight the trenchlines somewhat, when I have the time and space to do it. I have now cut the map in two parts, each 1 x 1.33 meters. Makes it a little bit easier to handle.

/Jörgen

**Guntruck** · 06-11-2011 06:25

Wow! That's superb.

**pflanzer** · 06-11-2011 20:04

Nicely done. I really like your art work on the craters. Your shading is fantastic they look great.
Tony

**The Cowman** · 06-11-2011 22:50

Originally Posted by Wombat

I think it's finished for now.

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I should add more small craters, but that is quite hard to do as the carpet texture is really rough. I also should highlight the trenchlines, but then I would have to get some kind of light color pen I think.

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It cost 79 Swedish Crowns (about $12.40 or £7.68) per square meter at Mattlandet. The carpet rolls to choose from were 2 meters or 1.33 meters wide. Probably sold as outdoor carpet in other countries. There were also a kind with rubber on the back.

/Jörgen

When you say there was a "kind of rubber on the back" did you remove it?

**Wombat** · 06-11-2011 23:39

"kind WITH rubber on the back" - I meant another kind that had a rubberised back. I bought the one without the rubber as it was lighter.

**Justin3.14** · 06-14-2011 08:43

GEEZE!!! Amazing!!! Excellent work!

**Nightbomber** · 06-14-2011 10:43

Very nice mat, indeed. Excellent work!

**Wombat** · 06-20-2011 13:33

Finally managed to highlight the trenches. Now it's just the craters to get right.

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**Nightbomber** · 06-20-2011 13:39

Aren't the craters carved in 3D??? Are they deceiving my eyes???, Dear Wombat, this must be a 3D mat, no doubt about it. Or you are a genious painter. Simply awesome.

**batesyboy** · 06-20-2011 14:43

Inspiring, Great job sir !!!

**richard m schwab** · 06-20-2011 17:10

Jörgen!

You are a true artist!

That is very nice!

Rich

**Lugburz** · 06-22-2011 06:33

Just when I thought you had designed the perfect hand painted mat, you top all previous efforts with some gorgeous highlights. Nice work!

Lugz

gstealer · 06-22-2011 13:46

Thats some amazing workmanship.

Don't suppose you have any tutorials on how you do it?

**Wombat** · 06-22-2011 14:15

Originally Posted by gstealer

Thats some amazing workmanship.

Don't suppose you have any tutorials on how you do it?

I thought of it too late and didn't take any photos while painting it.

But maybe i could make a tutorial if I painted the back too? Was thinking about painting that side the other way, as the KotA maps for Mission 4 and 5. The frontline 1,2 meters (about 4') wide, the attackers side 0,4 meters (about 16") deep, no mans land 0,6 meters (about 24") deep and the defenders side 0,8 meters (about 32") deep.

**Bluedevil** · 06-23-2011 03:33

Marvellous job!

I'm jealous

**petitbilbo** · 06-24-2011 01:58

Originally Posted by Wombat

I thought of it too late and didn't take any photos while painting it.

But maybe i could make a tutorial if I painted the back too? Was thinking about painting that side the other way, as the KotA maps for Mission 4 and 5. The frontline 1,2 meters (about 4') wide, the attackers side 0,4 meters (about 16") deep, no mans land 0,6 meters (about 24") deep and the defenders side 0,8 meters (about 32") deep.

Oh yes please!

That would be great!

petitbilbo

**Wombat** · 06-24-2011 03:16

I'm going away for a two week holiday on monday (

), but after that I'll see what I can do.

How do you post a "How to..." in the "How To" section, by the way? Anyone know?

(I love the new smilies!

)

/Jorgen

**Nemesis1** · 06-28-2011 04:15

good job well done

**MayorJim** · 06-28-2011 16:50

Superb! Love the craters and no-man's land area!

**Rat of Vengence** · 08-29-2011 01:55

I was just wondering if painting a sheet would do the trick. Your idea wins! I am so making one of these, great work mate!

Dave

**Bartman** · 08-29-2011 02:41

Jorgen, it's funny you say that you're not happy with the shell craters, as looking at the photos I thought the craters were what really stood out (almost literally it seems) as the best detail of your work. I would be interested to see more pics once you finish highlighting the trenches as I am having a hard time visualizing what that would look like.

Great work!

**Bartman** · 08-29-2011 02:43

As you were.

I just saw the further pics with the highlighted trenches. Superb!

**Hunter** · 08-29-2011 02:57

Beautifully done, most impressive!

**Dan-Sam** · 08-29-2011 03:33

Outstanding job! Will you write a How to article? It looks really good

Edit: I found your answer already. I look forward to your article

**Fabric Flyer** · 05-18-2012 05:37

Hello Jorgan, Very,Very Nice work. I don't know which I like better, yours or WOW mat. I'm leaning towards yours. Love the 3-D
effect. As someone mentioned, a Tutorial on how to, would be Great.
Thanks for sharing this. Very talented.

Lou,
Fabric Flyer

**BobP** · 05-18-2012 14:26

That is an awesome job on your mat. Thanks for sharing the photos and ideas with us.

**Burt** · 05-18-2012 14:55

Missed this post previously.
Outstanding work Jörgen.
Don

**BobP** · 05-18-2012 15:49

Wombat so how much to in on the bottom line for this company. Could make he hundreds of dollars.

**Rat of Vengence** · 05-18-2012 17:35

Fellas, if you look to the left on the 'Home' page you will see there is a section for 'How to's'. Here is the link anyway;

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/con...ted-gaming-mat

Took me a while to find it initially too

I haven't yet, but I am going to make one like (and hopefully nearly as good) Wombat's when I have time and can find the right material.

Dave