How To Build Realistic Reptile Background Ep1
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- In this video you’ll see how I built my realistic reptile backgrounds. This one is for a bearded dragon enclosure. I aim to tech others where and when I can.
I would like to give a shout out to Luke from Beaches Scaly Beasts for helping promote my business and get my channel/ Facebook page up and running and also to Shane at Greeny’s Reptiles and Enclosures for all the tips and bouncing of ideas along the way.
For all my build progress and photos follow my Facebook page Cam’s Custom Backgrounds.
Music by Blair Joscelyne - My Sunshine
Moog - Neon Lights
I love Mighty Car Mods haha 
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I have watched countless videos trying to learn how to make a background for my daughter's bearded dragon, but yours is by far the best we've watched and honestly the easiest to follow. thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. wish us luck!
Thank you. Glad I could help you create something for your beardie.
Thanks for sharing this despite not being a big camera fan. There isn't as much information on skills and techniques for this kinda stuff as I thought so I really appreciate people that take the time to show whats worked for them!
Your first coat looked better than 90% of the rock wall videos out there. I had no idea the spray foam was so easy to work with. I think all the holes add character. I would suggest applying a silicone dab just proud of the surface immediately after the completed carving. If the paint doesn’t stick to a silicone bead, maybe a quick mix of sawdust and wood glue. Thanks for sharing!
Those holes give it character and makes it look more realistic. Noticing the sandstone formations in Arizona and New Mexico, as the stone weathers, minerals get washed out of the rock and leaves holes. I understand about the crickets though, but I give mine a few places to hide so my bearded dragon doesn't gobble them all up at once and when they get hungry or thirsty, they'll make their way to the food and water where the lizard likes to hunt. Great job though, looks museum quality.
Yeah that may be the case for some builds but here in aus you don’t see that very often.
You say you give you crickets places to hide I’d love to see your builds
Great natural look!
Absolutely fantastic build bud..you've pretty much nailed the natural look.
I like your idea of airbrushing instead of dry brushing. And the black wash really makes it look weathered like natural rocks.
Thanks mate appreciate it. The air brushing was just an idea I had that may work and I’d never even seen an airbrush before but I decided to give it a shot and it paid off.
@@Cambart1 airbrushes are fantastic for weathering i do it on models kits
Looks awesome
This is awesome! I just got my first big enclosure (48x24x16) and I really want to do a cool back wall like this!
Love the project!! Great work. Thanks for sharing.
No problem. Thank you
That's absolutely amazing.
Thank you. New build will be out soon
Wow very nice 👍
Appreciate your time and skills to pass on this knowledge bro. Will be giving it a crack soon! Thanks
Amazing!!!!
Always love your builds, the detail and how realistic it looks is awesome ❤
I also love how your dog is like 'FATHER, I WANT ATTENTION!!!' 😂
Haha thank you. Yes he is definitely my boy, although he’s been inside a lot more with my wife through the day so she might be winning him over 😁
@@Cambart1 ahaha it'll all come down to who feeds him 😆 😆 usually the way
Can't wait to binge watch a load of your builds this week whilst I'm off work lol
If you have any questions you can contact me through my Insta page.
@@Cambart1 I definitely will if I'm unsure about anything 💜
it looks great and I learned a lot! thank you for making this video
You’re welcome mate. Thanks for watching and your feedback
very cool...thank u for the inspiration...gonna do a similar job with my leopardgecko encolsure
Spraying the foam with water as you go helps it harden. When it’s that thick, it can’t get the water it needs from the air to properly harden.
Thanks mate I do spray the expanding foam with water just sometimes I don’t show it or applying it in massive amounts doesn’t allow water or air to get in it hence the softer gooey bits. I do fine over time it definitely dries up but not overnight.
thanks for posting. Gonna take a crack at it myself
No drama mate. Got a new video out in 45min also
Awesome
Wow good bro
Such a cutie!! And great work tho :) Thank you for your video !
Thanks for watching. Hope it helps you make your own
I want to live in there!
Totally inspired! I've got my list and off to adventure at Bunnings... aiming for a removable wall/ledge for our Pygmy Bearded Dragon. Will have a wood base and a mesh wire frame I reckon for stability/durability *insert thinking face*
Thanks for all the details. Much appreciated!
I’m glad I could help you out. I recommended watching my more current build videos as I have changed small details which I found to be more efficient and makes the finished product more realistic. Good luck with your build and if you have and questions feel free to contact me through Facebook or Insta.
