Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated! Haha yeah one of those happy accidents, a lot of them are in there because I goofed up that first resin pour :p
i legit clicked on the video because it looked like it would be relaxing, but also, I thought there'd be a tutorial for making it look like it was in motion, haha. it seemed like you put a lot of work into this, and it was very enjoyable 🖤
Same, when I saw the thumbnail, I thought "how did he get the sand to look like it was being moved by the flowing water". The project looks great, he's funny while he does it and isn't afraid to admit (and show) mistakes...The fact that he's a North of the Boarder fan, is the cherry on top. Subbed!
@@kriss_p_cosplay haha sorry about that! I'm more of a series of cautionary tales on two legs than a teacher but I'm happy you ended up enjoying it anyways! :)
This was like watching a friendly Norwegian man calmly narrate a car crash happening in slow motion, only to have it turn into an aesthetically pleasing art piece instead of the gruesome and bloody horror show that I was preparing for mentally. Fantastic work my good man!
Lars, i have to say thank you! There are so many makers out there that struggle with all the aspects of making. So many that are afraid to try something for fear of failing. You embraced every step, and you took us on an incredible journey that both educated and made us laugh. That's what it's all about! Also, that LED stop motion made my day! Bravo!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate it! I've been absolutely floored by the response to this project and how nice everyone has been, so if anyone gets inspired or at least entertained by my dumb jokes in return then I'm very happy :)
I'm sure Gollum also would break all his teeth trying to get to the ring. This is a marvelous piece, thanks for realizing this art for all of us to see.
you could use a led strip and push it all the way through the hollow ring and then you can use an Arduino to create some effects (lights blinking, color changes, strobing effect) or something
For sure! I originally planned on getting some thing LED filament (those super string thing ones) to pull through but wasn't able to get any here in time for the video unfortunately. Using an Arduino setup to get some lighting effects would have been super cool, will have to look into that for future builds! :)
There's a type of solvent based paint what looks way better than any other acrylic you can get on the marker, it's called liquid gold/silver/copper ect, the brand i usually use is Pentart, but i'm sure there are others on the market too. The only downside is that it can react with acryl sealants making it dry sticky (and it smells horrible 😅) and you can't layer it because it can reactivate the previous layer, but in most cases 1 layer is more than enough.
@@LarsStrandenArtthat paint sucks, if you want the best paint in the market and have an airbrush (lacquers fry really fast), the. Go with alclad 2 Cant be beat
A note: sand out in the wild has living microorganisms. Terrain you buy from a store does not. This can affect how one's modeling ages over time. This looks great. Super glad you shared this with us ^_^
Thanks! That is a great point. I've seen other creators who use wild sand bake it in the oven for a while to dry out and kill whatever lives in there, but no idea if that is actually enough to totally cleanse it. I'll probably stick with the store versions :)
That was actually hugely informative on how using resin works. I would suggest mixing an even tinier amount of resin and using that to basically paint the connection between the plinth and the acrylic box into place.
That was such an entertaining watch. I'm happy that I clicked the thumbnail. Your sense of humor and conveying it through editing was a joy to watch. Also seeing you figuring out stuff in the process and eventually succeeding makes for a great story. Good luck with content transition on your channel. I will be joining along the way if you don't mind :)
You nailed my inner monologue whenever I'm trying to make pretty things, and I love that you showed us how a simple plan went sideways with every step. : ) I was thinking for what I might have done differently in the build, and the only thing I could think of was to use electroplating on the ring, but I don't know if the graphite base paint wouldn't clog the words.
Thanks! I did look into doing electroplating (very briefly) but the process looked a bit complex and chemicals-y for such a small part. But super cool technique for sure!
3:50 cuz it's like -15 deg F where you live so outside won't work! funny part was you wet sanding with a dust mask on. haha If it's wet, it won't make floating dust. And definitely wear an organic vapor respirator when using those volatile organic chemicals! Too bad the gold paint didn't look golden. But overall it turned out pretty well.
