Building a MAGICAL Elven Stronghold Diorama for D&D + Wargaming

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  • How to make an Elven Stronghold Diorama for D&D, Wargaming. From cheap materials.
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  • @BardsCraft
    @BardsCraft  Před 4 lety +56

    I think I'll do a 50k special episode where I respond to 50 questions about anything. If you're interested, write your question here - I'll pick the most popular ones.

    • @agatha4566
      @agatha4566 Před 4 lety +10

      What are your favorite CZcams craft channels?

    • @g0ldhat55
      @g0ldhat55 Před 4 lety +1

      what are those writings on your knife?

    • @lemonhead6002
      @lemonhead6002 Před 4 lety +3

      Bard's Craft Where do you get your inspiration?

    • @sebasjexoxo6728
      @sebasjexoxo6728 Před 4 lety +6

      What kind of tree has thick hark, because in my area there are only trees with very thin bark

    • @seanthatcher2999
      @seanthatcher2999 Před 4 lety +11

      Awhile ago you said in one of your videos it’s been a bit since you built something you either really loved or were excited about. What are your favorite things to build and why?

  • @ninkvltist
    @ninkvltist Před 4 lety +108

    "... and I use a lot of force"..."There is no such thing as too much glue"
    This channel is the antithesis to all the other crafting channels on YT

  • @sgste
    @sgste Před 4 lety +56

    The little twig lay on the ground,
    his heart was broken, left unfound.
    He'd longed to be a mighty tree,
    But fallen now, could never be.
    He wished and wished with all his might
    And who should pass him by that night
    But the one who's name is called Bard's Craft?
    He took the twig, and smiling left.
    That tiny twig, though small and frail
    Was perfect for the miniature scale
    And thus, the small twig smiled with glee,
    His wish came true... He's now a tree!

  • @BellydancerMaliha
    @BellydancerMaliha Před 4 lety +17

    "...and wear a jacket of matching basecoat color." 😂 I love your humor, your videos, and your terrain!

    • @DBKING04020
      @DBKING04020 Před 3 lety +1

      I particularly like the “flöcking of concealment”

  • @DPSAX95
    @DPSAX95 Před 4 lety +34

    I would love to see a oneshot using all your amazing terrain!

  • @be2240
    @be2240 Před 4 lety +26

    Before you painted it with the stone coloring, I thought the fortress looked like it was made out of an ancient tree, with the idea for a younger one sprouting or growing in the middle. Both versions look great!

    • @stianthijsen4784
      @stianthijsen4784 Před 3 lety

      Yes, that's what I thought!
      I think I kinda kept it like that just added very little coloring and flocking. Perfect.

  • @MKempICI
    @MKempICI Před 4 lety +26

    "I hope my bricks are enough... No, they aren't."
    -Bard's Craft, and every other crafting DM ever. Usually twice per project.
    Maybe three times per project.
    I had an idea while watching this that might be able to save you some time and effort in the future with wood-based projects: Wood-facade foam bricks.
    1) Cut foam bricks. Round the corners a little so they can fit together in a circular pattern. Don't bother to texture them.
    2) Glue thin sheets of bark, or a mixture of PVA and that chopped bark flocking you use for ground cover to the outward-facing parts of the bricks.
    3) Stack the bricks as normal. Cover the seams up with your chopped bark flocking and possibly some patches of "moss."
    The bricks would be lightweight, use less bark, and fit together seamlessly.They might also form a visible pattern, and ruin the random/natural look you were going for.

  • @scottextaicho
    @scottextaicho Před 4 lety +9

    "The scissor isnt good enough... KNIFE" - Dude, Im totally in love with that knife skill

  • @Imjakejones2322
    @Imjakejones2322 Před 4 lety +16

    Can’t wait to see what the tree looks like this time next year

  • @abrolo1791
    @abrolo1791 Před 3 lety

    I love that guy, he just chops bark with big knife. I enjoy every moment of this video

  • @affe933
    @affe933 Před 4 lety +11

    If you ever make a second channel you should name it "Bark's Craft". And great vid as usual!

  • @dkbibi
    @dkbibi Před 4 lety +13

    I'm now wondering how it could've look like if instead of turning bark into stone you kept bark into... bark! It's wood elves after all!

  • @tyarkschettler853
    @tyarkschettler853 Před 4 lety +12

    When you said bricks from bark in the last vid I thought you went totally insane and wanted to cut them the same size as the xps bricks :D Beautiful craft and I am looking forward to your oathmark army

  • @michaelclark6941
    @michaelclark6941 Před 4 lety

    You are the only crafter I ever see using bark, but it always turns out amazing. Quite puzzling.

