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Crafting a Giant Fantasy Blacksmith Hammer for Castlefest Cosplay
🔨 Welcome to VirrCraft! In today’s video, I’m taking you on a two-part adventure. First, I’ll be crafting a massive fantasy blacksmith hammer, perfect for cosplay or display. This isn’t just any prop - this hammer is the centerpiece of my costume for the Castlefest, a legendary festival in the Netherlands that celebrates all things fantasy, steampunk, and more!
Starting with a 3D-printed base, I’ll walk you through the entire process, from assembling and priming to painting and adding weathering effects. We’ll use techniques like heavy dry brushing and rust effects to give this hammer a truly battle-worn look. But the crafting doesn’t stop there - this project is all about bringing a fantasy character to life.
In the second part of the video, I’ll give you a glimpse into the magic of Castlefest, an event filled with incredible costumes, unique themes, and an atmosphere that has kept me coming back year after year. Whether you’re into Warhammer, steampunk, or pirates, there’s something for everyone at this festival!
🔗 Useful Links:
- Subscribe to my Patreon if you would like to support my channel:
patreon.com/virrcraft
- Official @CastlefestTV channel:
www.youtube.com/@CastlefestTV
- Hammer model from @stlflix releases:
platform.stlflix.com/
🎵 Background Music: @anakarada
Blacksmith by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Efter Storm by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join me as I reveal the final results of both the hammer and the full costume, and don’t forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and leave a comment. I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas for future projects!
#CosplayCrafting #3DPrinting #FantasyCostume #Castlefest2024 #BlacksmithHammer #VirrCraft #PropMaking #WarhammerCosplay #Steampunk #FantasyBlacksmith
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Restoring a Classic: High Elf Archmage Teclis from 1992 - Warhammer Oldhammer Revival
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🧙‍♂️ Welcome back to @virrcraft channel! Today, we dive into the world of Oldhammer with a special project - the restoration of the classic High Elf Archmage Teclis miniature from 1992. This iconic piece is a treasure from the Warhammer Fantasy universe, and I’m thrilled to bring it back to its former glory. Whether you’re a Warhammer veteran or new to the hobby, this video will take you throug...
Crafting a Giant Dragon Skull | Epic Display Piece
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🐉 Welcome to Virr Craft! In this video, I’ll show you how to craft a giant dragon skull that’s perfect as a display piece or as a cosplay prop. If you’re looking to create an impressive and detailed centerpiece, this project is for you. This is my first time tackling a project of this size, and I’m excited to share the process with you. From 3D printing the parts to assembling and painting the ...
Quick & Easy Miniature Painting with the Slap Chop Method
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🎨 Welcome to @virrcraft ! In this video, I'll show you a quick and effective painting technique known as the slap chop method. If you're looking to get your tabletop game miniatures ready for action without spending hours on each model, this technique is for you. With just 5-10 minutes per miniature ⏱️, you can achieve tabletop-ready results that will enhance your gaming experience. Whether you...
Pirate ship - Painted playable terrain with the crew
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Ahoy, mateys! Join us on a thrilling voyage with our latest creation: a magnificent pirate ship, ready for adventure on the high seas! Crafted with meticulous detail, this playable terrain piece is the perfect centerpiece for your tabletop battles. ⚔ Meet the daring crew of painted miniatures, armed to the teeth and ready to plunder and pillage in search of treasure and glory! With swords drawn...
Medieval Tavern (D&D Inspired DIY)
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🍻 Step into the fantastical world of tabletop gaming as we unveil our latest DIY creation: the Tavern Diorama! Inspired by epic adventures and cherished memories from our Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, join us on a journey through crafting and creativity as we bring this immersive scene to life. From humble beginnings to breathtaking finishes, this is a crafting adventure you won't want to miss!...
Army Painter Speedpaint Metallic Set 2.0 review - Puck's head bottle topper edition
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Army Painter Speedpaint Metallic Set 2.0 review - Puck's head bottle topper edition
Creating an Epic Army of Female Paladins - Miniature Painting Tutorial
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Creating an Epic Army of Female Paladins - Miniature Painting Tutorial
Miniature Painting Tutorial: Fire and Water Elementals in Transparent resin
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Miniature Painting Tutorial: Fire and Water Elementals in Transparent resin
Crafting a Majestic Minotaur: D&D Miniature Painting Adventure
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Crafting a Majestic Minotaur: D&D Miniature Painting Adventure
DIY Diorama - The Lord of the Rings
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DIY Diorama - The Lord of the Rings
DIY Dark Souls diorama
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DIY Dark Souls diorama
Army Painter Speedpaint Mega Set review - Puck head edition
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Army Painter Speedpaint Mega Set review - Puck head edition
My new FDM printer - Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
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My new FDM printer - Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
How to smooth PLA FDM 3D Prints?
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How to smooth PLA FDM 3D Prints?
How it's made - Minotaur figure for painting
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How it's made - Minotaur figure for painting
DIY Minotaur figure D&D
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DIY Minotaur figure D&D

