It does, doesn't it! I don't know why some of the ones on the diorama turned from yellowish to almost red. Maybe the cork absorbed moist.. and that exaggerated the yellowing... no idea... But I like how it looks. I also like not totally being in control. I could never have planed that random effect.
@@52Miniatures haha yes, pointed out that might be the case: crystals retrieving anything the cork was holding inside. It can also be the brown paint in the rocks having something that chemically sparks that. Might be prevented (if it's not a desired effect) by sealing the surface with varnish before applying crystal goo
The way you experiment with all the different products simply speaks to my heart... I have learnt so many little strange and wonderful things.. love your videos.. my go to for hobby needs.. long story short .. thank you
Excellent diorama! Encourages me to start on mine again. I absolutely love GSW products! Takes a good month to receive an order here in the US unfortunately. I've always been tempted by that frost product. I'm thinking it'll look great Seafoam Tree mix....for some kind of crazy reason. Now I must order more GSW....stuff.
An entertaining video that is also super informative on the usage of liquid frost.I truly enjoyed it,also liked and subscribed.Hoping for more videos like this in the future
Thanks Leif! I have to admit I really like how everything came together. And so glad I found this dwarf down in the basement. I hope he kicks the living daylights out of that slimy ice monster :)
Liked and subscribed! Hehehe. Epic diorama, watched it a few times to soak it in, that or maybe im just obsessed with your voice and production quality. Great job Alex.
Thanks for sharing, love the product for making diorama`s in the future. The diorama is wonderful made. Also nice to here youre experience with the liquid frost, and the tips.
Yeah the liquid frost is a lovely tool, you can't burn it though that was interesting to learn. I guess that's because its a salt solution, no idea, I would love to know the science behind it.
Looks like crystals are feeding on cork's humidity. Sucking out that natural moisture trapped in the cork may "drag out" the pigments within (natural earth, artificial pigments used to tint the cork (is it bark? Can't get the world properly ☺️). Something in that vein might explain the colour bleeding on the crystals. Great job btw, dwarf if super classic! In the end that's what green stuff world is about: someone said it's like they are products he could buy straight outta hardware store. That can be done, it's true, if you know what you are looking for. GSW do the guesswork for hobbyists and it's worth the price. One could know hairspray makes neat spider webs (old timers' trick) but how many people does? The research takes time and time is money. GSW are economic enough products and in the end, their whole range is designed to have the best results with minimal effort and maximizing the fun factor. They should be credited for that 😉 Super glad you are showing what the brand offers to people who might not know it yet. Stay safe and have a great weekend with the fam Alex 👍
Hey Javier, hope you and family are doing well and staying safe Javier as well. Absolutely, I think the cork bark (bark is right) also sucked in moisture from the texture paste, the build was hurried... and in the best of worlds should have been left longer to dry before painting. This bit of cork bark I bought in a pet store, its supposed to go into an aquarium. So I also guessing they treat it with something that kills bacteria but hopefully doesn't kill fish... So if its an additive or just natural "wood" colors that leaks into the frost.. I don't know. I would like to know though because its a cool effect. I agree Javier, GSW also seems to be looking at the market and filling gaps in a fast and flexible way, using their imaginations a lot. I like that. Thanks, I really like that dwarf. I can so see why people love the "old hammer" stuff. There is a character in there, in a completely different way from todays minis.
@@52Miniatures hairspray thru airbrush dries half way before landing on the piece. Airbrush hair spray into branches and you'll get Hollywood like haunted house spider webbing (dense and silky). This may not work now, haven't tested nowadays old ladys' hairspray. Grandma's did but chemical composition may have changed thru years to better standards, who knows, just warned u. Highlights with fluorescent colors (transparent) or pearl metallic to enhance extreme highlights, salt and hairspray chipping method... You know, most of those even I've either forget or moved to already bottled products. Blood was made with uhu glue or tamiya clear red (anything that developed strings while drying). These kind of stuff. As I said, knowing that today is just a certificate of how long you have been around wich is at best, unimportant and unimpressive. There's internet now and companies who do the thinking for you so for few bucks all you have to do is pour and play. Bottled fun I'd say. Have a nice w33knd' Alex ;P
Ah! Cool! Probably the EU has forbidden any spiderwebby chemicals in hairspray by now 😂 Yeah, all the tricks are now bottled and out in the open. I like it. Got to try that floor polish thing you've mentioned though.
