Wow!! Your technique is really great. I found your channel, because I was looking for ways to make XPS look like cement. I am a bonsai hobbyist, and I don’t like paying $200.00 for a pot/planter, so, I make it of XPS and the faux finish it, or paint it. Thank you for posting your videos, they are very helpful, and also spark ideas as well.
@ShotokhanDragon wow that is so cool! Glad you were able to take the technique and apply it to your work. Thanks for watching and sharing how this helped you.
@@vascotoys oh, for texturing, I forgot to mention. For creating a random “pitting”. I use finger nail polish remover. Put it in a spray bottle, and mist it over the XPS, then if you want a crevasse, then set the nozzle to stream, and spray a line, and the fingernail polish remover will of course be more liquid in a small area so it will eat into the XPS, and it gives a natural look to a rock formation.
Thanks Nando! I have an Amazon affiliate link in the video description for some of my paint brushes, but I'm not really picky when it comes to the types of brushes I use. I just use whatever I can get that is cheap. Not high quality brushes.
Thanks for the reply, you have some of the best videos for Dio making on TH-cam. Been a subscriber and I provide links to your channel on Twitter for ppl That ask me for tips on how I make my dios. Keep up the great work 👊
Is the platform stable enough? What happens if someone were to let’s say hypothetically puncture the surface of your sidewalk with a metal object…. Would it be too hard to puncture into the foam? Or would it slide right in with ease?
Hey! I don't have an exact backwash ratio. I go off of feel starting with a more watered down mixture first and adding paint as needed. That way I don't ruin my diorama with a thick wash.
Wow!! Your technique is really great. I found your channel, because I was looking for ways to make XPS look like cement. I am a bonsai hobbyist, and I don’t like paying $200.00 for a pot/planter, so, I make it of XPS and the faux finish it, or paint it. Thank you for posting your videos, they are very helpful, and also spark ideas as well.
@ShotokhanDragon wow that is so cool! Glad you were able to take the technique and apply it to your work. Thanks for watching and sharing how this helped you.
@@vascotoys oh, for texturing, I forgot to mention. For creating a random “pitting”. I use finger nail polish remover. Put it in a spray bottle, and mist it over the XPS, then if you want a crevasse, then set the nozzle to stream, and spray a line, and the fingernail polish remover will of course be more liquid in a small area so it will eat into the XPS, and it gives a natural look to a rock formation.
@@ShotokhanDragon oh I love that! I may have to give that a shot. Thank you!
Great versatility with this piece. Also great step by step instructions.
Thank you Steve! Always appreciate you watching the videos and the kind words.
I always want to know how to make concrete texture. This video helps me a lot!
Really happy to hear it helped!
Keep killing it 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks my man. Same to you, dude!
Excellent tutorial good sir
Thanks Matt!
Great tips!!!
Fantastic tutorial. Thanks for creating the dio and the vid! Great work and will definitely come in handy for creators. You have a great talent
Very happy to hear you enjoyed it Sean! Thank you. I love creating dioramas. Very grateful I found this hobby
Dope tutorial!
Hey Sonny! Thank you so much man. Hope you're doing good
Vey nice. Well done.
Thanks! Love using this technique
Great video. What brushes did you use in this video
Thanks Nando! I have an Amazon affiliate link in the video description for some of my paint brushes, but I'm not really picky when it comes to the types of brushes I use. I just use whatever I can get that is cheap. Not high quality brushes.
Thanks for the reply, you have some of the best videos for Dio making on TH-cam. Been a subscriber and I provide links to your channel on Twitter for ppl That ask me for tips on how I make my dios. Keep up the great work 👊
@@nandohernandez461 I can't tell you how much it means to me that you feel that way. Thanks for all the support 🙏
Hey Vincent, what do you use to seal the diorama after you done painting? Thanks
Hey! I use Miniwax polyurathane spray to seal all of my dioramas. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Thank you for such a great and helpful video!!
What magnets do you use?
You're very welcome. These are my go-to magnets - Anpro 120 Pcs Strong Ceramic... www.amazon.com/dp/B072HV6NLB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Is the platform stable enough? What happens if someone were to let’s say hypothetically puncture the surface of your sidewalk with a metal object…. Would it be too hard to puncture into the foam? Or would it slide right in with ease?
It's stable for sure. But XPS foam can be punctured or cut with metal objects.
Awesome tips and video. 👌🏻
How do you seal the piece?
Thanks! Minwax Polyurathane Spray
i hope theres a ration of how many water, and black paint to use if you want a wash
Hey! I don't have an exact backwash ratio. I go off of feel starting with a more watered down mixture first and adding paint as needed. That way I don't ruin my diorama with a thick wash.
@@vascotoys thank you!
HOW CAN YOU SELL ME THAT DIORAMAS ????
This diorama was sold when the video first came out.