When I check them out, the minis this month are Greek gods. Was the vampires the September release? I LOVE that you showed us the process and the failures. Makes me feel better about my own failures and shows why you settle on the technique you did. So thanks sir.
"If I move on to smaller bricks like these, it's going to be a nightmare." - As someone who got inspired by the original video when I was new to crafting and used smaller bricks like those - yes, yes it was a nightmare. But I am still very happy with the project - I added doorways, windows, slots for archers, and sized them to fit the dungeon tiles. I get alot of mileage out of those pieces.
I love these 'thought process' videos, it really helps us see all the options and creative process. The plaster is also easily carved before painting so you can modify it. That mold can be used for resin too. Great piece
Resin is hard to get ahold of right now (smooth on shortages I mentioned), it kills molds a lot faster, and is harder to break up during building…..not to mention the expense. It would be a LOT lighter and more durable though.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial awesome to see your reply a lot of people that make real scale products use mold release you could try that when your able to get it again and push a bunch of terain out. i know you mostly do fantasy but it would be amazing to get a revampt full post apocoliptic serie walking dead style especialy now with haloween and spooktober :) dont feel forced but i would love to see what you could come up with
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Question: would painting a layer of resin over the plaster make it more durable? I've never used resin myself, but everything I've done with plaster tends to snap during travel, and I'd be worried the foam inserts wouldn't be quite enough.
I enjoyed the way we saw your literal excitement, those moments couldn’t be faked they were so genuine. Seeing you formulate an idea and then realize it worked is really inspiring. Love the style, love the work excited today see how you paint it up
I'm glad you tested that Michael's silicone kit, because I wasn't brave enough to try it yet. I've been thinking about making terrain molds, so this video is perfectly timed. Also, this matches Archvillain's set perfectly! They are consistently making badass themed sets each month, and I am really glad you introduced them to us! Archvillain is pledge money well spent.
These look great. What I like is you could put in a wider bit of foam, and suddenly it's not the ruined wall of a building but could be the brickwork that makes up the facing of a fortress wall.
These are great! Very cool design. I wonder if it would be worthwhile to put some pigment in the plaster before casting so that if they chip, they match the eventual colour somewhat. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this project!
You can probably avoid chipping by using two coats of Modge Podge to seal it. I've been doing this with air dry clay (which is practically paper mâché and plaster) and haven't had any issues.
This is one of your best videos yet! Putting us in front seats for your thought process, speaking them out loud. a lot of the video felt like actually looking at you work, unedited, seeing your genuine reactions to what happens, especially nice surprises. This was awesome, thanks!
I like this kinda talk-through style of video. It helps to hear the minor frustrations that I usually feel, but seeing the end result that you still come up with is really inspiring!
OMG.. Jeremy you saved me so much trouble. I was going to test the whole foam silicone mold, but you did it for me. No I know it works. I myself bought a 25lbs bag of Plaster of Paris and did an additive to make it more sturdy or sturdier. There were a couple of mixes I have scene. The one I like is PoP with PVA glue and Mod podge. I'm going to try the Epoxy resin mix soon as a substitute for water. Or premix with water.. whatever works.
1:30 OMG I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS. thank you for showing your frustration... it's good to know I'm not the only one. Also Great episode, my favorite part is when you sat down and explained your thought process.
Thank you for existing. You inspired me to make my own terrain. A hobby I never in a million years thought I would get into. Now I spend every spare moment I have at my crafting table. So, thank you!
LOL ' like a chump ' Great build! I love it. Having a mold for brick walls is the thing you wish you made when you thought you only wanted one brick wall but you are cutting foam bricks for the 5th. And I am sure they got a lot tougher (the one that cracked ) when they fully dried.
anyone elsee see the broken pieces pile and think he accidently made a amazing rubble pile for the ruins? Please keep up the great work, love these videos were we get to see the full process, thoughts an all.
If you want durability when casting with molds like that, dental stone is the way to go. Its much more expensive and harder to get than plaster, but holds up much better.
