Finally a tutorial where someone actually speaks to you and explains things!! Sounds obvious but they are getting harder to find on youtube. All fast music and over edited. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this in depth video and to talk to us at a normal speed. So appreciated and I've learnt so much. It has given me the courage and knowledge to start making my own.
You are very welcome and i know exactly what you mean. Good luck with your projects and please feel free to ask any questions if they come up. Thanks for watching 👍👍👍
I feel the same and honestly I think it's because of a sense of elitism. If you're not willing to struggle as much as they have, then screw you basically. Or maybe they think if less people do it, then they can have less competition?
It can be as expensive as you make it. You can get a cheap hobby set for around £20 - simple knife, ruler cutting mat etc. You may even already have some tools like a hammer or drill. That is enough to get started with. I started just making little houses out of coffee sticks. And slowly project by project I built up materials and bought the odd tool as I needed it. And before you know it I have boxes and boxes of stuff. If you are curious about the hobby I can say it is incredibly rewarding and full of rabbit holes to really explore. Happy building 👍
I usually get overwhelmed at these types of things when going into a new hobby, but laying it all out there like that makes it a lot more easy to digest. Not only that, but it's pretty relieving that I already have most of these tools.
That's exactly the same process I went through at the start. Half the battle is finding the names of what to look for. That's why I made this video. Hopefully it helps.
This is an old video but thank you for mentioning all of these “obvious” things. I am brand new and none of them were obvious to me. I really appreciate this video.
Sure thing, I felt the same way when I started. It can all be a bit overwhelming at the beginning. Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions. Always happy to help and thanks for watching
When I got started I used paper, glue, scissors and pva sample paint. You can build almost anything with paper. Also, rubbish has some gems to work with, like lids, old pens, and plastic packaging.
Very true. Whilst I use a lot of 'professional' modeling materials, my favourite type of build is repurposing packaging, old toys etc. The only limit is ones imagination haha 👍
My goodness what a breath of fresh air your channel is to me! Calm and straight forward. You could make a great living in the states doing voice over work. Not many people can speak good English over here, including me! I grew up in farm country in Ohio.
Indeed. I have boxes of branches and so many different types of foliage and flocks etc that I have built up over time. Maybe I will do a video about realism
I’m so glad my dad has towers of insulation board behind his house, that I can just take! It has helped me a lot when starting diorama. Now I just meed all the paints and other stuff like the self healing cutting mat
To have access to insulation board is amazing. It will come in very handy. You can find good quality cutting mats for cheap on amazon in various sizes. With regard to paints, my tip would be to buy good quality as cheap paint is generally awful. And don't feel you need to viy every colour all at once. My collection of paints has been built up over several years. Get some basic colours and then add to that as you go. Good luck!
@@creativecuts7803 Thanks for the advice! I’ll look into a good size cutting mat and some quality paints, do you have any good brand suggestions to get started on?
@Sleepybrainz cutting mat - any will do. Choose a size and colour of your liking. In terms of paint, I have tested many brands and my favourite are vallejo or pro acryl. But I keep a stock of cheap browns, black and greens - colours I use the most, for large areas. As using more expensive miniature paints for this is unnecessary. Hope that helps a bit.
@@creativecuts7803 thank you! This helps a lot!! I’ll see if I can find those paints somewhere, any tips on brushes? I really want to learn diorama and start painting my dioramas stuff, because insulation foam on it’s own is not that good looking.
@Sleepybrainz haha I hear ya. A good online hobby store is a good place to start. For brushes I just buy cheap brushes. I clean them regularly but eventually they get relegated to my pot of rough brushes and break out a nice fresh brush. Nail art brushes are great. Loads on amazon. Good luck
Thank you for this and major thanks for compiling it all into a list which I screenshot so I can reference without Internet access! I've been binging diorama channels this past week, mostly Boylei Hobby Time and North of The Border, yours is next on my list so again, thank you! ❤
Your very welcome. I cant tell you how many people found this little video really useful. I struggled so much in the beginning. I still make loads of mistakes when ordering products. But all part of the fun I guess. Reach out anytime if you have questions or need help with anything. I will always try to help where I can.
@@creativecuts7803 Thank you again!! Barre the models, what should I get first on £75 budget? I don't mind building up slowly over time before starting something small
@aspectnato8077 no worries. My 1st tip would be to get a basic hobby set - amazon -£15-20. This will get you a basic cutting mat, knife, cutters and a range of files and sanding sticks. None of this will be great quality but more than enough to get you started. That would leave funds for glue, paint etc. Bargain shops like poundland are also great places to make a budget go further. Hope that helps a bit.
So thankful to have a step-dad that will be able to provide me with most of the tools, that will save me a ton of money. Thank you so much for this concise beginner guide! I am going to get started finding supplies tomorrow.
Even after this has been out for more than a year I find it comforting to know that I use about 98% of the tools and supplies that you have listed here. This video is an excellent source for those wanting to know more about the tools used. Thank you for this video!
A wonderful introduction that not only gives me the necessary or "only" useful tools, but above all invites me to give my imagination space. Thank you for that! 🙏
This video calmed me. I'm so relaxed and informed! I stumbled upon diorama building yesterday and I haven't stopped thinking about it....can't wait to get into it, thank you for this!
