How to build a Christmas Village Mountain: DIY Mountain Diorama
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Hello all my beautiful villagers. I put this video together for you to show you how to create a beautiful mountain for your snow village. In this video, I will walk you through creating a mountain with plaster, a lake, waterfall, caves and more. Watch the whole video so you can get all the tips I give throughout this entire video. Below is a list of materials I used to create this mountain. Please provide feedback and let me know what you think. Also, please comment with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
MATERIALS LIST: styrofoam, mask (to use while cutting styrofoam), white glue (any kind), toothpicks, marker, black spray paint, kyrlon stone coarse spray paint, regular paint(whatever color you want to paint your mountain), top coat/sealer spray paint, fine and wide paint brushes, plaster strips, large water bowl for plaster, hot knife (to cut styrofoam), your choice of paper, newspaper, styrofoam scraps (or all three).
WOODLAND SCENICS PRODUCTS: realistic water (for lake water), fine grass (for landscape), water effects (for waterfall), scenic cement and scenic cement sprayer,
OPTIONAL MATERIALS: trees, rocks for landscape, pebbles for lake, houses, lights for houses, flowers, village people, village animals.
I was just telling my husband that no one gives verbal instruction or details on what products are used. I’m so glad I found your channel, thank you for the excellent demonstration! I do have a question, where do you store this?
Hello Liz, thank you so much. What a great compliment. I store all of my village builds in my guest room closet. I am waiting for my hubby to build me shelves that hang from the ceiling to take advantage of vertical storage space. 😄😄
@@MiriamsManner Thank you so much for all of your knowledge sharing! I learn so much from you. I store my village in large containers in 2 storage areas. My husband complains incessantly :-) Anywho, I just started working with foam and paints and learned a new tip from you today, the "Blackwash"! AWESOME!!! Thanks again!!!
😂😂 my hubby complains about storage sometimes too! Every few years, I sell what I build so that we don’t run out of storage space. 😂🤣
Glad you could pick up the black wash tip, it makes such a huge difference in the finished product. Happy crafting!
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This is outstanding-thank you for the time, dedication, and generosity in sharing your techniques!
Thank you so much Paul!! It is truly my pleasure to help in any way I can. When I first started building village landscapes, I spent more money than I should have trying to fix mistakes that I made in my first few builds. With each build I would learn more and try new things. My hope for my videos was to help others avoid mistakes I made and also provide tips I’ve learned over the years that have made things better. I am happy to know that my videos are being received in the manner I was hoping for. Thanks so much for your compliment!
Sadly I use my coffee table , so no glueing
This is so awesome!! Where do you get the styrofoams that are that big.. I tried going on Amazon, hobby lobby and walmart but they only sell the 12”x12”?
Hello,
I use insulation styrofoam boards from Lowe’s. I peel off both sides of the protective barriers. Make sure you wear your mask when you do this and when you are working with the foam. Here is a link below.
www.lowes.com/pd/Insulfoam-Common-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-1-R-7-7-Faced-Polystyrene-Garage-Door-Foam-Board-Insulation/3014190
I love how you explain everything. I am a 71 year old non talented woman, but through your videos I think I can do this. Thank you and God bless you.
I believe you can. God bless you too. 😁
Amazing! We so appreciate seeing and hearing all of your clear instructions and tips! My 7 year old and I watched this video together and he was struck by how much hard work you put into it and the obvious joy it brought you. What a lovely lesson to be able to share with him-- that hard work and fun are not diametrically opposed and when you get the right balance you can create something amazing :-)
Thank you!
Wow, I am so thankful to be a part of you sharing that lesson with your son. What a blessing.
My son is 8 and my daughter is 6. I teach my kids the same thing all the time. When you do something you love, it doesn’t feel like work, even if it is a lot of work.
Please tell your son for me thanks for watching and appreciating all the work that went into creating this mountain.
Yeay!! Thank you for these videos and tips! I really needed to see how you did your water and cascade and you did it!! Thanks a bunch! I feel now a little more determined to make my own! 😄 Not sure how this will turn out but I do have you tips now! God bless you too and can’t wait to see more! Your mountain is perfect!
You are welcome and thanks you so much for the compliment. I will be posting a separate 5 min video for just the waterfall that you can refer to so you don’t have to watch the long one. In the new waterfall video I will also be adding tips on how to make ripples in the lake using the water effects product. I will post that video towards the beginning of next week. God bless you and enjoy the upcoming weekend. 😃
I'm a model railroader. As a model railroader the community is a bit lack luster when it comes to creating scenes and scenery. I'm always on the lookout for creative work such as this to act as inspiration.
