Basic Rock = Epic Terrain: The Sourcestone Monument (D&D, Wargaming)

I build a magical piece of terrain for my fantasy wargaming table.
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[@PatrickSamphire]

I do love how, while other crafters have their expensive hot wire cutters and so on, you just use a big knife. It's very metal.

[@fjalarhenriksson]

Its very Finland*

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

😂😂😂 when you whispered “goodbye” after cutting off the glossy factory edge

[@notreallydavid]

I thought it was just me.

[@benoitlefeubvre6845]

@@notreallydavid i saw he said good boy :)

[@Gauldame]

He's planning... His strategies are evolving... Soon not even peasant crafting will be able to stop him.

[@barryjack3025]

I am a concept artist and animation artist by profession and can't help but over design stuff before building in CG. His scribbles are good enough!!

[@tabletopthat5727]

the sword was really fun to watch. I need to stop throwing away some of my scraps.

[@deitieofall6634]

What is this "throwing away" you speak of?? I look at everything with crafting potential now!! I had one really great idea awesome flock... but I was not allowed to shave the dog 😭

[@TheZapan99]

Small scraps should go in a rock tumbling box to be textured, then used as stone works. Zero waste that way.

[@afish2409]

god: I have created earth Bard: Hold my bark. bring flocks and cardboard.

[@ChiggaChiggaBruh]

Don't forget the öåtß

[@thecraftingbrothers9448]

Great simple terrain piece. I absolutely love the sword made from scraps. I would love to see a whole video of that kind of stuff, thanks

[@kea7119]

Other youtuber -> When crafting a complex project you should always make a plan first and then perhaps adapt. Bard -> Ok! Also bard -> Throws plan in garbage... Does 100x more than previously planned without even breaking a sweat. Also again Bard -> **Whispers Goodbye* xD Came for the skill. Stayed for the humor. You'r amazing. ^-^

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I'm glad you didn't resort to using superglue to mount the chain to the rock. Watching you problem solve created a pleasant aesthetic and gave it a look from something of antiquities. They didn't have superglue, just brains. Great job.

[@fudgeb0t]

A PLAN?! WHAT MADNESS IS THIS???

[@D1gital-ZER0]

Bard, you have inspired me to make my own "Summergrove" terrain for Age of Sigmar and other fantasy wargames. Thank you so much for being as awesome as you are!

[@BardsCraft]

Epic! I have just thought that these builds work well for AoS

[@10urion]

Really interesting color scheme on the rock! Also really smart way of attaching the rock

[@peterdickinson4599]

50K subscribers. Congratulations.

[@BardsCraft]

Yes! Thanks

[@Namehack]

I would suggest to not invest in a new camera, the quality is good enough as it is, go for a Airbrush etc first instead. :)

[@BardsCraft]

I agree partially. The video looks full HD on small displays, but even on my 21" screen I see that it's low-mid quality video. Anyway I dropped my camera (from like 10 cm) and it broke right after the video. Now I'll have to get a new one.

[@lanasmith4795]

Always attempts to improve audio quality before video. People will notice audio issues long before visual. Unless you drop your camera 10 cm and it broke

[@BardsCraft]

@@lanasmith4795 Yeah I need to cover all my walls with audio panels. The audio is not clean

[@branchcore]

I like that it has the at home feel. Makes it more appealing for me to craft knowing you work under the same situations.

[@CrankyPantss]

Namehack I would think that getting an airbrush would fly in the face of what his channel has been all about: cheap and easy supplies and techniques that turn into great looking crafts. A lot of people can’t afford or just don’t want to hassle with the airbrushes, fancy electric foam cutters, designers paints, etc., so I’d think it would change the whole feel of the channel.

[@alidedeic8794]

I didnt even watch a video yet i still know its great

[@wapitistablecrafts5515]

Same here, always push the thumb up in first few seconds😂

[@TheZapan99]

It's not great, it's GÜD!

[@birgirstefansson5398]

Same eeven if I dont watch the video I always like it !

[@wapitistablecrafts5515]

Im watching all of his stuff. But thumbs up is the first thing I do. I know it is going to be good

[@WakkasLove]

Loved everything about it. One thing I also really like is that you narrate the scene at the end.

[@GillyKizu]

I think i found my favorite diorama channel. I am on a peasant budget and ive been trying to find ways to get started on this hobby

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

I love dry brushing. It’s my favourite part of the painting

[@patrickfurtado4261]

A cool stone to use would be peacock ore. It already looks like something from a fantasy world.

[@saturnista5510]

Ombre nail art! Yall should check that to see how gradients are done amazingly using a sponge!

[@remkovanderlans7653]

Ah, the perfect way to start off my week-end! Thank you for the video!

[@ArtJeremiah]

I absolutely love the color choices of the stone! Thanks for sharing

[@stevesmith5963]

Wow! Your crafting just keeps getting better and better!! Great Job!

[@Mahekaw]

Fantastic work, been binge watching all your videos this week.