You made me curious. Have you tried acrylic resin and can tell how is it durable in comparision? Looks like the dental stone is pretty cheap in comparision with resin (I've used it for stuff like barrels or hatches that I've ordered from 3d printing friend)
This is part one still. Next part he is gonna give it a shell. But if he added pva glue in the plaster mix when adding water, it gives it durability without changing too much of the plaster look and feel. Just gets a plastic glaze.
@@MagnaRyuuDesigns Unless there's a supplier in-town, its something that does need to be ordered, so it make takes a couple of weeks to arrive. That's the harder part; its not something you can run down to Micheals or Lowes to pick up.
I loved this episode, mainly because of how much you were smiling. You could really tell how much you love what you do and it's really nice and rare to see someone like that. Looking forward to the next one!
He's back... Thats the kind of Video, why i subscribed! The prozess of fining a way, solving problems and mistakes... Thank you! great projekt and a good way to optimise worktime. maybe one little tip beside: get yourself a cheap, but strong vibrator (5-8 bugs at amazon)... its a great way to remove bubbles from the silicone and the plaster without buying expensive tools or vakuum-chambers ;-)
Just a month ago i got the feeling that the plaster i bought on clearence sale will be put to good use! This video rules! Sometimes i feel that these sorts of materials have much more character to them thanks to their weight alone, but that last one is prolly just me. Thanks for the brainstorming part, really helps to know that an amazing crafter like you sometimes has trouble falling asleep thinking about projects.
Ruin number 1 looks amazing as it balances on your hand, look forward to seeing it with paint on, and to se what else you create in your Necropolis terrain collection. Good to see you excited by a brand new project.
You've always been a good crafter and a problem solving wiz, but your storytelling is getting crazy good. I cared a lot more about the story of you coming up with this prototype then I would have watching someone else "complete" the craft by video publishing time. Props.
I love seeing your live problem solving! it makes this so much more real and relatable. Like yes you do amazing work but it isnt always perfect right away!
Always love the creative process when you are on to some original new plan based on previous experiences. That's growth and boldness and a great example to all. Thanks Jeremy! I will take a spin off Ninjon's character Darryl, "Craft hard, craft -kinda- fast, no mercy!"
Ok Jeremy, I really live this one. I had made a bunch of your older style ruined walls and this made me think of also making some. The more realistic size of bricks and the details from the plater really make them pop. Good job!
I’ve watched this 3 times now and I just want to say how much I appreciate you consistently showing the whole process for your projects, especially when it doesn’t go the way you hoped it would. I understand that it’s different when it’s a tutorial, where you can gloss over the bits that don’t work with a quick explanation as to why, but with a video like this, it’s SO much more fulfilling as a crafty-focused viewer to see folks like you and Adam over at North of the Border showing your viewers how it doesn’t always go smoothly, and how you overcome that. So much of what we do as makers is overcoming little (and big) challenges, and extrapolating a fix from the solution to a slightly different issue elsewhere is just part of it. Thanks for this, take care, and I look forward to the next part.
Dude, brilliant! Using the foam board to increase durability is good engineering. Using the layering to make it look like an actual rubble-filled, ruined castle wall is inspired. Thank you for another excellent video added to my Terrain Modelling playlist.
Jeremy, dude! I loved the part where you can clearly see you thought process. Talking to process out loud to yourself. I use the exact same technique when I'm thinking out a project. As I'm sure many of us do. Loved how you kept it all in the vid. Also great vid with a great idea. I'm just about to get into this hobby. Been painting minis for a few years, and been having a very big growing interest in adding this skill set to my collection of interest. Thanks so much for the great content! ☮️
I love your style showing your thought process. And also some adjustments you have to make or problems you uncover on your journey to a new technique or a new piece. Keep up the good content!
Really good build, awesome to see the thought processes going into things! I think it's easy for creators to fall into a trap where they want to look super professional like they don't make mistakes, but as a viewer, the opposite is true, I want to see the failures and the pivots and the overcoming of adversity. Also, I really think that plaster is really underutilized as a crafting component, so this build was a great demo of its strengths, and weaknesses, and also how to take advantage of those weaknesses! Top marks.