The tool at 4:37 are called locking pliers or "Vice Grips" (brand name) here in the midwestern US. I'm confident, after working with craftsman from an international organization, that there is no true definitive tool lingo, only localization. But, I thought I'd say so, in case some puzzled new crafter asks and gets presented with a selection of adjustable wrenches or spanners, if you will. Fantastic video and much appreciated. I'm currently walking through your backlog and finding new and beautiful productions, thanks for your hard work!
Yes I completely agree. Some tools can vary by name and many have several names. I'm glad you found it useful and welcome to the channel. Plenty of fun builds for you to watch and more on the way
I'm not really artistic; I struggle to draw even simple lines. Even though I know for myself that I would copy a lot of stuff from the internet, I am really captivated by this kind of things (dioramas) despite the fact that I don't have a creative mind or imagination. Thank you for the tips and for this informative video!
I completely disagree. I strongly believe everyone has an imagination and the ability to be creative. Techniques and such can be learned. Don't be so hard on yourself and dare to try. Even if it means copying stuff to begin with. Very soon your own ideas will emerge and there will be no stopping you.
I loved making polymer miniatures of food and objects as a child, but didn't have many of the tools. As an adult, I've acquired many of the tools, paints, and art supplies I used to want and had no access to- but I've never properly gotten into building miniatures because I've never been great with building things. I have been looking longingly at peoples' creations and thinking that if I only knew how to build and be handy already, I might understand the tools needed and methods used. This video is incredible. Straightforward, thorough, and with an appreciation for the journey that is finding cheap and adaptable materials. Thank you. This has helped me to understand what I can get quickly to build bases and add mass to non-polymer creations so my visions can come to life!
You are very welcome. I started someday too. I remember how confusing it was at the beginning. Plenty of videos on the channel with lots of tips and techniques.
Thank you for this! I've been really wanting to get into diorama making, but I think its just so overwhelming to figure out where to start, so videos like this really help! I've only recently discovered your channel but I love it, thank you for being here
Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I've been wanting to start building my own diorama, but did have a clue on what to get started with. I appreciate this video. Thank you
Your very welcome dude! There is so much to take in at first so I know it can be difficult to know where you start. I know I had to learn the hard way and made many mistakes along the way but hopefully this has made things a little easier. Always happy to answer questions and good luck with your projects
Thank you for making this video. I have been thinking about getting into making, or at least trying to make dioramas for a little while. This video really helps!
On a tangent, I learned to call those retractable blades "box cutters." I used them for that on the job, and many other things. And the blades in them are (or were) "razor blades," for shaving. But I doubt very many people cut boxes with them or use the blades in razors anymore. And they're still really useful tools for so much. It's just about language and its use, but I find it interesting, especially once people generally forget terms or their original meanings. I also like hearing what other English speakers call things that I know by other words.
Your video helped answer a lot of questions and also confirmed on tools that I already have. It was very useful and straight forward with no non-sense effects. Thank you for sharing.
Welcome and happy to answer any questions if you have any. We all have to begin somewhere and we have a great community here who are always giving little tips etc. 👍
This is fantastic info. My daughter has recently become very interested in dioramas, she found Boylei HT videos and we have enjoyed watching his Imaginary wild west and she has mentioned that she would like to create her own type storied world. Your detailed explanation here was perfect, I had Amzaon window open adding each item to the cart. Thank you so much for sharing, it's a huge time saver!
Very cool! And please feel free to reach out and ask questions if your daughter gets stuck. It can all be a bit confusing to begin with. I whish her the best of luck with her creations 👍
Thanks, about to try my first diorama for a tank. I have a good idea where to start now! It’s amazing how much stuff you can find for free if you just think outside the box.
Your very welcome dude. Glad you found it useful. I remember I I first got into the hobby, I had many questions myself so I tried to make a video that would cover most of the basics. Also I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have 👍👍
You are very welcome. I made this because I had so many requests and made a ton of mistakes when I first started. All my builds a pretty much experiments so any help or tips are always welcome
definitely a lot of things and it's quite intimidating as complete beginner. Some stuff are possibly already have around our home such as drill & boxcutter... but the rest, yeah. Paint, painting tools or airbrush, XPS foam, material to create grass & trees... those are the stuff that mainly intimidate me. No clue where to buy it locally, basically have to source them online. Buying things online isn't the problem, the issue is not having knowledgeable people to ask questions, how do I use this and that. If there somekind of local workshop class I'd definitely sign up for one, having hands on explanation & teaching I think is very important for this sort of things.
I completely understand. That's why I made a video like this. I was some overwhelmed at first and bought many things I didn't need or it was the wrong item. For me, the hardest thing was finding the actual name of something so hopefully I helped with some of that. My best advice is start small. You can get great hobby kits online on say amazon for cheap and that is enough to get started and then buy stuff as you need it or want to explore further. You will quickly end up with lots of leftover materials that you can use time and time again. And most importantly, feel free to reach out anytime if you have a question no matter how stupid you might think it is... we all have to learn so know that I am happy to help anytime. Happy building!! 👍
Great video. I started my tool collection at car boots, bric-a-brac / antique stalls, you can get some lovely, nicely engineered and loved, old tools at reasonable prices, just need to check they aren't worn out, but I love the feel of them and the thought of stories they may hold.
thanks for your help.. I do toy photography and would like to build dyoramas, im 15 but dont have many hobbies and dyromas is something I find interesting and would like to get into
Cool! The same techniques for dioramas can be applied to backdrops for toy photography. It's basically creating a world in miniature. If you get stuck I'm always happy to help answer questions
@@creativecuts7803 Ive watched many videos but I think yours is the best one and erm my question is that like For the diorama id like to make is like a forrest and im going to the craft shop tomorrow, ive seen many videos and I was wondering whats that paste that people put over the polystirine?
