Custom Catan Board - Revision history

Mharrit1 at 18:07, 23 March 2022

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 * Lining the box (this is not necessary, but might help save the pieces from breaking)
 * Painting the game pieces
 == Printing the Pieces ==
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 No matter what you choose, have fun with it! This is the most important step to making the game your own.

Mharrit1 at 02:21, 22 March 2022

2022-03-22T02:21:37Z

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	= Build Overview =		= Build Overview =
	This page documents the creation of a 3D printed Catan board and custom box for storing the pieces. This project involves 3D printing the many board game pieces, woodworking to create the box, wood painting, and figuring painting. This project is based on an online [https://www.instructables.com/3D-Catan-Designed-3D-Printed-and-Painted/ Instructables tutorial].		This page documents the creation of a 3D printed Catan board (for up to 4 players) and custom box for storing the pieces. This project involves 3D printing the many board game pieces, woodworking to create the box, wood painting, and figuring painting. This project is based on an online [https://www.instructables.com/3D-Catan-Designed-3D-Printed-and-Painted/ Instructables tutorial].

	<gallery class="center" heights=350px widths=400px>		<gallery class="center" heights=350px widths=400px>

Mharrit1: /* Painting the Game Pieces */

2022-03-22T02:20:40Z

Painting the Game Pieces

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	There are a few options here, you can make the entire board fit together with a common theme and colors and each different tile type has a certain feature. This would be cohesive and easy to distinguish the different types. I chose a different option, to make each piece unique. This option creates a more colorful and vibrant board. For example, my four wheat tiles tiles each had their own season.		There are a few options here, you can make the entire board fit together with a common theme and colors and each different tile type has a certain feature. This would be cohesive and easy to distinguish the different types. I chose a different option, to make each piece unique. This option creates a more colorful and vibrant board. For example, my four wheat tiles tiles each had their own season.

			There are different types of paint that you can use, but research and test it thoroughly to make sure it works well. I used generic acrylic paint and used many layers to make an even coat. I painted most of the pieces using a paint brush, the basic method. However, for the settlements and cities, each of the pieces needed a base coat of white, so I applied multiple coats of spray paint before adding acrylic paint details applied by paint brush.

	No matter what you choose, have fun with it! This is the most important step to making the game your own.		No matter what you choose, have fun with it! This is the most important step to making the game your own.

Mharrit1 at 02:17, 22 March 2022

2022-03-22T02:17:02Z

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	File:catantestpaint.jpg \| Pieces of engraved wood to test the paint/varnish.		File:catantestpaint.jpg \| Pieces of engraved wood to test the paint/varnish.
			File:catanmidvarnish.jpg \| Immediately following an application of varnish.
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Mharrit1 at 02:14, 22 March 2022

2022-03-22T02:14:01Z

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	== Painting the Game Pieces ==		== Painting the Game Pieces ==
			You might think at this point, the hard point is over. Think again. Although painting is not difficult itself, there are many pieces to paint, so be patient. This part is at least more fun.

			There are a few options here, you can make the entire board fit together with a common theme and colors and each different tile type has a certain feature. This would be cohesive and easy to distinguish the different types. I chose a different option, to make each piece unique. This option creates a more colorful and vibrant board. For example, my four wheat tiles tiles each had their own season.

			No matter what you choose, have fun with it! This is the most important step to making the game your own.

Mharrit1 at 02:01, 22 March 2022

2022-03-22T02:01:12Z

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	== Decorating the Box ==		== Decorating the Box ==
			You might decide to add many different decorations, or none, it is up to your preference. Some examples of things you can add are: metal corners, handles, decorative handles, latches, decorative legs, etc. You can buy these online, or from a hardware store. What you can do will depend on the wood you have chosen. Thin wood will not be able to have any large nails drilled in for fear of splitting the wood. This also might mean handles can't be used to carry boxes.

			If you chose a box without a built in lid system, you will need some systems like latches or hinges to keep your box shut. If you have a heavy lid like I did, hinges might not be strong enough to safely manage the lid, so a fully detachable lid held in by latches is more effective.

	== Lining the Box ==		== Lining the Box ==
			A drawback to adding decoration to the box is screws might be too long and peek out into the inside of the box. This could damage pieces or cause harm to people handling the box. There are many ways you can fix this, like padding the inside with foam, felt, or other soft materials.

			Even if you have no extruding screws, you might want to add padding to the box in order to protect the pieces.

