Miniature Sophie's Hat Shop From Howl's Moving Castle

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
  • Embark with me upon another Ghibli cookie tin adventure in which we finish up Howl's Bedroom by making Sophie's Hat Shop on the lid!
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    Amazing version of Sophie's room from the hat shop by yokopalu-
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    🎥Shot on BMPCC 6K Pro www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...
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    00:00 Intro
    00:34 Painting
    03:02 Base
    07:27 Stairs
    09:06 Windows and Door
    11:36 Top Roof
    13:23 Prop Details
    16:34 Assembly
    18:06 Final Hat Shop
    19:54 Making Mini Magic
    23:43 Outro
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    Stock Music provided by Sounder_Music, from Pond5 www.pond5.com/royalty-free-mu...
    “Piano Improvisation 2020 Spring No.3” by brightwaltz / piano-improvisation-20... licensed under creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    “Piano Improvisation 2020 Spring No.2” by brightwaltz / piano-improvisation-20... licensed under creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    "Ghibli's Waltz” by Ross Bugden / classical-music-ghibli... licensed under creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    “Orchestral Fantasy” by Sergey Pervov / orchestral-fantasy licensed under creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Stock Music provided by SunnySideofLife, from Pond5 www.pond5.com/royalty-free-mu...
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  • @stuff_by_ames
    @stuff_by_ames Рік тому +101

    You definitely perfected the 2.5D effect.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +12

      It's especially great for when you don't have any ideas for how to make a piece in 3D hahaha! Thank you for saying that, it's all still developing as I learn more with each build~

  • @tatangatatanga5551
    @tatangatatanga5551 Рік тому +69

    Hayao Miyazaki's works are quality productions. Of course, those who are inspired by his works are people of as much quality as him. Congratulations to you beautiful lady!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +8

      Ahhh I don't know about all that, but really appreciate you saying that so much! Miyazaki is certainly a master storyteller, it's very easy to be inspired by his films! Thank you for all the super kind words~

    • @tatangatatanga5551
      @tatangatatanga5551 Рік тому +1

      @@MechanicalFiend
      I'd be honored.🖐

  • @Sanyaenyenwa
    @Sanyaenyenwa Рік тому +54

    Your channel keeps on being a prime example of how you don't need fancy tools or expensive materials to make something nice. Those can certainly help, just like you said about the new camera, but the cheapest paints and literal trash (as in random packaging materials) can go a long way in the hands of a skilled maker.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +9

      This makes me so happy to hear- if there is one thing I would like get across in the videos, it is this! Totally, having the right tools can help a lot, but in a lot of cases- it really isn't necessary to be able to make something cool. If you collect even just a little packaging from things you buy, you already have fantastic materials to be able to make a project. Thank you so much for saying that~

  • @LihlCherry
    @LihlCherry Рік тому +14

    I love when creators use "low budget" tricks to filming! It's just so much more charming and has infinitely more character than CG. I admire your work 🤩

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +2

      I think it is kinda the same as the projects in some ways in that having certain limitations can often encourage you to think in new ways to make something happen. It's a ton of fun! Thank you so much for the super kind words~

  • @DeadSound
    @DeadSound Рік тому +18

    You're easily one of my favourite creatives on this platform. Especially in love with the Ghibli stuff! ^_^

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      I cannot overstate how honored I am, wow, thank you! Absolutely adore working on the Ghibli projects, so happy to hear you can enjoy them~

  • @queencityminis
    @queencityminis Рік тому +5

    You are so dedicated to the cause! All. That. Cutting!
    I often "watch" UA-cam videos by listening to them while working, but i always actually watch all of yours.
    Thanks for sharing some of how you create the editing magic.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Hahaha it sometimes feels like at least 60% of the builds are made up of cutting! It is an absolute honor to hear that, I'm honestly happy for people to watch while working, but that really means more than I can say~ Thank you for all of your kind words always, they mean so much 💜

  • @sm0r3ss
    @sm0r3ss Рік тому +6

    This couldn’t have been more better timing for me. I just watched Howl’s moving castle last night for the first time and I completely fell in love with it

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh that's so awesome, I'm kinda jealous, wish I could watch it for the first time again haha! It's such a magical little film! (Also I die every time I see that photo of Key, so thank you for your profile picture lol)

  • @AwakeningWings
    @AwakeningWings Рік тому +4

    I love how you brought Howl's world and Sophie's together in these tin miniatures.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      So happy to hear you liked the concepts together! For some reason it just felt right to have the two as a full project!

    • @AwakeningWings
      @AwakeningWings Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend 🥰 Yes, it definitely does feel right. I think it's because Sophie loves her shop and it's where she can be herself. And for Howl, his room must be a safe place for him. I've always wondered if he decorated his room with the things he found or received from all the traveling he does and he kept those things.