The editing is so fun! I loved the scientific re-enactment and dry commentary (I hope there’s not too many resin shavings in your bloodstream yet). I’m looking forward to more!
Its really obvious how much work you put into making this video. It was so entertaining to watch. I usually just click around and skip to the end for videos like this, but I wanted to watch this one all the way through. Really great job! :)
This is gorgeous and I loved your realistic animation of how soldering actually happens. Definitely accurate, I'm sure. lol I subscribed, looking forward to your next project!
This is how scratch model building has to be: an idea and the way to get there is the journey. One success and then two problems. A new success and a reason to throw it away. But the best glue does not replace the will to continue and in the end you have a result that you like. Model building as such is not the result but always the journey to the goal. Nice video! And nice result!
I watch a lot of diorama TH-cam channels. I have a feeling this will become one of my favorites. Excited to see your skills grow with time and many, many mistakes. Your sense of humor and commentary were critical to my enjoyment of the video. Keep it up, Lars! Definitely subscribed.
This was an amazing and entertaining journey to watch. Your commentary added so much to the experience and I appreciate your honesty in the occasional frustrations and challenges you had along the way. I think anyone who works on creating something they are passionate about that it is bound to happen, but you kept going and the result is fantastic. I've been working with various resins for years and I'm constantly learning new things. The only advice I have when it comes to resin is planning takes up 80% and the rest is execution and polish. Nothing is set in stone (literally) until you start mixing. I never use hot glue anymore. I've had too many times where it warmed up from the curing resin and leaked, so I always go with silicon putty. Other than that, well done and I can't wait to see what other creations you are going to come up with!
thank you so much for watching and for the kind comment! Your tip about not using hot glue makes a lot of sense, didn't even think about that being a possible issue 😅 So thank you from future me who maybe wont have to deal with resin all over his floor! Silicon putty is a great shout, I'll definitely use that next time :)
Another trick is print in clear resin then paint it and cut off the paint where you want the light to come through. I was planning on doing a millennium falcon model this way so it will light up. Oh, and the secret to soldering is to tin all the wires first.
That's a great idea actually! I'll tuck that in my back pocket for a later project :) Your falcon model idea sounds great, good luck with that! I'll let the robot take care of the soldering, I'm too scared of the fumes
You should get yourself a buff pad. to remove the haze or frosting effect that is left behind. Hell even a coarse cloth can do it with enough buffing time and a bit of oil or wax. You basically need to remove the fine layer of grit that remains on the surface.
First time watcher and I love this project. If you ever wanna do more resin stuff think about getting a pressure pot. If the resin is left in it while curing the pressure will shrink the bubbles to a size not really visible to the eye it also helps having a vacuum chamber to remove air before pouring but in my experience the pressure pot alone is enough to have basically 0 visible bubbles in the end product.
Thanks! Definitely would love both a pressure pot and a vacuum chamber! It is a bit expensive up here, and my office (read: basically a broom closet) is pretty small so might have to wait until I get a bit more space. But thanks a lot for the tip! I’ll probably look at a pressure pot first then, sounds like that will have the biggest impact on the end result :)
If you will ever go for a v2.0, I recommend printing the ring in clear resin (or ordering one) and painting over it. Better yet - anodize it (copperplating with a bit of gold on top). This way all of the inscription will glow and you will not have to resinproof it. BTW floating sand is not a bug, it’s a feature.
both great ideas! Someone else also mentioned doing a solid clear resin version of the ring and painting over, that might actually work great for both ease and for better light propagation. I _very_ briefly looked into anodizing and electroplating but the process and chemicals quickly scared me off 😅 But it does look great so maybe if I manage to grow a pair down the line I'll try it out 😄
Looks decent, the floating dirt / bubbles add to the effect as it was in a river where the water would have been moving... you should do a ring sitting in the fire next as that is canonically the only time the writing is visible.
The whole time i was thinking "why would he want to not have bubbles in a river?" The whole thing looks gorgeous, even if I'd prefer a plain ring that's more movie accurate i get why you went for the cooler fiery letters look.