I genuinely we enjoy seeing the whole thought process. Perhaps you add gothic columns and scatter pieces. Maybe casting a couple statue's and breaking them because I might just do that
They look great! I always add some paint or mortar dye to my plaster so that if it chips, it isn’t too obvious. I’d also suggest wearing goggles or safety specs when you break the plaster up, sharp bits of that in your eyes wouldn’t be good!
Platinum cure is definitely the way to go if you're not using a vacuum chamber and you have the option. You've made a great looking set of molds that should hold up for a long time! Awesome video!
This really is a 2 for one video.. you showed us how to not only make the casting set. but if we do not want to make the casting of this we now know how to make these ruins out of foam and other bits and pieces.. great video!!! now I am up dating my ruins set. so pump to make this... going to 3d print some of the stuff because I have this archvillain set and make the rest out of foam.. perfect timing for a Halloween game!!!!
These new walls of yours look FANTASTIC! Looks like a lot of time and work to make the silicone moulds, but the moment you popped out the plaster walls, I could see that the results are totally worth it! The customisations you did look like only the beginning -- there's so many combinations and variations you could do. PS: another happy customer of Archvillain Games here.
big thumbs up this was super inspirational, and i was always dreading trying too mold some thing you made it look so simple im out the door to micheals to grab a few things now! let the weekend begin!!
Ohhh this is very useful, XPS is hard to come by in NZ, so making up some brick wall moulds with the XPS I have left is going to be one of the best ways to make the most of what I have. Also saves a lot of tedious work, thank you
I've used this method and it does work. One recommendation... use "wet" water to rinse your molds between use. aka. rise them in some water with dish soap. It helps the plaster get into all the corners. If you have access to it try using DryStone, I get it in Canada from Morin Brothers in Ottawa. Also if you need some reinforcement then use a bit of Drywall joint tape, the mesh kind in the mold. Cheers. Lee. :)
It's always a good video when I immediately want to go out and do the project for myself. I might attempt this with some grimdark future gothic terrain. Thanks for the inspiration!
The mortar filling in walls would've been packed with regular uncut stones, just to cut down on the amount of mortar. Adding some little pebbles and rocks into the foam might add some nice texture.
It's funny, I LITERALLY went through the mass brick wall production thing in my head for the past 2 weeks, but for making walls for the Miskatonic University observatory with a part being destroyed by Cthulhu (going to use it as removable decor for a dice tower I made for Arkham Horror 3rd edition). Glad to see I wasn't the only one with the issues lol. I just don't have access to casting materials yet so had to stick with the "carving and drawing bricks into the walls" method
Love the hotwire cutter, when you upped the temp, I wondered how often you break the wire... oh.. snap. A hotwire session is not real, unless you have to replace the wire at least once.
If you are doing molds like this with silicon then use a release agent. Either dust with talcum powder or spray with spray on butter/ oil for a simple release agent. You won't have the problem with bricks being stuck to the mold and you'll get more detail in the finished product.
great video as always! AV minis are amazing, they got me a few months back with the Egyptian themed month, those scarab warriors? bonkers. and last months kraken, so amazing. Im using it for my Uk'atoa stand in. Vamps just in time for Halloween. good stuff! Interested to see how the wall holds up. I thought you might dowel the wall to pillar connection. Looks great and should paint up in that color scheme really well. Also, well done on the First Nation stuff Canada!
I want to suggest in the future when casting those parts, use smooth- on's Simpact resin. it is not only strong but has a bit of give to it so it would be a bit impact resistant if you drop it. also I dont know how I didnt have this idea already, its such an awesome idea. I make latex masks and resin items all the time for my job and this idea would make making terrain for my DnD and Pathfinder games so easy. Kudos to you good sir and keep on making, your channel is one of my favorites
I like to add a bit of pva glue to the plaster mix, supposedly it makes the final product less likely to break, I would have also made some individual brick molds just so you have a bit more flexibility when wanting to do damaged walls and intersections, though snapping bricks individually from the big mold shouldn't be that hard either.