By pygmy beardie do you mean rankins dragons? Or pagona minor? Sorry I get really curious ahaha
A hot wire knife is awesome for cutting Styrofoam and foamboard. I use one for my scale modeling builds
Yeah they work really well. Leave the cuts smooth too.
Niet verkeerd maar zoek iets anders wel weer iets geleerd, hartelijk bedankt voor de informatie Gr Jo
Great video, love your work ! I have a small question.. in Holland i cant find dunlop tile pointing, what could be a good alternative? Im not sure what to look for :) Thanks
Unfortunately it is a product only available in Australia. It’s a commonly used product in the way our roofs are constructed.
An alternative but not the same would be wall and floor tile grout.
Dude, what a gift you have. I can't wait to try this. I have a 4x2x2. Do you think it would be better to spray a board out side of the tank to get it just right & then place the board in the tank?
Can do it either way mate. I have done a large scale 3 panel background that got installed into a mates enclosure. I personally think a built in one looks better and is a bit more of a practical background but both ways work. I have videos on my channel explaining both options.
Love the vids. Think I have watched them all at least twice :p Is it necessary to flip over or will the foam support its self going up the back wall?
Thank you. I find that is you’re using the cans with the soft tube nozzle you’ll need to lay it down. If using it with the expanding foam gun you can generally get it to stay on while leaving the tank upright you just need to go slow and do it in smaller sections at a time.
15:40 looks like red velvet cake batter
Its look really good but i have one question in 1:56 you spray on it also water or something other ? Thanks for answer
The water is to assist the expanding foam in expanding and curing properly. Without it it may cause soft goey parts on the bottom due to the glass having no moisture.
Nice holden flag
Can you please take a picture of the type of roofing tile stuff and the oxide you use?
All products are on Bunnings website. Search for
Dunlop Roof Tile Pointing
Avista Oxide
Bastion Insulation foam panels
With the point tiling etc u said can be used for waterfalls etc can u use it to make a pond/pool area.
I would be guessing if I said yes as I haven’t tested that. I’d say holding water it would eventually soak into the pointing and leak through like most concrete or cement products. If you were to make a pond with it you’d probably need to add a sealer or something similar. There would be much better products out there to use for a pond base I would think.
Maybe pond sealer before point tiling something to play around with i guess
Definitely have a play around with it. If you were to waterproof before hand I’d use either bitumen pond sealer or the black crommelin one. Sika flex any internal corner junctions if you have any. Don’t use silicone as the waterproofing won’t stick to it.
Can you list the product you used to paint all the layers please? Thank you
Not really a lot involved in the build.
Expanding foam
Roof Tile Pointing
Acrylic Paints
Literally all the products I use to build. In more recent videos I use an insulation foam panel which a more dense foam
Was that mcm music 🤔 looks great can’t wait to start my own project!
Sure was mate the song title and artist is in the description.
Thanks
What paint would you recommend for this?
You should only use non toxic acrylic paints.
Curious about your Dunlop tile pouring. Does it have a grit to it? We don’t have this in Switzerland, nor Drylok. Plain mortar doesn’t adhere like I want it when thin. Can any tile adhesive be used?
It’s a cement based product that has a concrete texture finish to it. I’m not sure sorry what you can use in Switzerland unfortunately.
The coating I use isn’t a tile adhesive used in wall and floor tiles. It’s used for our roof tiles to seal the ridge lines etc. if you have a product that is used to fill the gaps in wall and floor tiles (we call it tile grout) that will work better than mortar mix.
@@Cambart1 Hey thanks for the fast response. Seems ideal for what I’m building .(2.5m x 1.5m w/waterfall). I tried mortar and it just turned the foam dusty when thinned. I have a bit of Drylok sent to me from
California, but not enough… Good to know it’s not normal tile adhesive. Maybe I need to see what’s available here and try to explain in German…
Good luck mate. I’d be curious to know what you find out so I can let other know when I’m asked next.
@@Cambart1 In the end, after discussing quite a bit with company representatives, I am using a compound called Ardex F5. It is a cement-based grout that has microfibers and really resistant to cracking. So far, it is great. I will probably be putting out some videos soon, so I will share these when I have them. Incidentally, Dunlop is a subsidiary of Ardex, a German company.
Awesome mate thanks for letting me know. Please send me a link to your video once you have put it up. Very interested to see the finish. Contact me through Facebook
Does the tile stuff has a sand texture to it so my ackie can grip and climb ?
Yep sure does. I’d suggest doing 4-5 coats for a monitor though. Just ensure it’s a fair bit more solid.
@@Cambart1 thank you !!
Could you paint the inside before adding the foam rather than painting the outside afterwards?