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  • @pavloC
    @pavloC 3 дні тому

    great work!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 дні тому

      Thanks. True blood color is always nice 😊

  • @pavloC
    @pavloC 3 дні тому

    the skull is so cool

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 дні тому

      Yeah, massive skull now a part of local store decorations 👌🏻

  • @pavloC
    @pavloC 3 дні тому

    cool stuff!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 дні тому

      Thank you, indeed. Really close to the original, but at the same time with minor differences

  • @Torey3D
    @Torey3D 3 дні тому

    This is so cool, I have to try this Speed paint, Thanks Puck!!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 дні тому

      Oh thank you, I’m sure you would love it. It’s a nice tool to speed up and prepare minis for tabletop or for more detailed painting

  • @pavloC
    @pavloC 4 дні тому

    Looks amazing, as always!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 4 дні тому

      Thank you for watching, as always! 😊 It's always nice to see regular viewers

  • @snakeytales
    @snakeytales 10 днів тому

    Looks dope man!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 9 днів тому

      Thank you 😊 the idea was quite spontaneous, but it seems to have turned out pretty cool

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 10 днів тому

    Beautifully painted 😊😊😊 Looks like an amazing festival ❤😊❤

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 10 днів тому

      Thank you so much 😀 Yeah, that was really great. And having something like a role or a costume - adds interest, actually. time to start thinking about next year and a new image 🙃

    • @cerisekappes580
      @cerisekappes580 10 днів тому

      @@virrcraft you are very welcome 🤗

  • @pironyrearden
    @pironyrearden 16 днів тому

    Looks amazing! The colors really pop up and the ship is huge, love it

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 12 днів тому

      I'm glad you like it ☺️

  • @pironyrearden
    @pironyrearden Місяць тому

    The details are amazing, love how the colors pop out as well, the lightning also was a nice touch, so in general, you are a BEAST

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft Місяць тому

      Thaaaank you ☺️ Wow, I am embarrassed 😳

  • @JacobBrown-cj3jn
    @JacobBrown-cj3jn Місяць тому

    Por favor no transporta fruta

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft Місяць тому

      I have no idea what does it mean tbh...

  • @antondb6168
    @antondb6168 Місяць тому

    nice work, have yyou considered trying an oil/enamel wash instead of Nuln oil? In my experience trying to remove nuln oil with a cotton-bud or brush tends to rip the surface it forms. Alternatively, if its the newer contrast based nuln oil - try cleaning it up with a brush dipped in the contrast medium.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft Місяць тому

      oh, thank you ;) I'm not a big fan of shading in general... and as far as I know, to use oil you need to use solvents... something like white spirit... in my memory these are very odorous substances, and I'm not a fan of that... I saw white spirit that didn’t smell (at least that’s what it says on the packaging), but somehow I didn’t dare try... in general, I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, but I’ll keep it in mind and maybe I’ll decide in future projects. As for cotton-bud and nuln oil - I have a life hack that I spied... oh, I don’t even remember from whom: Instead of an erasing motion, try twisting the stick. In the video you can see how I'm removing the excesses by rotating the stick rather than swiping it. This helps not to “tear” the surface, and also leaves almost no fibers on the model.

    • @antondb6168
      @antondb6168 Місяць тому

      ⁠neat, FYI the odorless solvents are still bad for you and just as toxic.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft Місяць тому

      @@antondb6168 yeah. I know… I’m doing 3d printing 😅

  • @yuliyalahvinenka9703
    @yuliyalahvinenka9703 Місяць тому

    het is prachtig geworden! 🤩

  • @JacobBrown-cj3jn
    @JacobBrown-cj3jn Місяць тому

    Si señor

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft Місяць тому

      @@JacobBrown-cj3jn de nada. Gracias por ver (I hope it’s correct translation 😅)

  • @virrcraft
    @virrcraft Місяць тому

    Would you be interested in seeing a video of a fully printed High Elf Teclis miniature? Or maybe even a newer version of it or a completely fresh one from GW? Let me know in the comments ;)

  • @pironyrearden
    @pironyrearden 2 місяці тому

    Its insane how good you are, thank you for the video! I really enjoyed the whole process, keep it up!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

      Wow, thank you so much for kind words ☺️ It’s really motivating me to continue doing more