  • @Yokopalu
    @Yokopalu Рік тому +10

    Oh my god this is awesome. I'm the one who made Sophies Hatshop in a frame on instagram and that you always planned to do the outside her shop is just amazing!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +7

      When you tagged me in that I was so excited because I had been working on this and the timing was just so perfect! Your project is so beautiful, really happy to be able to include it in this video (also I am so sorry if I said your name wrong)~ I've linked your instagram in the description, but if you want me to add any other links please let me know! Thank you again for sharing your project with me and letting me include it💜

    • @Yokopalu
      @Yokopalu Рік тому +3

      @@MechanicalFiend You said it perfectly right! 😁 And thank you so much for the shoutout, thats more that i can ever ask for! I looking forward to any of your projects!

  • @behindtheanimatorsdesk
    @behindtheanimatorsdesk Рік тому +44

    I absolutely adore your miniatures! Being a massive Studio Ghibli fan, I approve! Keep it up!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +2

      Ahhhh you're just too kind, so happy you can enjoy them! I absolutely love working on the Ghibli cookie tins, they are always a ton of fun~

  • @DanB.0
    @DanB.0 Рік тому +5

    The way in which you weathered the building carefully removing only a layer of the cardboard is one of those things nobody will do and makes your work so particularly detailed and original. The laughter clip after the "doing it in 10 seconds" part was hilarious.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Hahaha it was actually surprisingly easy to do with a dull craft knife! Thank you so much for the super kind words, as always! Honestly, I don't usually laugh all that much while editing, but must admit that was the one part that made me chuckle a little, glad you liked it~

  • @Nosculptor
    @Nosculptor Рік тому +7

    This video was perfect. The build, the music, the tempo, the whole mood. I enjoyed it so much!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      I am so happy to hear it! I've always loved both the inside and outside of the hat shop, it was so fun to work on. Searching for music to use is a part of the process I love, so I'm extra happy to hear you enjoyed that~

  • @CajunCraftastrophe
    @CajunCraftastrophe Рік тому +1

    If someone gave you an empty box of cereal, some Elmer's glue, a ball of yarn, a half-used tube of Puffy Paint, and a twist tie, you'd make it into something magical. No doubt in my mind.
    It's wonderful to watch you paint and your color studies always end up looking so cool. I bet that it really does help you wrap your mind around the subject that you're building.
    The weathering that you did to the paper board and the foam looks so authentic!
    That Assembly Montage is so very, very good, to be honest, it's beautiful and relaxing.
    I love how you added the background elements (Clouds and stars) to your final shots! I'm also glad that Black Magic gave you a camera (I had a feeling that a camera would find its way to you), and I know that YOU of all people will take full advantage of all that camera has to offer. Being able to punch in on 4k is a game changer... I punch in on shots like 50 times per video! : )
    This project came out so lovely. Excellent work, D!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      You don't need much to make something! Materials can be super versatile!
      I absolutely love painting the Ghibli scenes, it isn't 100% necessary, but it does really help understand all the details.
      This one was so fun to build and film as always, so happy you liked it! Honestly them sending the camera was such a blessing, I am so beyond grateful. So many cool opportunities to try and improve the videos with it! Yes! Punching in is so helpful, I was doing it before, but it's amazing to not have to lose any quality.
      Ahhh as always your comments just leave me feeling so honored haha, thank you so much, seriously. You always motivate me to try and work even harder on the videos~

    • @CajunCraftastrophe
      @CajunCraftastrophe Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend It's easy to leave you nice comments. Your work is excellent.

  • @RavensMinis
    @RavensMinis Рік тому +7

    I keep a moodboard/sketchbook now with notes of details that I need to incorporate in my builds and it's been SUPER helpful! What a beautiful build!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Yes! It is so helpful, especially with super detailed projects (me side-eyeing Howl's bedroom haha)! Really helps to organize all the details as you're working and break down the pieces that need to be made. Glad you could enjoy it, it was a blast to work on~

  • @FraDonaghyMusic
    @FraDonaghyMusic Рік тому +4

    You always pop up at just the right time. This video (as usual) is exceptional. It's a true pleasure to watch you work

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      So happy it came up at a good time and you could enjoy it! It's always a pleasure to hear from you and appreciate you giving the videos a watch so much~

  • @MTB214
    @MTB214 Рік тому +15

    You’re a great artist! Also, great that you upcycle when making art. Thanks for inspiring me to make more dioramas. I want to make some windows with designs like you did.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Yes! The window are so cool, right? I love those little details that they put into the architecture on this building. Makes it so charming! Always the happiest to hear that this might encourage people to work on their own projects- wish you the best with all of them! And of course, thank you as always for the super kind words~

