Ahhhhh! I love it so much. Any time tiny potion bottles are included it makes it even better. My 6 year old said "that monster isn't creepy! He's cute! I want one!" Both kids really enjoy watching your videos and keep asking if we can make them.
Aaaggg again! who in the world continues to give a thumbs down on great craftsmanship!! Man it takes time to complete amazing crafts, it can't be rushed!
my favourite detail would be the little touches, water in the bucket, mud texture in the sewers.... the things that arnt noticed straight away but help bring it to life
Perfect idea for "guide halls" displays. You have the mage one done, now one for the divine, martial and nature-folk! Each character you create gets to retired to their respective guild hall for display.
Always great work and detail especially the sewer monster made of green stuff. Inspired me to convert an old wood shelf sitting in my garage into a large miniature diorama..
The monster is pretty great. But I have to say I like the architecture, how you had something going on in every level, underneath, lower trapdoor stage, stairs, balcony, archway. Didn’t think the railing would work, kind of Art Nouveau, but it settled down. Well done!
Can’t believe that’s just a diorama piece! You could have a few of your favourite minis in a sort of action setting. I love the small details you added to the piece, it really brings it to life. As for winning? As others have said I’m just glad to able to watch a master at work!
I'm a little late but i love the way u make details with the pencil and if u didn't notice the way u tilted your pencil made it look like shading and the paint job is awesome
I really like how the stairs came out, styrodur seems to take sculpting like that really well, the floorboards look great too, but the stairs look great.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT as an aside, I picked up a pro guide and angle cutter from the shifting lands usa store. Thanks for helping promote that! I hope theres a day soon where its not a blizzard and I can crack a window and work on some projects with them!
Honestly I liked how you pointed out you should cut away. Safety tip and reminder anyone can make mistakes when you talked about cutting yourself. Got me thinking about a diorama for my rogue character.
This is inspiring me to make a diorama of a death scene or a significant battle scene of one of my adventurers of the years. Have to think about which one yet.
I loved using this design for my sewer creeping zombie crocodile. I used styrofoam for most of the build and actually prefer it for the natural stone look on chipped away pieces. Thanks for all of your videos!
I so much love this idea. I always wanted to give something to my Players after they will finish my Campaign of 6 Years. Gonna make a Diorama for each of them , individually designed for every Character. Thank you for the inspiration.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT I live in Canada, on the way home yesterday I found some foam black in color and very very hard....i took it home cause it was in great shape and wanted to try foam crafting. Its very hard to cut. Seems like its tougher than insulation foam. Do you have any idea what kind of foam it might be?
Like the fact that you show how you did your monster. I like the you are a perfection on your work. This is my first time that I'm going to work on a project and this is one of my favorites.
John...while everyone I watch is very talented, your builds are becoming nothing short of artistic masterpieces. I wanna be like you when I grow up. 😜 Seriously, you should be truly proud.
That's very kind of you Patty. I like to literally step back, and view what I'm working on from a distance once per crafting session. I feel it really puts things into perspective for me.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Good idea! I stumbled across your channel because I wanted to make mini torture devices for display. I stayed because my son decided I was playing D&D again (I haven't played in 30 years when I owned 1st edition books)I bought some of your plans (I've never done that before) and really had forgotten just how small everything is. I made 2 scrolls..lol I am starting with the chapel. Wish me luck. 😁
I think that the work done to sculp the sewer monster head is very interesting but above all that I prefer in this built is all about the stair because I can use that not only to craft games and novels diplays but also to built architectural pieces of miniatures like skyscrappers, mansions and old or modern houses like that Frank Lloyd Wright has drawn in her time ! I will be waiting the new epic project with great expectetions and impatience !
The overall shape of this piece is amazing. Lots of interesting textures and levels. If I had to pick a favorite, I love the balcony railing. I did the graveyard fence project so I have some of this handy.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT thats great! Last weeks build was amazing! I showed your videos off of the build to older D&D gamer friends and those that like epic diorama builds, they all loved it!! Looks like ya might have to expand on it in the future Lol.😂
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched. I'm going to have a custom mini made for my husband's D&D character. At first that was going to be it, now I'm thinking the character might need a "home" to live in.