  • @sallyannhaycock
    @sallyannhaycock Před 4 lety

    Your sense of humour is grand.... build is amazing

  • @nathanasdarjian
    @nathanasdarjian Před 4 lety +1

    I love the elven tree "growing over time" idea!
    Terrain pieces under construction even (and especially) in use.

  • @sabiner.1154
    @sabiner.1154 Před 4 lety

    Very inspiring! Thank you, good work!

  • @David-so9ct
    @David-so9ct Před 4 lety

    I am impressed!!!!! so awesome!

  • @voodoogroove8209
    @voodoogroove8209 Před 4 lety +5

    Suggestion: carve runes into the bark of the towers, paint them with sharply contrasting colors. Provides magical runic protection to the fortress.

  • @josray2557
    @josray2557 Před 4 lety

    this was indeed epic, so much versatility with just bark.

  • @richardokeeffe8375
    @richardokeeffe8375 Před 4 lety

    Those stick dots on the mushrooms worked out great! 😁

  • @nerdfatha
    @nerdfatha Před 4 lety

    That is truly epic level!

  • @emanuelcamuglia5984
    @emanuelcamuglia5984 Před 4 lety

    i can heare the boat dwarves weeping while seeing the masonry of this place

  • @tiny-grimes
    @tiny-grimes Před 4 lety +1

    To apply the flocking you can use a plastic bottle made out of soft plastic with big lid. Drill the holes accordingly. Pour your flocking into the bottle and when you apply it hold it very close ( about 5 mm) to the surface and press the bottle. By pressing the bottle you will "shoot" the flock and it will be "standing" as if it was growing straight from the ground, and not just laying there.

  • @toxicgases8701
    @toxicgases8701 Před 4 lety

    Love those cutting noises. 👍

  • @CrankyPantss
    @CrankyPantss Před 4 lety

    That is exceptionally epic, you're right. Well done Bard of the Oats and Bark.

  • @Br0ns0n
    @Br0ns0n Před 4 lety

    Nicely done, lad. Love your channel.

  • @danielvandoorn
    @danielvandoorn Před 2 lety

    That is the best looking stone terrain I've ever seen! Not too sure about the blocks making the fortress, but the bigger pillars and the rocks on the ground are gorgeous!

  • @richardsmith6738
    @richardsmith6738 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent,not sure how you get such good looking pieces the way you do it but it works love it.

  • @kea7119
    @kea7119 Před 4 lety +2

    Flocking of concealment... I don't know why but this made me laugh quite a lot. xD

  • @creaturescavernscrafting2929

    I really enjoy the look of this project. The bark adds the perfect amount of detail. Looking forward to more.

  • @BrushQuill
    @BrushQuill Před 4 lety

    Awesome build

  • @dannymolenaar7220
    @dannymolenaar7220 Před 3 lety

    I loved this. This might just be your best build up to date

  • @hipposalsododrugs
    @hipposalsododrugs Před 4 lety +1

    I don’t play any type of miniature games and don’t craft at all, but I wait for your videos every week.

    • @BardsCraft
      @BardsCraft  Před 4 lety +1

      If I can get non-hobbyists interested as well, I'm quite happy with the work :)

    • @wardingo492
      @wardingo492 Před 4 lety

      Same here I just make terrain and long wish to play with my friends, why now I can, because our lockdown finished and are at level 2. I come all the way from nz

  • @thecraftingbrothers9448

    Your style of terrain never disappoints. I like the trees with the small green patches.

  • @gundamech146
    @gundamech146 Před 4 lety

    I like how you enjoy building your terrains

  • @johny5w
    @johny5w Před 4 lety

    Great build! I really like the use of natural materials.

  • @faithanddamnationstudios5845

    Using the blue near the end was epic

  • @walkietalkie2193
    @walkietalkie2193 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video. What an ingenious way to use bark and it’s texture.

  • @credoimperialis
    @credoimperialis Před 4 lety +1

    amazing job, that magic in the music and the cuttin, chopping etc.. relaxing and entertaining great videos man!!!

  • @TheNicloHD
    @TheNicloHD Před 4 lety

    The mafical Highlight is so brilliant. IMo the greatest details in here

  • @franciscoa.tejada100
    @franciscoa.tejada100 Před 4 lety

    Thanks ! You are the best!

  • @dkbibi
    @dkbibi Před 4 lety

    This is fricking amazing!

