How I made this amazing blue mountain river diorama...and nearly messed it up completely!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2020
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    Many of the materials and tools I use come with safety instructions. Please always read and follow these rather than simply copy what you see me or other people doing.
    Don't use a hot cutting tool on this polyurethane foam. It wouldn't work, and it would be dangerous for your health.
    Making this peaceful blue mountain river diorama turned out to be really stressful! I very nearly lost the whole piece to a mistake, but luckily I managed to fix the problem and turn what could have been a disaster into something better than I'd imagined!
    In this diorama tutorial I walk you through the steps I took to make this amazing piece of realistic scenery.
    I used new water effects (new for me, anyway) as well as my trusty epoxy resin and Mod Podge.
    I hand-carved the rocks from Sculptureblock, which, it turns out, is very different from extruded polystyrene (xps). It's possible to carve hyper-realistic rocks quite easily from this foam, but if you're planning a build like this then I would use extruded polystyrene since Sculptureblock and curing epoxy don't play too nicely together as seen in this video.
    I hope you enjoy watching me bring this river diorama to life.
    In this video I use several products that were gifted to me to use in my videos:
    3d Pro Scroll Table by Hot Wire Foam Factory: hotwirefoamfactory.com
    Scenic vegetation/plants by Diorama Presepe (www.dioramapresepe.com, / dioramapresepe.com_off... , ruclips.net/channel/UCeSX....
    Hydro Primer from PlastiKote: plasti-kote.co.uk
    Basing glue from War World Scenics: www.WWScenics.com.
    CFS Fibreglass have gifted me resin products in the past, but the resin featured in this video is stuff I bought from them previously: www.cfsnet.co.uk
    Follow me on Instagram: / higheyeworkshop
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  • @hllwhalt8835
    @hllwhalt8835 3 года назад +315

    That's the kind of thing i'd like to do in the future, if i have any future

    • @breadley5159
      @breadley5159 3 года назад +11

      Or skill

    • @TheNuovaman
      @TheNuovaman 3 года назад +37

      The way the price of epoxy is going means you'll have a lovely little river in the future, just no home to live in.

    • @fireflieer2422
      @fireflieer2422 3 года назад +3

      @@TheNuovaman HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA SAD BUT TRUE

    • @myrrhfortheroad
      @myrrhfortheroad 3 года назад +4

      Go for it!! Best of luck to you! 😃

    • @hllwhalt8835
      @hllwhalt8835 3 года назад +2

      @@myrrhfortheroad thanks

  • @durgadivinewrath8879
    @durgadivinewrath8879 3 года назад +186

    This is amazing, and the river was a happy accident in the end as it turned out beautifully

  • @elizabeths4371
    @elizabeths4371 3 года назад +44

    Our unintended "Mistakes" often become our cherished "Works of Art" which is definitely applicable to this Magnificent river scene- WOWEE!

  • @yolo9050
    @yolo9050 3 года назад +92

    NGL this video is pretty entertaining, it's still a shame that things went wrong, but your "oooh...." reaction got a bit of a chuckle out of me. And sometimes we need videos like these to show us "what not to do and why", well done for not giving up on the project, it still turned out beautiful.

  • @universe969
    @universe969 3 года назад +90

    I always enjoy the longer videos because after the first few minutes sink in it somehow becomes meditative and induces the feeling that there’s no outside world to worry about; similar to how Bob Ross videos feel.

    • @HighEyeWorkshop
      @HighEyeWorkshop  3 года назад +9

      Thank you. That's exactly why I started making them: to help people in this way. I get exactly the same feeling from watching videos by Luke Towan, Terranscapes, etc..

    • @emilyestico2334
      @emilyestico2334 2 года назад +1

      What type of island is this

    • @rikkiwazzerman3654
      @rikkiwazzerman3654 Год назад

      @@HighEyeWorkshop I learned to oil paint by watching Bob Ross. I get the meditation vibe from your videos.

