Two recommendations from someone who has done a very similar craft before: 1) Drive two finishing nails into the bed from either side such that both blocks are nailed together. Prevents wobbling, and weighs the bed down just enough. 2) Before making the quilt/external blanket, lay a square of parchment paper over the bottom sheet and bend it over the sides. Since PVA does not stick to parchment paper, this method will allow you to make multiple sets of blankets that will fit this bed. Great for varying colors. Let the outer layer dry overnight, and then remove it from the bed. Go ahead and lay another upper blanket down,.
@@RealTerrainHobbies Thank you! Splitting the blocks is a concern. To avoid it, I marked the locations with a punch, and drilled a very thin hole with a Fiskars hand drill. You could probably use a drill or a Dremel at low-speed, but I would make sure you have few extras. The good news is, you probably don't need to do this. The ones I was using were VERY cheap knockoffs, which seemed to be made of balsa and about twelve layers of lacquer. I assumed that was what DM Scotty was using, but according to his statement above, the blocks he used did not need any additional weight. If I were going go do this again, I would just find that brand, and skip the drilling.
@@theDMsCraft Thank you! The blocks I was using were a set of VERY cheap knockoffs, that were basically balsa with about 12 layers of lacquer. The lacquer, moreover, was a little tacky to the touch, making these the world's worst Jenga pieces. They made pretty good beds. I assumed we were both using the same blocks, but it sounds like the knockoffs you found are made of much heavier wood. So to all crafters out there, a word to the wise, not all fake Jenga blocks are equal. Buy the ones DM Scotty used. One side note, if anybody decides to go the ineffective Jenga-mimic route, I list what I did to prevent splitting in my reply to Real Terrain Hobbies below.
Regarding a good source for cool beads and other cool bits is a thrift store. Sometimes they have a really cheap jewelry grab bag for a couple bucks. Ive found lots of cool stuff there.
I think I may try this. Beds and Doors have been the bane of my crafting life but these seem much easier than the other beds with their little fiddly legs.
You know, if you can find the paper towels with the more intricate patterns in them, their pattern tends to hold up to the glue process, so if you switch to them for the blanket and then back to the TP for the fold, you'll have more of a look like a quilt which would fit more.
Oh cool..I was just talking to my aunt about the Dollar Tree, she has to go cross town (she lives like..a five minute walk from my house) to go to our local Dollar Tree, I told her they are building a new one closer by in an old pharmacy building so it shouldn't take long for them to get up and running since they are just using the old building itself instead of building a whole new one. I'll be looking forward to that so I can actually get the stuff to build this on the cheap.
I just did the same craft with Domino's. it works out just as perfect .I even have some of those tiny Jenga blocks. Another amazing craft idea courtesy of the king of crafts
all I have is double corrugated cardboard, balsa wood, craft sticks, chips board, and most of it is going to go to my huge DnD ship. This video is amazing, but can't get those blocks in Norway, I so want to build beds for the ship
@@theDMsCraft thank I'm using 6mm plie wood for the beds just some left over from makining the ship, wanted to use as much of it as posible so far 8 beds 3 dobles for the captian, quartermaster and my character the first mate
Thirty-six of those for only a buck? Shut up and take my money! I think this is the simplest bed craft I've seen in several years of watching over a dozen crafting channels. Neat!
Awesome! I've been in a bit of a creative funk lately, so I'm going to have to give these a shot. I just restocked a bit of those handy totally-not-jenga blocks, so I'll have to work on this fun little project ^^
Cool craft, sturdy, with the wooden blocks. I like the different headboards and details. I still have the cardboard beds from a long time ago. These are better 👍very cool dm scotty 😉
yoooooo I picked up this EXACT mini Jenga tower from my local dollar tree like a month ago! I picked up like 4 of them because I thought they'd be useful. Score!
I love coming back to these crafts :-) they are so cool. Are you still crafting at the moment, seems like forever since you came out with some tilescapes etc... As i don't have a facebook account anymore (only thing i miss is the guild) i feel like i'm missing out on alot of stuff. Anyways, still loving all your old video's, pure golden material right here my friend.
Sweeet....! Now we have 2 DM Scotty methods for beds, 3 if you separate the old standard bed and royal bed. Between these, DMG, 🌘CM, and a few others, I now have a substantial pool of inspiration to choose from when crafting beds make it to the top of my project list. Pax ✌️
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Two recommendations from someone who has done a very similar craft before:
1) Drive two finishing nails into the bed from either side such that both blocks are nailed together. Prevents wobbling, and weighs the bed down just enough.
