DIY Terrain Magic: Breathe Life into Your Miniature Trees

Welcome back, Tabletop Artisans! Ready to breathe life into your gaming landscapes? In today's video, I'll guide you through the magic of DIY terrain crafting, transforming simple supplies into realistic miniature trees.
From shaping branches to painting, I'll break down each step for creating these landscape gems. Whether you're a seasoned wargaming veteran or a newcomer to tabletop RPGs, this tutorial has something for everyone!
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Good Quality PVA Glue: [amzn.to/3WJxpAT]
Woodland Scenics 3-5 Inch Deciduous Tree Armatures: [amzn.to/43gCG5p]
Clump Foliage by Woodland Scenics: [amzn.to/43iJeRk]
Blended Turf by Woodland Scenics: [amzn.to/3qf3MeJ]
Woodland Scenics Poly Fiber: [amzn.to/3IOpwEx]
Craft Paint: [amzn.to/3OKzvhZ]
Matte Varnish: [amzn.to/3WPvVVV]
Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive: [amzn.to/3WKOavS]
Hot Glue Gun: [amzn.to/3WHOnzK]
Woodland Scenics 2mm Static Grass: [amzn.to/3oFLmmY]
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[@ArtJeremiah]

Also check out my video on making modular tree trunks for your ttrpg battlefields: th-cam.com/video/Amt1sTTO2yo/w-d-xo.html

[@mochafoshizle]

I continue to really enjoy your videos, simple building materials and methods to make great scatter trerrain. I also appreciate your kind and considerate words to encourage crafters and myself to use what you have and that there is no incorrect way to do your own crafts. Well done!

[@FrankyDCrafter]

Another great video. Those trees look like they can survive my clumsy players.

[@ArtJeremiah]

They are are durable without being too top heavy, this has been my favorite way to make trees so far.

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

Enjoyable DIY video . Always useful to have good looking trees for our table .

[@ArtJeremiah]

Yes, thank you

[@Strkr3]

I have been victim of 'crafter-block' regarding trees, lol. Thank you for this to get my thoughts going again!

[@ArtJeremiah]

I'm happy to help!

[@Lightmane]

Incredible stuff. Maybe one day, I'll make terrain like this. Looks like a lot of fun.

[@ArtJeremiah]

You should definitely give it a try. It's fun.

[@elfmix]

The bases look great, I also use the woodlands armatures, and if I cut any branches off I glue them to the base of the trunk as exposed roots. Lots of native trees we have here in New Zealand are quite rooty so I try to make them look kind of similar. Love your vids!

[@ArtJeremiah]

That's a great idea!

[@CampaignTerrain]

Excellent video. So well done. Great tips, and entertaining

[@ArtJeremiah]

Glad you enjoyed it! You doing a new video soon? Looking forward to it.

[@CampaignTerrain]

Indeed. I've got quite a few lined up. I'm going to be hitting small "sundries" type scatter, for awhile. After that, probably some modular wall sets; graveyard, park, courtyard, arena, etc. I think you'll enjoy them 🙂

[@goforitpainting]

Cool tutorial.

[@ArtJeremiah]

Thanks!

[@FablesD20]

Love your tree breakdown! Really helpful and inspiring. How would you make palm/ desert trees?

[@ArtJeremiah]

Thanks! I'm still trying to figure out a good way to make palm trees. In the past I just got plastic ones but I'm going to try using feathers as palm leaves when I can find some extra time. I've seen other people do that and would love to give it a try.

[@cerisekappes580]

Looking good 😊

[@ArtJeremiah]

Thank you! 😊

[@cerisekappes580]

@@ArtJeremiah you are welcome

[@arielcheek10]

How bad does the flocking fall off? Half of my trees are bare after using the hobby tack that was recommended and spray mod podge... I hate it.

[@ArtJeremiah]

It basically doesn't fall off. I'm pretty sure hobby tack is just a type of PVA glue and I personally don't think it sticks that well to plastic, especially with the wear and tear of gaming. Since this video I have two more videos with even better ways of sticking the flock on. Very similar to the method in this video but I hand apply the glue rather than use spray adhesive. Here are those videos if you are interested...
AUTUMN TREES: th-cam.com/video/yhYBDfnAd84/w-d-xo.html ...
JUNGLE TREES: th-cam.com/video/lYfZxpizk5I/w-d-xo.html