Hello. I heard you say at one point that you were using kitty litter. May i speak as someone who has used this technic for nearly 40yrs. DON'T! It gives a good effect and is, or seems perfect for this. BUT. It is made to absorb humidity, and it will sooner or later even if sealed in superglue. I had one piece that lasted around 25 yrs then all of a sudden the rocks (kitty litter) turned to white dust. Most fell apart sooner. Just a lesson that can only be learnt with time. So I pass it on to all who may find this usefull. All the best.
@@52Miniatures Covered in matt or gloss varnish i have had the same problems. All were sealed in acrylic paint. and superglue. I have never used resin so i dont know about that. I had to remake several dioramas that looked bad from kitty litter.
uh god I really wanted this one but I forgot to add it to my last order from GSW... GreenStuffWorld is one of those companies that make me think I could buy everything they sell for half the price in a hardware store but then when I try the products they ehm.. picked for me from the above hardware store... I am always happy ;) This reminds me I have to pick up some red leaves now that the red ones are around so that I can use their cutters to produce micro leaves for my lumineth
The Frost was a really fun effect to play with! I think it fills a nice gap in the "icy range". There's lots of snow effects, but combined with this really completes the wintery feel. I must say I like the company. As you say, some of the products could be mixed at home or bought in other places - but having it all at arms reach in my game store... Also I like that they seem to have fun, just pushing out new random products. Go pick leaves! they will soon be gone.
@@52Miniatures yep and frost is already on my list for my next order together with Fluor pigments and a couple more rolling pins then I guess I have to stop these rolling pins are becoming an addiction....
I had an inside debate going about that, but decided for a clear fall.. everything else is so clouded and frosty. There is a bit of froth going where it hits the surface of the sea though, but that I just painted on with a white ink.
Nice Job! And also, thank you for your informations regarding the diorama construction. I was just wondering where can I get that packaging plastic you mention to build the resin cenario
Thank you Inês! The plastic I used was something I found in the recycling. I think it was packaging from something I bought from Ikea... clear plastic is nice because you can see what you are doing, but you could use pretty much anything flat and smooth. The plastic I used was a little bit to thin... so it changed shape - first because of the heat from the hot glue, but also from the heat generated when curing the uv resin. Anyway, you can try anything smooth and flat. I you are worried about the resin sticking to the material, you can test first by just pouring a bit of resin on the type of material you want to use, cure the resin - and then see if you can peel the resin off the material.
They show you here ua-cam.com/video/N9cSXCEpZ10/v-deo.html how you can make colored crystals. In short you grow the crystals, harden them with superglue and then color with ink or wash. They also show how you do the hardening.
I don't know. I have some kind of issue with this product. Its been 3 days so far and its still liquid. I does not want to crystalize... I applied hefty drop on sealed surface and nothing.
How I missed this vid first time round baffles me and I love the diorama, for your second attempt is superb. Really considered and well explained product testing as usual, that's one of the best things about the channel. BUT - that dwarf is uggly, most are but not always that much..... I'd have stood him with his back to the sea so his story is a very different one ;0)
Ha ha! I love that little fellow. He just looks like this is not what he thought life would have in store. Anyway, thanks Allwyn, I had fun with this build, and the snow and ice turned out great. Pouring resin requires more practice I think :)
The effect freaks me out, but for large surfaces I find it expensive! Does anyone know how to make it at home? in other videos they have said something like "alum or magnesium sulfate" or maybe water/salt
Tjo. Jag brukar använda >> www.slojd-detaljer.se/sortiment/skapa-dekorera/resin/crystal-resin-0589 Fortfarande dyrt, men något billigare än att använda UV-resin. Nice vid! Cheers
Tack! Jag har ett paket av deras "biorganic" som jag köpte på nån utförsäljning. Ska testa det vid nästa tillfälle som erbjuds. Uv-resinet är lite läskigt också i så här stora mängder. Lovar att det ligger lite längst in i nån grotta i is bygget som fortfarande är flytande. Känns tryggare med vanligt resin som härdar oavsett.