  • @snakeytales
    @snakeytales 2 місяці тому

    looks cool man!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

      Thank you 😊 Some day I will manage to visit you to take some photo class 😅

    • @snakeytales
      @snakeytales Місяць тому

      @@virrcraft np😉

  • @pironyrearden
    @pironyrearden 2 місяці тому

    This is actually INSANE, good job !!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, bro! 😊 check out full video if you like the result 😅

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 2 місяці тому

    Looks amazing 😊

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Glad, that you like it

  • @YulBy
    @YulBy 2 місяці тому

    Impressive work! cool home decor

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

      Haha, thank you 😊 It’s nice that you admit it 😅

  • @Productions_Wolf
    @Productions_Wolf 2 місяці тому

    THAT IS BEAUTIFUL IM SPEECHLESS

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

      thank you :) if you are interested in the process of how it was done, there is a video on my channel

  • @yuliyalahvinenka9703
    @yuliyalahvinenka9703 2 місяці тому

    Great job 👏🏻

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! 😁

  • @virrcraft
    @virrcraft 2 місяці тому

    sneaky comments are hidden somewhere ;) let's find them together!

  • @bagidiboow865
    @bagidiboow865 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing works! Keep up with it mate!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 3 місяці тому

      Oh, thank you so much for kind words ☺️

  • @virrcraft
    @virrcraft 3 місяці тому

    If you have questions about this project or any other - feel free to post a comment below ⬇️

  • @JacobBrown-cj3jn
    @JacobBrown-cj3jn 3 місяці тому

    Fire

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 3 місяці тому

      thanks :) I hope you enjoyed watching my video

  • @miniaturesblueprint5798
    @miniaturesblueprint5798 3 місяці тому

    daaaaaamn !

  • @JacobBrown-cj3jn
    @JacobBrown-cj3jn 5 місяців тому

    What a stunning result bro

  • @hurnn1543
    @hurnn1543 5 місяців тому

    The tape form starts curing where the 2 colors touch and it tends to make it awful to use and leaves chunks in it. Also it is rather inconvenient to change the ratio of yellow and blue. More yellow is softer and takes longer to cure, more blue is stiffer and cures faster.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for this tip. Yes, for the middle part it’s clear and I tried to remove this later as well. For the ratio - interesting. Need to try it :)

  • @virrcraft
    @virrcraft 5 місяців тому

    What do you think about such projects? do you use something in your games or just came to have a look? :)

  • @Usama.Farmer
    @Usama.Farmer 5 місяців тому

    go ahead man, never give up 🎉🎉❤❤, you can do it. ♡♡♡♡♡ from Egypt. 😊

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for kind words 😊

  • @miniaturesblueprint5798
    @miniaturesblueprint5798 5 місяців тому

    That is SOOO GOOOD !!!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 5 місяців тому

      Thaaaaaank you for awesome models ;) and I'm glad that you like it!

  • @michaeljames4854
    @michaeljames4854 6 місяців тому

    Great video as above I came across in feed and glad I did,great build.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 6 місяців тому

      thank you :) I'm glad, that YT promoting me to someone :)

  • @Pontos420
    @Pontos420 6 місяців тому

    Do you need to use any special gloves or are any plastic gloves fine?

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 6 місяців тому

      I don’t remember exactly, but I used the gloves that came with either the mounting foam or the hair dye (I found some on the shelf). regular latex ones or something like that definitely won’t work. If you're not sure, I recommend testing the gloves first by placing a few drops of solvent on them and waiting a couple of minutes. basically mine were like a plastic bag but shaped like gloves and it worked.

    • @Pontos420
      @Pontos420 6 місяців тому

      @@virrcraft Nice thank you for your reply. In the meanwhile I found out that DCM is desolving most plastic types which makes it dificult to find protective gloves, but there are pva gloves that are used in a lab and these are definately a good protection. But aparenty as long as you dont plan to dump your hands into the DCM you will be just fine with any gloves (as some kind of splash protection).

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 6 місяців тому

      @@Pontos420 that’s also true. I mean if it dissolve gloves in matter of minutes - it should be fine, coz we need to immerse the model for just a couple of seconds - after which the gloves can be immediately removed. I didn’t had any problems with mine, but I’m very glad that you care about safety! I first tried regular latex gloves and they were destroyed in the matter of seconds (tried not on my hands 😅)

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 6 місяців тому

    Came across your video in my feed…. Really nicely built tavern and good quality video!!!! ❤😊❤

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 6 місяців тому

      Oh really? I'm so glad that my video appeared on your feed :) I hope you will also like the new videos - welcome to the channel :)

    • @cerisekappes580
      @cerisekappes580 6 місяців тому

      @@virrcraft absolutely!!! I will definitely be watching 😊 And looking forward to future projects

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 6 місяців тому

      @@cerisekappes580 There are definitely a couple of ideas that I want to implement as soon as possible :) both - for crafting and for painting

    • @cerisekappes580
      @cerisekappes580 6 місяців тому

      @@virrcraft sounds great 😊

  • @virrcraft
    @virrcraft 6 місяців тому

    Hi all. Long time no see! This was a challenging project, plus I have, as you may have noticed, made some improvements (hopefully) to the quality of the videos and continue to improve the videos in general. Yes, there is also a direction in terms of sound - I will try to improve this in future videos. In the meantime, thanks to everyone who watches, likes and doesn’t forget to subscribe to my channel! If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer them in the comments!