Looking great! I hope you intend to make a follow-up video where you make some different wall sections and get them painted up. Would love to see how they look on ypur frostgrave table!
While love the silicone mould use, if use an appoxy compound like Geomfix for roller plates ,get top detail prints. Add a resin mix like SP201 acrylic polymer into PoP,dental plaster for stronger casts and more durability. Hope helps.
Ask yourself: What is there to fear? You are not going to burn down your house. Go for it! And even if you fail, you will get some tasty XP, level up that skill fast and will cast like you are mad with power in no time.
@@mrheisenberg83 I know that to fail is to learn, but I hate to work with sticky liquids in general, so maybe here it is rooted from. Of course I don't like to fail, and when I have to leave my confort zone, and possibly fail with sticky liquids, that is the point when my brain says, "no it's too much..." :D
I JUST bought the same mold mix, but haven't had a chance to try it so I'm happy to see you used it pretty successfully. Thanks for being the unexpected guinea pig lol
As always… great video. Very cool looking dungeon walls. I’ve never tried molding but it looks interesting. Would love to see an update of how your mini painting skills have improved! ☮️
you could also use some sort of mesh on the back when you poured them to hold them sturdy. like cheesecloth or some of the knitting mesh like you used in earlier videos as grates.
Only semi-issue is that where one side of the wall is higher than the other, you have a smooth edge. You might want to consider trying to scribe into the back while the casting isn't fully done to give a few lines there on other pieces.
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Oh. I'll check them out!
When I check them out, the minis this month are Greek gods. Was the vampires the September release?
I LOVE that you showed us the process and the failures. Makes me feel better about my own failures and shows why you settle on the technique you did. So thanks sir.
@@Ryoku1 The Vampires is ready on 2nd October :)
@@Ryoku1 the Greek gods was September. Page maybe isn’t updated to October release yet.
I always enjoy your videos and your work Jeremy! I can't wait to see the paint job on this piece!
Thank you!
Lisa
"If I move on to smaller bricks like these, it's going to be a nightmare." - As someone who got inspired by the original video when I was new to crafting and used smaller bricks like those - yes, yes it was a nightmare. But I am still very happy with the project - I added doorways, windows, slots for archers, and sized them to fit the dungeon tiles. I get alot of mileage out of those pieces.
I love these 'thought process' videos, it really helps us see all the options and creative process. The plaster is also easily carved before painting so you can modify it. That mold can be used for resin too. Great piece
resin would be nicer to play with less bridal
Resin is hard to get ahold of right now (smooth on shortages I mentioned), it kills molds a lot faster, and is harder to break up during building…..not to mention the expense. It would be a LOT lighter and more durable though.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial awesome to see your reply a lot of people that make real scale products use mold release you could try that when your able to get it again and push a bunch of terain out. i know you mostly do fantasy but it would be amazing to get a revampt full post apocoliptic serie walking dead style especialy now with haloween and spooktober :) dont feel forced but i would love to see what you could come up with
@@Travelplays I've done plenty of resin casting :) got several videos doing it too if you want to check them out. I'm very familiar with the process.
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Question: would painting a layer of resin over the plaster make it more durable? I've never used resin myself, but everything I've done with plaster tends to snap during travel, and I'd be worried the foam inserts wouldn't be quite enough.
I enjoyed the way we saw your literal excitement, those moments couldn’t be faked they were so genuine. Seeing you formulate an idea and then realize it worked is really inspiring.
Love the style, love the work excited today see how you paint it up
I'm glad you tested that Michael's silicone kit, because I wasn't brave enough to try it yet. I've been thinking about making terrain molds, so this video is perfectly timed.
Also, this matches Archvillain's set perfectly! They are consistently making badass themed sets each month, and I am really glad you introduced them to us! Archvillain is pledge money well spent.