  • @minahesh
    @minahesh Рік тому +5

    I love this so much! The colors and details are so perfect!!! I found a hat that I've dubbed my "Sophie hat," and it is the most perfect ghibli aesthetic thing ever. I can't stop wearing it, LOL. XOXO thanks so much for another amazing, creative work of art!!!!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Yesssss does it look like the one that Sophie wears in that case? That's so awesome! There are so many gorgeous hats in the film! Ahh that just makes me so happy, the world needs more people out there wearing fanciful hats haha~

  • @daalelli
    @daalelli Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed getting to see behind the scenes on how you shoot your finished pieces. You always manage to bring life to them in unexpected ways.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому +1

      So happy to hear that! I honestly always get worried that the behind parts aren't going to be interesting for people, but I really do love talking about that stuff. So it's really nice to hear you thought it was even slightly interesting~

  • @FlyingTooFast
    @FlyingTooFast Рік тому +2

    Hats are the best part, and in my opinion, essential to any stylish outfit

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Yes, hats are fantastic! I can't say I wear this fancy one too often besides for costumes, but I do adore it~

  • @els1f
    @els1f 5 місяців тому +1

    It's incredible how I can watch someone create the most magnificent and beautiful things, watch a really well put together and interesting video of the process blown away the whole time, then I see a cat and my brain go "🤯😱issaaa Kitty Kitty!😭🥰🤗💕🤗" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  4 місяці тому +1

      Not to worry, that is entirely me as well. Anything can be overruled by cat and I wouldn't have it any other way!

  • @ConjuredCraft
    @ConjuredCraft Рік тому +1

    Another amazing contribution to the world of Ghibli.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      One day there shall be a whole village of Ghibli cookie tins haha, they're such a blast to work on! Thank you so much~

  • @pinstripeowl
    @pinstripeowl Рік тому +1

    This turned out so nicely. I love the glasswork on the lanterns and yarn usage. How you managed to use it that way without getting glue everywhere is just testament to skills I don't have!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahh thank you so much, so glad you liked it! Yarn is seriously so versatile, I use it for so many different things because it's fantastic for any curved details or trim. Love it!

  • @maneeratromtrairat174
    @maneeratromtrairat174 Рік тому +1

    I love sophie character and her work space .

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Yesss her workspace is so beautiful! And the hats she makes as well, amazing!

  • @wolflower666
    @wolflower666 Рік тому +7

    your attention to detail and patience with working with such small pieces always amaze me! loved getting to see a bit of the bts process too! you’re so creative with diy (:

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      It's so funny because I've actually been trying to get better at working at smaller scales so that my projects wouldn't be so big since I'm running out of space lol. The smaller you get, the harder it is though! Glad you could enjoy it and as always, I appreciate the super kind words so much~

  • @myles3983
    @myles3983 Рік тому +5

    Your channel is honestly so underrated. I love how amazing and creative your shots are, your transitions, and of course your builds are always so detailed and cute! Def glad I found you through Studson Studio :)

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Oh my goodness that is far too kind my friend! That seriously means so much to hear, I do my best to put absolutely everything in the videos that I can. Appreciate you giving the channel a watch in the first place 💜

  • @CrossingCrafts
    @CrossingCrafts Рік тому +2

    This is so cute! Combining the two projects was such a smart idea and I love the inside look into your editing

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      They ended up fitting super well together I think! Just had to do something cool with that lid haha. Thank you as always for the super kind words, I need to check out your channel soon, I've been wanting to- your crafts look amazing~

  • @jamesrauch9103
    @jamesrauch9103 Рік тому +2

    So happy to see you posting another vid.. makes me smile.. thank you for being you...

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      So happy you could enjoy it, thank you for giving it a watch!

  • @pinx.paints
    @pinx.paints Рік тому +1

    I always love the paintings at the beginning of your videos, it’s one of my favorite parts. As a painter myself, I’m always impressed at how beautiful your paintings turn out.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Ahh well I am so happy to hear it! Always love doing Ghibli paintings especially! Tbh my painting still needs a lot of work, but I am incredibly honored that you enjoy them~

  • @ScrappingPosh
    @ScrappingPosh Рік тому +1

    OMG!! You did a tiny hat with the dragon. You're awesome. The hats in the window looked super 3D, great job! And the video editing. sigh...wonderful, wonderful. Have fun moving. Just did so myself, I'm still getting stuff put away. CHEERS!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      I had to haha! Thank you so much for all the kind words as always, this one was so fun to work on with all the fun colors! I'm all moved now (filmed this one before I left), but sorta in that in-between state where I can't set up my workspace until some work gets done on the new space. Hope your move went well and you can get everything put away soon~