Could you have brushed on a clear topcoat on the ring to smooth the surface? That would not block the light and give you a glass like smooth surface to paint the gold onto.
that would definitely have helped! I was a little scared to add too many layers and accidentally blocking the letters but I'm sure it would've been fine. Next time! :)
My wife just introduced me to your channel after hearing me cry about all my painting projects still in boxes... thank you, thank you, thank you for renewing my failing motivation to getting back to models! You've just earned yourself a new subscriber- can't wait to see more of your videos!
Thank _you_ for this comment, that means a lot to hear. When videos and projects come and go and maybe dont always do amazingly, stories like this is a huge motovation for me to keep making things :) Good luck with your painting projects, and remember that 1. it will be fun when you just get started! And 2. dont feel any pressure for each new project to be perfect, it super doesnt matter, there’s always the next one so every individual piece isnt really that crucial :)
You should check out Rub N Buff for the metallic stuff. It's a wax based (carnauba) metallic lacquer of sorts. You do as it's name suggests and rub it on then buff it with cloth or paper towels. The more you buff it the shinier it gets then cures hard after 24 hours. Stuff is pretty great.
I recommend getting yourself a Heatgun. They are great for getting the bubbles on top of resin and heating acrylic/plexiglass for easier peeling or breaking off molds
Thanks for the tip! I've wanted to get one to do speed curing of smaller clay parts as well so guess I just have to bite the bullet and put in the order :)
Amazing diorama! The only thing I regret is, that you did not thread an LED filament through the ring itself... it would probably illuminate the top letters better!
Since you used vasaline as a mold release, a better way to apply it is to dissolve it in paint thinner and spray with an air brush. The paint thinner evaporates and leaves a uniform thin coat which gets into more places.
great point, probably less of a hassle to apply too! I didn't have an airbrush at the time but I'll give it a try next time if I can get around to building a little spray booth so I don't make my whole office sticky in the process :)
I recently gave a friend of mine some advice on his first resin pour. My advice was "It *will* go wrong, you'll probably destroy your project, the whole point of the first pour is the learn how not to mess up the second"
Don't normally comment on Videos but so much of this video is trust the process and striving for 100% done can be better than 100% perfect and that really hits home at the moment with my own projects and I appreciate that
Thank you so much, Steve! And thank you for all your great lesson videos, pretty sure I watched half of everything on your channel before I started this project :)
Beautiful build and I loved every part of the video! Having done electronics, I can confirm that that is how wiring is done. Thank you so much for sharing!
This was a fun project! You could have also filled the ring with resin and in theory, the light would bounce through the resin filled ring and illuminated the entire ring.
Thanks! :) Yeah that would've probably worked better, especially if I added a little pigment to diffuse the light a bit inside there. Next time I guess 😄
Great stuff! Really like the bubbles. They give the piece a sense of motion. You should give this another go just to see how much you improve the next. But keep the bubbles.
few notes: - ring could be painted before attaching to the pedestal - hot glue probably wouldn't make this look weird if it'd be added "from the bottom" (so you'd don't need that "green stuff"), and youd have to paint over that small gap from top so the light won't peak through it
all good tips, thanks! Reason I didn't use glue from underneath was that I was afraid I would accidentally fill the ring hole, but in hindsight I don't think that would've been that big of a deal anyways :)
Thanks! :) Yeah you're not wrong, so I do try to not stick around in the room for too long, as well as working next to an open window with a fan on. Not perfect but the best I can do in a small apartment. Fingers crossed I survive until I get more space!
You should try sealing with UV resin instead of hot glue or silicone, it should hold way better, so no leak. Mold release would save you massive amount of time as well lol
I watch sooo many videos about building, and you are absolutely the funniest creator! This is a great build (I may have to steal) and I look forward to your others in the future.
