Better Stone Painting - Advanced Technique for Stone, Bricks, & Tile Terrain

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

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[@Algjc11]

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[@thesinaclwon]

I want my entire back tattooed exactly like that wall you made.

[@camy252camy3]

GW or Vallejo equivalents?

[@flowersflowers5070]

I came across you tonight and I too don't do gaming... I'm a 68 yo female but I have a Christmas Village and all the accessories are so expensive so I thought I would make my own and I found you. Thanks so much and your stone work is so realistic.

[@ciarajeanr]

I love this. I hope I'm still as creative as you when I grow up. "The creative adult is the child that survived."

[@artfan101]

Dude, I'm not even into table top games and I love your channel. I'm an art teacher that was so inspired by your videos that I have started rewriting my curriculum to include more crafting and diorama making. Thanks!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

That's wonderful!

[@keithhorning7753]

Why couldn't I have a teacher like you, art projects in school kinda sucked donkey balls.

[@kittylitteral5417]

That's so cool, I am a student myself studying art but also homeschool 3 kiddos and we have played fart quest with the 5 and 11 year old. But also would love to do more diorama making.

[@seachangeau]

Oh my kids would have loooooved that

[@killerpinkart6173]

Great video as always! My 8 year old son watched this with me and said "now i want to watch all his videos". Oh and my son (Nolan) told me to add "Hi. You're the best. I want to be an artist when i grow up."

[@Antipolicestate]

Convince him he can be an artist AND a tradesman at the same time. Art school was not a good investment for me haha

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Hi Nolan 👋 Yup, solid advice is to practice art but learn a trade. They each offer valuable overlap of skill but one is much more reliable as far as work goes. Cheers

[@killerpinkart6173]

Yes....i too went to art school..... lol.(sigh) Thank you both for the kind words. He will be really excited to see you responded. Thanks for taking the time!

[@MrBizteck]

Bookmarks 4 me 1:40 Black undercoat 2:48 Tan basecoat 2 thin coats apply 2nd while 1st wet 4:02 Break up stone work with cartoon colours 4:54 Dry brush 5:36 White dry brush 6:08 Black wash 6:40 Brown wash 6:50 Green wash Done.

[@manweller1]

Thanks much appreciated 👍🏾

[@FindMeInKurume]

I absolutely cannot stand how much time this video takes away from my other stuff, because I think I've watched it about 6 times. This is by FAR one of the best stone detailing and painting videos, and I have learned lots from it. I need to watch it again next time until my techniques are down. Thank you so much BMC! dang I have to change my YT name to match my twitch and IG!

[@gerardvandermeulen62]

Brilliant stuff. Short, sharp, and to the point. Makes me wonder, who are those 70 guys that did NOT like this...

[@WilSisney]

I have only recently started crafting (and DM'ing), so I have watched a ton of videos in a very short time. I feel like the crafting DM community has graduated from the basics and now we're getting into some very sophisticated techniques. This brick technique is perhaps the most sophisticated example of brick I've seen so far, and shows how just putting in a bit more work can go dramatically further in enhancing the realism of your work. And the end results are stunning! I am definitely going to put this to use in my brickwork, and see if I can figure out how to adapt it to my stone slabs, too. Really sensational tutorial!

[@DeanPark]

I’m a railway modeller in the Uk. And looking to do some sand stone, as seen at Waverley station in Edinburgh, Scotland. You’ve given me so top tips! Thanks. Dave

[@TheQuinian]

subtle color.. that's it, that's what I was missing. I knew grey/grey/lighter grey was lacking something but I didn't know what. Thanks!

[@Monakhalidi0513]

I'm a nail tech and I have been getting into doing more intricate art on my nails for my clients and this is going to be perfect I just did a nail using your technique. I used some solid nail glue to make my own bricks. And use a different video to make the bricks and the texture but when it came to painting I used this with my gel nail polish, it works really good it didn't come out as realistic as yours because I had to make my own bricks. When I went into color the different bricks and you said leave 40 to 50% the base color I did that and it made all the difference

[@choreboy3906]

This is very consistent with the philosophy of using a variety of brown to achieve a very realistic stone effect. Great job!