  • @lyladepaula3291
    @lyladepaula3291 Рік тому +1

    Perfect background video for some miniture poly clay sculpting that I honestly had no business attempting ❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      So awesome, hope your sculpt is going/went well and you could enjoy the video 💜

    • @lyladepaula3291
      @lyladepaula3291 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend thanks! I did successfully make a tiny pig and an even smaller flower crown for him

  • @missminilife
    @missminilife Рік тому +2

    literally EVERYTHING about this was so beautiful! ( I was gonna type out everything that I loved, then I was like .... WAIT THATS THE WHOLE VIDEO!!!) 😂😂

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhhh oh my goodness and now I'm here like how do I type out all my gratitude haha! Thank you so much, so happy you could enjoy it 💜 To be honest, Ghibli projects really are beautiful all on their own rather than anything of my doing. The designs are just so gorgeous~

  • @Kalkipikaia
    @Kalkipikaia Рік тому +1

    Absolutely wonderful, from the painting at the beginning to the final reveal, I love your artistry and your ingenuity.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh you're too kind, so glad you could enjoy everything as always! This was such a pleasure to work on from start to finish~

  • @gaIexy
    @gaIexy Рік тому +1

    the "HA!" when you were writing "hatter" made me laugh😂 stunning project!! as always 💚

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Hahaha so happy to hear it! That one made me chuckle in editing as well! Thank you so much, as always~

  • @brianahawkins8124
    @brianahawkins8124 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful job well done of Sophie's hat shop.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, really glad you thought so! It's such a charming building, a ton of fun to work on~

  • @Dixyfo
    @Dixyfo Рік тому +2

    Hi, I'm from Latvia and I'm so happy that I found your channel ❤ I love your works and they inspired me to make mini magical dioramas. Thank You! ❤❤❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh I'm so happy you found yourself here 💜 That makes me the happiest to hear, I wish you all the best with any future miniature crafting! If you ever want to share something you make, I would love to see it! Thank you for all the super kind words~

  • @ridethroughlifertl
    @ridethroughlifertl Рік тому +1

    I first saw your video a few years ago when you did the Lemony Snicket cliff house. I've never done this sort of thing, but I like watching people do it. For some reason your videos only just now were recommended to me.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Well hey, thanks for giving the videos a watch! I too watch all sorts of craft videos haha, even if it's something I don't do myself- they're always super interesting~

  • @designeighty-three1954
    @designeighty-three1954 Рік тому +2

    So very amazing and inspiring. You can do so much with such "normal" materials!
    I also really enjoyed your film making synopsis at the end. I look forward to seeing more on Patreon.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Yes! Totally! I started out building with just normal cardboard, glue, and paint! You can do so much with so little. Happy to hear you were interested in the film making pieces, I love talking about that stuff tbh haha. Thank you for always supporting the channel so much my friend, it is appreciated more than I can say~

  • @michelleross9782
    @michelleross9782 Рік тому +1

    Loved the amazing finish to this project. I can't wait to see what you create/film next.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Really happy you liked it, thank you so much! Super excited about the next project~

  • @violentfrog_
    @violentfrog_ Рік тому +2

    good on you using the craft paints. I've been painting minis (games, dnd, warhammer) for 25 years and I'm still using 15 year old craft paints. I only got a set geared for minis last christmas lol. Like you said, not the best, but with some care, you can do cool stuff.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Yes! It really just depends on how you use them. It's funny because some of the cheap acrylics can be quite translucent, but in some cases that actually can be a good thing. You can make something nice with most paints!

  • @janefenn684
    @janefenn684 Рік тому +1

    Wonderfully precise modelling, clean instructions and well paced and clear technical explanations . Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤ super work ⭐️

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh that is all too kind, so glad to hear you could enjoy it! Thank you so much for giving it a watch 💜

  • @JT-xh1ih
    @JT-xh1ih Рік тому +1

    The design for the city is based on Colmar in France! It's really that beautiful and colorful!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      It's so beautiful! I wish places had more color going on in their architecture, it brings me so much happiness haha~

  • @kathrynmoore4071
    @kathrynmoore4071 Рік тому +2

    I loved the door!! Great job, and the hats in the window are too neat! Thanks so much for all the hard work you do to bring us such great videos!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      The door had so many lovely little details that I never fully noticed until making this! Not at all, thank you so much for giving them a watch 💜

    • @kathrynmoore4071
      @kathrynmoore4071 Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend and I’m glad that I finally caught on that you have a Patreon!! Went and signed up!!! Can’t wait for future videos!! You are sooo talented!!