Amazing. I feel like if anyone could do an amazing flaming eye of sauron miniature, it'd be this guy. The technical skill, the forethought, the hands on craftsmanship. This guy is good. :)
I’m sorry but Gollum would absolutely HATE this. He can’t touch the Precious, and only gets to look……….it would be the most horrible torture for him
I actually like the floating stuff. It looks like water flowing
Haha yeah I kinda do as well actually, one of those happy accidents people talk about I guess 😄 If anyone asks, it was totally intentional
"expensive fake water" is the best description for epoxy i've ever heard lol
This is great! It's like having a real life slice of the film on your desk. The little bubbles make it feel like it's happening in real time!
Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated! Haha yeah one of those happy accidents, a lot of them are in there because I goofed up that first resin pour :p
i legit clicked on the video because it looked like it would be relaxing, but also, I thought there'd be a tutorial for making it look like it was in motion, haha.
it seemed like you put a lot of work into this, and it was very enjoyable 🖤
Same, when I saw the thumbnail, I thought "how did he get the sand to look like it was being moved by the flowing water". The project looks great, he's funny while he does it and isn't afraid to admit (and show) mistakes...The fact that he's a North of the Boarder fan, is the cherry on top. Subbed!
@@kriss_p_cosplay haha sorry about that! I'm more of a series of cautionary tales on two legs than a teacher but I'm happy you ended up enjoying it anyways! :)
This was like watching a friendly Norwegian man calmly narrate a car crash happening in slow motion, only to have it turn into an aesthetically pleasing art piece instead of the gruesome and bloody horror show that I was preparing for mentally. Fantastic work my good man!
Thanks! 😄
Very accurate description 👌
This comment brought me great joy.
Killer video! My only suggestion would be to use a filament tube for lighting since it could go through the whole ring and is super bendy!
I was going to add the same comments... passing-on hints from my time at Boylei Hobby Time's Academy For Messy Boys 😉
Someone teach me how to use these filaments you speak of lol
Lars, i have to say thank you! There are so many makers out there that struggle with all the aspects of making. So many that are afraid to try something for fear of failing. You embraced every step, and you took us on an incredible journey that both educated and made us laugh. That's what it's all about! Also, that LED stop motion made my day! Bravo!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate it! I've been absolutely floored by the response to this project and how nice everyone has been, so if anyone gets inspired or at least entertained by my dumb jokes in return then I'm very happy :)
I'm sure Gollum also would break all his teeth trying to get to the ring. This is a marvelous piece, thanks for realizing this art for all of us to see.
thank _you_ for watching! :)
Your humor is spot on, entertainment in these videos really helps add to the already cool project unfolding before us. Great Job!
Thank you, much appreciated! :)
The "2022 bat plague" got me!
The sand that got stirred up actually made it better.
This man deserves way more credit. Great video and dust collector 😂
Thanks! 😊 Haha yeah lets just say the ring is already pretty secret and safe under the layer of dust its already attracted 😂
19:25 little buddy needs a smile. The teeny tiniest smile ever.
Amazing project btw. I love it.
you could use a led strip and push it all the way through the hollow ring and then you can use an Arduino to create some effects (lights blinking, color changes, strobing effect) or something
For sure! I originally planned on getting some thing LED filament (those super string thing ones) to pull through but wasn't able to get any here in time for the video unfortunately. Using an Arduino setup to get some lighting effects would have been super cool, will have to look into that for future builds! :)
There's a type of solvent based paint what looks way better than any other acrylic you can get on the marker, it's called liquid gold/silver/copper ect, the brand i usually use is Pentart, but i'm sure there are others on the market too. The only downside is that it can react with acryl sealants making it dry sticky (and it smells horrible 😅) and you can't layer it because it can reactivate the previous layer, but in most cases 1 layer is more than enough.
thats awesome, thanks for the advice! :)
@@LarsStrandenArtthat paint sucks, if you want the best paint in the market and have an airbrush (lacquers fry really fast), the. Go with alclad 2
Cant be beat
@@Slouworker thanks for the recommendation! I'll have to look into that one as well :)
A note: sand out in the wild has living microorganisms. Terrain you buy from a store does not. This can affect how one's modeling ages over time. This looks great. Super glad you shared this with us ^_^
Thanks! That is a great point. I've seen other creators who use wild sand bake it in the oven for a while to dry out and kill whatever lives in there, but no idea if that is actually enough to totally cleanse it. I'll probably stick with the store versions :)
@@LarsStrandenArtjust wash it in isopropyl first
That was actually hugely informative on how using resin works. I would suggest mixing an even tinier amount of resin and using that to basically paint the connection between the plinth and the acrylic box into place.
yeah that does make a lot of sense :) Taking notes for next time!