Another great video, John! I am amazed at how well the green foam holds the details compared to XPS. All the little touches/extra scatter really completes this build. I am excited and can’t wait for your next epic video build. Thank you for an awesome channel!
Man all of those little cast pieces really made this piece come to life!! If I had to pick one detail that I like the most it would be the bucket with the UV resin in it. I really think you missed an opportunity to next level the piece with adding an animated mop as a slight nod to Fantasia!
I often wondered if there was a justifiable reason to "display" the miniatures after they are painted and thought it would just get too cluttered and cumbersome to display all the painted minis. This idea works for me, allowing special or key minis to be displayed, or to display the newest minis you painted and slowing you to have time to create a good storage place for them and enjoy them in the mean time. Rotating or switching out the selection of minis displayed I think would keep it fresh and interesting. I like this one, particularly the way you used different "materials" in the end result (different types of stone/bricks, wood, etc), which gives it a more dynamic and lived in feel.
This whole build was amazing to watch. I liked the trapdoor to the sewer but I think my favourite bit had to be the detailing of the wood grain on the floorboards. Just such amazing attention to detail. You don't have to pick me - I do have an Instagram account but I can't figure out the stories bit of it.
Look for Formular 400. It's by the same company that does the standard pink 250 PSI XPS from the big box stores but is much harder at 400 PSI. Much closer to the Styrodur. They even have a 600 PSI and 1000 PSI version, too. Just need to special order off various suppliers.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Have you seen the 'Kingspan' insulation that Lowes is carrying? I just saw it online. It's green and I haven't seen it before, so I am curious if it is just the same old xps or closer to styrodur. One can hope...😉
@@missfortune6174 I have some, it feels like the XPS I'm used to, it's good but it's not as good as what styrodur appears to be from the videos I've seen.
You're talented. My six year old daughter and I enjoy watching your content. I made the mistake of showing her your colosseum video first. Now she wants to make it and I'm barely at being able to make realistic wood 😂
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT We do. In 5th grade I made a colonial America diorama with my mother for a school assignment and it was a great time. I had completely forgotten this type of crafting was even a thing until one day TH-cam recommended Black Magic Craft for a reason I'm still unsure of but it's also how I found your channel. I'm unsure what you're going through but my daughter and I will pray you and your family tonight. God Bless.
Its kinda funny, I actually saw this on facebook earlier today, not even recognizing it was yours. I just received my pack of citadel skulls and I am not sure what to do with them yet. I really like that you picked a random skull and said it was “natural looking”. I guess I just need to get out of my head when crafting. I think too much about using things like that. Especially with how expensive it was. I’n definitely going to use them in a creative way now.
I know Gerard Boom can do insane detail work with just a pencil, wouldn't be surprised if it was hem. That wood pattern... i know your a great underrated crafter but really, wasn't expecting this, that's on a completely different level. Congratz on that masterpiece! PS: I don't have Instagram, only giveaway i need is your next build, keep it up.
Wow man! I wish I put the amount of effort into builds like this! I seriously am impressed with the amount of detail in the wood panels. I have tried wire brushes and drawing them in, BUT THEY HAVE NEVER LOOKED AS WELL AS THE ONES YOU MADE. Very impressed my guy!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT I think I’m gonna strive to get my wood panels like yours in the video! Hopefully we can get a similar result! Thanks for the video!
I don’t even play d&d but somehow I’m obsessed with his builds and crafting skills 🤯 binge watching since last week 😚🙌🏼
Thank you :). I’m glad you’re enjoying the content, and thank you for your support!!
Ahhhhh! I love it so much. Any time tiny potion bottles are included it makes it even better. My 6 year old said "that monster isn't creepy! He's cute! I want one!" Both kids really enjoy watching your videos and keep asking if we can make them.
That's so awesome :) I love to hear that! Well I'm your 6 year old thought it was cute haha... looked a little like kermit to me :)
Aaaggg again! who in the world continues to give a thumbs down on great craftsmanship!! Man it takes time to complete amazing crafts, it can't be rushed!