Aw, thanks so much, I truly appreciate that. If you haven’t checked out my playlist yet, I have a lot more tutorials like this one that you might like. 😁
This is simply Amazing ..you used things that most people have and created an amazing piece of art..It was great once you added the water and the pathway ,but I have to admit one it was decorated it was breathtaking .The addition of the houses and people brought the mountain to life.You are a very talented young lady.The waterfall looks great too,and I loved the bear in the cave..So much to see ..Just amazing piece of art I really love this and was mesmerised watching it being made 🥰
Good morning Christine,
Thank you so much!! That means so much to me. I’m so glad you liked the video.
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I was wondering what top coat product do you recommend? The one on your video ( Valspar project perfect Top coat flat ) Valspar doesnt make anymore. Or i just cant seem to find that particular one online anywhere. I have seen the gloss and Satin ones but i am assuming the flat will be better right?
Hello, are you using the top coat for your lake or for another part of your build? If you are using for your lake, you can definitely use the satin top coat. If you are using to seal the paint on your mountain, you can also try a different brand. You might have luck with Krylon.
Oh Miriam, where have you been all my life??? I've struggled to do a lot of these same things! I am so glad I found you! I have liked and subscribed. This project is very inspirational.
The first time I ever used realistic water, I poured straight onto my Styrofoam :) and it stuck to the tablecloth below. Oh my goodness, what a mess. Anyway, I've come along better since then but you have answered so many questions with just this one video. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Hi there,
I’m so glad we have found each other too! 😀. Please let me know if you have any questions, I would love to help.
By the way, I will be starting some brand new Christmas village builds after the new year.
Its July and I'm getting my Christmas decorations in order. Came across your video today and found it absolutely wonderful. Always wanted to do something with the houses I have (I have 30 or so) but my "start to finish" process needed inspiration and motivation. Thanks for the help!
Hello Dave, I’m so glad to help. You are very welcome!
I'm so excited to see all your shows. Me and my daughters just started collecting all these buildings to create our own village and I love getting your help
Hello Amy, I’m so excited for you getting started on your village, it is so much fun!! I do have a snow village quick tip video that gives you tips for your lighting. If you go to my Christmas playlist, it is easy to find. It is titled “Christmas snow village quick tip. Also, please reach out with any questions you may have, i love to help! 😀
@@MiriamsManner oh awesome ty tons
Hi there!
My name is Oliver and I just have to say I love watching these vids! And we have something in common...WE BOTH LOVE CHRISTMAS MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE! :) This is the first year that I am designing a permanent christmas village in my basement. I would love your feedback! Do you have instagram or twitter? If not feel free to email me at ocgtheater@gmail.com and I will send you photos of the village! Thank you for posting these vids! I love watching them!
Yeah!! So glad to meet you!! I would love to see your Christmas village set up. At Christmas time, I literally watch hours of village videos every week. 😄. I don’t have twitter or instagram but you can email me your village to miriamsmanner@gmail.com.
Miriam, you do such amazing work. Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us. My Mom recently found your channel and has been watching all your holiday decorating videos, especially the ones about your Christmas village. Like yourself, she has a great passion for displaying and creating her village. She has over 80 houses. Over the years, I've helped her set hers up, and that love and passion has rubbed off on me. I now have my own collection of houses and people. We've both been anxiously awaiting this video, and you did not disappoint. I'm proud to say I am your 200th subscriber. I look forward to watching as this years village takes shape. You truly are a blessing. Thanx again.
Lloyd, you are so kind, your words truly have warmed my heart. Thank you for being my 200th subscriber and thank you so much for sharing about you and your mothers village. If you would like to share your village once you get it up this year, you can email me pics at miriamsmanner@gmail.com. I just love seeing other people’s creativity with their villages. I am going to start putting my village together next week so I am hoping to get the video posted by the end of October. Tell your mother I said thank you for watching!! Have a great day!!
Just wonderful, giving me ideas how to display my village. Just hope the cats don't steal villagers, like sheep for my nativity
😂😂😂. I never thought about how the village affects those with cats. Maybe you should try Hot glueing them down.
Where can I find styrofoam thin enough to see through for my lake and river? I've only been able to locate 1/4 in. at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. That seems too thick to have to fill with realistic water since it is rather expensive.