That was such an entertaining watch. I'm happy that I clicked the thumbnail. Your sense of humor and conveying it through editing was a joy to watch. Also seeing you figuring out stuff in the process and eventually succeeding makes for a great story. Good luck with content transition on your channel. I will be joining along the way if you don't mind :)
Thank you so much for the kind words! Definitely don't mind, happy to have you! :)
You nailed my inner monologue whenever I'm trying to make pretty things, and I love that you showed us how a simple plan went sideways with every step. : )
I was thinking for what I might have done differently in the build, and the only thing I could think of was to use electroplating on the ring, but I don't know if the graphite base paint wouldn't clog the words.
Thanks! I did look into doing electroplating (very briefly) but the process looked a bit complex and chemicals-y for such a small part. But super cool technique for sure!
in other words it looked scary so I didn't do it 😅
Since you did this piece it would be quick to reuse the files and make a mini diorama of the ring melting at Mt Doom. Perfect bookends.
Honestly the the concept alone is fantastic, but the execution really drove it home.
Wow! Simply wow! Best video you’ve made. Everything from the quality of the shots to the script is perfectly executed!
aww thanks Mart, I appreciate that a lot!
3:50 cuz it's like -15 deg F where you live so outside won't work! funny part was you wet sanding with a dust mask on. haha If it's wet, it won't make floating dust. And definitely wear an organic vapor respirator when using those volatile organic chemicals! Too bad the gold paint didn't look golden. But overall it turned out pretty well.
Hi Wilson Arch.
If You put epoxy in the hollow ring from LED side, it should illuminate middle part too.. 😉
Great video and cool project idea!
yep, that would definitely have been a smarter way to do it! So makes sense I didn't 😄
Or use flexible LED filament :p
@@LarsStrandenArt I like how it's not illuminated in all places so it looks like it just started to glow from one "end"
The little bubbles or sand grains floating around really add to it :)
Lets just pretend it was on purpose 😅
@@LarsStrandenArt remember, there are no mistakes, only happy accidents ;)
The editing is so fun! I loved the scientific re-enactment and dry commentary (I hope there’s not too many resin shavings in your bloodstream yet). I’m looking forward to more!
this is SO cool. I love it. I love how the floating stuff looks like water flowing like someone else said.
Its really obvious how much work you put into making this video. It was so entertaining to watch. I usually just click around and skip to the end for videos like this, but I wanted to watch this one all the way through. Really great job! :)
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! :)
The bubbles / floating stuff makes it look like it really is laying in a riverbed! So cool!
Thanks! Happy accident but if anyone asks it was totally on purpose 😄
This is gorgeous and I loved your realistic animation of how soldering actually happens. Definitely accurate, I'm sure. lol I subscribed, looking forward to your next project!
thanks, much appreciated! :)
This is how scratch model building has to be: an idea and the way to get there is the journey. One success and then two problems. A new success and a reason to throw it away. But the best glue does not replace the will to continue and in the end you have a result that you like. Model building as such is not the result but always the journey to the goal. Nice video! And nice result!
I watch a lot of diorama TH-cam channels. I have a feeling this will become one of my favorites. Excited to see your skills grow with time and many, many mistakes. Your sense of humor and commentary were critical to my enjoyment of the video. Keep it up, Lars! Definitely subscribed.
thanks, much appreciated! :) If there's one thing I can guarantee is that the mistakes ratio will not be going down any time soon 😄
Fantastic humour, Lars. Thank you for making my day - well my night, actually as it’s 2:41am, apparently.
