I’ve long wanted to show off some of my 2.5-D stuff, and today I set the time aside that I needed to record the construction process.

 

 

I’ll admit, it’s all pretty commons sense, but I wanted to also share a few tips. For instance, I find that the cardboard adds weight to the otherwise fluttery paper, and helps communicate elevation. You might try laminating the layers instead, and/or installing magnets so the layers snap together nicely.

If you have other ideas for constructing these maps, leave a comment!

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Ross McConnell

DM, aspiring artist, and founder of 2-Minute Tabletop! I love drawing, writing, and worldbuilding, and this is the website where all of it comes together.

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Published: September 24, 2015

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