These look great. What I like is you could put in a wider bit of foam, and suddenly it's not the ruined wall of a building but could be the brickwork that makes up the facing of a fortress wall.
These are great! Very cool design. I wonder if it would be worthwhile to put some pigment in the plaster before casting so that if they chip, they match the eventual colour somewhat. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this project!
Yea, I was thinking that cause white chips will look terrible. I’ll have to try.
You can probably avoid chipping by using two coats of Modge Podge to seal it. I've been doing this with air dry clay (which is practically paper mâché and plaster) and haven't had any issues.
oooh!!!!! that's a good set of bricks!
Every time I watch one of these, I have an urgent need to make a thing. This is good. Great work!
Damn that's cool. Custom molding is something I've always wanted to get into.
even unpainted it looks great! cant wait for part 2!
Once again, I love the enthusiasm bubbling up in this video. The ruins are super.
This is one of your best videos yet! Putting us in front seats for your thought process, speaking them out loud. a lot of the video felt like actually looking at you work, unedited, seeing your genuine reactions to what happens, especially nice surprises.
This was awesome, thanks!
Love the thought process! Here's an idea BAND SAW!!!!!! No heated edge to make brick imprints harder to get!!
I like this kinda talk-through style of video. It helps to hear the minor frustrations that I usually feel, but seeing the end result that you still come up with is really inspiring!
OMG.. Jeremy you saved me so much trouble. I was going to test the whole foam silicone mold, but you did it for me. No I know it works. I myself bought a 25lbs bag of Plaster of Paris and did an additive to make it more sturdy or sturdier. There were a couple of mixes I have scene. The one I like is PoP with PVA glue and Mod podge. I'm going to try the Epoxy resin mix soon as a substitute for water. Or premix with water.. whatever works.
also you can add grout coloring so you don't need to prime; just wash it a bit and you're done
1:30 OMG I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS. thank you for showing your frustration... it's good to know I'm not the only one. Also Great episode, my favorite part is when you sat down and explained your thought process.
It’s always good to take a crack at making something you did before but better
Thank you for existing. You inspired me to make my own terrain. A hobby I never in a million years thought I would get into. Now I spend every spare moment I have at my crafting table. So, thank you!
LOL ' like a chump ' Great build! I love it. Having a mold for brick walls is the thing you wish you made when you thought you only wanted one brick wall but you are cutting foam bricks for the 5th. And I am sure they got a lot tougher (the one that cracked ) when they fully dried.
anyone elsee see the broken pieces pile and think he accidently made a amazing rubble pile for the ruins? Please keep up the great work, love these videos were we get to see the full process, thoughts an all.
If you want durability when casting with molds like that, dental stone is the way to go. Its much more expensive and harder to get than plaster, but holds up much better.
it's not that hard to get you can get 25lbs of it for like 30 dollars US
You made me curious. Have you tried acrylic resin and can tell how is it durable in comparision? Looks like the dental stone is pretty cheap in comparision with resin (I've used it for stuff like barrels or hatches that I've ordered from 3d printing friend)
This is part one still. Next part he is gonna give it a shell.
But if he added pva glue in the plaster mix when adding water, it gives it durability without changing too much of the plaster look and feel. Just gets a plastic glaze.
@@MagnaRyuuDesigns Unless there's a supplier in-town, its something that does need to be ordered, so it make takes a couple of weeks to arrive. That's the harder part; its not something you can run down to Micheals or Lowes to pick up.
@@Seoz I have not, no. I've only really cast in plaster and dental stone.
I loved this episode, mainly because of how much you were smiling. You could really tell how much you love what you do and it's really nice and rare to see someone like that. Looking forward to the next one!
He's back...
Thats the kind of Video, why i subscribed!
The prozess of fining a way, solving problems and mistakes...
Thank you!
great projekt and a good way to optimise worktime.
maybe one little tip beside:
get yourself a cheap, but strong vibrator (5-8 bugs at amazon)... its a great way to remove bubbles from the silicone and the plaster without buying expensive tools or vakuum-chambers ;-)
OMG! I LOVE this!!! Can’t wait to see it all painted up!!!