	== Painting the Game Pieces ==		== Painting the Game Pieces ==

Mharrit1 at 23:07, 21 March 2022

2022-03-21T23:07:49Z

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	* Gluing the box together		* Gluing the box together
	* Painting/varnishing the box (ensure this is done AFTER gluing, otherwise, you might chip the paint, or the glue won't be as strong)		* Painting/varnishing the box (ensure this is done AFTER gluing, otherwise, you might chip the paint, or the glue won't be as strong)
			* Decorating the box (might not be necessary depending on what type of box you built)
	* Lining the box (this is not necessary, but might help save the pieces from breaking)		* Lining the box (this is not necessary, but might help save the pieces from breaking)
	* Decorating the box
	* Painting the game pieces		* Painting the game pieces

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	For mine, I used a barn red wood stain and oil based polyurethane from home depot. I applied one layer of the stain and three of the varnish.		For mine, I used a barn red wood stain and oil based polyurethane from home depot. I applied one layer of the stain and three of the varnish.

			== Decorating the Box ==


			== Lining the Box ==


			== Painting the Game Pieces ==

Mharrit1 at 22:43, 21 March 2022

2022-03-21T22:43:20Z

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	== Painting and Varnishing the Box ==		== Painting and Varnishing the Box ==
	This is the step that gives you the most freedom. You can decide what color (if any) wood stain you want to apply. This normally will be one quick coat, applied with a brush or paper towel. This gives the box the color. The varnish can be any ~~type~~ you want, like polyurethane. The instructions will tell you how many coats is required, how long each coat should dry, whether sanding is necessary, etc.		This is the step that gives you the most freedom. You can decide what color (if any) wood stain you want to apply. This normally will be one quick coat, applied with a brush or paper towel. This gives the box the color. The varnish is used for adding a protective layer over the wood. The type can be any you want, like polyurethane. The instructions will tell you how many coats is required, how long each coat should dry, whether sanding is necessary, etc.

			To apply these materials, you will need to do only the outer or inner side of the either of the box sides at once. This process will be very time consuming as it requires a lot of applying quick layers and then waiting. You should be applying this in a big open area, or outside as the smell is overpowering.

	The most important thing you can do first is testing out the color and varnish on a small piece of unused wood. This can be a small square piece from an unusable area after laser cutting. This will allow you to see the end product before actually using your box.		The most important thing you can do first is testing out the color and varnish on a small piece of unused wood. This can be a small square piece from an unusable area after laser cutting. This will allow you to see the end product before actually using your box.
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	File:catantestpaint.jpg \| Pieces of engraved wood to test the paint/varnish.		File:catantestpaint.jpg \| Pieces of engraved wood to test the paint/varnish.
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			For mine, I used a barn red wood stain and oil based polyurethane from home depot. I applied one layer of the stain and three of the varnish.

Mharrit1 at 22:35, 21 March 2022

2022-03-21T22:35:53Z

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	== Painting and Varnishing ==		== Painting and Varnishing the Box ==
			This is the step that gives you the most freedom. You can decide what color (if any) wood stain you want to apply. This normally will be one quick coat, applied with a brush or paper towel. This gives the box the color. The varnish can be any type you want, like polyurethane. The instructions will tell you how many coats is required, how long each coat should dry, whether sanding is necessary, etc.

			The most important thing you can do first is testing out the color and varnish on a small piece of unused wood. This can be a small square piece from an unusable area after laser cutting. This will allow you to see the end product before actually using your box.

			<gallery class="center" heights=200px widths=250px>
			File:catantestpaint.jpg \| Pieces of engraved wood to test the paint/varnish.
			</gallery>

Mharrit1 at 15:20, 21 March 2022

2022-03-21T15:20:16Z

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	* Laser cutting the box		* Laser cutting the box
	* Gluing the box together		* Gluing the box together
	* Painting the box (ensure this is done AFTER gluing, otherwise, you might chip the paint, or the glue won't be as strong)		* Painting/varnishing the box (ensure this is done AFTER gluing, otherwise, you might chip the paint, or the glue won't be as strong)
	* Lining the box (this is not necessary, but might help save the pieces from breaking)		* Lining the box (this is not necessary, but might help save the pieces from breaking)
	* Decorating the box		* Decorating the box
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	File:catanboxdrying2.jpg \| The box bottom being glued.		File:catanboxdrying2.jpg \| The box bottom being glued.
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			== Painting and Varnishing ==