Hey Pam, the 1/4 inch foam might be as thin as you can buy it. I got my thin piece from a package I received and I saved it. What you can do is buy the 1/4” and take your hot wire and lower the edge line and create a slope into the lake to an 1/8” once you have it laid. That way you won’t have to fill the lake to 1/4”.
Hope this helps. 😄
@@MiriamsManner Thank you. I love your videos and am having so much fun making my mountain. Going to do my village by sections because it is so large.
Thanks so much Pam! I look forward to seeing your mountain when it’s done. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Your videos are very inspirational. Me and my girlfriend are setting up our Christmas village for 2022 and she’s so excited to have water Inc. with the Brooklyn Bridge and the harbor. Thank you very much
Thank you so very much! Water and the Brooklyn bridge sounds amazing. Please send pics when you guys are done. Are you entering the contest this year?
So awesome Miriam! I discovered your channel about a month ago and have been watching EVERYTHING..lol You really are amazing. I subscribed and then I joined. I am so hooked and have laid my plans for my 2024 Christmas village. I am legally blind so things take longer and I have to get really close and personal to see details. I really, really appreciate the time you take to show and explain things. I have a question. If you. If you add white food coloring to the realistic water, will it look like a frozen pond? Or is there a better way to make a frozen pond? Thank you!
Susan
You can totally add food coloring for a frozen pond. I usually add a little white paint but food coloring is better.
Fabulous! I’m looking forward to seeing your video on how to make your own ground cover. Tfs💕
Hey Lynn, I was just thinking the other day I am going to do that video soon. Probably in the next few weeks.
This is remarkable. I just subscribed and liked your video. I just got into model railroading. I want make a mountain with a tunnel for the train to go through. Any suggestions? You are a pro at this. Can you post a list of materials need to make this?
Hello Joey, I apologize for the delay in response. For whatever reason, your comment was flagged as spam. I just recovered it this morning. There is already a list of materials in the description box of this video. You can follow the same process I used to create the tunnel for the river for your train and just extend the length as you desire. Hope this helps.
This is beautiful & you have given us such creative ideas for making a realistic base. The following link details how to create water with toilet paper, wood glue, paint & varnish...if that might be a more economical option. We have used it for many school projects. th-cam.com/video/2TwpB7sVMn8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U5y8ppEJvT5NG2-Z
So do you break this masterpiece down & recycle parts every year?
Hey Jen, thanks so much for sharing. I’m always looking for new ways to get things done.
No, that mountain is still in one piece and I let a friend borrow it this year.
Hi Miriam, I have watched your video several times and learn something new each time. I will be beginning this project later this week. I hopefully it will turn out well enough to display. The question I have is on the base. I see you have posted the Styrofoam you used for your base in pervious post. Do you buy 3 of them and stack them to form your base? Thank you for the detailed videos.
Hello Heather, thanks so much for watching, I’m glad you are finding it helpful. Yes, I will cut, glue, and stack pieces to make them the size/height I need.
LOVE the videos! I’m putting up my village this year with the intention of leaving it up so these more stable structures are amazing to see. Thank you!
You are very welcome! 😁
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Loved watching you put all this together it looks ever so stunning.
An have a wonderful day today 😇 ❤😊
Thank you so much Thomas!
I’m a new subscriber watching for the very first time. Just wanted to say awesome job I luv it...
Hello Michelle,
Thanks so much for joining our family and subscribing. Thank you so much for such a lovey compliment.
wow..i learned so much..thank you//I will be using this video as a reference for me when I build my mountain for my O gauge model railroad mountain with tunnels...
Hello, I am so glad to hear that and I am happy to help. When you get started, let me know if you have any questions. 😃
I made my own houses several years ago but I wanted to consolidate them on something? because the space where I put them is limited. Your clear instructions and tips will help me use styrofoam to create a mountain ledge where some of them will sit. Your village is so cool. Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome! 😁
Where do you get your Styrofoam from? I have been using insulation board which is difficult at times. Just discovered you, love this.
Hello Kristi, thanks so much! I do use a lot of insulation foam board but I also save large pieces of foam from furniture packages. Whenever my friends of family get large pieces of foam, the save it for me and I pick it up.
This is absolutely amazing and has given me so many ideas, but I have a question. Is it necessary to do a second layer of plaster and to fill the holes?? It seems like I had more detail with one layer 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you very much!
No, it’s not necessary. If your first coat looks good you can stop there.
you could paint ripples at the base of waterfall on water with white water color. A least a few. That's a big azz waterfall. If you didn't like them, you could wipe them out and redo etc.
