Tiny Posters and Documents

[SplotchyInk 308]

I was curious how someone can make some tiny printed documentation like wanted posters so that I can glue to the base of a few of my miniatures or maybe glue to scenery?
Do you try and use some thinner paper maybe or is the normal printer paper good enough (I doubt it though)?

[Willen 9612]

It is usually good enough. Give it a try, print a small flier, let the ink dry well, then soak in watered PVA and apply.

 

Some inks run so you cannot soak but you "paint" over it with a thin PVA layer instead... Or matte medium.

 

So... try it!

[Heisler 10793]

If the thickness bothers you it is possible to use sandpaper and make it thinner. Yes you are literally sanding paper, so go slow.

[Sergeant_Crunch 7959]

And you probably want to use something like 300 grit sandpaper

[Marsya 4864]

I have read some people use wet dry sandpaper in a fine grit like 1000 rather than paper because it can stand up to the paint and sealer better without becoming brittle.

[Heisler 10793]

I have never heard of using sandpaper quite like that. I'll have to play around with it. The initial issue I see with it, regardless of grit, is its going to be very thick and hard to make conform to a surface.

Edited May 10, 2015 by Heisler

[Willen 9612]

Sanding a paper, first time I hear of it

[robinh 9918]

I have not tried printing on onion skin paper but if it will fit through the printer that would be your best choise if you can find some.   It is, as the name implies, very then mostly transparent paper.   Some kind of tracing paper would also work if the printer could take it.  I would then cut it out and use some reaper sealer on the area on the wall where you want to stick it (as the glue) and once that dries go over it with a sealer or varnish to lock it in place.

 

[pcktlnt 36187]

*blink blink* Printing on onion skin? Please someone try this. I would love to see the result. :D

[robinh 9918]

*blink blink* Printing on onion skin? Please someone try this. I would love to see the result. :D

it might make the judges eyes water! 

[Qwyksilver 16622]

*blink blink* Printing on onion skin? Please someone try this. I would love to see the result. :D

My guess is a horribly jammed up printer.

[robinh 9918]

just to be clear the phrase was "Onion Skin Paper"... us old folks remenber this wonderfull translucent thin paper from days of old when crayons where used and printers used a tech called dot matrix! or even.. god forbid.. print wheels. 

[Keianna 8024]

I have seen tiny posters, newspapers and the like on bases. You just have to remember to color the edge and it looks fine printed on regular printer paper.

 

Edit to add:

Its not quite the same thing, but this guy's armor was printed on printer paper, then painted/shaped/sealed. I am embarrassed to say I don't remember who made this one.

Edited May 11, 2015 by Keianna

[ub3r_n3rd 152256]

That one was by JordanPeacock

 

Eta: talk to Catdancer about tiny posters. Look up his work. He's amazing at it.

Edited May 11, 2015 by ub3r_n3rd

[catdancer 5530]

Hi Splotchylnk;

 

I am lost in regard to the dilemma that you expressed in your posting in regard to the making of posters and documents!...These items are one of the most easy items to make and add to most any miniature piece.

 

Be it fantasy, modern war, post apocalyptic, sci-fi or nostalgic era...Just search the web for the type of posters that you want...copy/save the ones you are interested in...photo reduce to the size that you want...print them.

 

You can use standard stock (non-gloss) white paper...or get textured sheets of tan colored paper (for parchment looks) from any craft store.

 

Once printed...cut to size...you can weather it with a brush & water...you can make them look old & faded or newly posted.

 

Attach it to the surface that you are posting it on with a dab of white glue.

 

This is a very simple and straight forward process...I hope that this sheds some light on your stated problem/dilemma!

 

Paul (Catdancer)