Entertaining and such a beautiful result. Hope to see more from you in the future!
Looks great, the bubbles actually help make it look more like it’s under the water in the river
thanks! I've been told that a couple of times now so maybe lets just say I did it on purpose :)
I love the fantastical editing combined with the realistic view of every fuck up!
Thanks! Definitely enough of those to practice on :p
This was an amazing and entertaining journey to watch. Your commentary added so much to the experience and I appreciate your honesty in the occasional frustrations and challenges you had along the way. I think anyone who works on creating something they are passionate about that it is bound to happen, but you kept going and the result is fantastic. I've been working with various resins for years and I'm constantly learning new things. The only advice I have when it comes to resin is planning takes up 80% and the rest is execution and polish. Nothing is set in stone (literally) until you start mixing. I never use hot glue anymore. I've had too many times where it warmed up from the curing resin and leaked, so I always go with silicon putty. Other than that, well done and I can't wait to see what other creations you are going to come up with!
thank you so much for watching and for the kind comment! Your tip about not using hot glue makes a lot of sense, didn't even think about that being a possible issue 😅 So thank you from future me who maybe wont have to deal with resin all over his floor!
Silicon putty is a great shout, I'll definitely use that next time :)
I actually like the way the kicked up sand looks with the bubbles, it makes it look like it’s at the bottom of a lake
Thanks! I think I actually do too 😄 If anyone asks, I totally did it on purpose
Another trick is print in clear resin then paint it and cut off the paint where you want the light to come through. I was planning on doing a millennium falcon model this way so it will light up.
Oh, and the secret to soldering is to tin all the wires first.
That's a great idea actually! I'll tuck that in my back pocket for a later project :) Your falcon model idea sounds great, good luck with that!
I'll let the robot take care of the soldering, I'm too scared of the fumes
it looks lovely! the air bubbles u usually would dread are just perfect here
thanks! :)
the little resin bubbles really give it a captured moment in time mood. lovely work!
This was a great rec from the YT algorithm! Glad to be joining you as you start the physical projects. Love your presentation style as well
You should get yourself a buff pad. to remove the haze or frosting effect that is left behind. Hell even a coarse cloth can do it with enough buffing time and a bit of oil or wax. You basically need to remove the fine layer of grit that remains on the surface.
First time watcher and I love this project. If you ever wanna do more resin stuff think about getting a pressure pot.
If the resin is left in it while curing the pressure will shrink the bubbles to a size not really visible to the eye it also helps having a vacuum chamber to remove air before pouring but in my experience the pressure pot alone is enough to have basically 0 visible bubbles in the end product.
Thanks! Definitely would love both a pressure pot and a vacuum chamber! It is a bit expensive up here, and my office (read: basically a broom closet) is pretty small so might have to wait until I get a bit more space. But thanks a lot for the tip! I’ll probably look at a pressure pot first then, sounds like that will have the biggest impact on the end result :)
Plaster is super easy to sculpt - idea for the next time. Pour it in a roughly similar shape and then finish with whatever tools are at hand.
Ah thank you for the tip, never really crossed my mind but that makes total sense. Would definitely save on mold materials!
If you will ever go for a v2.0, I recommend printing the ring in clear resin (or ordering one) and painting over it. Better yet - anodize it (copperplating with a bit of gold on top). This way all of the inscription will glow and you will not have to resinproof it.
BTW floating sand is not a bug, it’s a feature.
both great ideas! Someone else also mentioned doing a solid clear resin version of the ring and painting over, that might actually work great for both ease and for better light propagation. I _very_ briefly looked into anodizing and electroplating but the process and chemicals quickly scared me off 😅 But it does look great so maybe if I manage to grow a pair down the line I'll try it out 😄
Looks decent, the floating dirt / bubbles add to the effect as it was in a river where the water would have been moving... you should do a ring sitting in the fire next as that is canonically the only time the writing is visible.
The whole time i was thinking "why would he want to not have bubbles in a river?"
The whole thing looks gorgeous, even if I'd prefer a plain ring that's more movie accurate i get why you went for the cooler fiery letters look.
