Lord of the Rings Book Nook | A Fantasy Elven Forest

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • I love the fantasy of an Elven Forest, what better than to make a Lord of the Rings Book Nook and the perfect excuse to use my Green Stuff World silicone molds.
    Hello & welcome, It's Shirley 😊
    In the UK in March, it is still quite cold, grey and drab and we are waiting for the trees to finally sprout their beautiful green canopy. I can’t wait to walk my dogs under the lush green trees of the late spring and summer. In the mean time I have scratch-built my own fantasy forest book nook to keep me going, I hope you like it :)
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    Materials:
    Silicone molds (I had a couple of Green Stuff World molds I wanted to use)
    I also used a rock mold and a column mold.
    PVA & Super Glue
    UV Resin
    UV Lamp
    Foamboard & Craft Foam
    Cardboard
    Basswood
    Acrylic Paints and Paint brushes
    Silk Clay
    Craft Knife & Cutting Mat
    Sculptamold
    String and USB Strip Lights
    Flocking, Grass Flock, Grass Tufts, Plastic Mini Trees, Plastic Branch & Foliage
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    Zac Nelson - Natural Beauty
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    Track 3
    Veaceslav Draganov - Horizon
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    Track 4
    Christopher Galovan - Holding on to Hope
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    Track 6
    EVOE - Reminder
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    Track 7
    Beneath the Mountain - Forest by the Sea
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    #diy #diorama #scratchbuild #thelordofhterings #booknook
    Disclaimer: Some of the actions seen in my videos could cause bodily harm. I am not responsible for anything you do while attempting to recreate what you see me do.

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  • @artofescapism
    @artofescapism 10 місяців тому +7

    This is so lovely- the detail you put in was great, and the way the distance is managed makes it look so real! Sidenote: that water pitcher you have is adorable, as well!

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much! The water pitcher was painted by my daughter, I was so proud of it I had to include it in a video... just a mom 😂

  • @liviacanzi
    @liviacanzi 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing and very beautiful!

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much 😊 👍

  • @sallyweiner4180
    @sallyweiner4180 4 місяці тому +2

    Wow ❤

  • @Rosalinda7seven7
    @Rosalinda7seven7 10 місяців тому +4

    I’m sitting here with a huge smile on my face. That was fascinating and so beautiful! Thank you!❤🎉❤

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  10 місяців тому

      Oh that's fantastic 😊, thank you much ❤️

  • @bookmouse2719
    @bookmouse2719 3 місяці тому +2

    Really cute, I love it!

  • @pagancrafting
    @pagancrafting 11 місяців тому +7

    this has to be one of the best book nooks Ive ever seen on UA-cam !! wowzers just breathtaking all the work that went into your creation! so inspiring

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +1

      Wow, thank you so much 😊👍

  • @christinastalder4727
    @christinastalder4727 11 місяців тому +10

    This is so beautiful. I loved seeing how it all came together. Just amazing ❤

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much 😊👍

  • @worldhistoryminiatureshous9757
    @worldhistoryminiatureshous9757 11 місяців тому +5

    Bravo for this splendid Lotr Book Nook . Love the ambiance and can see the amount of work ! Great use of the molds as well .

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh thanks so much for your lovely comments 😊

    • @genesisordonez7938
      @genesisordonez7938 11 місяців тому +1

      Yes! Very bright idea with the molds and clay ❤ stunning!

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 😀@@genesisordonez7938

  • @hollyingraham3980
    @hollyingraham3980 11 місяців тому +6

    Beautiful design, especially the front arch. Your technique of melding farthest flat photo background to 3D was new to me. Now I have to look around the channel.

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Hi Holly and thanks for your lovely comments, I hope you enjoy the rest 😂😄

  • @samcraftstoo7616
    @samcraftstoo7616 10 місяців тому +1

    Looks absolutely amazing and beautiful. I wish I could make something like that. You've done a fantastic job. 😍👋👏❤️

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  10 місяців тому

      Hi, thanks so much for the lovely comments 😊❤️👍

  • @genesisordonez7938
    @genesisordonez7938 11 місяців тому +2

    I love it! Amazing and very beautiful! ❤ Thank you for sharing and you are very talented indeed

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 😊👍

  • @Sharauni
    @Sharauni 11 місяців тому +1

    Everything you make just keeps getting better and better! This is beautiful! I look forward to every project you share with us

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh what a wonderful message, thank you so much, you have made my week 🤗 have a wonderful day 😊👍

  • @DayanaJimenez-uu9jb
    @DayanaJimenez-uu9jb 7 місяців тому +1

    Me he quedado impresionada. Qué trabajo! Mis felicitaciones 👏👏

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words 😊👍

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 11 місяців тому +1

    Such a gorgeous book nook!!! So many beautiful details. Loved all of the building methods. Absolutely inspiring ❤😊❤

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Cerise 👍😊

  • @DarkMatters96
    @DarkMatters96 6 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful artwork, Shirley.❤ So layered and mysterious. Btw, I'd like to try foam clay too!