The frost effect on cork reminds me crystallized salt you can find on highly saline coasts, like Dead Sea
It does, doesn't it! I don't know why some of the ones on the diorama turned from yellowish to almost red. Maybe the cork absorbed moist.. and that exaggerated the yellowing... no idea... But I like how it looks. I also like not totally being in control. I could never have planed that random effect.
@@52Miniatures haha yes, pointed out that might be the case: crystals retrieving anything the cork was holding inside. It can also be the brown paint in the rocks having something that chemically sparks that.
Might be prevented (if it's not a desired effect) by sealing the surface with varnish before applying crystal goo
very true about the varnish J!
yup
Awesome ♥️ !
Thank you Anastazia!
Thanks. The best liquid frost review out there. Just what I needed to hear.
Thanks Igor! Glad to hear it :)
The way you experiment with all the different products simply speaks to my heart... I have learnt so many little strange and wonderful things.. love your videos.. my go to for hobby needs.. long story short .. thank you
Lovely Adam, thank you greatly!
Excellent diorama! Encourages me to start on mine again. I absolutely love GSW products! Takes a good month to receive an order here in the US unfortunately. I've always been tempted by that frost product. I'm thinking it'll look great Seafoam Tree mix....for some kind of crazy reason. Now I must order more GSW....stuff.
It takes a good month to get it from Spain to Sweden as well 😂 But I probably have more available in my local game store.
the bits you got from your warhammer bits is the tail of the very old Scylla model, a special spawn character.
Thanks Koen! Scylla is now submerged under the seabed somewhere.. :)
I thought those were from a Warhammer Fantasy Chimera for some reason.
An entertaining video that is also super informative on the usage of liquid frost.I truly enjoyed it,also liked and subscribed.Hoping for more videos like this in the future
Thanks K! I appreciate it!
Very nice, I would use something like black 3.0 or Mouso Black for the plinth.
Yeah, the plinth should have been sanded down a bit better too :)
really good vid chap, inspirational one could say. lot to be learnt from this and how it behaves with other products.
Thanks M! Appreciate it :)
Phenomenal.
Thanks T!
Jikes Alex! This was super informative but more than anything, the result is stunning! Good job! 💙💛💙
Thanks Leif! I have to admit I really like how everything came together. And so glad I found this dwarf down in the basement. I hope he kicks the living daylights out of that slimy ice monster :)
Liked and subscribed! Hehehe. Epic diorama, watched it a few times to soak it in, that or maybe im just obsessed with your voice and production quality. Great job Alex.
Thanks mate 😂 I think I’m talking kind of fast, and packing a lot of info in. As usual... 🖖
Beautiful dio. Love winter scenes and it's great to see more.
Thanks Daniel, I appreciate it.
Very helpful review of the frost effect, and that diorama looks fantastic!
Thanks! I’m pretty pleased as well :) the frost is a lot of fun.
Another great video, love seeing all this experimentation and trying of new things. Very inspirational!
Thanks B! I'm happy with how this one turned out. Love that little dwarf.
Thanks for sharing, love the product for making diorama`s in the future. The diorama is wonderful made. Also nice to here youre experience with the liquid frost, and the tips.
My pleasure, I'm glad you liked it. I had a lot of fun building this, and the frost effect worked out really well for the scene. Have a lovely weekend
Damn dude! This came out sooooo good!
Thanks! I kind of surprized myself. Now I wondering though. What do I do with it? 😂
The miss coloured ice on the bark could be moss or damp build up it happens
I wish I new. The crystals coloured like this from the inside look quite realistic. compared to colouring the crystals by painting something on them.
Yeah the liquid frost is a lovely tool, you can't burn it though that was interesting to learn. I guess that's because its a salt solution, no idea, I would love to know the science behind it.