Those walls are so legit. I like that the buttresses are actually functional for stability of the piece.
Just a month ago i got the feeling that the plaster i bought on clearence sale will be put to good use! This video rules! Sometimes i feel that these sorts of materials have much more character to them thanks to their weight alone, but that last one is prolly just me. Thanks for the brainstorming part, really helps to know that an amazing crafter like you sometimes has trouble falling asleep thinking about projects.
I also find some odd satisfaction in the weight of plaster terrain.
Ruin number 1 looks amazing as it balances on your hand, look forward to seeing it with paint on, and to se what else you create in your Necropolis terrain collection. Good to see you excited by a brand new project.
Yup, another great mold making episode, my favourite kind. Now make more!!! Great show!
You've always been a good crafter and a problem solving wiz, but your storytelling is getting crazy good. I cared a lot more about the story of you coming up with this prototype then I would have watching someone else "complete" the craft by video publishing time. Props.
So cool watching you make your own molds!
I love seeing your live problem solving! it makes this so much more real and relatable. Like
yes you do amazing work but it isnt always perfect right away!
Always love the creative process when you are on to some original new plan based on previous experiences. That's growth and boldness and a great example to all. Thanks Jeremy! I will take a spin off Ninjon's character Darryl, "Craft hard, craft -kinda- fast, no mercy!"
Looks great. I found it amusing that you ended up basically making a Hirst Arts mold. 😄
Ok Jeremy, I really live this one. I had made a bunch of your older style ruined walls and this made me think of also making some. The more realistic size of bricks and the details from the plater really make them pop. Good job!
I’ve watched this 3 times now and I just want to say how much I appreciate you consistently showing the whole process for your projects, especially when it doesn’t go the way you hoped it would. I understand that it’s different when it’s a tutorial, where you can gloss over the bits that don’t work with a quick explanation as to why, but with a video like this, it’s SO much more fulfilling as a crafty-focused viewer to see folks like you and Adam over at North of the Border showing your viewers how it doesn’t always go smoothly, and how you overcome that. So much of what we do as makers is overcoming little (and big) challenges, and extrapolating a fix from the solution to a slightly different issue elsewhere is just part of it. Thanks for this, take care, and I look forward to the next part.
Fascinating thought process. With a fabulous outcome. Thanks for sharing.
Dude, brilliant! Using the foam board to increase durability is good engineering. Using the layering to make it look like an actual rubble-filled, ruined castle wall is inspired. Thank you for another excellent video added to my Terrain Modelling playlist.
Jeremy, dude! I loved the part where you can clearly see you thought process. Talking to process out loud to yourself. I use the exact same technique when I'm thinking out a project. As I'm sure many of us do. Loved how you kept it all in the vid. Also great vid with a great idea.
I'm just about to get into this hobby. Been painting minis for a few years, and been having a very big growing interest in adding this skill set to my collection of interest. Thanks so much for the great content!
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I'd love to see this finished. Loved seeing how to make the mold... definitely going to add that to my skill set.
I love your style showing your thought process. And also some adjustments you have to make or problems you uncover on your journey to a new technique or a new piece. Keep up the good content!
Really good build, awesome to see the thought processes going into things! I think it's easy for creators to fall into a trap where they want to look super professional like they don't make mistakes, but as a viewer, the opposite is true, I want to see the failures and the pivots and the overcoming of adversity. Also, I really think that plaster is really underutilized as a crafting component, so this build was a great demo of its strengths, and weaknesses, and also how to take advantage of those weaknesses! Top marks.
I love it when you do vids that show your thought process. Super helpful! Totally want to try mold making now.
Idk why but this video is probably my favorite one you've done, and I can't wait for the sequels
I genuinely we enjoy seeing the whole thought process.