2) Before making the quilt/external blanket, lay a square of parchment paper over the bottom sheet and bend it over the sides. Since PVA does not stick to parchment paper, this method will allow you to make multiple sets of blankets that will fit this bed. Great for varying colors. Let the outer layer dry overnight, and then remove it from the bed. Go ahead and lay another upper blanket down,.
Nice idea on the sheets. I find the blocks are heavy enough so no need for the extra step.
Would you worry about the nails possible splitting the wood blocks? I like the sheet idea too.🙂
@@RealTerrainHobbies Thank you! Splitting the blocks is a concern. To avoid it, I marked the locations with a punch, and drilled a very thin hole with a Fiskars hand drill. You could probably use a drill or a Dremel at low-speed, but I would make sure you have few extras. The good news is, you probably don't need to do this. The ones I was using were VERY cheap knockoffs, which seemed to be made of balsa and about twelve layers of lacquer. I assumed that was what DM Scotty was using, but according to his statement above, the blocks he used did not need any additional weight. If I were going go do this again, I would just find that brand, and skip the drilling.
@@theDMsCraft Thank you! The blocks I was using were a set of VERY cheap knockoffs, that were basically balsa with about 12 layers of lacquer. The lacquer, moreover, was a little tacky to the touch, making these the world's worst Jenga pieces. They made pretty good beds. I assumed we were both using the same blocks, but it sounds like the knockoffs you found are made of much heavier wood. So to all crafters out there, a word to the wise, not all fake Jenga blocks are equal. Buy the ones DM Scotty used.
One side note, if anybody decides to go the ineffective Jenga-mimic route, I list what I did to prevent splitting in my reply to Real Terrain Hobbies below.
@@MKempICI Oh wow, apparently not the same blocks.
I read that as "Teeny Tiny BEADS"!? Great vid and use of material.
"Get up Scotty you gotta do your crap!" I like this guy.
“...your CRAFT.”
Regarding a good source for cool beads and other cool bits is a thrift store. Sometimes they have a really cheap jewelry grab bag for a couple bucks. Ive found lots of cool stuff there.
I am so envious of all the stuff you get from the "Dollar Store".....nothing quite like that here :(
Ohhh, so sorry to hear that. it is a treasure trove. You could also stack cardboard for a similar but "lighter" bed.
I've made mine with popsicle sticks entirelly. They worked just fine! 😀
I think I may try this. Beds and Doors have been the bane of my crafting life but these seem much easier than the other beds with their little fiddly legs.
Very, Very, Cool! I've been trying to figure out ow to make some beds cheap and easy, and this is perfect. Thanks for this excellent video.
So glad you found it useful. These are easy and look great on the table.
You know, if you can find the paper towels with the more intricate patterns in them, their pattern tends to hold up to the glue process, so if you switch to them for the blanket and then back to the TP for the fold, you'll have more of a look like a quilt which would fit more.
Very true, thanks for pointing this out =)
Oh cool..I was just talking to my aunt about the Dollar Tree, she has to go cross town (she lives like..a five minute walk from my house) to go to our local Dollar Tree, I told her they are building a new one closer by in an old pharmacy building so it shouldn't take long for them to get up and running since they are just using the old building itself instead of building a whole new one. I'll be looking forward to that so I can actually get the stuff to build this on the cheap.
awesome, have fun
I saw those blocks a coupe weeks ago and picked up several packs. Can always use little wood blocks! Nice build man
Looks really impressive.
These are the crafts I love. Small, simple and can be used time and time again. Thanks Scotty
Glad you enjoyed it =)
Simple. Ingenious. Awesome.
Easy and fun, glad you like the craft.
I just did the same craft with Domino's. it works out just as perfect .I even have some of those tiny Jenga blocks. Another amazing craft idea courtesy of the king of crafts
all I have is double corrugated cardboard, balsa wood, craft sticks, chips board, and most of it is going to go to my huge DnD ship.
This video is amazing, but can't get those blocks in Norway, I so want to build beds for the ship
I always say use what you have access to.
@@theDMsCraft thank I'm using 6mm plie wood for the beds just some left over from makining the ship, wanted to use as much of it as posible so far 8 beds 3 dobles for the captian, quartermaster and my character the first mate
No one does it better Scotty, thank you!
awwww, very kind, thank you.