Could you have brushed on a clear topcoat on the ring to smooth the surface? That would not block the light and give you a glass like smooth surface to paint the gold onto.
that would definitely have helped! I was a little scared to add too many layers and accidentally blocking the letters but I'm sure it would've been fine. Next time! :)
I think you’ve just got yourself a new business right there. “Slice of the Film” I would buy this in a heart beat!
Great content, any chance you will share stl for the ring or/and the base ? Loving LOTR would like to make that one !
I’m hoping for this also, fingers crossed
Absolutely awesome 😮❤It. I can’t believe someone actually made this like from the movies 🍿!!! -
This makes me feel so much better about the way my own creative projects tend to go :)))))
Seriously! Love this project. I love nerdy/geeky art!
Wonderful workmanship.
Talent + skill + experience !
Thank you, very much appreciated! :)
My wife just introduced me to your channel after hearing me cry about all my painting projects still in boxes... thank you, thank you, thank you for renewing my failing motivation to getting back to models! You've just earned yourself a new subscriber- can't wait to see more of your videos!
Thank _you_ for this comment, that means a lot to hear. When videos and projects come and go and maybe dont always do amazingly, stories like this is a huge motovation for me to keep making things :) Good luck with your painting projects, and remember that 1. it will be fun when you just get started! And 2. dont feel any pressure for each new project to be perfect, it super doesnt matter, there’s always the next one so every individual piece isnt really that crucial :)
Very good video really funny enjoyed it alot. Any chance you can link download of your ring so people can print it its amazing
You should check out Rub N Buff for the metallic stuff. It's a wax based (carnauba) metallic lacquer of sorts. You do as it's name suggests and rub it on then buff it with cloth or paper towels. The more you buff it the shinier it gets then cures hard after 24 hours. Stuff is pretty great.
interesting, never heard of it! I'll definitely have to look into it, thanks for the tip :)
Love it! Reading the book and watch the sight of the ring in the water. Just beautiful
I recommend getting yourself a Heatgun. They are great for getting the bubbles on top of resin and heating acrylic/plexiglass for easier peeling or breaking off molds
Thanks for the tip! I've wanted to get one to do speed curing of smaller clay parts as well so guess I just have to bite the bullet and put in the order :)
Absolutely love your sense of humor and style; came for the physical crafting, subscribed for more crafting!
Amazing diorama! The only thing I regret is, that you did not thread an LED filament through the ring itself... it would probably illuminate the top letters better!
Amazing results. I really enjoyed your personality and story telling as you did your voice-over.
My first time using resin literally went as well as yours did xD The panic struggle is real, but you learn a lot
That quote made me laugh: "Nine out of ten psychiatrists say the first step in letting go is covering everything in Vaseline." 🤣🤣🤣
You can trust me*, I’m a doctor**
*dont actually trust anything I say
**not actually a doctor
I realy like the bubbles, makes it like real ring just sank down...
Why is it so funny to watch someone spiral like that?! Very funny and project looks great in th end. Win, win.
Yesssssss. This is how basement hobbies really happen before all the sponsorships! Subscribed. Thanks for using accessible tech and processes!
thank you, I appreciate that a lot! :)
Since you used vasaline as a mold release, a better way to apply it is to dissolve it in paint thinner and spray with an air brush. The paint thinner evaporates and leaves a uniform thin coat which gets into more places.
great point, probably less of a hassle to apply too! I didn't have an airbrush at the time but I'll give it a try next time if I can get around to building a little spray booth so I don't make my whole office sticky in the process :)
I recently gave a friend of mine some advice on his first resin pour. My advice was "It *will* go wrong, you'll probably destroy your project, the whole point of the first pour is the learn how not to mess up the second"
Awesome project, and the LED really adds a nice touch.
You have a great commentary on this video, which is my first on your channel thanks to YT suggesting it. The finished piece looked very nice.
thanks, much appreciated! :)
So much effort put into this video and project i love it!!!
thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! :)
@@LarsStrandenArt your channel will be getting all of my attention now 😂
The idea is good. The craftsmanship is acceptable at best. But the humor, the humor is precious.