  • @warpedalibi
    @warpedalibi Рік тому +1

    This turned out so whimsical and pretty! Great job!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh thank you so much! It was a blast to work on with all those fun colors and textures~

  • @rachealgetscreative
    @rachealgetscreative Рік тому +2

    What a happy surprise to see your video up as I was scrolling through YT! I love this one - the worn stucco walls and the beautiful colors. I think my favorite bit is the hats you painted for the windows. Lovely!! So glad you got a new camera, too. Couldn't go to a more deserving artist.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      So happy to hear it! Yes! The design of the hat shop, both inside and out, gets me every single time I watch the movie. It is just so charming! Honestly that is too kind, there are so many deserving artists. But I am beyond grateful for the camera- it has been such a joy to work with and most importantly has allowed me to keep making videos!

  • @m3y0uk3y
    @m3y0uk3y Рік тому +1

    Super appreciate that talk through process at the end!! You're the best :') BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      So happy to hear that's something you were interested in, I love talking about the process! Thank you so much~

  • @cckittycreative5058
    @cckittycreative5058 Рік тому +1

    You're getting so close to 100K followers! That's amazing! I especially love the painting you did! Gorgeous as always!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh well I think it'll be a while yet for that, but indeed- how did we get here? It will never not be surprising how many people are interested in the videos! Thank you so much, always the happiest to hear you can enjoy~

  • @StudioTheWild
    @StudioTheWild Рік тому +1

    I am inlove with the movie Howl's moving catle. Beacuse of this youtube brought me to you. I am so happy to have foound you!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh well I am so happy you found yourself here! Thank you so much for giving it a watch~

  • @danielle_minhan
    @danielle_minhan Рік тому +4

    I love all of your ghibli works! the colors, vibes, and aesthetic just are amazing

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      So happy to hear it, I love working on the Ghibli projects so much! They are always a ton of fun~

  • @sumar207
    @sumar207 Рік тому +1

    You do phenomenal work and your enthusiasm for it shows in the results and the way you speak about your creations!❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhhh you are just too kind, thank you so much for saying all that! I really do love working on the builds and videos so very much- that's the best thing to hear 💜

  • @mikkkilandmine3675
    @mikkkilandmine3675 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful and painstaking detail as usual. Lovely project.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  9 місяців тому

      Ahhh my friend, you are always too kind! Always the happiest to hear you could enjoy 💜

  • @durn863
    @durn863 Рік тому +1

    My mother is a painter and when she taught me she always said the same thing about materials.
    "Cheap paint. The cheapest. But good brushes. Always good brushes."

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Yes! That is exactly what I say as well! The cheap paint is always good enough to get the job done, so long as your brushes are at least halfway decent~

  • @namad92
    @namad92 Рік тому +2

    Watching your videos is so enjoyable and so inspiring and charming. You are so relatable, I feel like a friend is showing her beautiful ideas 😊 the Hat Shop is so cute! Your work and dedication is most impressive

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh I am so so happy to hear that! I try really hard to make the videos be as true to the process as possible, maybe just slightly more polished! Really glad you can enjoy and thank you so much for the kind words~

  • @KinnesonVoid
    @KinnesonVoid Рік тому +1

    You did such a beautiful, wonderful job with this. Thank you for sharing your art.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh thank you so much, really happy to hear you thought so! As always, the Ghibli cookie tin projects are such a blast to work on~ Thank you for giving it a watch 💜

  • @hernanhernandez6567
    @hernanhernandez6567 Рік тому +1

    Love the work! Also love the behind the scenes of how the shoots all go together to make it all happen. Also, pretty sure you are just flexing on us with your singing too! lol
    Looking forward to your next project

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      So happy you could enjoy it, I love talking about the behind the scenes stuff! And I really don't mean to, just trying to be as true to the process as possible- at least 70% of building is singing lol. Maybe I'll skip it next time and save your ears. Thank you for the kind words, as always~

    • @hernanhernandez6567
      @hernanhernandez6567 Рік тому

      It's great, and enjoyable! Thanks for showing us how the magic happens!
      And don't skip out on the singing! It's great!!! Love to hear it!

  • @CristinaAlmarazLopez
    @CristinaAlmarazLopez Рік тому +1

    It turned out so charming! I love the little hats ❤ And the full tin is amazing! I've said it before but your beauty shot are sooo good, I loved seeing a little behind the scenes

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh stooooop, you're too nice 💜 So happy you could enjoy it, working with all the fun colors was a blast! And super relieved that the behind the scenes is interesting, I love talking about the process~

  • @Haywanus
    @Haywanus Рік тому +1

    it had been a long time. I'm glad you're back.🎉🎉

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh indeed, projects take time, video editing takes time, and life takes time. Too many things going on!