You could but to get the paint to only cover where the foam is would be difficult. Having the foam in place and following those lines makes it a streamline look
What oxide product is that and where do you get it from there are no links?
I just use the avista brand concrete oxide. I get it from Bunnings.
www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=avista%20oxide&sort=BoostOrder&page=1
I’m just curious is it safe to use gorilla superglue?
Super glues I find generally will eat into and melt the foam rather than stick to it
What are u using actually?
where did you get the oxide?
Just from Bunnings or a building supplies store. Even a concrete supplies store
The basking corner spot what material did u use is it stylerfoam or?
It’s an insulation foam panel. They come in 30mm or 50mm thick and 1200x600
@@Cambart1 thankyou where can you buy this from does bunnings sell it
Yep in the last aisle usually near the timber/trade section. Has all the waterproofing, bricklaying and flashings etc.
It’s a green foam now not the same colour as this video. They changed it
So because you aren't sealing it at the end, I'm assuming that tile pointing is non toxic to reptiles? I'm thinking of doing this instead of my last coat of grout do avoid having to seal it at the end
Yeah it’s safe for reptiles. When I used to make mine from grout also I still
Didn’t seal them either. Found any sealer made them look too glossy and wet.
@@Cambart1 Oh okay sweet! Thanks for your speedy reply, it's super appreciated. The only thing I've heard is the the mould + bacteria inhibitor in the grout is unsafe.
@@jessicalang5805 I’ve never heard of grout having a mould and bacteria Inhibiter before. I’ve had unsealed grout backgrounds in my tank for a while now with no dramas. Most other people that build with grout don’t seal also. Biggest thing with unsealed anything is just making sure mess is cleaned up regularly and swiftly so it doesn’t have time to really soak in. A warm water wash with a soft brush and followed by a reptile safe cleaner like F10 and it’s all good.
@@Cambart1 Well in that case, I think my job just got a whole lot easier. Thanks Mate!
@@jessicalang5805 no problem. If using grout just be sure to mix it correctly. If it’s not it will crack and in most cases not stick to the foam and fall off. Good luck
May I know how many colours you mixed
I believe I used yellow ochre, bright orange, yellow, brown and black. The main red colour is brick red oxide in the coating
Do you put any coating over all the paint and stuff?
No I don’t put anything over the paint to seal it. The coating I use is waterproof and hold up perfect to cleaning etc.
@@Cambart1 what's the coating??
Roof tile pointing. I show the product brand in the video so you can see what to look for in Bunnings.
Go to 12.59 for a photo of the products I use to coat.
hi! What terrarium art you using? or is it custom?
Terrarium art? Sorry I’m not sure what you mean.
@@Cambart1 Oh, I didn't notice I wrote 'art' instead of 'are'. my bad.
:) I meant to ask what terrarium you are using in this project and where you got it from
@@almondalmond2298 ah right hahaha. From
Memory that one was a 900x600x450 reptile one enclosure. Most pet stores will be able to supply it.
I want
Where did you purchase the insulation?
Not insulation, the spray foam. Yours looks like it held up sooo much better than any other videos I've watched
All products I use are from Bunnings.
Hey I can’t find this stuff any alternatives?
The product I use is only available in Australia. Dunlop roof tile pointing is what it’s called.
Alternatively you can use wall and floor tile grout. I find it’s not as good due to possible cracking if not done correctly but can still be great product to use
Is tile pointing basically just grout?
No mate completely different compound. Tile grout is just to fill the joints of walls and floor tiles, firm but very brittle. Tile pointing is designed for use on Australian tile roofs. It’s a firm feel compound yet flexible so it expands and contracts in extreme weather without cracking.
@@Cambart1 thank you for the info mate . I don't think I will be able to get my hands on any of that here in Spain . Recommend anything similar?
As far as I know mate it’s only available in aus. I’m not sure what products are available to you but I know in America people use Dryloc which I think is similar to what I use but not certain as I can’t get that here
@@Cambart1 okay mate , thank you for the help. Keep up the awesome videos !!
any chance someone knows where I can get this enclosure?
One of a kind made for someone.
@@Cambart1 just to make sure it was clear i was referring to the tank itself not the interior that you made in the video
Oh I’m that case then it’s just a reptile one branded one. Most pet stores or reptile stores in Australia will be able to get them. It’s a 900 long 600 high and 450 deep
No need to look at the camera all the time, this will make your story more interesting. Voiceover, this is better! And shave off your beard at last, you will look much better
I’m weirdly happy to see weirdos giving their useless advice unsolicited on videos that have nothing to do with looks isn’t reserved for women educators only. But you should stop