Its alive! :) Yeah, its fun stuff, and just quite satisfying as another tool for winter effects.
Such a wonderful diorama!
Thank you 🙏 I’m cheering for the dwarf.
Very nice work, great video.
Thank you! I appreciate hearing this :)
Really great work! And thanks for sharing!
Thank you Diego! My pleasure.
An extraordinary job, thank you!
Thanks to you for sending the frost my way. Winter in a bottle :)
@@52Miniatures winter is pouring 😁
Looks like crystals are feeding on cork's humidity. Sucking out that natural moisture trapped in the cork may "drag out" the pigments within (natural earth, artificial pigments used to tint the cork (is it bark? Can't get the world properly ☺️).
Something in that vein might explain the colour bleeding on the crystals.
Great job btw, dwarf if super classic!
In the end that's what green stuff world is about: someone said it's like they are products he could buy straight outta hardware store. That can be done, it's true, if you know what you are looking for.
GSW do the guesswork for hobbyists and it's worth the price. One could know hairspray makes neat spider webs (old timers' trick) but how many people does? The research takes time and time is money.
GSW are economic enough products and in the end, their whole range is designed to have the best results with minimal effort and maximizing the fun factor.
They should be credited for that 😉
Super glad you are showing what the brand offers to people who might not know it yet.
Stay safe and have a great weekend with the fam Alex 👍
Hey Javier, hope you and family are doing well and staying safe Javier as well.
Absolutely, I think the cork bark (bark is right) also sucked in moisture from the texture paste, the build was hurried... and in the best of worlds should have been left longer to dry before painting. This bit of cork bark I bought in a pet store, its supposed to go into an aquarium. So I also guessing they treat it with something that kills bacteria but hopefully doesn't kill fish... So if its an additive or just natural "wood" colors that leaks into the frost.. I don't know. I would like to know though because its a cool effect.
I agree Javier, GSW also seems to be looking at the market and filling gaps in a fast and flexible way, using their imaginations a lot. I like that.
Thanks, I really like that dwarf. I can so see why people love the "old hammer" stuff. There is a character in there, in a completely different way from todays minis.
Javier! By the way... tell me more about the hairspray, oldtimer - web thingy :)
@@52Miniatures hairspray thru airbrush dries half way before landing on the piece.
Airbrush hair spray into branches and you'll get Hollywood like haunted house spider webbing (dense and silky).
This may not work now, haven't tested nowadays old ladys' hairspray. Grandma's did but chemical composition may have changed thru years to better standards, who knows, just warned u.
Highlights with fluorescent colors (transparent) or pearl metallic to enhance extreme highlights, salt and hairspray chipping method...
You know, most of those even I've either forget or moved to already bottled products.
Blood was made with uhu glue or tamiya clear red (anything that developed strings while drying).
These kind of stuff. As I said, knowing that today is just a certificate of how long you have been around wich is at best, unimportant and unimpressive.
There's internet now and companies who do the thinking for you so for few bucks all you have to do is pour and play. Bottled fun I'd say.
Have a nice w33knd' Alex ;P
Ah! Cool! Probably the EU has forbidden any spiderwebby chemicals in hairspray by now 😂 Yeah, all the tricks are now bottled and out in the open. I like it. Got to try that floor polish thing you've mentioned though.
Hello. I heard you say at one point that you were using kitty litter. May i speak as someone who has used this technic for nearly 40yrs. DON'T! It gives a good effect and is, or seems perfect for this. BUT. It is made to absorb humidity, and it will sooner or later even if sealed in superglue. I had one piece that lasted around 25 yrs then all of a sudden the rocks (kitty litter) turned to white dust. Most fell apart sooner. Just a lesson that can only be learnt with time. So I pass it on to all who may find this usefull. All the best.
Well that is a very good tip. I shall have that in mind. Do you have any experience of how that works once covered with varnish?
@@52Miniatures Covered in matt or gloss varnish i have had the same problems. All were sealed in acrylic paint. and superglue. I have never used resin so i dont know about that. I had to remake several dioramas that looked bad from kitty litter.