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 Рік тому +1

    Your painting is beautiful... thank you... l enjoy your posts immensely.... l like the way you look in a hat... most can't carry that off as well as you . Hope your summer is filled with joy and peace.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for all your kind words, as always! I may not be the best painter, but I really do love painting the Ghibli scenes so much. All the colors! Hope your summer is a wonderful one as well my friend~

  • @xy7670
    @xy7670 Рік тому +1

    hey! I just wanted to say how much you inspired me in my miniature creations, when I saw your cookie tin video 2 years ago, it really stuck with me!! the idea of incorporating miniatures into a tin is just wow!! Then comes my senior year of high school, our art show came along and that's when I wanted to create miniature in a tin! (first time building minis) I created a kitchen in a paw patrol tin lunchbox!! It was not easy (those corners in tins are so wack) and yeah I had Pinterest guides out and about, but your videos truly made me understand the process! Without your genius thinking resourcing scraps and trinkets, I would've made a lot more expensive purchases lol Thank you :) You are amazing 👍
    P.S Sorry for the confusing writing/mistakes, still can't english even though i just graduated 😭

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Hey! Apologies for taking forever to respond, but oh my goodness this makes me so so happy to hear! Totally, working in the tins can be a challenge depending on the shape- getting everything to fit snugly is not always the easiest. That's so awesome that you built one though and I'm so glad the videos could be at least a little helpful along the way. Hope you continue making pieces if it's something you are enjoying doing and thank you so much for sharing with me~

  • @camillesaucierhamilton6705
    @camillesaucierhamilton6705 Рік тому +1

    you are incredibly incredibly talented and it blows me away everytime lol. god does have favorites

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhhh you're too kind, I don't know about all that! You should see me... try to do a sport or something, it's a disaster lol

  • @samantharoberts4519
    @samantharoberts4519 Рік тому +1

    A delightful make ❤ One of my favourite films ❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      So happy you could enjoy it! It's such a beautiful film!

  • @CordeliaFox
    @CordeliaFox Рік тому +1

    You are so creative with finding solutions, I am so impressed. I hope I can make something similar someday, using your videos as guides. Looking forward for your next projects!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Funnily enough, I really do think that having limitations on materials, etc. really encourages you to think more creatively out of necessity. Trying to problem solve is one of the most fun parts of the process! Really hope you do and wishing you the best with any future projects my friend~

  • @dr.huganut872
    @dr.huganut872 Рік тому +1

    Oh boy I'm late.
    HELLO ! youtube friend thank you for sharing another wonderful piece.
    Hope you have been doing well, always glad to see these.
    ~estranged friend.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Late? I posted this yesterday, how could that possibly be late? Hahaha thank you for giving it a watch as always my friend! I have been very well, just super busy! Hope you have been well too~

    • @dr.huganut872
      @dr.huganut872 Рік тому +1

      @MechanicalFiend you told me once before a wizard shows up precisely when he's meant too. Glad to hear you are well.

  • @atingeofsalt_
    @atingeofsalt_ Рік тому +1

    Love it! I’d love to see a cookie tin based off the royal city :D

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому +1

      Oooo that would be super cool as well! Tbh there are pretty much endless project possibilities just from Howl's Moving Castle, everything is so beautiful!

    • @atingeofsalt_
      @atingeofsalt_ 11 місяців тому

      Lol agreed

  • @hedvigrohl
    @hedvigrohl Рік тому +2

    so cute

  • @serpentartist1348
    @serpentartist1348 Рік тому +1

    It’s absolutely beautiful

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh so happy you thought so, that's too nice! Thank you~

  • @CrankyPantss
    @CrankyPantss Рік тому +1

    Excellent video, Devon. Thanks for sharing it all with us.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Not at all, thank you for giving it a watch as always! Had a blast working with all the fun colors and architectural details~

  • @heartsDmise
    @heartsDmise Рік тому +1

    I get so excited when your videos show up on my feed!! I love Ghibli so much that I made it the theme of my grad cap and gown! Your work always sparks my love for Ghibli and makes me want to create art as well. Keep up the amazing work!! -//u//- ❤️

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      You grad attire sounds like it was awesome, that's so cool! Always the happiest to hear you can enjoy the videos, but most of all if they can be inspiring in your own work- that's the best thing I could ask for 💜

  • @hedvigrohl
    @hedvigrohl Рік тому +2

    your so good at everything ❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Hahaha I don't know about all that, I bumble my way through quite a few things, but thank you for saying that!