Hello Pristine,
We are on the same page. 😃 I did a video where I added ripples using the water effects along with some white paint. I did it as a separate video because this one was getting really long. Not only that, if people only wanted the info on the waterfall and ripples I didn’t want them to have to watch this whole video. I have attached the link to it if you want to check it out. 😃
How to make waterfall and ripples in lake: Woodland Scenics Water Effects th-cam.com/video/ohGwERn7fdg/w-d-xo.html
You are so talented! I’m a new subscriber and literally just binged watched lots of your videos lol Great work
Awe, thanks so much and welcome. 😁
Very nice. Just wish you would’ve showed the process of cutting the holes in the beginning, gave links to all the props and materials you used including the styrofoam and if you glued the buildings people etc?... I have a ton of village stuff and was looking to take it to the next level but didn’t Learn anything used and not crazy for the waterfall. Thought it’d look realistic but doesn’t. Everything looks nice tho. Thx anyway.
That Village is so !!Beautiful !! Thank you for sharing .
Thanks so much Stella!
Do you just use plain styrofoam found in packing not EPS foam insulating sweating?
I will use all sorts of foam. I have used xpf foam, insulation foam and foam from packages.
Really beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent and tips. I am almost ready to begin my first build and am curious where you found the thin layer of foam used to create the top layer for your water features. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talents, Miriam.
Hello Karena,
Thank you so much! I actually got that thin piece of styrofoam from a furniture package. Thin pieces of foam are hard to find.
I have attached a link to a product below that you can use as a substitute if you are unable to find thin foam.
www.amazon.com/ABS0905-Thickness-Polystyrene-Sheets-Styrene/dp/B0817S19YY/ref=asc_df_B0817S19YY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=248502463405&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3638354665980590830&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030128&hvtargid=pla-840731182272&psc=1&th=1
I just found out about you and I am very impressed with how you explain everything and you seem not to leave anyone guessing. You are also a very pleasant person to listen to . Thank you.
Thank you so very much. I really appreciate that. 😂
Amazing. Thank for the clear explanations. You make so easy to understand
Thank you so much Fernando and you are welcome.
I could write an essay but I’ll say three phrases . Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You are very welcome! 😁
As a diabetic, you don’t want air bubbles in your insulin, could you roll the bottle between your hands to mix the food coloring easier?
Hello Allen, yes you could roll it as well. Just as long as you do it slowly to mix it. 😄
Beautifully crafted! What a talent! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much and you are very welcome!
Oh, I just came back from Walmart, OMG! I'm loving everything Christmas village. My fiance just bought me the Walmart supercenter store. So excited 😀
Thank you so much!! Congrats on your new snow village addition, new buildings are always fun!! It’s so exciting, we are getting close. I am going to start putting up my village in 2 weeks so I can hopefully I can get the video posted by end of Oct.
@@MiriamsManner ,Thank you so much. Very exciting! Can't wait to see your video😀. I have to make you laugh my fiance wants to help a little more(which I'm loving). He says we to paint the faces to the figurines..lol. I said great minds think a like. I have a video I need for us to watch. Thank you Miriam for the video 😀
😂😂😂. That is awesome!! I have painted at least half of the people I have purchased.
How do the people get from the bottom of mountain to the buildings on the way to top. There should be a road. It is really nice.
I didn’t make any on this piece but you can certainly add them on yours. 😁
You are amazing im working like this work and im happy to watch your videos i hope you see my message thanks you
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. 😀
Ok I think I might MIGHT attempt this … so now years after yoi made this … knowing what you know now using products you have now like a freehand router and the foam coat stuff from HWFF what techniques would you do differently ? Things you’d do the same ? Also I know one is using foil for the lake … but what else ? Would you have carved this out with your freehand router or still gone the paper and foam pieces route ?
Thanks for everything you do ! ❤
Hey Cari, I’m so excited for you! This is an aggressive build but it was so much fun. So to answer you question of what I would do different, I would definitely use the foam coat over the plaster strips to hide more of the holes. I still like the crumpled paper because of how it forms the rock formations. However, doing it this way does take A LOT more time than just using all foam and carving the foam. Like you mentioned, I would definitely use the foil under the plaster to waterproof and I would have made the waterfall wider. I feel like it’s a bit narrow for such a large mountain. Those are the only things I would do differently.