Thanks Ron... :) I love taking some time on these crafts. Just pumping out videos for the sake of it isn't my style.
Great build and amazing detail. I like how the blue torch was an offset light source by the archway. Made some cool lighting effects on the skull.
Thanks Lee
The differents levels and all these détails give a lot of interest to this little piece of foam
Thanks :)
As a newer viewer I love that you were calling back to old videos for me to continue watching after this one.
Welcome to the channel, and thanks for the feedback.
The sacks and bucket were my favourite. A few mundane items added a lot of subtle detail. Great job.
Thank you Sarah :)
my favourite detail would be the little touches, water in the bucket, mud texture in the sewers.... the things that arnt noticed straight away but help bring it to life
The fine details right :)
Perfect idea for "guide halls" displays. You have the mage one done, now one for the divine, martial and nature-folk! Each character you create gets to retired to their respective guild hall for display.
My thoughts exactly!
Mate that wood grain is blowing my mind.
Thank you 👍
Always great work and detail especially the sewer monster made of green stuff. Inspired me to convert an old wood shelf sitting in my garage into a large miniature diorama..
Awesome, I love to hear it. New life into something laying around the house. Sounds like you'll have plenty of room to expand the diorama!
Absolutely love the moss coming out of the grates
Yeah, it need that color... it made it pop!
Can't speak for everyone else, but just watching and gaining inspiration is 'the win'. (no need to choose me!) :-)
That's really kind of you Ray, thank you for your feedback !
Building the display for two of my favorite pieces, modified it to have two sets of stairs and double torches.
I like your paint jobs because usually it’s hard to paint smaller tighter areas but you manage and it looks super cool.
Thank you.
Amazing!!! My favourite detail is the skull in the background along with the blue light!
Awesome, thanks.
I liked the size of it all... and that it had multiple details that would catch the eye upon different viewings.
Thank you... details are my thing :)
Love the wood floors! And all the scatter pots
Nice, thanks.
Sewer monster and the color scheme...very inspiring. Enjoy the channel.
Thank you George! I appreciate the feedback.
The monster is pretty great. But I have to say I like the architecture, how you had something going on in every level, underneath, lower trapdoor stage, stairs, balcony, archway. Didn’t think the railing would work, kind of Art Nouveau, but it settled down. Well done!
Thank you... I had to stop myself haha... I wanted to keep adding stuff.
the sewer and the trap door were a awesome touch! nice job!
Thanks.... wait till next week...
10:15 cuts to the most wonderful foam wooden piece I've ever seen. Knots, grain, everything.
Thanks :)
Looks like a really fun easy build that everyone can do and personally I love the "little" touches that just make the whole diorama pop.
Thanks Gary, yes this is a great beginner project!
The hidden sewer monster is definitely my favorite little detail! Can't wait to see your epic new build :)
Thanks, I had a blast working on it!
Can’t believe that’s just a diorama piece! You could have a few of your favourite minis in a sort of action setting. I love the small details you added to the piece, it really brings it to life. As for winning? As others have said I’m just glad to able to watch a master at work!
Thank you Andy.... It was hard to stop adding little details on this one.
Always enjoy the lighting in a diorama.
I thought it was a cool touch.
What a really cute and enjoyable build! That definately made it worthy of its intended purpose.
Thank you :)
The details in the step are my favorite!
I love the pencil work... especially the wood grain and the broken stone.
Me too :)
etching just has such a unique look. That thing is awesome.
Thank you.
Amazing detail - not just because of the castings. Great imagination.
Thank you :) !
I'm a little late but i love the way u make details with the pencil and if u didn't notice the way u tilted your pencil made it look like shading and the paint job is awesome
Never too late... thanks :)
I really like how the stairs came out, styrodur seems to take sculpting like that really well, the floorboards look great too, but the stairs look great.
Thank you Clay!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT as an aside, I picked up a pro guide and angle cutter from the shifting lands usa store. Thanks for helping promote that! I hope theres a day soon where its not a blizzard and I can crack a window and work on some projects with them!