  • @tydy_abolical
    @tydy_abolical Рік тому +2

    Im not much of a craftsman or a painter. Im more of a cook lol. But its cool watching these projects come out and look cool. Also noice

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      My noice friend! Always so happy to see you! So cool that you cook, that's a whole art of its own! Glad you can enjoy the videos regardless, tbh it's always fun to watch people do projects even if you don't do the craft yourself~

  • @sharonrafferty3423
    @sharonrafferty3423 Рік тому +1

    Nicely done love the use of wool

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I love using yarn in my projects, it's so versatile because it's flexible and can go around curves~

  • @ManicPixiesLostThings
    @ManicPixiesLostThings 10 місяців тому +1

    You do amazing work. Love watching your videos. They r all so unique and fun to watch. So thanks a lot. Love studio ghibli so much and make mini themed diorama houses as well. Ur very inspiring.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  10 місяців тому +1

      Ahhh stop you are are too kind! That makes me so happy to hear, thank you so much 💜 Will get the next video to you as soon as I can, the project's all done now, so just some filming and editing to do~ If you ever want to share some of your projects with me, totally send them my way- I love seeing everyone's work so much!

  • @William-ram
    @William-ram Рік тому +1

    Ur hat brings all the vibe together 😍😍

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! I had to take the opportunity to wear it for this video haha~

    • @William-ram
      @William-ram Рік тому

      @@MechanicalFiend no problem:) the opportunity was worth taking(I dunno if that makes sense tbh but it does to me lol)

  • @bec4874
    @bec4874 Рік тому +1

    This is wonderful! Such attention to detail. I love it!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh thank you so much! With miniatures, it really is all in the details haha! So happy you could enjoy 💜

  • @lunameriweather7693
    @lunameriweather7693 Рік тому +1

    I love your work ma’am I love your letterwork to, my favorite one being the pirate theme

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Ahhh well thank you so much! I love working on the letters so much, have the ones for this year planned already haha, they're a project I look forward to all year~

    • @lunameriweather7693
      @lunameriweather7693 11 місяців тому

      @@MechanicalFiend i look forward to it to :D

  • @JackrabbitCrafts
    @JackrabbitCrafts Рік тому +1

    Well now I'm tempted to copy this only make it book canon and set it up as the Jenkins flower shop.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Oh my goodness yesssss! Please do it, that would be so awesome! If you do, I would love to see it~

  • @jacopodani2434
    @jacopodani2434 Рік тому +2

    Goes to show how creativity can make up for a limited budget! Great job as usual 😀 and the making-of at the end is so interesting

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      I've said this in the past, but I actually think limitations allow you to be more creative because it encourages you to think in new ways to achieve your vision. So glad you could enjoy it! I was honestly worried nobody would be interested in the behind process, so I'm really happy to hear that~

  • @joanneput2744
    @joanneput2744 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh wow absolutely beautiful I love the details, you did such a wonderful job

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Ahhh well thank you so much, as always, really happy you liked it! Loved working with all the fun colors and textures!

  • @anniehartley8851
    @anniehartley8851 Рік тому +1

    Adorable

  • @jhowthomundos4100
    @jhowthomundos4100 Рік тому +1

    Dude this is fantastic I've been following your channel since the Life is strange cosplay video you made and since then you've grown a lot and that's incredible your content is simple and very good fastasti

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Noooooo wayyyyyy you've been around since then? That's so wild, wow I really appreciate you sticking around for that long and still watching the videos now! Always trying to make better stuff... the difference from now to then... tbh I'm almost embarrassed that you watched the stuff I was making back then lol. But for real, thank you so much for saying all that, you're the coolest~

  • @jhinxme101
    @jhinxme101 Рік тому +2

    I stumbled upon your work cause it was on my google front page and Im so glad it did! This work is amazing! As a miniature painter myself, I totally understand the work it takes to put all that attention to detail... like your work with the rails and the sign?! Oh wow!!! *chefs kiss* 😘👌🏽
    You definitely have a new subscriber in me! I hope you do other Miyazaki work cause it's just so good! Keep being awesome! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Well thank you so much for giving it a watch my friend, it is so appreciated! I think in miniatures, everything really does come down to the details- the more you put into every little piece, the more gets added to the full piece in the end. So glad you could enjoy it and thank you for all the super kind words!
      I have done 4 other Ghibli cookie tin videos besides this and there will absolutely be more in the future. Love working on them so much~

  • @reddogterrain
    @reddogterrain Рік тому +1

    Very cute and well built.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh well I'm so honored you thought so, it was a pleasure to build!

