Can you advise me on improving my ground mats.
I'm presently using Lidl/Aldi outdoor grass mats (Similar to a short pile rug with rubberised backing).
The actual grass element is both a bit dark, and of uniform colour.
I feel the need for some light variation of colour.
Two approaches seem possible.
* Very careful drybrushing.
* Spray from cans.
Has anybody done something similar.
Can you provide advice on colours and application - or point me to a blog?
Much appreciated.
I think breaking up the uniform colour is a good approach.
How may be the challenge, and I think will depend on the material of the mat, and how well paint sticks to it.
Spray paint is the normally seen approach for mats - but unless you already have the right sort of colours could get expensive quickly. I've seen people hang the mat on the washing line to do this - but might be just too late for this approach in the UK now!
With dry-brushing I doubt it needs to be too careful - a sponge might be a good approach rather than a brush. Packaging from blister packs can be a good source for sponges for this.
Excellent suggestions Fred.
Sponges sound good.
They might even permit some semblance of field structures for my larger scale games.
I have quite a collection of mats, so can test some hobby paint on some of the less used offcuts.