@vesuviuscat2319 you can use anything really. Basically something to give it some mass or texture - soil, small sticks, sand etc and something to bind it together - pva glue/water. A fantastic premade mix is called scultamold. It combines plaster, mashed paper so you just add water. Super simple and easy to use
Glad you found it interesting. I had so many requests and questions about how to get started, I thought I'd make a video about it. Thanks for watching 👍
This is gold! Thank you so much for this, eases a lot of stress 😅 Also if you use a file make sure to use a file card/brush to clean the faces of the file! It helps prevent damage 😁
So interesting! Reminds me a former job of mine in custom signs shop, using a lot of these tools, matters and glue. I miss the vibe of that shop actually. The material smells and "how am I gonna achieve that" state of mind looking at a project sketch for the first time. A far lesser creative work than yours but that was satisfying. You make me want to feel that again, maybe I'll check to get some tools haha. Thanks!!!
Funny how inspiration comes from the most random places sometimes. I used to do a bit of sign work too. Practiced my airbrush skills whilst making custom signs for nightclubs or events. But yeah a proper space to work, make mess, make smells etc is a true blessing. Follow your heart my friend, you won't regret it
Haha the eternal struggle! Organise and then reorganise. But time spent on getting everything in place will always be helpful in the long run. Thanks for watching
Oo thanks for this! I’m really new to builds and have been playing with customising little matchboxes. Really great to know all the tools you find useful! And i think an airbushing video would be awesome. x
You are welcome, I did this vid purely out of viewer requests, I'm glad you found it helpful. Give me a shout if your ever need more info about anything
Thank you so much for the really good advice, whilst watching this I realised that I already own many of the basic tools needed to get started, now time for the Imagination to run wild. Great Vid ^^
You are very welcome. I'm really pleased you found the video useful and plenty more on the channel to help you on your way. Also, I am always happy to answer questions if you get stuck. I wish you good luck with your builds 👍👍
@@creativecuts7803 i have one ! What could i put on polystyrène so i could paint it ? I know some people use a sort of paint or paste but i can find the name >< (i wouldlike to peint with acrylique, i hope that's not a problème..)
@@cedjianimation hey ceji, you can paint on polystyrene no problem. You just need to seal it first. A couple of coats of Mod Podge is best. Its comes in gloss or matte but since your painting over it, it wouldn't matter. If you are on a real tight budget diluted pva glue will do the same job. You can also mix paint directly into the mod podge to skip a step. Once sealed you can paint it with pretty much anything. Hope that helps.
You are very welcome. If you need help/advice on something specific, let me know as I am always happy to help. You never know, I may even make a video about it.
Awesome vid I lost one of my jobs due to the COVID lockdown so I have some spare time,I started collecting McFarlane and Neca action figures and wanted to make some backgrounds for them this vid helped alot so liked and subbed.
You are very welcome Dave. Hope it helps a little and always feel free to reach out if you need some advice. If you don't get round to building something I would love to see what you come up with. Good luck 👍
Thank’s a lot! I’m actualy buying tools and got very few money. For exemple : how to get good results without airbrush? Aniway it’s very interesting to learn from you!❤😮
Hey, thank you for your kind words. If you're new to the hobby, i know it can all be a bit overwhelming and everything seems like it costs a lot. You can pick up a cheap hobby set from Amazon for pretty cheap £15-£20 which will get you most of the tools you need to get started. Sure the quality won't be amazing but you can always upgrade in the future. Airbrushes are amazing and I have several but can be very expensive. Sure, an airbrush is quicker, easier (if you are good with it) but most airbrush effects can be reproduced with a spray can (for larger projects) or dry brushing. Check out a channel called artist opus who does amazing dry brushing for more info. Hope that helps a little 👍
Cheers Steve and welcome. Plenty to check out on the channel. I'm always happy to answer questions and always interested in suggestions or tips. I'm always learning too. 👍👍
Haha dont worry I make many messes too. Its all part of the process. Make some mistakes but learn from where you went wrong or could improve. We have a great community on this channel, so people are always sharing tips. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions - I have quite a few builds aimed at beginners but also show a few extra ways to get great results if you are feeling bold. The main thing is to keep building.
Hi AnnMarie, I actually have an beginners guide to airbrushing on my channel. It goes through some of the basic equipment and how I use my airbrush to make my dioramas. I hope that helps a bit. But let me know if you want something more in depth and I will put something together.
Thank you for the video. Really helps. I have like several projects in mind, some already halfway but im stuck cause dont want to fail and im not sure about couple details. For landmass i see that the way to go in order to make the foam more durable and work better is the plaster but when doing a castle type diorama... what can i use to accomplish that? Mod podge? Cause it feels like i will regret in future if i just start the paint job even when atm the foam looks awesome and it is the best kind of foam. Im afraid it can be damage "very easy" in future and i want same kind of protection
Great video, thank you. Is "diorama building" still a thing on RUclips? is there an audience for it? What is the average CPM? It takes a lot of effort to build dioramas, would be disappointing if there are no subscribers or the CPM is like $5 or lower.