Let me know how you are doing along the way! 😁
@@MiriamsManner thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it OK if I’m brave I’m going to attempted if I’m only half brave I’m doing a baby mountain. lol i’ve never worked with realistic water or water effects at all but you know they say go big or go home 🤣 i’ll definitely let you know if I do it thank you so much for your response
lol the people look bigger than houses especially the piano guy and also doesent look very xmasly dark colors look more like spooky holloween thats my opinion
Hello Armida,
Yes, sometimes the people look disproportionately larger than the houses. If I could make my own, I would make them the right size. Unfortunately, I am at the mercy of those who make them. 😄
I just love the gray in my village. I love the way it looks all put together. I have seen others that are brown or all white and they look amazing too, but I just prefer the gray. Thanks for your feedback.
Where is the cheapest place to buy your plaster strip?
And where do you get all that styrofoam?
Hello, I buy my plaster in bulk on Amazon. It ends up being a lot more affordable.
I get the insulation foam from Lowes or Home Depot. It comes in 4’x8’sheets.
Hi Miriam's everything is wow..wow.wow .... if you can tell me where you bought village people..I have been looking for the fisherman for a long time..but I can't find him.I'm not looking or I'm looking for you..I congratulate you you are extraordinary
Thank you so much! You can buy that fisherman online at www.ehobbytools.com
www.ehobbytools.com/search.asp?keyword=Fishing&search=
This Absolutely beautiful and amazing piece love it
Thank you!
Awesome! I also do christmas village in my youtube channel. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much! I checked out your village and left you a comment! 😄
@@MiriamsManner I saw that and really appreciate it. More power to your beautiful channel.
Same to you! I hope your channel grows and prospers, you deserve it!!
Thanks much for the invaluable explanation
You are very welcome! 😁
This is soooooooooo cool. This video maybe the BEST how to I’ve seen yet. You go nice and slow, your voice is so calming, and you explain everything so well. Now, you want to come to Florida and we build one 7 times this size? Thx for making this
Thank you so very much! I’m so glad to hear that this video was helpful for you! Wow, 7 times the size, that would be gigantic and fun by the way. If you attempt the build, please send me photos.
@@MiriamsManner How can I send you some pics and or a video of my display? I would love your input on "spicing it up" with some cool, creative embellishments. BTW, My village takes over the Living room floor, measuring about 15' w x 5' deep. PLUS. I remove EVERYTHING from the built in bookcase which is 15' w x 8' tall. It takes 4-5 weeks to set it all up and I dont have near the "cool" features you have....YET
Mam fantastic can u do water falls for me am not getting did several times and happy Christmas
Hello, thank you so much. Below is a link to my video that will show you how to make a waterfall.
How to make waterfall and ripples in lake: Woodland Scenics Water Effects th-cam.com/video/ohGwERn7fdg/w-d-xo.html
Miriam I have been following your village creations for quite a while now as I am pretty new to the this. I have a questions, I followed your video on the creating the gray base, with the rocks on the side. Everything went great, except when I did the flower and water paste it all has cracked and it flaking off of my base. Did I do something wrong with the flour and water paste? I had the plaster strips over the styrofoam pieces, let that dry, and then I put on the flour paste. I would say almost half of it has flaked off. Can you help me with what I might have done wrong here? Thank you so much!
Hey Victoria, Im so glad you are having great success so far on your build, that is fantastic.
I never use flour as a second coat. I will use a liquid plaster called plaster of Paris. Is this what you used or did you use baking flour? I attached the link below of the product I use for the 2nd coat.
www.amazon.com/Dap-Plaster-Paris-20-Min/dp/B008SR3W1G/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=58885467994&hvadid=410019910523&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9030164&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1585839164567231779&hvtargid=kwd-167967402&hydadcr=12189_11119262&keywords=plaster+of+paris&qid=1685220412&sr=8-3
@@MiriamsManner Hello Miriam, thank you so much for your quick response. Yep I sure did, used the wrong stuff. Rookie move. I have so much enjoyed your videos and I am trying to learn how to make my village a little more realistic. Thank you so much for the link, I will get that. I sprayed it with clear sealer that stopped the flaking, but lots of cracks in the rocks and stuff. Kind of makes it look natural in a way, but lesson learned. Thank you again! Sincerely, Victoria
Oh! How do you store something like this? To beautiful to get rid of.
Well, I originally planned to keep it in my guest bedroom closet but I made it a little too big and it doesn’t fit through the door. 😂🤣. I still have the piece, just not sure if I will use it again.