Perhaps you add gothic columns and scatter pieces. Maybe casting a couple statue's and breaking them because I might just do that
They look great! I always add some paint or mortar dye to my plaster so that if it chips, it isn’t too obvious. I’d also suggest wearing goggles or safety specs when you break the plaster up, sharp bits of that in your eyes wouldn’t be good!
Platinum cure is definitely the way to go if you're not using a vacuum chamber and you have the option. You've made a great looking set of molds that should hold up for a long time! Awesome video!
This really is a 2 for one video.. you showed us how to not only make the casting set. but if we do not want to make the casting of this we now know how to make these ruins out of foam and other bits and pieces.. great video!!! now I am up dating my ruins set. so pump to make this... going to 3d print some of the stuff because I have this archvillain set and make the rest out of foam.. perfect timing for a Halloween game!!!!
2:32 with that pattern on the bottom of your shoes, you should just try stepping on the foam and make some modular walls that way.
These new walls of yours look FANTASTIC! Looks like a lot of time and work to make the silicone moulds, but the moment you popped out the plaster walls, I could see that the results are totally worth it! The customisations you did look like only the beginning -- there's so many combinations and variations you could do.
PS: another happy customer of Archvillain Games here.
big thumbs up this was super inspirational, and i was always dreading trying too mold some thing you made it look so simple im out the door to micheals to grab a few things now!
let the weekend begin!!
I really like this build. Kind of takes me back to the beginning of the channel. I look forward to seeing you go further with this.
Whens the video comming of you painting it up? looked forward to seeing how you did the color scheme :)
It was great seeing your thought process. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
What a cool idea, and a way to make them over and over. Great video, keep up the great work.
Nice to see I'm not the only one that struggles initially with a build.
Totally fantastic! Now I’m off to make some walls!!! THANKS!
Excited to see where this one goes! The colour scheme is going to look amazing on that as well.
Ohhh this is very useful, XPS is hard to come by in NZ, so making up some brick wall moulds with the XPS I have left is going to be one of the best ways to make the most of what I have.
Also saves a lot of tedious work, thank you
I've used this method and it does work. One recommendation... use "wet" water to rinse your molds between use. aka. rise them in some water with dish soap. It helps the plaster get into all the corners. If you have access to it try using DryStone, I get it in Canada from Morin Brothers in Ottawa. Also if you need some reinforcement then use a bit of Drywall joint tape, the mesh kind in the mold. Cheers. Lee. :)
I think that this is the video that gets me to actually try silicone mold casting, that looks like a lot of fun, even if it's a little tricky!
It's always a good video when I immediately want to go out and do the project for myself. I might attempt this with some grimdark future gothic terrain.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Amazing project! Very much looking forward to see it completed.
Love that you showed us the entire journey, great stuff.
The mortar filling in walls would've been packed with regular uncut stones, just to cut down on the amount of mortar.
Adding some little pebbles and rocks into the foam might add some nice texture.
It's funny, I LITERALLY went through the mass brick wall production thing in my head for the past 2 weeks, but for making walls for the Miskatonic University observatory with a part being destroyed by Cthulhu (going to use it as removable decor for a dice tower I made for Arkham Horror 3rd edition). Glad to see I wasn't the only one with the issues lol. I just don't have access to casting materials yet so had to stick with the "carving and drawing bricks into the walls" method
I love the start of a new terrain series!
Great video. Love the thought process and execution. Thanks for sharing.
lol i just got the exact same idea yesterday... making one mold for everything tails. walls buidings. one fits all. im glade i saw your approach
Nice work, and proof that crafting is a process...sometimes a slightly unpredictable one. Cheers!
Nice video, I'm doing the same this week but with door knockers and books for the library in frostgrave
10:10 you look insane dude! Great vid. Well done man.
Love the hotwire cutter, when you upped the temp, I wondered how often you break the wire... oh.. snap. A hotwire session is not real, unless you have to replace the wire at least once.
If you are doing molds like this with silicon then use a release agent. Either dust with talcum powder or spray with spray on butter/ oil for a simple release agent. You won't have the problem with bricks being stuck to the mold and you'll get more detail in the finished product.