Thank you for your kind comments and yes there is definitely an audience on yt. Sure make reaction videos or similar if you want clicks or low effort=money. But I do it because I enjoy it. I would be building them anyway so why not fill. It and share it with those who are interested. It is something I have wrestled with also. Even within the world of diorama building there are certain themes like 'zombie sharks' which seem to do well but then I go back to the question of clicks. If I want clicks - do something else. I guess my mantra is be true to yourself. Follow your passion. And that passion will naturally transfer to others. Apologies for the long winded answer but it is a topic close to my heart.
What do i need to start making diorama's? Not much. Only every type of knife, every type of cutters, every type of glue, drill, tweezers, plaster, paint,... 😄Jk sorry i know you're just trying to show all types of equipment that can come in handy. Honestly am glad for videos like this cause im juts about start my first diorama
Haha yeah I know it can seem a little daunting at first but the important thing to remember is everything didnt just appear magically overnight - all these tools were collected over a period of time and I made many many mistakes along the way. The best advice I can give is just to begin. Start building and you will soon find out what you need. Also im here if you get stuck. Always happy to help where possible
@@creativecuts7803 i do have a question actually. I'm going to make a diorama for my neca turtles, how big should i make the bricks in a wall for them to be accurate in proportion? Seen alot of videos where people say how big they make them but they don't say for what type of figure they are making it. Also, any tips on how to make the cutting bricks process faster because that looks like the most time consuming part.
Good observation the scale at which you are planning to is different to a lot of hobby videos you will see. I guess a simple rule of thumb would be - imagine a single brick next to the head of your figure. Would it be bigger or smaller than the head and if so by how much. This will give you a basic measurement to work with. As long as it looks believable that's all that matters. Cutting bricks is a long process but if you make a basic jig and use a large sharp knife you can cut equal bricks more quickly. Another option would be to carve them into foam. Quicker then cutting and building. Hope that helps sorry for the long answer
Yeah, foam, plastic or wood are great supports. Cardboard can be good too but can fall apart easily if you put wet products on top of it like glue etc. 👍👍
I have the problem of wanting a screen within the scene to be illuminated evenly across, and for the indiviual led's to be indistinct. I got some special diffuser plastic from an optical place but the lights are still so close to the back of the screen that they're obvious. I can't seem to solve this. And thank you so much for this video.
Finally a tutorial where someone actually speaks to you and explains things!! Sounds obvious but they are getting harder to find on youtube. All fast music and over edited. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this in depth video and to talk to us at a normal speed. So appreciated and I've learnt so much. It has given me the courage and knowledge to start making my own.
You are very welcome and i know exactly what you mean. Good luck with your projects and please feel free to ask any questions if they come up. Thanks for watching 👍👍👍
Bentley House Minis is another good source for explanations and step by step how-to.
I like where the gnomes live for some good miniature tutorials
Yes!
I feel the same and honestly I think it's because of a sense of elitism. If you're not willing to struggle as much as they have, then screw you basically. Or maybe they think if less people do it, then they can have less competition?
Thank you. It looks like an expensive hobby, but I really want to learn. I think it’s fascinating and often wonder how it came to even be a thing
It can be as expensive as you make it. You can get a cheap hobby set for around £20 - simple knife, ruler cutting mat etc. You may even already have some tools like a hammer or drill. That is enough to get started with. I started just making little houses out of coffee sticks. And slowly project by project I built up materials and bought the odd tool as I needed it. And before you know it I have boxes and boxes of stuff.
If you are curious about the hobby I can say it is incredibly rewarding and full of rabbit holes to really explore. Happy building 👍
I usually get overwhelmed at these types of things when going into a new hobby, but laying it all out there like that makes it a lot more easy to digest. Not only that, but it's pretty relieving that I already have most of these tools.
That's exactly the same process I went through at the start. Half the battle is finding the names of what to look for. That's why I made this video. Hopefully it helps.
This is an old video but thank you for mentioning all of these “obvious” things. I am brand new and none of them were obvious to me. I really appreciate this video.
Sure thing, I felt the same way when I started. It can all be a bit overwhelming at the beginning. Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions. Always happy to help and thanks for watching
When I got started I used paper, glue, scissors and pva sample paint. You can build almost anything with paper. Also, rubbish has some gems to work with, like lids, old pens, and plastic packaging.
Very true. Whilst I use a lot of 'professional' modeling materials, my favourite type of build is repurposing packaging, old toys etc. The only limit is ones imagination haha 👍
My goodness what a breath of fresh air your channel is to me! Calm and straight forward. You could make a great living in the states doing voice over work. Not many people can speak good English over here, including me! I grew up in farm country in Ohio.
That is incredibly kind of you to say. I'm glad you find it calm as I try to make videos in a style that I like to watch too. 👍👍
Step: 1 it all depends on how realistic you want your dioramas to look.
Indeed. I have boxes of branches and so many different types of foliage and flocks etc that I have built up over time. Maybe I will do a video about realism
I’m so glad my dad has towers of insulation board behind his house, that I can just take! It has helped me a lot when starting diorama. Now I just meed all the paints and other stuff like the self healing cutting mat
To have access to insulation board is amazing. It will come in very handy. You can find good quality cutting mats for cheap on amazon in various sizes. With regard to paints, my tip would be to buy good quality as cheap paint is generally awful. And don't feel you need to viy every colour all at once. My collection of paints has been built up over several years. Get some basic colours and then add to that as you go. Good luck!
@@creativecuts7803 Thanks for the advice! I’ll look into a good size cutting mat and some quality paints, do you have any good brand suggestions to get started on?