This is truly awesome, this is my first time watching here and I love it.
Aw, thanks so much Debbie, I really appreciate that. 😄
Hi, was wondering what's the height of the trees you are using in this project?
Hello Selena, they range anywhere from 8”-12”.
looks nice but I really dont get the christmas vibe from this build.. it looks like an hillside from Thailand, in summer with sandy beach with warm blue green water
That is because it is Christmas in Arizona where is stays warm all year round. Not everyone has snow or cold weather at Christmas time.
@@MiriamsManner im from Norway, a winter land so did not think about you guys not having snow
You are so talented. I sure I wish I had your imagination for design
Thanks Leslie! Well hopefully seeing what I create can get your creative juices flowing to create something you love. 😁
Beautiful and lots of work. Thx for sharing
You are very welcome!
…”please don’t skip over this video..” rewinds lolol
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Hello Miriam I just want to thank you for your help with these videos ! I wanted to build a mountain with a. tunnel for my Lego Winter Village and your guidance was really (really !) helpful ! I confess I made before 2 other tentatives before watching your video :-) then I just follow your tips (Iron solder+plaster+ water based spray paint) and its done ! We finally have a our mountain and Tunnel for our Lego Winter Village !
Thank you ! Greetings from....Portugal 🙂and Happy Hollidays !!!
Hey Pedro, I am so happy to hear that and I am so grateful to be a help to you. 😁
How did you make this waterfall I'm wanting to create something very similar on my village this year 🙂
Hello, I actually show how to make it in this video. I also have a separate waterfall video that I just put out a few weeks ago.
The waterfall I made a few weeks ago is shorter but you use the same materials, just make it longer.
@@MiriamsManner thank you so much 🙂
Can you use glass instead of the plastic strip because I can’t find the plastic strips anywhere?
You can use glass for your lake if you would like. I wouldn’t recommend putting realistic water on top but just let the glass be your water. 😁
@@MiriamsManner I’m sorry I didn’t mean to say glass. I was trying to say gauze or cheesecloth. I’ve been working so hard on my mountain and I did it. I can’t believe I did it. My mountain actually looks like a mountain but now I have to find the stuff that you use to wrap it with..
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Hi Miriam, what is the thickness of the thin styrofoam you used for the lake? The thinnest one I can find is 1/2". Is that too much? Also, I sent you another email the other day. Did you get it? It was about painting over plaster. Thanks!
Hey Dee,
I used an 1/8” styrofoam. I attached a link below for you from Amazon to buy them.
I responded to your latest email earlier today. Sorry it took me a few days to respond, I was under the weather.
www.amazon.com/Excelsis-Design-Acid-Free-Available-Double-Sided/dp/B07MR92SHY/ref=asc_df_B07MR92SHY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309899557850&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15310138952986296760&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030164&hvtargid=pla-675264293946&psc=1
Glad I subscribe and read I have watched this video several times and was trying to figure out the thickness of the lake foam. I am starting my village next week! 😁
That’s fantastic. Welcome to our group! Happy crafting! 😁
This is amazing!!!
Thank you!
I love watching your videos!
Thank you so much sharing and giving us tips! Especially from beginners like me :)
I’m just starting, and your village is my goal village😍
What do you call those pins you used to place the cords so they don’t move?
Aw, thanks so very much! That is so sweet of you to say.
The pins are called floral pins. I have attached a link for you.
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You are absolutely amazing!!! Your work is simply outstanding!!! How did you learn to do all of this? I wish I had the room to do all the unbelievable work you do!!! My husband and I do have a Christmas village but nothing at all like you have!!!! May God Bless you and may you have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!! I am simply amazed by all the beautiful work you do!!!!! Keep up your outstanding performances!!!!
Thank you so much Diane! I have always been creative and once I started villaging, I just channeled it towards that. I like to create things, no matter what it is. God bless you and have a wonderful Christmas.
Excellent video ! Thanks.
Thank you and you are very welcome!
Hi Miriam. Have you tried to use paper mache to cover mountain? Yours is absolutely beautiful, I ordered some plaster sheets, but they are not cheap. Thank you for the video, I watched it about 100 times....:o)
Aw, thanks so much Anna. No, I have never used paper mache, maybe I will try it in the future. Yes, the plaster can get pricey. I ordered a 8 roll pack off of amazon for 35 dollars. I was able to use it for 3 different projects. Thanks so much for watching. 😄
Instead of using the plaster tape..you can actually use brown paper towels (from restaurants etc) and dip them into hydrocol..which is plaster of paris that dries really super hard. You wet one at time and apply. Very quick to do create mountains. Also if you tape wooden skewers together in a hap hazzard way...and drape your hydrocol over it...its like a scafold for the mountains...super light weight. They use this for train dioaramas. Great video
That sounds awesome!! Someone else was just telling me about plaster of Paris too. I have never used it before but is sounds awesome. Maybe I will try it out on my next project.