  • @cupcakex
    @cupcakex 3 года назад +42

    Hmmm. I’ve never had such a strong physical urge to shrink! So realistic & beautiful. Love your work!

  • @freddab.7110
    @freddab.7110 3 года назад +11

    I‘ve never made a diorama in my life, but I just love watching your videos and listen to your voice.

  • @hanoh2904
    @hanoh2904 3 года назад +69

    Bubbles are alright. It gives movement to the water

    • @luvariaa
      @luvariaa 3 года назад +6

      yes! however, sometimes it can look unrealistic.

    • @luisaarias1909
      @luisaarias1909 2 года назад

      Excelente obra de arte
      Es lo más cerca a la realidad que he visto . Bendiciones

  • @avreehayes08
    @avreehayes08 3 года назад +5

    At the end of the video when you were doing shots of the end result, my sister looked at what I was watching and asked why I was watching a documentary about a river. That's how good it is!!!!

  • @Justwayne88
    @Justwayne88 3 года назад +14

    This is amazing, not actually watched yet but will watch it all, i have just seen the intro and that was enough for me to subscribe and like, watching it all now

  • @Keltain
    @Keltain 3 года назад +151

    I feel like the bubbles make it much more river like. Like a perfectly stagnate river would be a VERY concerning sight

    • @dtwotimes10
      @dtwotimes10 3 года назад

      Yeah I agree

    • @theelilac113
      @theelilac113 3 года назад

      agreed

    • @jaydee5447
      @jaydee5447 3 года назад +3

      Agree, stagnant water is full of disease

    • @alivia4421
      @alivia4421 3 года назад

      k je

    • @drewdakin6717
      @drewdakin6717 2 года назад

      those bubbles would be wildly disproportionate to the actual size of the river.. maybe if you were creating a toxic swamp

  • @mahintaj6061
    @mahintaj6061 4 месяца назад +24

    My model burnt ... I searched on internet and it said bcoz I poured hot mixed epoxy resin on thermacol and it catched fire . Plzz be aware of it . Seriously nobody told me about this on internet . Be careful guys . Just commented here to a awareness so that it does not happen with you all which happened to me . Literally sooo sad 🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @sevenowls7776
    @sevenowls7776 3 года назад +2

    The Ardèche in miniature! All that's missing are fish in those limpid waters... Par excellence! Bravo!

  • @panhandlepilot9363
    @panhandlepilot9363 Год назад +2

    This has got to be one of the BEST water scenes I’ve seen yet. And you called it an accident? I call it perfection!

  • @jams_197
    @jams_197 3 года назад +16

    OHH my god I finally found a *PATION MAN* , U are the best Artist I have ever seen ❤️❤️

    • @HighEyeWorkshop
      @HighEyeWorkshop  3 года назад

      Thank you 😊

    • @jams_197
      @jams_197 3 года назад +1

      @@HighEyeWorkshop Your welcome ❤️😀

  • @sleepycodm_
    @sleepycodm_ 3 года назад +3

    10:33 “i really should’ve thought about that in advance but I didn’t. So... what are u gonna do?” HAHAHAHA WHY SO DEFENSIVE

  • @TheModelingHermit
    @TheModelingHermit 4 месяца назад

    I really appreciate the way that you show your mistakes and how you repaired them. It is beneficial to those of us who are going to be building dioramas in the future. Your work of art is fabulous.

  • @adrijansevanrensburg8118
    @adrijansevanrensburg8118 3 года назад +3

    i love this dude's approach to stuff, and it helps so much that the results are always so beautiful and how calming his voice and the process is

  • @RafaelMartinez-es6we
    @RafaelMartinez-es6we 2 года назад

    Thank you SO MUCH..Body..You Really made my day!!. I'm a retiree...born in a Caribbean Country/ Venezuela. Sadly. About 47 y/ago I left and went to Manhattan Island/NYC..Worked there for 38years and retired from my last job in Long Island/NY..now living in Pto Rico Island. Looking at the Atlantic Ocean and Praying to God...Please..End to this Global Situation and Free my people and Humanity in General. With the help of your video.. going to create some Art, just to keep myself busy..Thanks.