Very fun watching your experience with this! Thanks for always showing your learning process.
This came out really cool! There's a ton of potential. Hmm...maybe I should try moulding and casting for home-made Necromunda walls.
I love the D&D books in the background at the end. Also, these walls look amazing, keep up the good work, don't forget to enjoy yourself :)
Love watching the process, great work
Hey Jeremy! I love your candidness in this video, keep being you bro!
Great video to watch while I wait for the glue to dry on my Shifting Lands guides!
great video as always! AV minis are amazing, they got me a few months back with the Egyptian themed month, those scarab warriors? bonkers. and last months kraken, so amazing. Im using it for my Uk'atoa stand in. Vamps just in time for Halloween. good stuff! Interested to see how the wall holds up. I thought you might dowel the wall to pillar connection. Looks great and should paint up in that color scheme really well. Also, well done on the First Nation stuff Canada!
I want to suggest in the future when casting those parts, use smooth- on's Simpact resin. it is not only strong but has a bit of give to it so it would be a bit impact resistant if you drop it. also I dont know how I didnt have this idea already, its such an awesome idea. I make latex masks and resin items all the time for my job and this idea would make making terrain for my DnD and Pathfinder games so easy. Kudos to you good sir and keep on making, your channel is one of my favorites
I like to add a bit of pva glue to the plaster mix, supposedly it makes the final product less likely to break, I would have also made some individual brick molds just so you have a bit more flexibility when wanting to do damaged walls and intersections, though snapping bricks individually from the big mold shouldn't be that hard either.
Looking great! I hope you intend to make a follow-up video where you make some different wall sections and get them painted up. Would love to see how they look on ypur frostgrave table!
scenery forge use this tipe of molds, and they use cheap resin to add more strenght to the pieces.
great video dude.
While love the silicone mould use, if use an appoxy compound like Geomfix for roller plates ,get top detail prints. Add a resin mix like SP201 acrylic polymer into PoP,dental plaster for stronger casts and more durability. Hope helps.
I fear to try it, but I love watching moldmaking so much! And I like the design with the butresses and statues.
Ask yourself: What is there to fear? You are not going to burn down your house. Go for it! And even if you fail, you will get some tasty XP, level up that skill fast and will cast like you are mad with power in no time.
@@mrheisenberg83 I know that to fail is to learn, but I hate to work with sticky liquids in general, so maybe here it is rooted from. Of course I don't like to fail, and when I have to leave my confort zone, and possibly fail with sticky liquids, that is the point when my brain says, "no it's too much..." :D
Roll the texture on the ground gives you more weight and thus makes the texture deeper.
I was thinking of having two rollers and pulling the material between them - double-sided piece, one operation!
Hey, now that you have a silicon mold of the wall, you can make a chocolate version of this terrain!!!!
Pretty cool. Every time I watch you or someone else do molds so easily I'm like, "Dammit! I just need to try it!" :D
It’s REALLY satisfying!
I recommend adding some PVA glue to the plaster mix for strength.
I JUST bought the same mold mix, but haven't had a chance to try it so I'm happy to see you used it pretty successfully. Thanks for being the unexpected guinea pig lol
Thank you sir you just added more ideas Tips and tricks to my Arsenal thank you for the inspiration keep it up
wow this ended up really great
Necropolis? I'm interested in learning EVERYTHING about it 😯😅🤣🤯
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As always… great video. Very cool looking dungeon walls. I’ve never tried molding but it looks interesting.
Would love to see an update of how your mini painting skills have improved! ☮️
you could also use some sort of mesh on the back when you poured them to hold them sturdy. like cheesecloth or some of the knitting mesh like you used in earlier videos as grates.
Another great video, and great to see your process survive taking a left turn. :)
Only semi-issue is that where one side of the wall is higher than the other, you have a smooth edge. You might want to consider trying to scribe into the back while the casting isn't fully done to give a few lines there on other pieces.
My local game store has some of these dental plaster molds, I'll have to give this a try.