  • @MiniatureWorlds
    @MiniatureWorlds Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful

  • @pascal4741
    @pascal4741 Před 3 lety

    Ce que tu fais est magnifique bravo ! J'adore 👍

  • @ordomonstrum7141
    @ordomonstrum7141 Před 4 lety +1

    @bard’s craft continues to put out amazing content, what I can’t understand is how there is always a “Thumbs down”
    What the heck is not to like?
    Keep up the great work! You’re inspiring

  • @jimmyhadder6798
    @jimmyhadder6798 Před 4 lety

    Outstanding build! I'm especially impressed by the gradient on the brown mushrooms and the light blue highlights you added to the rocks at the end.
    You're going to love the Oathmark elves. I'm finishing up painting their dwarf infantry set and they are wonderful to work on. Lots of opportunities for customization, too.

  • @KenOfthewest
    @KenOfthewest Před 2 lety

    Really creative build, I love it! Well done Sir!

  • @scotthewitson4531
    @scotthewitson4531 Před 4 lety

    This is the best channel on CZcams. Had it all. Exceptionally Epic!

  • @AdoreYouInAshXI
    @AdoreYouInAshXI Před 4 lety

    I just discovered the art of making these dioramas and I find them so fascinating!

  • @kylesaunders8436
    @kylesaunders8436 Před 2 lety

    I honestly love the terrain before painting. I night keep it as bark for my version

  • @peterdickinson4599
    @peterdickinson4599 Před 4 lety

    Excellent.

  • @Anaris10
    @Anaris10 Před 4 lety

    Sweet!

  • @1glenngary
    @1glenngary Před 3 lety

    The best tool for any job, is the tool you have with you!

  • @jonnil1997
    @jonnil1997 Před 4 lety

    Really nice!

  • @Gamarishi
    @Gamarishi Před 4 lety

    "The Elven Tree of time" concept was great hahaha This build was awesome, man, congrats

  • @williammeek7218
    @williammeek7218 Před rokem

    The builds are very organic. Really epic. Would love to see all of them in one video.also I love your “ hot wire” ..

  • @amandapage5677
    @amandapage5677 Před 3 lety

    It looks fantastic, and I could see this being recreated of sorts with just the raw wood, making the scene look as though it takes place in a massive long dead tree with a normal sized tree growing somewhere within.

  • @jeffrichards5106
    @jeffrichards5106 Před 4 lety

    Very nice work, very inspiring.

  • @kamenriderace1501
    @kamenriderace1501 Před 4 lety

    Only just discovered your amazing channel and I love it. Superb content, good looking fella, clear videos and audio.

  • @shahinaryan-taasheedaar4516

    I really enjoy each episode. Easy, good explained with the right mix of humor and skill. You encouraged me to just try new projects. Just do it =)

  • @Lochagos
    @Lochagos Před 3 lety

    super amazing

  • @ShuTheIdiot
    @ShuTheIdiot Před 4 lety +1

    I like. A lot ...like. a lot a lot.
    But your massive boss raid figure I my favourite, idk why. Something about his base and spear and colour palette just makes me love it.

  • @UnderMyThumb
    @UnderMyThumb Před 4 lety

    Just discovered your channel yesterday, love your work! Lots of great ideas. For this project, I almost think leaving the bark as bark and not painting it would have been even more epic. Like the Elves use to live in a giant tree. Great ideas!

  • @vandenburg123
    @vandenburg123 Před 4 lety

    Oathmark for the win! I literally can't stop buying their minis, I'm planning an underground kingdom of purple elves, gobos, humans and dorfs. This bark looks so nice to walk with btw

  • @danelmore2783
    @danelmore2783 Před 4 lety

    My 1st time ever seeing one of your videos.
    Well done! Excellent job!

  • @eiloccorb2797
    @eiloccorb2797 Před 3 lety

    Am I the only one who thinks it looked so much better before the paint? Not that the painted version wasn't good, it's amazing. I just really liked the natural look

  • @guyroyse
    @guyroyse Před 4 lety

    This turned out really great and it's all made from dead plants! Using the Mora is a solid idea. I should bring mine out for more gamecraft.

  • @CanaldoRoPeS
    @CanaldoRoPeS Před 4 lety

    Cheers from Brazil man love watching your vídeos

  • @reezybleh
    @reezybleh Před 4 lety

    Epic!

  • @iglusmulmus5171
    @iglusmulmus5171 Před 4 lety

    You make beautiful crafts. You should be proud of that. Greetings from Germany!

  • @jensovadina5954
    @jensovadina5954 Před 4 lety

    Great video as always.