  • @pavloC
    @pavloC 6 місяців тому

    Wow, thats an amazing work!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 6 місяців тому

      Oh, thank you! I'm very glad you liked it

  • @bensinclair129
    @bensinclair129 7 місяців тому

    Great video and awesome paint job!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 7 місяців тому

      Wow, thank you so much for this feedback! Work in progress on the next video :) so stay tuned ;)

  • @johnleahy6524
    @johnleahy6524 8 місяців тому

    Great Video!!..thanks 👍

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Oh, thank you! I have few more to watch - I hope you can enjoy them as well 👍🏻

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpainting 8 місяців тому

    I really like this set. 🖌

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Thanks. Which color you like more than the others from this set?

    • @goforitpainting
      @goforitpainting 8 місяців тому

      @@virrcraft The Salmon is very cool.

  • @DingoPaintsMinis
    @DingoPaintsMinis 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @piotrjeske4599
    @piotrjeske4599 8 місяців тому

    Very nice . I can't print stuff, so watching models like this is great.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Thank you! Glad that could help you to enjoy the view. Why you can’t print? Don’t have 3d printer or something else (if not a secret)?

  • @DingoPaintsMinis
    @DingoPaintsMinis 8 місяців тому

    Great video.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Thank you, do you like an idea of bottle toppers?

    • @DingoPaintsMinis
      @DingoPaintsMinis 8 місяців тому

      Yes i use bottle toppers. I have some of Puck and some of my own dingo @@virrcraft

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      @@DingoPaintsMinis wow, that’s really impressive! Where I can check yours? I’m really curious

  • @FlesHBoX
    @FlesHBoX 8 місяців тому

    Interesting, the difference between the light and dark sides seems a lot less pronounced than I expected from my experience with the non-metallic speedpaints. I guess the metallics just have to have more opaqueness to work well.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Indeed. I also expected to have bigger difference, but still good to have this comparison. I think with normal acrylic or even with normal speed paint/contrast paint differences will be more noticeable… you can try and tell me with your products how it work!

  • @tr4ck_day
    @tr4ck_day 8 місяців тому

    Great video. Editing, and sound were great. Voice over was informative, but to the point. Showing the process and the result at the same time was a great idea. A+ 😎🤙

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Thank you :) it’s very nice to receive such feedback. I hope you can also enjoy other videos on the channel - welcome

  • @RichieWorden
    @RichieWorden 8 місяців тому

    Awesome video. I love that you did a light and dark side of the toppers. Their is such a difference in the two sides in most of those. I will be printing those types off when I get me a set of speed paints.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Thank you, I hope you will get your set soon. Yeah, this idea came to my mind during the painting - I just thought what if… and here we go :)

  • @littleninja830
    @littleninja830 8 місяців тому

    Great video! I believe that the original army painter war paints are the ones with extra liquid. Their other paints, including the new fanatics line, do not.

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Thank you, new line is awesome, I need to try it as well! Have you already tried it?

  • @TableFlipFoundry
    @TableFlipFoundry 8 місяців тому

    FIRST! MOAR PUCK HEADS! I DEMAND IT!!!!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      ahaha, hell yeah! thank you, Ty for this topper and for everything what you're doing for 3D Printing community! Much appreciate it! I really proud of to be a part (even small) of this huge community!

  • @miniaturesblueprint5798
    @miniaturesblueprint5798 8 місяців тому

    Step 0 is really important indeed !! Love the vidéo and paints, Thanks a lot !!!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Exactly! It will be so hard to paint miniatures without miniatures 🤣 Thanks for such a great releases! I hope you like the final results ;)

  • @EvilStudios
    @EvilStudios 8 місяців тому

    Looking nice!

    • @virrcraft
      @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

      Oh, thank you so much :)

  • @virrcraft
    @virrcraft 8 місяців тому

    I know, we haven’t seen each other for a long time and maybe even someone missed new videos - it the thing that a lot happened, but that’s not important now. The most important thing is that I'm back :) And I'll try not to disappear for so long again. With your support, likes, views and comments, new videos will be released even more often!