[@vinceendres]

What would of been sick is some vines growing up the pillars. Such a cool project!

[@EricWilliams-ms3ro]

I got super inspired from this build. Keep up the good work.

[@yugutugu]

The blue is fantastic :)

[@notreallydavid]

Special applause for the terrific stonework.

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

Amazing work as always xx

[@jacobhope6164]

Beautiful work!

[@mikehibbett3301]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in these videos. I've been watching these while building a machine for a very different hobby!

[@jonskeggs514]

The flocking tutorial was a thing of beauty.

[@RvKsword]

ive never been able to get satisfactory rocks, the texturing technique with the foil is awesome, looks exactly how i want the stuff im planning to come out

[@TheRedBard]

In character story-centric voice over for the build every video. Must do. Amazing work.

[@sgtsol7934]

That was really nice work, found your channel and subscribed. I like the fact that you do everything from a more realistic cost effective perspective using tree bark, baking soda for texture, hemp rope, etc. The stone color worked out nicely, should have glossed it a bit to make it more shiny. Awesome work though wish it was sitting on my desk.

[@scottgilbert9319]

Your a master at using what other crafters might toss as junk. You recycle and repurpose very well!!

[@norcalonline1]

Sweet, man. Great idea! Love the combination of natural objects with the man-made chain and weapon. Your gradient painting of the blue looks very magical. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, --Bo Ahlgren

[@donkalzone6671]

It's also possible to make crystals out of salt, sugar or alaun. You can also shape a crystal out of soap base. But all these methods need a transparent covering to protect it from moisture. Most women have clear NailPaint, which can be used for this purpose. Another method is to shape the stick of a glue pistole into crystals and give them a very hot waterbath(it makes them pretty transparent). It looks epic if you color the bottom of this "crystals" and put a group of them on a light. You could also make many small crystals this way to decorate a magical setting.

[@johnharrison7997]

Once gain Bard a great video. Novices and experienced builders can learn from your channel. Bravo mate. 👍😁

[@matthewreid4434]

the trick is to go towards the color thats on your brush. if you have purple on your brush. your brush should be moving in the direction of the predominantly purple region. when you apply the lighter color your brush should be pulling in the opposit direction. this makes the transitions look great while wet blending

[@boones999]

Even the monitor book-stand is immersive!

[@riverdelavidawilliams9624]

If you’re painting the light infantry elves with cloaks you could make the tops of the cloaks lime green and fade it down to brownish green at the bottoms. Add an earthy shade and dry brush with light green. Then for extra stealthy camouflage you could dab on a bunch of green and brown splotches, maybe glue on some lichen or herbs for texture. You could even do the same on the shields and make them double as portable shrubs. That’d be my suggestion.

[@BardsCraft]

I think I'll paint the cloaks in roughly that way 👍

[@denniselmbaek6440]

So relaxing to watch and great content!! Keep up the good work 😊

[@brokenterrain]

You've inspired me to utilize some chain in a future build. Can't wait to see more of your projects.

[@dmmomma]

Love your build. This will help me in my design of a scene I'm working on from God of War. Thanks again!

[@BardsCraft]

Thanks and good luck with the build

[@pst5345]

Using force also helps... Barb's craft 😐 Love it 😃

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

P.s. I’ve been using your homemade flocking technique and it’s brilliant. Saved me buying over priced stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

[@olovskiPL]

superglue can help You with the wobbly stone, just use the CHEAPEST superglue (the runny one) A tiny drop on the chain link connections and you are done, no more wobbly rocks ;) Great vid btw ;)

[@brokenwave6125]

CA glue, even the expensive ones, come in different viscosity. Some of the dollar store super glue is thick. And some expensive woodworking super glue is very thin. Just depends. Has nothing to do with price though.

[@machinenoise9622]

Looks great! 👍🏻

[@hybridtheory9703]

This is amazing. So enjoyed watching this. You're one of my favourite Hobbiest to watch. I agree with the comments, I don't think you need a new Camera (unless of course you really want to its your money!)

[@criacoesdomestre684]

Great stuff!! Nice painting on the rock

[@BardsCraft]

Thanks! For me the stone is my most successful wet blend yet 🙂

[@WylochsArmory]

Beautiful

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thats one purdy stone! Love that. Great work man :) Been a long time watcher fyi. Love your channel!

[@BardsCraft]

Thanks man!

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

At first, I didn't want him to paint the natural stone, b/c it glittered, but once I saw the effects he created, I liked the final colorways.

[@nekrus1]

Really nice craft!

[@themartywilson]

a year on and this remains one of my all time favorite builds on KZbin.

[@brucedrummond4368]

Really enjoy your imagination and commentary

[@BardsCraft]

Thanks!

[@DarthP00P00]

Man I love your content, really its the highlight of my week.

[@birgirstefansson5398]

Same here!

[@brokenwave6125]

Absolutely awesome

[@SeanSidious]

Brilliant as usual

[@astrobouncer487]

Nice video and build!