@Sleepybrainz cutting mat - any will do. Choose a size and colour of your liking. In terms of paint, I have tested many brands and my favourite are vallejo or pro acryl. But I keep a stock of cheap browns, black and greens - colours I use the most, for large areas. As using more expensive miniature paints for this is unnecessary. Hope that helps a bit.
@@creativecuts7803 thank you! This helps a lot!! I’ll see if I can find those paints somewhere, any tips on brushes? I really want to learn diorama and start painting my dioramas stuff, because insulation foam on it’s own is not that good looking.
@Sleepybrainz haha I hear ya. A good online hobby store is a good place to start. For brushes I just buy cheap brushes. I clean them regularly but eventually they get relegated to my pot of rough brushes and break out a nice fresh brush. Nail art brushes are great. Loads on amazon. Good luck
Thank you for this and major thanks for compiling it all into a list which I screenshot so I can reference without Internet access! I've been binging diorama channels this past week, mostly Boylei Hobby Time and North of The Border, yours is next on my list so again, thank you! ❤
Your very welcome. I cant tell you how many people found this little video really useful. I struggled so much in the beginning. I still make loads of mistakes when ordering products. But all part of the fun I guess. Reach out anytime if you have questions or need help with anything. I will always try to help where I can.
@@creativecuts7803 Thank you again!! Barre the models, what should I get first on £75 budget? I don't mind building up slowly over time before starting something small
@aspectnato8077 no worries. My 1st tip would be to get a basic hobby set - amazon -£15-20. This will get you a basic cutting mat, knife, cutters and a range of files and sanding sticks. None of this will be great quality but more than enough to get you started. That would leave funds for glue, paint etc. Bargain shops like poundland are also great places to make a budget go further. Hope that helps a bit.
So thankful to have a step-dad that will be able to provide me with most of the tools, that will save me a ton of money. Thank you so much for this concise beginner guide! I am going to get started finding supplies tomorrow.
You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck with your projects and if you have questions I'm always happy to help where I can
Even after this has been out for more than a year I find it comforting to know that I use about 98% of the tools and supplies that you have listed here. This video is an excellent source for those wanting to know more about the tools used. Thank you for this video!
Sometimes just knowing you are on the right track is half the battle. Glad you found it useful
A wonderful introduction that not only gives me the necessary or "only" useful tools, but above all invites me to give my imagination space. Thank you for that! 🙏
You are very welcome 👍
This video calmed me. I'm so relaxed and informed! I stumbled upon diorama building yesterday and I haven't stopped thinking about it....can't wait to get into it, thank you for this!
Thanks, really appreciate it. I know there is a lot to get your head round at first but so rewarding. Thanks for watching
The tool at 4:37 are called locking pliers or "Vice Grips" (brand name) here in the midwestern US. I'm confident, after working with craftsman from an international organization, that there is no true definitive tool lingo, only localization. But, I thought I'd say so, in case some puzzled new crafter asks and gets presented with a selection of adjustable wrenches or spanners, if you will. Fantastic video and much appreciated. I'm currently walking through your backlog and finding new and beautiful productions, thanks for your hard work!
Yes I completely agree. Some tools can vary by name and many have several names. I'm glad you found it useful and welcome to the channel. Plenty of fun builds for you to watch and more on the way
a lot of the tools detailed have made not just the hobby better but my life better. whenever there's a problem I can go handle it
I'm not really artistic; I struggle to draw even simple lines. Even though I know for myself that I would copy a lot of stuff from the internet, I am really captivated by this kind of things (dioramas) despite the fact that I don't have a creative mind or imagination. Thank you for the tips and for this informative video!
I completely disagree. I strongly believe everyone has an imagination and the ability to be creative. Techniques and such can be learned. Don't be so hard on yourself and dare to try. Even if it means copying stuff to begin with. Very soon your own ideas will emerge and there will be no stopping you.
I loved making polymer miniatures of food and objects as a child, but didn't have many of the tools. As an adult, I've acquired many of the tools, paints, and art supplies I used to want and had no access to- but I've never properly gotten into building miniatures because I've never been great with building things.
I have been looking longingly at peoples' creations and thinking that if I only knew how to build and be handy already, I might understand the tools needed and methods used. This video is incredible. Straightforward, thorough, and with an appreciation for the journey that is finding cheap and adaptable materials. Thank you. This has helped me to understand what I can get quickly to build bases and add mass to non-polymer creations so my visions can come to life!
Your very welcome 🙏 sounds cool. Hope its been useful in some way and best of luck with your projects
such humble man god bless u
I am new to this hobby so this really helped me big time
You are very welcome, please feel free to ask questions if you ever get stuck or need advice. I know how confusing it all is at the beginning
Excellent video for beginners like me , God bless u for making this video , please share more videos
You are very welcome. I started someday too. I remember how confusing it was at the beginning. Plenty of videos on the channel with lots of tips and techniques.
I want to like this video twice, or thrice😅😅very helpful
Also nice voice... I could listen to this all day.
Haha your very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful. 👍
Thank you for this! I've been really wanting to get into diorama making, but I think its just so overwhelming to figure out where to start, so videos like this really help! I've only recently discovered your channel but I love it, thank you for being here
hey did you ever get into it? how did it go!
Thank you sooooo much! I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I've been wanting to start building my own diorama, but did have a clue on what to get started with. I appreciate this video. Thank you
Your very welcome dude! There is so much to take in at first so I know it can be difficult to know where you start. I know I had to learn the hard way and made many mistakes along the way but hopefully this has made things a little easier. Always happy to answer questions and good luck with your projects
Thank you for making this video. I have been thinking about getting into making, or at least trying to make dioramas for a little while. This video really helps!
