I recently purchased some monster tile combat tokens from ochogames.com and they just arrived yesterday. The tiles are an assortment of small ceramic squares with dipictions of different monsters and sized to perfectly fit a standard D&D battle map.
I bought the tiles as an alternative to collecting more standard miniatures since I am years away from being able to afford a decent selection and I will never purchase those randon miniature packs out of basic principle.
Although the art on the tiles is nice and they are indeed fairly durable, I have a problem with them that I can't seem to overcome. They grate together constantly. Both the noise and feel of rough stone scraping together sends chills up and down my back so I'm trying to find a way to stop it (otherwise thats $70 down the drain).
I am trying to think of ways that I can clear coat the tiles so that they have a smooth surface without compromising the quality or visibility of the artwork. If anyone has any experience with sealing ceramics or advice I'm willing to listen to anything right now.
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I'd help if I could, but I'm not a lamination expert.
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I would try Acrylic Matte Medium from your local art store. It is clear, dries as a polymer (read plastic), and is relatively inexpensive (10 bucks for a bottle that will last you a looooong time). Most importantly, it is made for artists and it will be archival, meaning it won't yellow over time like other glues or polyurethanes will. Also, you can choose your finish; matte, satin, or gloss. If it were me, I'd go matte so you have no shiny tiles. It's usually brush on only which could be a laborious process but it would work really well for what you are intending. It is sticky stuff so make sure you raise your tiles off the supports. If it does stick, you can easily cut through with Xacto. Clean your brush with water after every application and you are good to go.
Good suggestions all - for ease of application, I would use the spray medium. Be sure to lay down newspaper or wax paper in your work area, and make sure your work area is well ventilated!
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...and make sure your work area is well ventilated!
"The ettercaps have found my lair! I must complete the ritual to banish them back, back to the depths of hell from whence they came!"
*looks at housecat*"Tyrrenius! Fetch my alchemy supplies! I'm only one reagent away from completing my masterpiece!"
*degenerates into maniacal laughter*
Friend 1: "Dude... why does he have all those monster tiles super-glued to his face?"
Friend 2: "It's the fumes, dude. It's gotta be. We should leave..."