Thanks.
Where did you find the bear that you have in one of your caves?
That was a gift from my mother but I know she got it off Amazon.
Hi Miriam! I was watching the video, and I want to built the mountain myself, and I see the list of materials but I didn't see the measurement. It would be helpful for you to send it to me.
This mountain is very large. The base is 30”D x 42”L x 36” H. I would recommend building this a little smaller so that you can fit it through a door when you want to pack it away.
Thank you, that information it's goin to help me. I discover your videos this week and I see then a lot of times. Have a very nice weekend.
You too!
Beautiful Christmas village💖 I love that it has different layers.
Thanks so much!!
Hi, i loved what you built.. my wife and I build a huge village also if you want we can exchange numbers and I'll send you a video of our village. I want to do what you did on this video this year
Hello,
Thank you so much! I would love to see your video, you can email me at miriamsmanner@gmail.com. Do you have a TH-cam page or Instagram that you post on? I’m on Instagram at miriamsmanner.
@miriam I just sent you an email.
Thanks!!
@@MiriamsManner yes it's yoel305
Where did get the styrofoam blocks
Hello Julie, the styrofoam did this build came from styrofoam I saved from a furniture delivery.
You can use the insulation foam board from Home Depot or Lowes and stack it.
The light bulbs your using what is the name and where did you
Get them? I bought the multiple light string but the bulbs are different. I’m just starting my village and don’t want to spend a fortune on building but thought the mountains and streams would add to a few buildings for now! Thank you.
Hello Brenda,
I just get the multi light strands from Walmart. They are in the stores right now. The bulbs are different sometimes but they are interchangeable.
If you look on offer up or Facebook marketplace and Goodwill, you can find great deals on village stuff, Accessories and buildings.
Hi my name is Denise I got a good-sized village houses I was wondering with that mountain and pain that you're making with the waterfall do you make them and sell them I'm very interested please let me know if you do make them and sell them I love the one that you made thank you
Hello Denise, I do make custom pieces and sell them through my Etsy page. The max base size I will make and ship is 24” x 24” x 18”. You can message me through my Etsy page to start the custom order process. I have attached my link for you below.
www.etsy.com/shop/MiriamsManner
@@MiriamsManner yeah I'm looking for the waterfall that you made with the mountain in the pain I can't find a price so could you give me one and information where I can send you the how much it cost and and put my card information in there thank you
Hi this is Denise you never got back ahold of me about the waterfall mountain the one that you made I was looking to see how much you charge to make one like that for me I have a good-sized village I bought a lot of mountains somebody on FC we'll making them and selling them so I bought a couple of them but I love that waterfall
I am having a great deal of difficulty finding supplies at the local hobby store. Is there a hobby store on line for making nature themed dioramas? In advance thank you
Hello Larry,
Have you tried woodland scenics? They are an online company that exclusively makes products for dioramas. I use a lot of there products and I have always had excellent results. Hobby Lobby has a small section of diorama products. Depending on what you are looking for, you can also use other items to make trees, shrubs, and grass, etc.
Will you be joining us this Saturday at 9:00am MST? I will have a love stream forum for Christmas villages and will discuss this topic.
That's a whole lot of mtn you have. Your artistry really shines through. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! You are getting caught up on a lot of videos. 🤣😁😂
Thank you for showing the details of this village mountain. I am inspired to make one this year, I have 5 structures for an Alpine Village. Wish me luck!
That is fantastic! Good luck! 😃
Fabulous skills and craftsmanship. Needs to be 1080 HD instead of 360p. Liked and subbed
Thank you so much!! 😂😂 That is outside of my technical skills. I just learned how to make videos when I started my channel. 😁. I’m not very tech savvy. Maybe I can get some help in the future to figure that out. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for subbing.
Wow you are awesome. Definitely gonna give this a try. Im new to DIY projects too and im learning a lot from you. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much and you are very welcome! 😀
Hi! You are so talented. I enjoyed watching this so much. Where do you find the styrofoam blocks?
