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plastic shrink and other things you may need

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Tue, 08/09/2005 - 16:51
Anonymous

http://www.edps.com/product_info.php/products_id/622

I just wanted to post this site

I have not used it so far but they do have some of the best prices i have found.

Also I think plastic shrink would be a good way to make hex tiles and other counters and such for prototypes.

also the media lables look like some good non standerd size lables

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Tue, 08/09/2005 - 16:58
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Anonymous
plastic shrink and other things you may need

I've used the shrinky dink sheets in my inkjet printer at home for quick Miniatures for D&D and different RPGs... Print out pictures from the website at a larger scale, cut them out and shrink 'em! Works great for that.

The only downside to using them for tiles, as I see it, would be the uneveness of the texture and shape. During the shrinking process, the plastic shrinks to the point that each piece has a slightly different thickness, some develop slight ridges or other texture marks.

While the individual effect is minor on a single piece, it could prevent some pieces from fitting together perfectly if you need tiles for something like, say, Carcassonne or Ingenious.

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Tue, 08/09/2005 - 17:42
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Anonymous
plastic shrink and other things you may need

I have herd that pressing a flat surface (like a book) against the shrink plastic when it's cooling will make them uniform. Though you’re probably right.

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Fri, 08/12/2005 - 09:10
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Anonymous
plastic shrink and other things you may need

ynnen wrote:
The only downside to using them for tiles, as I see it, would be the uneveness of the texture and shape. During the shrinking process, the plastic shrinks to the point that each piece has a slightly different thickness, some develop slight ridges or other texture marks.

Could be a cool effect for terrain tiles or other textured pieces!

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