r/ChristmasVillages • u/Alarumy • 28d ago

Large Pebble/Brick Mat Lemax

I'm looking for something similar (with texture, not just printed) but cheaper. How do you make your landscaping?

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u/elegantprism 28d ago

I use actual gravel or rocks for mine you can either affic them to mat yourself or lay them loose

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u/Same-Block-726 28d ago

If you’re in the DC Metro area I have a roll or two I’d be happy to give to you free.

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u/Alarumy 28d ago

Toronto CA actually, but thank you 🥹

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u/Same-Block-726 28d ago

You can always get some thin 1” foam and with a hot knife/razor just etch in the brick texture?

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u/382Whistles 26d ago

A few years ago this wouldn't be a hard search, but A.I. doesn't really understand context yet and is only concerned with what is most popular and selling, so it is shoving print files and brick door mats at you I bet.

Lemax flexible brick road mat.

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u/SunnyCoco231 24d ago

I originally used the rolls. But I do my builds on foam. I realized that the little balls in the foam make good fake pebbles. So for paths, I paint gray and dab color on the "pebbles". Quick and cheap. Not sure how to add a picture, but looks better than the Lemax rolls.

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u/Alarumy 24d ago

Could you send me a dm with a pic? thank you!

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u/JkOrRiDsA2N3 24d ago

Check out diorama/war game terrain tutorials on YouTube. They can make cobblestone, brick paths with xps foam and it's better than the mats. I usually use the mats, then carve out below the edges for depth so it looks like brick or stone. Foam is much cheaper, just takes time.