Maybe an odd one, but the burlap sacks ended up being my favorite detail. Definitely my favorite build I've seen you do!
Nothing odd about it :). Who knows what could be in there.... Thanks Elrydia.
I love this super little diorama ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 🖤 ♥️
Thank you !
The sewer monster is SO CUTE!!! 😍
haha... thanks Olivia... That put a smile on my face :)
Another great build dude my favourite part was the tentacles pushing the trap door open it really drew my eye
Nice, thanks for watching.
favourite Detail: the little Flasks etc. on the shelf - they give it so much live!
Thanks.
Honestly I liked how you pointed out you should cut away. Safety tip and reminder anyone can make mistakes when you talked about cutting yourself. Got me thinking about a diorama for my rogue character.
Yep, safety really is important. I cringe every time I think about my slice with the Olfa... wasn't good :0
This is inspiring me to make a diorama of a death scene or a significant battle scene of one of my adventurers of the years. Have to think about which one yet.
Very cool ideas!
I loved the monster in the sewer!
I'm loving then Hirst Arts details! They add so much
So much fun picking out things to add to this!
liked the little bits added bottles, sacks, and other bits
Thank you
You inspire creativity. Love this channel
Thank you Tyler :)
I loved using this design for my sewer creeping zombie crocodile. I used styrofoam for most of the build and actually prefer it for the natural stone look on chipped away pieces. Thanks for all of your videos!
That sounds awesome Madalyn. I had some regular Styrofoam in my hand last night for a build. Produces some cool looking rubble.
Utterly fantastic. Thanks for sharing your genius with us.
You got it Richard... thanks :)
I really loved the flagstone stairs!
Cool, thanks.
Great video....I like the sewer monster for sure. But also all the random items you placed give it a real vibe.
Thank you :)
I so much love this idea.
I always wanted to give something to my Players after they will finish my Campaign of 6 Years. Gonna make a Diorama for each of them , individually designed for every Character. Thank you for the inspiration.
That sounds awesome. You got it Hannes... thanks for watching.
That foam looks super nice,I'd love to get some ! Another great build and video as always :)
Thanks :) Yeah, I think I'm going to use some more of it now....
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT I live in Canada, on the way home yesterday I found some foam black in color and very very hard....i took it home cause it was in great shape and wanted to try foam crafting. Its very hard to cut. Seems like its tougher than insulation foam. Do you have any idea what kind of foam it might be?
You could perhaps do a few more of these dioramas. Thanks for this content
You’re welcome. I’m planning on doing more of these on the channel.
Lots of cool details, i think i liked the railing the best.
Thank you.
The devil is definitely in the details. So much going on here, can't stop looking at it. Great work as always Maestro!!! 🤘
Right on :) Thanks.
Like the fact that you show how you did your monster. I like the you are a perfection on your work. This is my first time that I'm going to work on a project and this is one of my favorites.
Do you have a like where I can get the Foam or how to get it ?
Excellent. Have fun! There’s a link for the XPS foam in the video description :)
"I got hundreds of miniatures, some of them are even painted" *WHEEZE* oh man I'm dyin' from that line XD
Seriously though... haha
I love the blue flame torch & the tentacle monster in the sewer
love a bit of tentacle - cant wait to see your next epic build, when you say epic, you mean EPIC!!!
You know it :) Thanks Mr Aide.
John...while everyone I watch is very talented, your builds are becoming nothing short of artistic masterpieces. I wanna be like you when I grow up. 😜
Seriously, you should be truly proud.
That's very kind of you Patty. I like to literally step back, and view what I'm working on from a distance once per crafting session. I feel it really puts things into perspective for me.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Good idea! I stumbled across your channel because I wanted to make mini torture devices for display. I stayed because my son decided I was playing D&D again (I haven't played in 30 years when I owned 1st edition books)I bought some of your plans (I've never done that before) and really had forgotten just how small everything is. I made 2 scrolls..lol I am starting with the chapel. Wish me luck. 😁
I think that the work done to sculp the sewer monster head is very interesting but above all that I prefer in this built is all about the stair because I can use that not only to craft games and novels diplays but also to built architectural pieces of miniatures like skyscrappers, mansions and old or modern houses like that Frank Lloyd Wright has drawn in her time !