  • @tikkka
    @tikkka Рік тому +1

    You. are. so. freaking. amazing. 😍😍 thank you for sharing

  • @cat3crazy
    @cat3crazy Рік тому +1

    Excellent! You do fantastic work. I was surprised with the editing. I am totally unfamiliar with the entire process. I just press the button on the camera and how it comes out is it. I didn't know so much can be done with editing. I'm impressed with your skills behind the camera also.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Oh there is a whole world of possibilities with editing! It can definitely be overwhelming when you're starting out, but a lot of stuff you can do is relatively easy to learn. That being said, many projects I actually don't do any of this! I just set up a scene and that's what you get in the final sequence besides a little color correction. There's so many ways to make your projects look cool! Thank you for all the super kind words~

  • @cressharper1691
    @cressharper1691 Рік тому +1

    Excellent again.

  • @helendolman
    @helendolman Рік тому +1

    Absolutely stunning work again. You are so talented x

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Ahhh you're too too kind, so happy you can enjoy, of course! Thank you so much~

  • @GamingDad63
    @GamingDad63 Рік тому +1

    Both interesting and nice to see your skills developing. Seems like in a short time, but going back to check how old the first of your videos that i watched is... I was surprised. Not at your skills or how long it took for you to get there, but at... well, how time flies 🙂 Thumbs up!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      I think most progress often happens so slow that we don't notice it while it's happening, then we look back and realize it seems like much happened in no time at all. Hopefully I can soon look back at this and see improvement as well! Thank you~

  • @Onsvaltti
    @Onsvaltti Рік тому +1

    Friend, if you need to use super glue, cover your fingers 😃 I either use latex gloves or cut out the fingers of them, and cover just the fingers I need to cover.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      See that would be the smart thing, I should have a pair of super glue gloves so I wouldn't have to waste a whole bunch of gloves. Maybe I'll do that in the future!

  • @nofamini
    @nofamini Рік тому +1

    Fantastic. I'm very impressed by level of your art skills❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhh you are too kind my friend, thank you so much 💜

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 Рік тому +1

    Looks incredible 😊

  • @andreasheld2362
    @andreasheld2362 Рік тому +1

    Another beautiful piece of art, Devon! 🙂 Your creativity knows no bounds!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      Stoppppp you're too kind! So happy you could enjoy it, of course!

  • @ZoeShears
    @ZoeShears Рік тому +1

    It looks so good well done.

  • @figrollin
    @figrollin Рік тому +1

    I'd like to see you experiment with gouache! Your painting style woild suit it, I think.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому +1

      I have used gouache a little bit! Not extensively though, would love to work with it more in the future. From what I have done, I definitely like it- watercolor on the other hand... not for me hahaha!

  • @gretzkyyy5645
    @gretzkyyy5645 9 місяців тому +1

    so cuteeee i love it

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  9 місяців тому

      So happy to hear you could enjoy! Thank you so much~

  • @rudollofchance3515
    @rudollofchance3515 10 місяців тому +1

    Уour videos are very inspiring!❤❤❤

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  10 місяців тому +1

      Ahhh that makes me the happiest to hear! 💜💜💜

  • @Javiuuu
    @Javiuuu Рік тому +1

    I love this so much!!! 😮

  • @Shawnsatisfiedwife
    @Shawnsatisfiedwife 8 місяців тому +1

    Your very talented

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  8 місяців тому +1

      And you are very kind my friend, thank you so much for saying that!

  • @kymscott2203
    @kymscott2203 Рік тому +1

    love your work thank you for sharing

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Not at all, so happy you could enjoy it! Thanks for giving it a watch, as always~

  • @sivikima
    @sivikima Рік тому +1

    your works are so inspirational! keep going!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  11 місяців тому

      Ahhh well that's the best thing to hear, I certainly will be here making things for a while yet haha!

  • @lmnopopsicle
    @lmnopopsicle Рік тому +2

    No commentary on the ROOF SHINGLES????????? How many times can you hear a crafter RAGE about this, anyhow? I cringed enough to pull a pectoral muscle. This little hat shop is adorable and lovely and the music at the end? SHARE! Put me in a skippy, LOTR Hobbit sorta way. On another note, something i never comment about, you DO have excellent videography (is this the word?) or is it cinematography? I dont know how to express it, but I appreciate it. Editing on fleek.

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      You know surprisingly since they were super straight rectangular shingles on a thin roof, they weren't bad to make at all this time! It's the ones with really specific irregular shapes that get you (I'm looking at you Jack Skellington's house). The music in the final shots is the last one linked in the description if you're interested, love it! And thank you so much! Cinematography and editing are two of my favorite parts of filmmaking, so I'm so happy to hear that~

  • @paperdoll1982
    @paperdoll1982 Рік тому +1

    Lovely! Your videos and very inspiring!

    • @MechanicalFiend
      @MechanicalFiend  Рік тому

      Ahhhh well that's the best thing to hear, really glad you think so! Thank you so much~