  • @debbiramsey4603
    @debbiramsey4603 Před 3 lety

    Very nice work

  • @ispaniconico9337
    @ispaniconico9337 Před 4 lety

    Bravo. Molto bello! 😁

  • @primerodeabordo
    @primerodeabordo Před 4 lety

    Really like your style. Its like to see the Crocodile Dundee of crafting.
    With a frigging huge badass knife.
    Hey, thats not a knoife, this is a knoife!

  • @norcalonline1
    @norcalonline1 Před 4 lety

    Top notch, mate. Love the bark stones. They have such amazing texture and edges. I am digging your blue tint to the stonework, too. Great, creative idea. This set piece will look great on your gaming table. Hope you're still getting a few games in here and there. Take care, --Bo

  • @charleshojnowski5675
    @charleshojnowski5675 Před 4 lety

    Bards Craft is like the Bear Grylls of the crafting world. 👌

  • @jonathanmiller4206
    @jonathanmiller4206 Před 4 lety +1

    I found a thicker sawdust (not sifted) can make a great looking moss. Can put it in a cup and mix with desired colors & water then let dry on a cooking pan. Making it with different shades of green then adding in a white sawdust can make it look like little flowers growing in the moss.

  • @ryangray9971
    @ryangray9971 Před 3 lety

    Interesting technique

  • @scubaguymi
    @scubaguymi Před 4 lety

    Very cool video. Your videos are fun to watch and give great ideas.

  • @johnschweiger1079
    @johnschweiger1079 Před 4 lety

    You just got a new sub love your work

  • @aaronpreciado9423
    @aaronpreciado9423 Před 4 lety

    Love the music

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 Před 4 lety

    Another Job WELL Done! I do love how ya made some flowers, GOOD IDEA! Love all your Designs, Thanks for Sharing! Hope Your Well!! BE SAFE!

  • @obscurage
    @obscurage Před 4 měsíci

    This video is all about Bark's Craft where violence is a solution!
    Mahtava projekti!

  • @neallake9686
    @neallake9686 Před 4 lety

    Hey bard really love the channel and your simple cheap ideas. I couldn't find any bark like what you use in nature here but I did find terrarium ground cover for spiders and lizards at my local pet shop

  • @TheOokmeister
    @TheOokmeister Před 4 lety

    Very cool way to use bark.

  • @brothercaptainboris6870

    I'd like a 10 hour video of brush strokes asmr. Thanks :D :D

  • @ACslife23
    @ACslife23 Před 4 lety

    your videos are so inspiring as I love to build terrain and dioramas and the face that use cheap and found materials is just so freaking awesome am such a huge fan

  • @birgirstefansson5398
    @birgirstefansson5398 Před 4 lety

    Love your builds keep up the good work! you have inspired me to build crafts myself!

    • @birgirstefansson5398
      @birgirstefansson5398 Před 4 lety

      I would love to see you do many different types of trees just to see what you come upp with :D

  • @ScratchBashing
    @ScratchBashing Před 4 lety +1

    very cool build
    brought to you by
    *sacred öates*

  • @HallofCraftVids
    @HallofCraftVids Před 4 lety +1

    1:57 Damn Bards Craft, you've got some guns.

  • @modelsfromscratch
    @modelsfromscratch Před 4 lety

    Awesome build Lucas. It's an epic build full of forest materials and cutting sounds - aaaahhhh! I've been lost in a big project ( old west) for the past few months but glad to be back to öaty inspiration 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @kingreem1741
    @kingreem1741 Před 4 lety

    Great work, you should do a video displaying all your terrain in a scenic way. Really like your work.

  • @Ocodo
    @Ocodo Před 4 lety

    When we do trees in architectural modeling, we tend to group them, I think it would be good to group those mushrooms.

  • @lofomut
    @lofomut Před 3 lety

    Thanks for nice videos, I enjoy to just watch it and relax + also getin inspiration. You are having lot of good tips and tricks.

  • @samueldang4265
    @samueldang4265 Před 4 lety

    Great video as always. I hope you will make more videos about creating monsters and beasts.

  • @rafaelalvarado9041
    @rafaelalvarado9041 Před 3 lety

    I loved the elven tree of time

  • @samsowden
    @samsowden Před 3 lety

    making sure the the corrugations are at right angles to each other when gluing layers of cardboard together is the best way to avoid warping.

  • @anvanwortswinkel6871
    @anvanwortswinkel6871 Před 4 lety

    I love the way jou combine violence and humor in you movies.

  • @benm2samir816
    @benm2samir816 Před 4 lety

    good job