@@rhino5419 okay, thanks. So maybe leave off the kitty litter then huh...
I think that is the tail from Scyla Anfingrimm.
Yeah! :)
uh god I really wanted this one but I forgot to add it to my last order from GSW... GreenStuffWorld is one of those companies that make me think I could buy everything they sell for half the price in a hardware store but then when I try the products they ehm.. picked for me from the above hardware store... I am always happy ;) This reminds me I have to pick up some red leaves now that the red ones are around so that I can use their cutters to produce micro leaves for my lumineth
The Frost was a really fun effect to play with! I think it fills a nice gap in the "icy range". There's lots of snow effects, but combined with this really completes the wintery feel. I must say I like the company. As you say, some of the products could be mixed at home or bought in other places - but having it all at arms reach in my game store... Also I like that they seem to have fun, just pushing out new random products. Go pick leaves! they will soon be gone.
@@52Miniatures yep and frost is already on my list for my next order together with Fluor pigments and a couple more rolling pins then I guess I have to stop these rolling pins are becoming an addiction....
Sounds like we are addicted to the same substances 😬
Mildly surprised you didn't put any on the waterfall to simulate froth.
I had an inside debate going about that, but decided for a clear fall.. everything else is so clouded and frosty. There is a bit of froth going where it hits the surface of the sea though, but that I just painted on with a white ink.
Nice Job! And also, thank you for your informations regarding the diorama construction. I was just wondering where can I get that packaging plastic you mention to build the resin cenario
Thank you Inês! The plastic I used was something I found in the recycling. I think it was packaging from something I bought from Ikea... clear plastic is nice because you can see what you are doing, but you could use pretty much anything flat and smooth. The plastic I used was a little bit to thin... so it changed shape - first because of the heat from the hot glue, but also from the heat generated when curing the uv resin. Anyway, you can try anything smooth and flat. I you are worried about the resin sticking to the material, you can test first by just pouring a bit of resin on the type of material you want to use, cure the resin - and then see if you can peel the resin off the material.
How long did the 1st layer of liquid frost take to dry?
I'm not totally sure. I always let it sit over night.
They show you here ua-cam.com/video/N9cSXCEpZ10/v-deo.html how you can make colored crystals. In short you grow the crystals, harden them with superglue and then color with ink or wash. They also show how you do the hardening.
Thanks Martin! I appreciate the tip, I'll check it out.
I don't know. I have some kind of issue with this product. Its been 3 days so far and its still liquid. I does not want to crystalize... I applied hefty drop on sealed surface and nothing.
Very strange! You should definitely contact GSW customer service and let them know.
How I missed this vid first time round baffles me and I love the diorama, for your second attempt is superb. Really considered and well explained product testing as usual, that's one of the best things about the channel.
BUT - that dwarf is uggly, most are but not always that much.....
I'd have stood him with his back to the sea so his story is a very different one ;0)
Ha ha! I love that little fellow. He just looks like this is not what he thought life would have in store. Anyway, thanks Allwyn, I had fun with this build, and the snow and ice turned out great. Pouring resin requires more practice I think :)
@@52Miniatures He definitely looks like he just realised he should have brought a much, much longer spear ;0)
“poke”
The effect freaks me out, but for large surfaces I find it expensive! Does anyone know how to make it at home? in other videos they have said something like "alum or magnesium sulfate" or maybe water/salt
I'm sure it's possible, but I'm no chemist. Thanks G.
Tjo. Jag brukar använda >> www.slojd-detaljer.se/sortiment/skapa-dekorera/resin/crystal-resin-0589
Fortfarande dyrt, men något billigare än att använda UV-resin. Nice vid! Cheers
Tack! Jag har ett paket av deras "biorganic" som jag köpte på nån utförsäljning. Ska testa det vid nästa tillfälle som erbjuds. Uv-resinet är lite läskigt också i så här stora mängder. Lovar att det ligger lite längst in i nån grotta i is bygget som fortfarande är flytande. Känns tryggare med vanligt resin som härdar oavsett.
@@52Miniatures Jag använder bara UV-resin till detaljer jag "kopierar" snabbt :P