Thank you so much! Those blocks actually came out of a furniture package.
Absolutely amazing!!!
Thank you!
Miriam, how wonderful of you to share your amazing talents! I've always wanted my village to be more than just putting Styrofoam under sheets of snow, which is what I've done for far too long. Last year I started collecting Styrofoam from boxes of... whatever (my husband is now calling me a hoarder). I just recently found your channel and wanted to say Thank You for all of your tips, tricks and inspiration!
Thank you so much Shelli, I really appreciate that. 😁
Hi, what colours would you recommend to use for the mountain to make a not snowy mountain?
You can do a gray without snow. Or you could do a brown mountain or a combination of both. I have several videos showing my brown paint colors. I will send you one.
Christmas Village Mountain Tutorial
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I have looked everywhere for info on making the mountains and you are the best. You are most informative. Keep up the good work. Beginners like me need you.
Thanks so much Ann, I really appreciate that.
I been looking at your videos on villages. Awesome so many questions answer. Thank so much. Can you give a list of your tools and supplies.
Hello Anita,
Thank you so much!! I am so glad you like the videos. If you look in the description box, there is a list of all the materials I used for this project. 😄
Have you ever done a fairy mountain?
As it is right now can it be used outside?
I loved your work and effort you put into this, thank you!
Hello Karen, thanks so much!!
No, I haven’t done a fairy mountain before. You could put this outside in climates that aren’t extreme. The only thing that I would be concerned about being affected is the lake and the waterfall. If I can remember, I believe it might react to heat. If you were just making a mountain, that could defiantly be used outdoors.
I love this village it's amazing do you build all the house yourself because I want to do this but don't know where to start with the sizes please help me
Hello Cheryl, thanks so much!! I build all of my mountains and platforms but I don’t make any of the houses. I actually buy mostly Lemax houses. The website I use is www.ehobbytools.com
Hi Miriam! Please help! 🙂 I used plaster sheets for the first time this year and I forgot that you said to "smooth it out with your finger when it's still wet" so that the mesh doesn't show. I can see tons of little holes in the mesh. Any suggestions on what I can do about that? I'm guessing paint won't just fill in the holes. Ugh! 🫤
Hello, yes you can fix it. If you get liquid plaster, it will cover all the holes. I have another video where I showed how to do it. I will send you the link.
Christmas Village Mountain Tutorial
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Christmas Village Base with Side Steps Tutorial
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@@MiriamsManner thank you so much!! (And thanks for all your awesome videos and tips!) Could I also try using the Foam Coat I just noticed in your recent rock video?
Great finished product and thanks for the clear instructions; Very easy to understand and follow. Do you really do a new one every year? Wow. What do you do with them after Christmas...do you throw them out or keep them? I'm trying to design something I can easily store and re-use but it isn't easy. These villages and the displays take up a lot of room ...I need to buy a new house with a big she-shed!
😂😂😂. A she shed would be a dream. I do keep most of them and switch them out from year to year. I also sell some once I start accumulating to many.
Does anyone have an opinion about plaster cloth from Michaels vs Woodland Scenic ?
I haven’t yet used woodland scenic plaster strips but I LOVE all of their products. I have used about 12 different types of their other products and they have all been great. With that being said, I have used Michaels plaster and it works really well. Their is a lot of powder plaster on the strip so it has less gauze holes than other brands.
@@MiriamsManner Thank you so much for helping me. This is my first attempt to do platforms and more scenery for a Christmas Village.
You are very welcome!
You are amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing your art with us!!! You completely ROCKED IT!!! God Bless you always!!
Thanks so much Gina, I really appreciate that.
I need to learn the best way to deal with all the power cords and how to connect it all
In her tips and tricks videos she talks about this.👍🏼
Hello Amy, I apologize for the late response, for some reason, your comment was "held for review". Please watch the following quick tip videos. I have suggestions on how I do it as well as comments I shared from the group with great ideas on how they hide their cords. I have attached both links below. Hope this helps.
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thank you for all these videos Miriam; my wife and i enjoy them immensely and learning from you is wonderful.
ThAnk you so much, I really appreciate that! 😁
Amazing! Very talented! Love your work! Your explaining is very good too! 😊
Hello Patsy, thanks so much! 😀
this is nice and a big job to do, but I want a more traditional one with ice skaters and like a European village.
Good morning Cathy,
Yes, that would be very beautiful. My mother did a pond with ice skaters in hers. It came out beautiful.