Hi there.
While working on my Desperados Bar (pics can be found here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=80741.msg1018321#msg1018321 ) I needed to find a solution for Interior-Creation.
I tried to find suitable ready printed paper. Normally hobby supply stores are selling this kind of stuff. But the only options my local store had to offer were pink-striped, strangely checkered or totally yucky designs better not to speak of
So I came up with an alternative. Instead i bought some one-colored arts and craft paper. It is harder than normal paper but softer than cardboard.
Here is what I have done:
First of All I cut out some paper templates. Although I've painted the following details by hand, it still should look simillar to wallpaper with a small amateur taste in it (just an excuse for my shaking hands
).
For this one I tried simple ornaments. Later on I'm going to try out some more complexe ones.
After the workpieces are done I glued them right in space:
I've used a knive to add flaws and holes. It is a dusky old western Bar, so do not expect new and unused wallpapers
For
Paintings I use Magic:The Gathering Cards (but i strongly suggest NOT to use your Copy of Black Lotus!
). Just use some fitting land-cards or cards in different languages, I know everyone has those
Important Note: I Strongly recomend to doublecheck the worth of the cards you are going to use. Not just cut cards into halfs! Make sure that they are cheap. You can check the price of MTG cards on ebay or Trading-Sides just like magickartenmarkt.de
To use Magic cards as paintings is very simple. the only thing you should do is use some thined paints (or inks) to create a faded/paintbrushed look.
1.) Cut out the Scene you'll use:
2.) Grab some colours. I've chosen Army Painter Strong Tone and Vallejo Negro Black.
3.) Cover the whole painting with Strong Tone:
4.) Use thinned Black for the edges.
5.) After waiting 2 minutes for soft drying use your brush to blur the paints. This should create small irregular paint brushes (just as can be seen on oil paintings)
6.) Add a frame. I've made this one using the same arts and craft paper as for the wall texture.
Here is an example of the finished look (although I've used another magic card for this one)
Greetings!