How to make realistic wooden plank (boards) bases for miniatures

I wanted in on Darcy's fancy-pants basing, so gave my Captain Rox one of the best bases I've ever done for the Model Box competition.
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Paints and kit used can be found in the description below.
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KIT:
THE HOBBY HOLDER @ gameenvy.net/cp/watchitpaintit (with 10% off)

From Quickdraw Supplies
Use the code WIPI10 at their checkout for a 10% discount!

Water pot and cheap/previous model holders can be found @ bit.ly/QuickdrawSuppliesWaterPot

Palette can be found @ bit.ly/QuickdrawSuppliesWellFlowerPalette

Value brushes @ bit.ly/QDSValueBrushes
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PAINTS:
With links to the product (purchasing from Element Games via the links helps support this channel!)

Element Games deliver worldwide! And if you sign up using code 'BEN9785' we will both get extra store credit on purchases :-)

Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Adventure Set @ elementgames.co.uk/role-playing-games-books/fan…

Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Monsters Set @ elementgames.co.uk/role-playing-games-books/fan…


Leather Brown
Deep Shader
Utyogh Brown
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BASING MATERIALS :

Lollipop sticks @ amazon.co.uk/shop/watchitpaintit?listId=BVWQ0WE…

Chest and gold from Model Box @ bit.ly/ModelBox

Gold supplied by @ bit.ly/GatehouseGamingFacebook
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