I'm currently working on painting fleets for the Battle of Tory Island, the last battle of the United Irish rebellion of 1798. Having never done any naval gaming before, I need a mat for the sea.
I'm not a big fan of neoprene mats, I feel they are a bit 2 dimensional. I'd prefer something with some texture.
Would it be possible to paint a felt sheet with (thinned) acrylics to get the variations in colour of the sea?
If so, does anyone know good sources for big felt rolls in the EU?
Does anyone have other suggestions for materials that could be used? I have seen blue velvet mats being made, they have a very nice sheen.
Thanks everyone