  • @Bibidabee
    @Bibidabee 3 года назад +2

    These are so calming! Thank you for making these and taking time out of your day to do things for other people. It means a lot

  • @mr.cracker3085
    @mr.cracker3085 3 года назад +51

    Him: "you really can't mess up here"
    Me trying do anything remotely similar Well actually.... seriously great work though

  • @embyrr922
    @embyrr922 3 года назад +3

    Those rocks are incredible. Well done for pulling it out of the fire.

    • @HighEyeWorkshop
      @HighEyeWorkshop  3 года назад

      Thank you. Yes, I would have been very sad had it been completely ruined.

  • @JRRobeck
    @JRRobeck 3 месяца назад

    Wow!! Brilliant, clever, impressive. My jaw dropped when I saw how well the two cutouts “animated” the lightning bolt ⚡️. I gotta try that out!

  • @JD-kg3mx
    @JD-kg3mx День назад

    Incredible work. Fantastic.

  • @foreverplastickits138
    @foreverplastickits138 3 года назад +6

    *Again a really realistic and mastered diorama, the mistake is completely corrected and it's a beauty!*

  • @andrewmusictv6746
    @andrewmusictv6746 3 года назад +1

    Magnificent work of the mountain river diorama! A very well deserved like. You are like the Bob Ross of dioramas! Great work.

  • @777cookies
    @777cookies 3 года назад +2

    Also, I like the music it makes the video that much more calming.

  • @HolldollMcG
    @HolldollMcG 2 года назад

    Watching the foam made me itch. So glad you were able to save it, you're a genius!

  • @riffsandwich9541
    @riffsandwich9541 Год назад

    Very awesome. As a fly fisher the idea of making a diorama of some of the prettiest stretches of my favorite streams is very exciting. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @scrumpymanjack
    @scrumpymanjack Год назад

    What incredible work. Just amazing. I've only just discovered this miniature world, and it's irresistible....as if I needed yet another interest!

  • @seaside1457
    @seaside1457 3 года назад

    This is so satisfying! Watching these videos helps me get through the day. Thank you!

  • @dannyb0208
    @dannyb0208 3 года назад +3

    The rocks are just amazing, and I actually really like the water effect and colour that you've created; thanks for sharing, a really interesting watch.

    • @HighEyeWorkshop
      @HighEyeWorkshop  3 года назад

      Thanks Daniel. I really wanted to go for brighter water this time.

  • @DonPablo91
    @DonPablo91 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful and not messed up at all! GJ

  • @thescrapline4905
    @thescrapline4905 3 года назад +2

    Great results despite the resin blunder! Got to love a resin diorama.
    Top stuff.

  • @gabrielparker3289
    @gabrielparker3289 3 года назад +6

    Im just suprised on how many subs he has i would be expecting 2 mil at least i love his videos so relaxing

  • @mejeristen
    @mejeristen 3 года назад +1

    Really love your humor. And off cause your work.

  • @danielhanawalt4998
    @danielhanawalt4998 2 месяца назад

    It was the right decision to save the piece rather than scrapping it and starting over. The end result was beautiful.

  • @kellye.5678
    @kellye.5678 3 года назад

    This is so cool yet soothing at the same time

  • @Eduardomd54
    @Eduardomd54 20 дней назад

    Amazing results, thank for the class !

  • @alainaarrhodge5900
    @alainaarrhodge5900 Год назад

    Absolutely magnificent! Bravo.