I will be waiting the new epic project with great expectetions and impatience !
I love to hear you incorporating aspect of the build into your own work!! Thank you for your support... I promise it will be worth the wait!
The overall shape of this piece is amazing. Lots of interesting textures and levels. If I had to pick a favorite, I love the balcony railing. I did the graveyard fence project so I have some of this handy.
Excellent!! I'm glad you saved them :)
i love the clear and concise instruction. Great job!
Thank you Don.
simple and yet very detailed and above all.. nice! This is the kind of crafts i really enjoy seeing.
Awesome, thank you. I really enjoyed making this one!
Amazing! I love how many different techniques you integrated into this video! Good job man!
Thank you Sebastien.
Excellent piece, loving the sewer monster!!!
Thank you :)
Awesome. i liked the blue flame and the archway..
Thanks.
The fine details are amazing, they give this diorama character and story so well. Great build. Cant wait till next time!
Thank you. You won’t have to wait long my next EPIC build comes out tomorrow!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT thats great! Last weeks build was amazing! I showed your videos off of the build to older D&D gamer friends and those that like epic diorama builds, they all loved it!! Looks like ya might have to expand on it in the future Lol.😂
@@jennylawson1980 Awesome , I'm glad they liked it! Thanks for spreading the word :)
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched. I'm going to have a custom mini made for my husband's D&D character. At first that was going to be it, now I'm thinking the character might need a "home" to live in.
Well I'm glad you found the channel :)
I really love the sewer/trapdoor area. I wonder what our friend has been doing down there.
Give me a roll :) Thanks Werewolf Cas.
Great build! I really like all the small details and the wood texture was brilliant
Thank you. I like adding the wood grain like this messing with the knits and grain. Really get to make it unique.
Another great video, John! I am amazed at how well the green foam holds the details compared to XPS. All the little touches/extra scatter really completes this build. I am excited and can’t wait for your next epic video build. Thank you for an awesome channel!
You got it... thanks for watching and your support!
Sorry for the late comment! A very innovative way to apply these crafting techniques in a small project. Superb content and a grand craft!
No problem :) Thanks for checking it out. It was fun to have so much contained in a small build.
What a dreamy house, it turned out to be a handsome guy
Thank you :)
love the torch
loved the tentacles
I love that wood floor its just awesome!
Thank you :)
That Styrodur detail is my favorite. Keep up the great work! You have just earned my Patreon support with all your hardwork, and creativity.
Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it, and I'm happy you're enjoying the content!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Happy crafting!
I need to build this... enough to fill a wall or two... Loved the video, thanks for sharing!
Sounds awesome.
Man all of those little cast pieces really made this piece come to life!! If I had to pick one detail that I like the most it would be the bucket with the UV resin in it. I really think you missed an opportunity to next level the piece with adding an animated mop as a slight nod to Fantasia!
You know... I think your right haha... Thanks.
I often wondered if there was a justifiable reason to "display" the miniatures after they are painted and thought it would just get too cluttered and cumbersome to display all the painted minis. This idea works for me, allowing special or key minis to be displayed, or to display the newest minis you painted and slowing you to have time to create a good storage place for them and enjoy them in the mean time. Rotating or switching out the selection of minis displayed I think would keep it fresh and interesting. I like this one, particularly the way you used different "materials" in the end result (different types of stone/bricks, wood, etc), which gives it a more dynamic and lived in feel.
Thanks, I wanted to add a bunch of different techniques in this build.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Well I love how it turned out. It looks great!
damn, really fine work with that wooden floors. Whole diorama looks awesome but wood texture is super awesome
Thank you !
Brother, you are a king!! That is just freaking awesome 🤘👍
Thank you...🤘
I love the sewer area and adding that little monster was just amazing. I can’t wait to make a display for my minis!
Awesome, have fun.