Wow, I hear that voice every morning too.
Again.. Scotty is the perfect man.
Handsome and Handy.
Awwww, very kind...thank you
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My daughter and I made these for her LOL dolls, they worked great but we used fabric for the bedding.
Super fun build. Thanks for sharing.
Very welcome
Thirty-six of those for only a buck? Shut up and take my money!
I think this is the simplest bed craft I've seen in several years of watching over a dozen crafting channels.
Neat!
I like to keep it easy and cheap.
Good stuff Scotty!!
Those turned out great, love em
Still frightened by the bad sleeping orc
Definitely have to keep an eye out for the tini jenga blocks.
very useful and CHEAP
Very nice and interesting. Thanks for your work
These beds are great but what if I wanted a hammock?
Wow really dope. Can you teach us how to make a forge or a smithee?
Sure can
Cool bed ideas and love your crafting skills!
So glad you like them...have fun crafting.
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Awesome! I've been in a bit of a creative funk lately, so I'm going to have to give these a shot. I just restocked a bit of those handy totally-not-jenga blocks, so I'll have to work on this fun little project ^^
Perfect, something simple and fun like this can really get your creative juices flowing.
Cool craft, sturdy, with the wooden blocks. I like the different headboards and details. I still have the cardboard beds from a long time ago. These are better 👍very cool dm scotty 😉
Thanks =)
It probably wouldn't be too hard to use this technique to advance into making a super swanky canopy bed for some high ranking lord.
That would be cool :)
yoooooo I picked up this EXACT mini Jenga tower from my local dollar tree like a month ago! I picked up like 4 of them because I thought they'd be useful. Score!
Nice, now you have all you will ever need
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IT WAS AMAZING .I TRIED THIS JUST NOW AND I AM SUCCESSFUL AND ITS ALSO VERYYYY EASY😃
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Great idea! Any advice or ideas on making thinner beds, like the ones you'd find in inns and and smaller villages?
You could use cardboard instead of the blocks
@@theDMsCraft Thanks, I'll try it out. I love your videos!
I love coming back to these crafts :-) they are so cool. Are you still crafting at the moment, seems like forever since you came out with some tilescapes etc... As i don't have a facebook account anymore (only thing i miss is the guild) i feel like i'm missing out on alot of stuff. Anyways, still loving all your old video's, pure golden material right here my friend.
So glad you do. working on a new craft series.
Came here since I'm a noob. Tried the stairs building from 3years ago. Spray paint melting the foam even with the glue layers. Please help! Thanks
Nice beds Scotty, now I feel the urge to take a nap in work :D
Me too =)
very cool
Now I have to make these too. Lol
Have fun!
@@theDMsCraft I am. Lol
Rodricks been sleeping in my bed said the big bad wolf
That he has...lol
On a failed dex save, players whang their littlest toes on the posts at the foot of that bed. ;)
ouchouchouch
Very cool!
Going back on older concepts? I remember that your last bed-making video caused DMG to make a bed-making video.
Nice, you remember that =)
@@theDMsCraft More that I remember DMGs intro where he wore metal helmet and went "I TOO CAN BUILD A BED." :p
Sweeet....! Now we have 2 DM Scotty methods for beds, 3 if you separate the old standard bed and royal bed.
Between these, DMG, 🌘CM, and a few others, I now have a substantial pool of inspiration to choose from when crafting beds make it to the top of my project list.
Pax ✌️
I didn't think elves needed to sleep.
They are for their guests silly...lol
@@theDMsCraft I forgot how hospitable elves are. I will never doubt you again.
Nice tutorial as usual, love your stuff! Did you need to mill or process the "stacking tower blocks" or were they straight out of the box?
Right out of the box, no muss, no fuss.
Perfect :)
Thanks my friend =)
@TheDMGinfo So, are you going to don your sallet and make a video showing us that, "I, TOO can make bed, DM Scotty!" 😆
Ahhh... Good times, good times
was that a cuddle cthulhu?
Coolio, please more videos!!!!!1
Always in the works =)
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Hey Scotty, is spray primer ok on these? Do you think it will eat the paper?
Totally fine...will work great,
@@theDMsCraft it did!! Thanks bro
@@vladtheinhaler146 awesome
Why would elves have beds? They do not sleep!
they have guests right?...lol