  • @blinkie1114
    @blinkie1114 3 года назад

    I’m obsessed with your art 💗

  • @lucyssilverlining5396
    @lucyssilverlining5396 3 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you

  • @judysparks1132
    @judysparks1132 Год назад

    Wow ! That so real looking . Fantastic work ❤

  • @Whitewolf-xx6qu
    @Whitewolf-xx6qu 3 года назад

    So freakin cute! The sunny shine is lovely on the water. I love those tiny flowers as well

  • @JaysDiecastCreations
    @JaysDiecastCreations 2 года назад +2

    WOW I knew I had alot to learn and learn alot I did watching this project unfold. Fantastic job and thank you for sharing this. I am now a subscriber of yours 😎👊

  • @rogeralm5596
    @rogeralm5596 3 года назад +2

    It is fantastic to watch someone so talented. Love it ❤️

  • @MrGandallo
    @MrGandallo 3 года назад +3

    Had a few craft based tantrums myself but I guess it's how we learn. Your end result is wholly worth the effort put in and is so realistic.

    • @HighEyeWorkshop
      @HighEyeWorkshop  3 года назад

      Cheers Dave. Yes, I totally agree. (About the learning from mistakes bit.)

  • @ltldxy71
    @ltldxy71 3 года назад

    Really enjoyed watching this. Very creative!

  • @sshim950
    @sshim950 3 года назад +1

    Very nice save, well done! Beautiful river scene. Thanks for sharing.

  • @CTDioramas
    @CTDioramas 3 года назад +3

    Turned out great! Good job 👍

  • @samezzieni4750
    @samezzieni4750 3 года назад +1

    Excellent job , very realistic.

  • @jennabartholomew
    @jennabartholomew 3 года назад

    This looks so real!

  • @jazzmoos5382
    @jazzmoos5382 Год назад

    * Nothing to it * 😄
    Very nice. The details.. I love details in art, and you’re not afraid to let us see the troubles along the way. I appreciate seeing and hearing what went wrong, as well as what went right, because it’s a learning experience for all of us. And you fixed everything so we got to see how you accomplished those fixes.
    Great tutorial. Thank you.

  • @thomaswalla4210
    @thomaswalla4210 3 года назад +1

    Always fascinating to see you at work thanks for showing!

  • @annalisastrickland8044
    @annalisastrickland8044 3 года назад

    Wow! Lovely work!

  • @tiffanymariezaccagnino2599
    @tiffanymariezaccagnino2599 Год назад +1

    Excellent job! So real looking" I enjoyed watching..

  • @Bumper83lilone
    @Bumper83lilone 3 года назад +5

    Love it man... Love it

  • @jhonwainne8392
    @jhonwainne8392 2 года назад

    ¡Enhorabuena! ¡Gran trabajo!

  • @Icyrice
    @Icyrice 3 года назад +7

    Yay I’ve been waiting for a new vid!

  • @asif80
    @asif80 Год назад

    I came here because I wanted to make sewage water for my TMNT diarrhea, which I’m hoping to attend for the first time and ended up watching this soothing video for ages. Don’t think I can do this. This is brilliant.

  • @thomearle1294
    @thomearle1294 Год назад

    Well done! Your narration, rock carving and finished project are all top drawer. The best I’ve ever seen. Despite your difficulties. You honesty is greatly appreciated. I’ll look for more from you. Please get a real knife!

  • @andresu83
    @andresu83 3 года назад +1

    Amazing results!

  • @gatesbisson1746
    @gatesbisson1746 3 года назад +7

    great job, you inspired me to try those techniques , well done

  • @schadowolf
    @schadowolf Год назад

    Amazing diorama and some great insights/tips!

  • @9thebear
    @9thebear 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely astounding!

  • @philRminiatures
    @philRminiatures 3 года назад +1

    Wow, what a masterpiece! Inspiring... 😍😍😍😍

  • @ianm139
    @ianm139 2 года назад

    Awesome work

  • @rikkiwazzerman3654
    @rikkiwazzerman3654 Год назад

    Beautiful River. I have been to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the States. It's a beautiful place. You diorama is beautiful as well. A piece of a beauty I cherish. Appreciate ya. One Day, I'll give it a goo.