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  6 місяців тому

      Hi Dark Matters 😊, thank you for the lovely comments. Foam clay has become my most favourite clay👍 it's so easy to work, sticks so well to anything, takes texture really well and is light weight. The absolute best thing about it, is that it stays quite flexible when dry so does not chip or damage easily...I can't think of an application where it's not suitable. If you give it a try, let me know how you get on 👍😊

  • @AliceJean
    @AliceJean 11 місяців тому +2

    How do you not have more subscribers omg😍

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Oh wow thanks ♥️😊👍

  • @ТаллиШан
    @ТаллиШан 10 місяців тому +1

    Великолепно! Я в полном восторге. Спасибо за видео! 🙂

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 11 місяців тому +1

    This Looks SO AMAZING! GRAND WORK!!!

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much 😊👍

  • @jfjjfjgjf-tf6qn
    @jfjjfjgjf-tf6qn 8 місяців тому

    Wow, ixh bin total begeistert, es ist zu cool zuzusehen wie es sich entwickelt!

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  7 місяців тому

      Oh wonderful thank you so much 😊

  • @luukastavars
    @luukastavars 3 місяці тому +1

    Perfeito 😍😍

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 😊🙏

  • @LaughingInTiny
    @LaughingInTiny 11 місяців тому +1

    Really well done. Beautiful work!

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! 😊

  • @Tinka22
    @Tinka22 11 місяців тому +3

    What a wonderful concept! Where did you find the Arch in front of the nook?

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +1

      The arch I designed and laser cut from bass wood 👍

    • @Tinka22
      @Tinka22 11 місяців тому +1

      @@zestvisions you are so talented. Thank you 😊

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comments 🙂👍@@Tinka22

  • @elliephant9060
    @elliephant9060 11 місяців тому +2

    Very cool! I love your videos. Would you consider doing a princess bride inspired diorama?

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +2

      Oh yes...of course!, that was my favourite movie at the time ...now which scene? ROUS? 😅 Ooooh let me think on it, have you any suggestions? 👍😊

    • @elliephant9060
      @elliephant9060 11 місяців тому +2

      @@zestvisions Awesome 😁. I think the cliffs of insanity would be cool, but I'm a huge fan of the movie so really any scene would be incredible ☺️

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +2

      @@elliephant9060 now you've got me thinking, maybe the clifts on there own would be a bit boring for a diorama...I have always loved the scene when he gets to the top and the duel....oh you have given me lots to think about, thank you 😅👍

    • @hollyingraham3980
      @hollyingraham3980 11 місяців тому +3

      The duel location. That duel is one of the greatest in cinema history. The set has so much interesting with changes of elevation, stairs, boulders, all sorts of possible interest.

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Holly and Ellie, you have given me some great ideas @@hollyingraham3980 @elliephant9060

  • @MarikaRaab
    @MarikaRaab 11 місяців тому +1

    Very nice, how much work you invested, simply great how you used the calender sheets for background. Yet, the tree stems are too bulky in my opinion, you can use wire, twist it from bottom upwards to the branches and then cover with a thin layer of clay or acrylic mixed with baby powder and white glue. That allows more delicate shapes. For tree foliage I use artificial moss mixed with glue, then spray with matt varnish. Or you dip branches in glue and then sprinkle moss over them. Looks more natural, for different coloration you can apply darker shades of green colour to part of the moss. Just a suggestion.
    However, you did a great job, especially with the windows and water. Greetings from Germany, looking forward to seeing more of your art work❤

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for your suggestions, yes I have used that technique before, however the trees would not be seen as much on this project and most of them were only half the tree, also wiring the trees takes so much time for something that is more of a backdrop, however I really appreciate your comments. I hope you like my other videos and greetings from the UK 😊

  • @betulbalibey1906
    @betulbalibey1906 11 місяців тому +1

    I love the things you do. There is a Narnia video on his channel. can you make another one? Please. 😍💕

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Oh yes, thanks for the suggestion, my daughter loves Narnia and would love another diorama. Have you any suggestions as to what you would like to see? 😊👍

    • @betulbalibey1906
      @betulbalibey1906 11 місяців тому

      @@zestvisions I have no idea. But whatever you do, it will be great. I am sure. Love to your daughter. 🥰

  • @cosplayfanbyreid3038
    @cosplayfanbyreid3038 10 місяців тому +1

    Where did you get the moulds? 😊

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  10 місяців тому +1

      The building molds are from Green Stuff World, the others I bought from Amazon 😊👍

  • @pammcmillan8842
    @pammcmillan8842 11 місяців тому +1

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 😊👍

  • @magikdust2095
    @magikdust2095 11 місяців тому +5

    This looks really cool, except for one part, the fake plastic evergreen leaves. Everything else looks really awesome, but the plastic evergreen "leaves" look fake and plastic... maybe if you had painted them with a matte looking paint? I don't know what you could've done to take away the fake plastic look from them... Everything else looks great, though.

    • @zestvisions
      @zestvisions  11 місяців тому +3

      Hi thanks so much for your comments, yes maybe that would have worked 👍😊

    • @marshawargo7238
      @marshawargo7238 8 місяців тому +1

      Not too late to revisit❤!!!