Really happy to hear that you found it useful. Good luck with your builds and thanks for taking the time to watch.
On a tangent, I learned to call those retractable blades "box cutters." I used them for that on the job, and many other things. And the blades in them are (or were) "razor blades," for shaving. But I doubt very many people cut boxes with them or use the blades in razors anymore. And they're still really useful tools for so much. It's just about language and its use, but I find it interesting, especially once people generally forget terms or their original meanings. I also like hearing what other English speakers call things that I know by other words.
I know haha sometimes it's the subtle differences that make me smile. Thanks for watching
Your video helped answer a lot of questions and also confirmed on tools that I already have. It was very useful and straight forward with no non-sense effects. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you found it useful
Thank you man, I've always wanted to pick this up as a new hobby ❤😊
Dammit this video was relaxing and calming and informative.
Glad you liked it.
Thank you, that helped quite a bit! I’ll be back to watch more of your videos.
Pam. 👍🏻
Welcome and happy to answer any questions if you have any. We all have to begin somewhere and we have a great community here who are always giving little tips etc. 👍
@@creativecuts7803 Thanks so much!
This is fantastic info. My daughter has recently become very interested in dioramas, she found Boylei HT videos and we have enjoyed watching his Imaginary wild west and she has mentioned that she would like to create her own type storied world. Your detailed explanation here was perfect, I had Amzaon window open adding each item to the cart. Thank you so much for sharing, it's a huge time saver!
Very cool! And please feel free to reach out and ask questions if your daughter gets stuck. It can all be a bit confusing to begin with. I whish her the best of luck with her creations 👍
Im eatching this channel for the first time and i have to say: i find your voice very soothing and relaxing.
Cheers. Only voice i have but I just try to be clear, honest and informative. I guess trying to make stuff that I would watch while I build haha.
Thanks, about to try my first diorama for a tank. I have a good idea where to start now! It’s amazing how much stuff you can find for free if you just think outside the box.
Thank you for the video!! I'm stepping into mini dioramas as a new hobby & this was so helpful
You explain things very well
This is what ive been looking for. I have been curious about just about everything you covered.
Your very welcome dude. Glad you found it useful. I remember I I first got into the hobby, I had many questions myself so I tried to make a video that would cover most of the basics. Also I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have 👍👍
Thanks for this tutorial, it is very instructing.
You are very welcome. I made this because I had so many requests and made a ton of mistakes when I first started. All my builds a pretty much experiments so any help or tips are always welcome
definitely a lot of things and it's quite intimidating as complete beginner. Some stuff are possibly already have around our home such as drill & boxcutter... but the rest, yeah.
Paint, painting tools or airbrush, XPS foam, material to create grass & trees... those are the stuff that mainly intimidate me. No clue where to buy it locally, basically have to source them online.
Buying things online isn't the problem, the issue is not having knowledgeable people to ask questions, how do I use this and that.
If there somekind of local workshop class I'd definitely sign up for one, having hands on explanation & teaching I think is very important for this sort of things.
I completely understand. That's why I made a video like this. I was some overwhelmed at first and bought many things I didn't need or it was the wrong item. For me, the hardest thing was finding the actual name of something so hopefully I helped with some of that. My best advice is start small. You can get great hobby kits online on say amazon for cheap and that is enough to get started and then buy stuff as you need it or want to explore further. You will quickly end up with lots of leftover materials that you can use time and time again. And most importantly, feel free to reach out anytime if you have a question no matter how stupid you might think it is... we all have to learn so know that I am happy to help anytime. Happy building!! 👍
Awesome video, im just about to start my first project and a little overwhelmed on how to go about it, but this was helpful thanks
Glad it helped and best of luck with your projects.
Great video.
I started my tool collection at car boots, bric-a-brac / antique stalls, you can get some lovely, nicely engineered and loved, old tools at reasonable prices, just need to check they aren't worn out, but I love the feel of them and the thought of stories they may hold.
Great source of materials and tools. I lobe a good car boot and when the weather's better you will find me there most sundays haha
thanks for your help.. I do toy photography and would like to build dyoramas, im 15 but dont have many hobbies and dyromas is something I find interesting and would like to get into
Cool! The same techniques for dioramas can be applied to backdrops for toy photography. It's basically creating a world in miniature. If you get stuck I'm always happy to help answer questions
@@creativecuts7803 Ive watched many videos but I think yours is the best one and erm my question is that like For the diorama id like to make is like a forrest and im going to the craft shop tomorrow, ive seen many videos and I was wondering whats that paste that people put over the polystirine?
@vesuviuscat2319 you can use anything really. Basically something to give it some mass or texture - soil, small sticks, sand etc and something to bind it together - pva glue/water. A fantastic premade mix is called scultamold. It combines plaster, mashed paper so you just add water. Super simple and easy to use
Many many thanks for this video. Very helpful! As a beginner this is almost a quantum leap for me 😉
Haha I know the feeling. Really pleased you found it useful. Always happy answer any questions. Thanks for watching!
Very interesting , great voice too ,👍
Glad you found it interesting. I had so many requests and questions about how to get started, I thought I'd make a video about it. Thanks for watching 👍
This is gold! Thank you so much for this, eases a lot of stress 😅 Also if you use a file make sure to use a file card/brush to clean the faces of the file! It helps prevent damage 😁
Plain and straightforward thank you very much me too I learned a lot....