  • @brendanscanlan5699
    @brendanscanlan5699 Год назад

    This is perfect for one of my sculpting projects I'm working on. I'm making a sea monster. The head /neck just finished baking. Going to painting tomorrow then eork on the middle body rising and driving back into the water along with the tail coming up. Never used resin so I'll have a few practice runs before making the final water diorama base to connect the clay pieces.
    Thanks!

  • @resinshinecreations
    @resinshinecreations Год назад

    Stunning, I wish I could do this…
    Pure beginner here :)
    Brilliant video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @bradhoff5035
    @bradhoff5035 Год назад

    Amazing work!

  • @reginehospital3225
    @reginehospital3225 Год назад +1

    Aussi vrai que nature c'est superbement réalisé...bravo l'artiste.
    💖✨️de France

  • @carlostriebel876
    @carlostriebel876 6 месяцев назад

    Absolutely wonderful Diorama. I Love to watch your Video.

  • @alicehernout691
    @alicehernout691 3 года назад +2

    Very good job 👏👏

  • @CANVASARTS123
    @CANVASARTS123 3 года назад +3

    Marvellous 😍

  • @kasaaja1
    @kasaaja1 Год назад

    Beautiful! Only with a knife to carve like this ... unbelievable!

  • @emilnord
    @emilnord 3 года назад +1

    It´s beautiful. Great work !!

  • @cherolynwolf5913
    @cherolynwolf5913 2 года назад

    Turned out nice!

  • @ponyrang
    @ponyrang Год назад

    Wow, That's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

  • @segundaaguada
    @segundaaguada 3 года назад

    Great work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @dh7930
    @dh7930 Год назад +4

    It it's much more educational to see someone make mistakes that anyone could make, and then correcting them, or explaining how to overcome them. Thank you so much for this awesome video!

  • @lydvincecruz824
    @lydvincecruz824 3 года назад +1

    Big WOW!!!AMAZING talent wish. I coul be like you. Love it. Thanks 4 sharing.❤

  • @squizzy6143
    @squizzy6143 3 года назад +1

    fantastic work... thank u so much for sharing your masterpieces

  • @frankkleij9149
    @frankkleij9149 3 года назад

    Stamp collection is a great hobby and not so messy.

  • @johnpandolfino8663
    @johnpandolfino8663 Год назад

    Massively Brilliant 👍

  • @tripives1858
    @tripives1858 Год назад

    Beautiful!

  • @muhammadzien5817
    @muhammadzien5817 Год назад

    ITS SO RELAXING VIDEO THANK YOU

  • @riverbankjournal
    @riverbankjournal 3 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this video, thankyou!

  • @eTraxx
    @eTraxx 3 года назад

    That was a enjoyable bit of time spent

  • @wendycook9334
    @wendycook9334 3 года назад

    Absolutely fantastic.....❤

  • @angelogunatilaka1740
    @angelogunatilaka1740 3 года назад +1

    Love to watch your work 🤩

  • @markbright2010
    @markbright2010 3 года назад +1

    Unbelievable. You have alot of skills im just starting to try and learn. Great video.....

  • @AECBiMsolutions
    @AECBiMsolutions 3 года назад

    Good job my friend!

  • @cenogravando
    @cenogravando 3 года назад +2

    Thank you soo much for al the information. I am working in a set design for a stop motion in Brasil and your information are very usefull 💚💚💚

  • @Dangocatzo
    @Dangocatzo 3 года назад

    This is very calming..

  • @hollyries6103
    @hollyries6103 11 месяцев назад

    Wow!!!!! You are Amazing!!!!

  • @sacha71
    @sacha71 Год назад

    It’s wonderful!

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 8 месяцев назад

    looks, Beautiful.👍

  • @enriquetagsmez6000
    @enriquetagsmez6000 2 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @mauriciovillamil2552
    @mauriciovillamil2552 2 года назад

    beautiful work sr