Grimtooth Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 So wasn't sure if anyone knew this; I was at Michael's this past weekend doing some wedding decoration shopping with my fiance and in their woodworking section I found a package that contains two wooden barrels. Looks like that would fit pretty well on a terminator base for objective markers. I will try and get an actual photo of them today as I plan on getting a couple for that exact purpose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Michael's is awesome- alot of my terrain started there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2732114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Oh please elaborate on what goodies can be found there. :D Have a few in my area. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2732292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Fake plants for making forests and ruined temples, balsa wood in strips and flats for construction of buildings, foam in many shapes that can be carved into even more, cardboard tubes, paint brushes, sandpaper, grit, wood blocks, modeling clay in over a hundred colors, bags of particular kinds of rocks- not useful for me, but more city bound people...- and most of its rather reasonably priced all things considered. They also give you a 10% off coupon whenever you make a purchase- lasts about a week IIRC. So go in, look around, grab something small like a brush or two and then think about it. Come back a few days later when you have your terrain figured out and stock up at a discount. They also do alot of seasonal items, some of wich can come in handy for terrain or conversions. And of course its an arts and crafts store, so usually its easy to get most wives/girlfriends to go inside without rolling their eyes at you. By wich I mean it also has beads, sewing materials, colored pencils, pastels, framing stuff, paper, doll parts, etc. Theyre really all inclusive. Balsawood tends to be in the back in a corner though, as its more of a hobbyist thing. The things like barrels tend to be in the dolls area, though sometimes they have a small area set aside for model train terrain- that stuff is a goldmine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2732300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Thanks GM :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2732319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipherChost Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I go about once a month, I trend to spot something different every time. I once found a cool flyer for techniques to use with foam creations, it was for non warhammer thing but the ideas can still be applied. So don't over look the crafty books section either. Also I buy everything but the minis from michael's: glue, paint, brushes, knives etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2732342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthstar Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I actually find it possible to spend just as much at michaels as I would at my lgs, foam board and popsicle sticks with some hot glue can make some great building. Miniwargaming has some great ideas I've used and then blown 40bucks on supplies. Never serb the barrels, but then again I never went near the doll section and I'm extremely interested Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2732381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfire Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Huh, I've never heard of this store. Looks like there's some in my area, I'll have to check them out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2732957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 o_O How is that possible? Don't you have a mother that would drag you in there to humiliate you as a child?? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 They always have sales almost everyday! and I found their prices (Canadian) in general are really good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthstar Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 They always have sales almost everyday! and I found their prices (Canadian) in general are really good. Truth. But seriously, who hasn't had some stupid project as a kid that you had to go to michaels for. I remember building a model fusion reactor as a kid, and iroquois houses with stuff from there 15 years ago. Any pics of these kegs yet? Are they pre painted? Plastic? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 They always have sales almost everyday! and I found their prices (Canadian) in general are really good. Truth. But seriously, who hasn't had some stupid project as a kid that you had to go to michaels for. I remember building a model fusion reactor as a kid, and iroquois houses with stuff from there 15 years ago. Any pics of these kegs yet? Are they pre painted? Plastic? Wooden and just bare. I had some things I had to take care of the past couple of days, but stopping by on the way home to pick some up for a tournament tomorrow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 My wife is an artist, so we find ourselves there fairly often. They do indeed have good deals regularly, and usually you get some kind of coupon on your receipt. ...plus the one in our area is right next to a toys'r'us. Winning. End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Finally was able to swing by: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/2011-04-22_15-33-08_86.jpg Will fit on a terminator base pretty nicely. Ninety-nine cents for two per package. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthstar Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 these are awesome! And for so little I'm going to try to check my store right after work Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
styygens Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Finally was able to swing by: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/2011-04-22_15-33-08_86.jpg Will fit on a terminator base pretty nicely. Ninety-nine cents for two per package. Good find! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 They are found under most of the woodcrafts (wooden toy models/wooden letters) and are labeled as pickle barrels. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2733733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 So I have been plopping them on some terminator bases and they are going to look pretty damn good. 1. First one is just going to be straight up. Looks pretty decent just standing there as if ready to tap. 2. Going to set the second on the side. Fits perfect on the base perfect. 3. On the third one, I am going to break out the hobby saw and cut off a little at the bottom to make it canted and buried. 4. Still fiddling with this last barrel. All bases will be done to make the barrel look as if embedded a little in the dirt. Thinking of doing some pva ale effects, but need to see how it will look on a test base first. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2734007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWolfFenris Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Finally was able to swing by: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/2011-04-22_15-33-08_86.jpg Will fit on a terminator base pretty nicely. Ninety-nine cents for two per package. AH! Perfect man. Those are cool objective markers. On a side note I'm with Wulfebane, the only time I've been there was my mom dragging me in there to get stuff for her classroom. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2735933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Tekka Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I grabbed some this weekend and to make things even better I received two 40% off coupons to use this week. Can't quite decide what to use the coupons for though... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2736943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
styygens Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have always loved Michaels for art supplies and cheap terrain. But I'm waiting to see pics of a finished Keg objective marker... (taps foot impatiently.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2737028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union.Jack Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Are these the same thing? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2737046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Are these the same thing? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT Based on how the bindings are curved like rope instead of flat like strips of iron, I would say they're the same. Even if they weren't, it'd be a good buy. @RunningWolfFenris: I go in there quite often now... >.> Michaels tends to have a lot of canvas sales and discounts. @Ash Tekka: Brushes, spray paints, xacto blades, sculpey.. they have a small section on miniature terrain (for purposes of like train sets, but w/e!). And lastly... silicon, latex, and resin mold making kits! Grab an epoxy silicon mold making kit and some sculpey and you can buy one keg for $0.99 and make as many as you want with the mold you press from it! I've been using the silicon molds for reproducing those chaos warrior fur cloaks and SW wolf skulls and accessories out of sculpey and GS. Example: Cross-posted from my Lone Wolf WIP thread. Anyways, I highly recommend grabbing the silicon and latex stuff from Michaels! It should be in the same aisle as the glue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2737064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losfer Werds Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 With a mother, 2 sisters and a girlfriend (all very crafty...is that right...anyway) I've known of the greatness that is Michael's for quite a while. I get all of my brushes and most of my terrain stuff from there. If you've never been you should definitely check it out, it's not all, for lack of a better term, "chick-stuff". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2737128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 So after seeing this thread I finally got down to Michaels and bought the three packs of barrels they had. Here is the first one all painted up. http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy134/Kassill1/Alekeg.jpg and beside a non painted one http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy134/Kassill1/alekeg3.jpg and beside a model http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy134/Kassill1/alekeg2.jpg They are a little big, but hey, the more the better right! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228034-michaels-craft-stores-usa/#findComment-2759536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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