My pleasure, glad you found it useful! Shout me if you have any questions, always happy to help
So interesting! Reminds me a former job of mine in custom signs shop, using a lot of these tools, matters and glue. I miss the vibe of that shop actually. The material smells and "how am I gonna achieve that" state of mind looking at a project sketch for the first time. A far lesser creative work than yours but that was satisfying. You make me want to feel that again, maybe I'll check to get some tools haha. Thanks!!!
Funny how inspiration comes from the most random places sometimes. I used to do a bit of sign work too. Practiced my airbrush skills whilst making custom signs for nightclubs or events. But yeah a proper space to work, make mess, make smells etc is a true blessing. Follow your heart my friend, you won't regret it
Thank you so much for this video! I need to organize my crafts and I needed a categories of how I can find a home for everything I have.
Haha the eternal struggle! Organise and then reorganise. But time spent on getting everything in place will always be helpful in the long run. Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing and explaining this l want to start doing trying this.☺️
Go for it. It is very fulfilling but definitely a very deep rabbit hole. And I'm always here if you need some guidance.
Oo thanks for this! I’m really new to builds and have been playing with customising little matchboxes. Really great to know all the tools you find useful! And i think an airbushing video would be awesome. x
Thank you for doing this video. It's exactly what I've been looking for.
You are welcome, I did this vid purely out of viewer requests, I'm glad you found it helpful. Give me a shout if your ever need more info about anything
@@creativecuts7803 I will definitely bug you once I have started my first project ;) ...I want to start with a golf diorama maybe
Thank you, so much, for sharing. I’ve recently rediscovered my imagination for miniatures and you’ve given me a great place to start.
This video was very useful for someone that wants to start with this hobby. Thank you!
Your very welcome and always happy to answer any questions. Good luck with your projects 👍
expert lvl people always tryna say im no expert. great content!
Thank you this was very helpful! I would love to see a video on your boxes with all the little stuff inside like flock and such things.
Noted. And maybe I can put together something. Appreciate you watching!
Great video, very helpful
Your very welcome. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching
Very useful. Thank you.
Your very welcome. Thanks for watching
thank you..this all sounds like a great starting point.😊
Thank you so much for the really good advice, whilst watching this I realised that I already own many of the basic tools needed to get started, now time for the Imagination to run wild.
Great Vid ^^
Christmas is about to come in clutch
This was really informative and relaxing
Thanks glad you found it useful.
Excellent video & yes airbrushing would be good.
Thanks Bob! Glad to hear you found it helpful and I have since made a video about the basics of airbrushing on my channel.
Smashing. Totally. Thanks for this.
thank you so much!! I've been wanting to start making dioramas for a while now and this really helped!
You are very welcome. I'm really pleased you found the video useful and plenty more on the channel to help you on your way. Also, I am always happy to answer questions if you get stuck. I wish you good luck with your builds 👍👍
@@creativecuts7803 thank you!! So excited to try! I'll be sure to watch your other videos as well!!! 😊
Great video mate
Glad you found it useful. I got very confused to start with so figured that there must be others out there too. Thanks for watching 👍
thank youuu.. finally find this
Your very welcome. Glad you found it useful
Thanks for this video. I want to start making resin dioramas and this helped.
Your welcome 🙏 👍
Great video! Thank you ☺️
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I'm new in the diorama World so i'm a bit lost haha, thanks for the vidéo !
Welcome, feel free to look around and happy to answer any questions 👍
@@creativecuts7803 i have one ! What could i put on polystyrène so i could paint it ? I know some people use a sort of paint or paste but i can find the name >< (i wouldlike to peint with acrylique, i hope that's not a problème..)
@@cedjianimation hey ceji, you can paint on polystyrene no problem. You just need to seal it first. A couple of coats of Mod Podge is best. Its comes in gloss or matte but since your painting over it, it wouldn't matter. If you are on a real tight budget diluted pva glue will do the same job. You can also mix paint directly into the mod podge to skip a step. Once sealed you can paint it with pretty much anything. Hope that helps.
@@creativecuts7803 thanks a lot ! I'll try it tomory ^^ thanks again !
omg I came to learn and left in love with the voice, damn 😍
Thank you. Welcome
This was such a helpful and pleasant video. Genuinely, thank you so much!
Thank you for this video! Very helpful :)
Thank you ❤
thanks. Very helpful
You are very welcome. If you need help/advice on something specific, let me know as I am always happy to help. You never know, I may even make a video about it.
Very helpful video man, great list. 🦾🤖
Cheers dude. Glad it helped in some way 👍
Omg Im blown away with your work. Got me inspired to do my own creativity. Just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for the tips.
Still good.
All the stuff please mate 😉👌
Awesome vid I lost one of my jobs due to the COVID lockdown so I have some spare time,I started collecting McFarlane and Neca action figures and wanted to make some backgrounds for them this vid helped alot so liked and subbed.
You are very welcome Dave. Hope it helps a little and always feel free to reach out if you need some advice. If you don't get round to building something I would love to see what you come up with. Good luck 👍
Thank’s a lot! I’m actualy buying tools and got very few money. For exemple : how to get good results without airbrush?