[@francoisblanchard6674]

Bravo, mec t'es doué, continue comme ça.

[@derekilopan]

I'm subbing just because you draw as well as I do, and you don't play with toddlers. Great stuff man! Going to look through your other videos now.

[@shahinaryan-taasheedaar4516]

As usual. Inspiring and fun to watch. =)

[@ludovicp.6299]

Really Nice i did mine and it’s amazing, thanks !

[@lodunost]

I learn my peasant level skills from here and I have to say I'm starting to eat oats on a regular basis. Making me both healthier and happier. I love coming here to learn how to craft epic sets to use in wargaming.

[@ultramango1337]

Damn, that’s super creative and exceptionally cheap! Great work, dude!

[@mikehibbett3301]

I love your work. I watch these videos while doing my electronics assembly :)

[@greyshadedminis]

Awesome build

[@AlphaTrad]

No leftovers from the 4th chain attached to the fallen pillar? Dude, you make me want to do these dioramas!

[@lucabastianello9830]

Really great. Only thing I would have added it would be some pieces of chain around the problem pillar and on the mistical rock. But nothing that change the great work done

[@barryjack3025]

I love the way you actually spent 10 minutes or so to actually scribble down a design. Good Lad! A bit of colour would be nice too! 👍great job. I love all of your work. That Little Dwarf goes on many great Adventures!!

[@donkalzone6671]

You can grow and color big suggar crystals. Maybe they can also be coated with something to protect it from moisture.

[@quinnyunker8974]

You can paint the bottom of the base with glue to correct the warping in cardboard

[@pedroalbicastrense353]

Génial , absolutely , awesome ! I recently discover je channel and i'm looking all je vidéos . I have just a suggestion instead using white glue for pillars or another big pièce the better is the hot glue , more solid and quick drying . Thanks for this vidéo

[@CrankyPantss]

Great job, Mr. Bard. If I had know that sand sprinkling ASMR was on the menu, I’d have requested it by now. Good video, as always.

[@BardsCraft]

Glad you enjoyed the sprinkling of sands

[@wilfredomendez3450]

Mon: Honey have you seen my kitchen knife? Dad: Check with Bard

[@nicopanther]

Pretty epic piece of terrain. Good.

[@KRK-zy3yl]

These videos are so relaxing to watch, awesome build as normal 👌

[@KRK-zy3yl]

Love you telling a story at the end! Perhaps make a series of just that 🤔

[@BardsCraft]

I'll make more of the story endings for sure

[@VarikasPL]

Damn this is awesome! And You just made an awesome sword!

[@butwhy6040]

You're a really good writer!

[@augustskarklitis593]

2:45 Masterful bladework.

[@Vpkoivisto]

Interesting. I gotta keep that sourcestone painting trick in mind...

[@HenrikLarssonArt]

Great Craft - Thanks for Sharing🍺

[@MarcusQuintusTitus]

Fuck, that wet blend looks so rad. Well done!

[@krash_override]

Summergrove Ruins are turning out fantastic!

[@Nomad6763]

You could also make 4 identical pillars, then you can cut the ruined pillar up and have the rest of the pillar lying on the ground. That way you wouldn't need to worry about adding too much or too little pillar.

[@northgaming5841]

This, this is amazing

[@cobratech]

Nice job i like your diorama's!

[@azurehouse7611]

Awesome! Very exciting. Just some thoughts: I think there should be a bit of broken chain dangling from the side facing the fourth broken pillar. Also, with rocks that size I don't think there would be such large cracks between the pillar and top ring. It would look really cool if there was moss/flock coming out of those cracks and hanging down the pillars.

[@rodenl.balagtas3090]

This is Awesome!!!!

[@aAnnoyingPrince]

great content love it

[@bachmannobsessed2234]

Yeah the grass looks amazing

[@familieversteegh1712]

Hangle 😂. Great video as always. Perhaps a red-green colour scheme for the elves?

[@henrikwiebe8639]

Your Paintjobs are getting better with every video, motivates me.

[@francoisblanchard6674]

You make à good job.

[@4vidz833]

Awesome!!!

[@Philionaire123]

You made my day

[@TheZapan99]

I use MDF boards from old furnitures discarded at the local recycling center to do all my terrain bases. This thing is warp-proof unless left in the rain for days.

[@BardsCraft]

I'll considet this. It's definiyely time to level up with my basinh

[@TheZapan99]

@@BardsCraft 3 millimeters boards work best. That's usually the panels found at the bottom of drawers and on the backside of flatpack furnitures. You'll need a jigsaw to cut a roundish base, and an orbital sander (or just sand paper) to taper the edges. If it is laminated on both sides, you'll need to scratch the surface for the paint to stick, if not just use the rough side up.

[@verdejo8799]

Amazing

[@dr.beastburgh]

You won't need an airbrush for area glowing effects. Just use a bright wash as shown in the modular dungeon series by the german yt-channel tws 😉

[@eleniceteres1518]

Amazing!!! 😉