This whole build was amazing to watch. I liked the trapdoor to the sewer but I think my favourite bit had to be the detailing of the wood grain on the floorboards. Just such amazing attention to detail. You don't have to pick me - I do have an Instagram account but I can't figure out the stories bit of it.
Thank you Annette... :)
Look for Formular 400. It's by the same company that does the standard pink 250 PSI XPS from the big box stores but is much harder at 400 PSI. Much closer to the Styrodur. They even have a 600 PSI and 1000 PSI version, too. Just need to special order off various suppliers.
!! I'll check this out. Thanks
My favorite detail is the railing.
I was happy to use the bottom half of these from my cemetery build!
You and Gerard are killing me with all the details in the styrodur. I wish I could get a block of it just to make wood and stone! Lol
Yeah, it's some nice stuff that's for sure!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Have you seen the 'Kingspan' insulation that Lowes is carrying? I just saw it online. It's green and I haven't seen it before, so I am curious if it is just the same old xps or closer to styrodur. One can hope...😉
@@missfortune6174 I have some, it feels like the XPS I'm used to, it's good but it's not as good as what styrodur appears to be from the videos I've seen.
@@SparkSovereign So it's exactly like the pink or blue stuff right?
@@missfortune6174 as far as I can tell, yeah.
again a fantastic bild as we are used to, go on calmly john you are doing well
Thank you so much Luc!
That torch is bad azz.
Thanks Alvin.
Awesome build. Love the details you put on all your builds
Thank you Greg.
Probably a better idea than my shot glass display case.
:)
You're talented. My six year old daughter and I enjoy watching your content.
I made the mistake of showing her your colosseum video first. Now she wants to make it and I'm barely at being able to make realistic wood 😂
Thank you so much :) That's great you watch the videos with your daughter! If you give it a go have fun ... that's the main thing!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT
We do. In 5th grade I made a colonial America diorama with my mother for a school assignment and it was a great time. I had completely forgotten this type of crafting was even a thing until one day TH-cam recommended Black Magic Craft for a reason I'm still unsure of but it's also how I found your channel.
I'm unsure what you're going through but my daughter and I will pray you and your family tonight. God Bless.
@@peaknonsense2041 Thank you both.
Absolutely beautiful work! Looks amazing!
Thank you Ken!
Its kinda funny, I actually saw this on facebook earlier today, not even recognizing it was yours. I just received my pack of citadel skulls and I am not sure what to do with them yet. I really like that you picked a random skull and said it was “natural looking”. I guess I just need to get out of my head when crafting. I think too much about using things like that. Especially with how expensive it was. I’n definitely going to use them in a creative way now.
Yeah, just go for it.
Great job as always! For the railing, in my dioramas i used christmas hook ;) The effect is remarkable :)
Interesting... thanks for sharing.... Thank you.
nice setting for any fantasy mini...small feature, but I like the light.
Awesome build. I really like the sewer monster
Cool... thanks Patrick.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT sorry its tiny circuits. They Do a review on adam savages tested
I know Gerard Boom can do insane detail work with just a pencil, wouldn't be surprised if it was hem. That wood pattern... i know your a great underrated crafter but really, wasn't expecting this, that's on a completely different level. Congratz on that masterpiece! PS: I don't have Instagram, only giveaway i need is your next build, keep it up.
Thank you :) Gerard is a master at the craft that's for sure.
Omg you abosulte genius, I have one of my old dnd miniatures sat with my paints, this is a great idea 👍👍👍
Time for a proper home :)
So much of inspiration in 1 video! I'm astonished.It made me to subscribe to the channel, immediately. Thank you.
Wow man! I wish I put the amount of effort into builds like this! I seriously am impressed with the amount of detail in the wood panels. I have tried wire brushes and drawing them in, BUT THEY HAVE NEVER LOOKED AS WELL AS THE ONES YOU MADE. Very impressed my guy!
Thanks mac, I really like drawing in the grain when I can, and I feel like roughing up the ends of the planks is key.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT I think I’m gonna strive to get my wood panels like yours in the video! Hopefully we can get a similar result! Thanks for the video!
It came out really nicely!
Thank you Sam.