Aniway it’s very interesting to learn from you!❤😮
Hey, thank you for your kind words. If you're new to the hobby, i know it can all be a bit overwhelming and everything seems like it costs a lot. You can pick up a cheap hobby set from Amazon for pretty cheap £15-£20 which will get you most of the tools you need to get started. Sure the quality won't be amazing but you can always upgrade in the future. Airbrushes are amazing and I have several but can be very expensive. Sure, an airbrush is quicker, easier (if you are good with it) but most airbrush effects can be reproduced with a spray can (for larger projects) or dry brushing. Check out a channel called artist opus who does amazing dry brushing for more info. Hope that helps a little 👍
@@creativecuts7803 thank you ! I am very happy!an other nice monstruous day! Dominique.
I would like to learn more about the paint washes and the powder I've seen used on videos.
Ok maybe I can put something g together on this topic. I have had a couple other requests so watch this space
A handy hint for metal rulers… put a little 3M hook on it… it will help to hold them…AND keep your fingers safely away from blades!
Just subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Steve and welcome. Plenty to check out on the channel. I'm always happy to answer questions and always interested in suggestions or tips. I'm always learning too. 👍👍
You forgot the hammer. When a project doesn't work out. 😂
Haha funnily enough I have a selection of hammers for precisely that purpose 🤘
Nice, thank you
Thank you for this really nice video!!! And your accent is so beautiful😅!
Great channel!
Thank you for your kind words. Welcome 🙏
Thank you. I had been trying to follow along with a bunch of channels that cater to people who already know what they’re doing and I made a mess. 😂
Haha dont worry I make many messes too. Its all part of the process. Make some mistakes but learn from where you went wrong or could improve. We have a great community on this channel, so people are always sharing tips. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions - I have quite a few builds aimed at beginners but also show a few extra ways to get great results if you are feeling bold. The main thing is to keep building.
great video thank you! I would love you to do an airbrush tutorial for newbies getting started thanks
Hi AnnMarie, I actually have an beginners guide to airbrushing on my channel. It goes through some of the basic equipment and how I use my airbrush to make my dioramas. I hope that helps a bit. But let me know if you want something more in depth and I will put something together.
@@creativecuts7803 oh fantastic! thanks i will look for it :)
Thank you
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Thank you for this !
Thank you for the video. Really helps. I have like several projects in mind, some already halfway but im stuck cause dont want to fail and im not sure about couple details.
For landmass i see that the way to go in order to make the foam more durable and work better is the plaster but when doing a castle type diorama...
what can i use to accomplish that? Mod podge? Cause it feels like i will regret in future if i just start the paint job even when atm the foam looks awesome and it is the best kind of foam. Im afraid it can be damage "very easy" in future and i want same kind of protection
Interesting
Great video, thank you. Is "diorama building" still a thing on RUclips? is there an audience for it? What is the average CPM? It takes a lot of effort to build dioramas, would be disappointing if there are no subscribers or the CPM is like $5 or lower.
Thank you for your kind comments and yes there is definitely an audience on yt. Sure make reaction videos or similar if you want clicks or low effort=money. But I do it because I enjoy it. I would be building them anyway so why not fill. It and share it with those who are interested. It is something I have wrestled with also. Even within the world of diorama building there are certain themes like 'zombie sharks' which seem to do well but then I go back to the question of clicks. If I want clicks - do something else. I guess my mantra is be true to yourself. Follow your passion. And that passion will naturally transfer to others. Apologies for the long winded answer but it is a topic close to my heart.
@@creativecuts7803 thank you for the reply, I truly appreciate it. Keep up the great work :) I wish you much luck and success
hahah that voice :D great video mate u should definetely make an airbrush video as well good job keep it up
Thanks a lot!
Helpfull mate keep it up 👍
Glad to hear it
What do i need to start making diorama's? Not much. Only every type of knife, every type of cutters, every type of glue, drill, tweezers, plaster, paint,... 😄Jk sorry i know you're just trying to show all types of equipment that can come in handy. Honestly am glad for videos like this cause im juts about start my first diorama
Haha yeah I know it can seem a little daunting at first but the important thing to remember is everything didnt just appear magically overnight - all these tools were collected over a period of time and I made many many mistakes along the way. The best advice I can give is just to begin. Start building and you will soon find out what you need. Also im here if you get stuck. Always happy to help where possible
@@creativecuts7803 i do have a question actually. I'm going to make a diorama for my neca turtles, how big should i make the bricks in a wall for them to be accurate in proportion? Seen alot of videos where people say how big they make them but they don't say for what type of figure they are making it. Also, any tips on how to make the cutting bricks process faster because that looks like the most time consuming part.
Good observation the scale at which you are planning to is different to a lot of hobby videos you will see. I guess a simple rule of thumb would be - imagine a single brick next to the head of your figure. Would it be bigger or smaller than the head and if so by how much. This will give you a basic measurement to work with. As long as it looks believable that's all that matters. Cutting bricks is a long process but if you make a basic jig and use a large sharp knife you can cut equal bricks more quickly. Another option would be to carve them into foam. Quicker then cutting and building. Hope that helps sorry for the long answer
What all do consider a good base for a diorama? Foam, plastic, cardboard or wooden base like a 4×8 plywood sheet
Yeah, foam, plastic or wood are great supports. Cardboard can be good too but can fall apart easily if you put wet products on top of it like glue etc. 👍👍
Doller store is the best place to start u can get Almost everything you need there
A hidden treasure trove. One of my favourite places to get materials
I have the problem of wanting a screen within the scene to be illuminated evenly across, and for the indiviual led's to be indistinct. I got some special diffuser plastic from an optical place but the lights are still so close to the back of the screen that they're obvious. I can't seem to solve this. And thank you so much for this video.