Most precious piece.
Don't normally comment on Videos but so much of this video is trust the process and striving for 100% done can be better than 100% perfect and that really hits home at the moment with my own projects and I appreciate that
That stop motion GAVE ME LIFE!!
Lars this is a great project that looks amazing
Thank you so much, Steve! And thank you for all your great lesson videos, pretty sure I watched half of everything on your channel before I started this project :)
14:17 great idea, not many people know this but resin enjoys eating the tears of underrated youtubers
I love physical projects! And I like your editing style. Definitely checking out more of your work
Beautiful build and I loved every part of the video! Having done electronics, I can confirm that that is how wiring is done. Thank you so much for sharing!
thank you so much! :)
so glad i dicovered your channel. the project turned out great but I even loved the bumpy process more and rofled hard during the video!
This was a fun project!
You could have also filled the ring with resin and in theory, the light would bounce through the resin filled ring and illuminated the entire ring.
Thanks! :) Yeah that would've probably worked better, especially if I added a little pigment to diffuse the light a bit inside there. Next time I guess 😄
Wow! This came out AMAZING! Also, loving your content. Keep up the great work!❤
Thank you so much, super happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😊 Big fan of the work you guys do as well so very much appreciated!
You are like master Yoda, you teach us not only your success, but your mistakes as well 💗💗💗
That's why I love you!
Natalie, Russia, Kaliningrad
Thank you I must. Grateful for kind words I am, yes 👽 (sorry I couldnt find any emoji that looked more like Yoda 😄)
This was a super fun watch! Thank you.
Thanks for watching! :)
So this is the first video I’ve seen of yours. And I like how entertaining you are. So I subbed! Glad you randomly showed up on my feed!
thank you so much! And thanks for subbing, I'll try my best to make it worth your while 😄
Me too.
Great show!
Great stuff! Really like the bubbles. They give the piece a sense of motion. You should give this another go just to see how much you improve the next. But keep the bubbles.
your editing and sense of humor made it even better ❤
Thank you so much! :)
few notes:
- ring could be painted before attaching to the pedestal
- hot glue probably wouldn't make this look weird if it'd be added "from the bottom" (so you'd don't need that "green stuff"), and youd have to paint over that small gap from top so the light won't peak through it
all good tips, thanks! Reason I didn't use glue from underneath was that I was afraid I would accidentally fill the ring hole, but in hindsight I don't think that would've been that big of a deal anyways :)
Nice project and the best kind of humor, it was fun to watch. Safety tip: mask + beard = guaranteed leak.
Thanks! :) Yeah you're not wrong, so I do try to not stick around in the room for too long, as well as working next to an open window with a fan on. Not perfect but the best I can do in a small apartment. Fingers crossed I survive until I get more space!
I literally enjoyed this more than I should have.
I very much enjoyed your commentary, it made this very enjoyable. Thank you
Woooow. That is incredible looking.
Blown away!!!!! Beautiful 😊😊😊
I love the bits suspended in the resin, amazing!
thanks! Happy accident 😄
You should try sealing with UV resin instead of hot glue or silicone, it should hold way better, so no leak. Mold release would save you massive amount of time as well lol
I watch sooo many videos about building, and you are absolutely the funniest creator! This is a great build (I may have to steal) and I look forward to your others in the future.
thank you so much! You should definitely steal it, maybe just try to avoid all the mistakes I did 😄 Hope you enjoy the new stuff too!
The self-deprecating humor in the commentary was hilarious! Great video!
Love that stop motion animation!!! And your build is wonderful 🎉
Thanks mate, much appreciated! :)
Amazing.
I feel like if anyone could do an amazing flaming eye of sauron miniature, it'd be this guy.
The technical skill, the forethought, the hands on craftsmanship. This guy is good. :)
thanks, I appreciate it! :) And that is a great idea, that would be awesome! Putting it on my Ideas To Steal list 😄