[@zerakielvmark]

That was basically the only critique I ever had on your earlier projects where the masonry looked like something from Dark Souls but not perse real life. As a painter I just use whatever acrylic I have on hand (although model paint would be the best choice) and I gotten used to mixing various colors for my stones. And ofcourse looking at a lot of references online helps! This video is great and I hope you have many more to come! I especially love your videos about making monsterfigurines and I can't wait for the next one!

[@mistac5050]

Just followed this identically on my action figure diorama using the exact same colors and it looks absolutely fantastic! The wash is the MVP!

[@phil7556]

Wow! Fairly new to all this. I thought the black gray and white was all there was to it. But you demonstrated the artful perfection of the multitone muted colors effect. Its perfect! Thankyou for your tutorials!!!

[@sabaton445]

Never done stonework before until I got a martello tower for Black Seas. This tutorial helped me greatly.

[@claudegagne2805]

I just taught my cousin this technique yesterday. I had to show him as he's french and didn't quite understand all the subtleties. I just built my first bridge myself and I'll send you a pic offline.

[@masterbudstanks]

I dont play table top games but i started building terrain as a sort of therapy after watching your videos. thanks man

[@lanasmith4795]

Sounds like a start to a model train or diorama making Hobby

[@boskostoybox]

Thank-you for this. I just started airbrushing and working on a few projects including some brick walls to go with those projects.

[@DrumDudeMatt]

You've really outdone yourself on this one. I never thought I would say this but, that is one fucking beautiful wall.

[@epicdungeontiles]

The end result is awesome, I like it. I'll have to try it when I'm not feeling so lazy!

[@TarotVylan]

I used this to paint some custom bricks for a miniature base, and this worked amazingly! I was shocked by how much better it looked, after just the first coat of tan paint

[@simmerfreek3501]

So glad I found your channel. I'm a veteran crafter but a novice at table top game terrain! You have some of the best tutorials and advice for beginners on KZbin! You've definitely made a subscriber and patron out of me. Keep up the great work my man!

[@palexanderrice]

man i love your vids. it’s made terrain building soooooo much easier and cheaper

[@rottenreason35]

Thank you for this video I am working on a piece of stone and I did the lazy way (Grey, Lighter grey dry brush) and your right it looks boring and uninspired. I plane to take the information you provided and kick up my stone work! Thank you thank you

[@alexchaviramusic]

Two Thin Coats! I love painting my stone off color, I have a bunch of stone terrain sets (tiles, walls, castles, houses), and I've painted them all different shades of brown, tan, and even sometimes green. Thanks for showing your take on this!

[@tomfowler4501]

Not started crafting yet but beginning to think I can after watching many of your brilliant vids

[@terrainbytrigue8935]

Thank you for this vid. the timing was perfect....coming home tonight from work staring at 4 buildings in a medieval village build, everything was painted except the stone blocks....I'm thinking 'I need to do something special with these...hmm.. let me go on youtube and get some inspiration'....I luv it. Trying this method out directly :D

[@eduardoalfonso4509]

Peeeerfect. The best way to do realistic walls, is to watch pictures and pictures, real walls and more real walls, and pay much attention to them. But I feel that at the end of the day, the result will be like yours. I feel its very accurate.

[@NeonFrameProductions]

Hi Jeremy, first i wanted to thank you for sparking back an interest in model building. I used to do this this in high school, but gave it up for a bit. Ive been following for under a year now and hope to one day soon at least become part of your patreon subscribers. *Love the black paint/mod podge mixture. Has saved a ton of my projects. Its funny that i happen to come across this video today as I'm starting to paint an Old West store front. I was thinking that the grey scale would fall a little flat (or at least look like most my simple paint jobs) and wanted to get a different scheme as things would be a little more dusty than inside a cave. Cant wait to try this out.

[@bradywomack9751]

Excellent basic video. I really liked that you talked about getting out of the comfort zone. It's the only way I've ever been able to grow my skill because I learn something even if it doesn't work.

[@dyrckhughes2463]

Thanks for the 'new' brick coloring. I was thinking of using the techniques that you used on the gallows for bricks as well for wood, but this seems about the same idea and looks much better than just the modpodge, grey, white scheme .

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

The the principal is the same really dont paint things the "obvious" but unrealistic colour....don't paint wood dark brown and don't paint stones with a grey that has no colour undertones. Both should be a variety of shades and tones.

[@h.p.4839]

"Just a wall of bricks" I thought. But a really awesome one! Found it, by searching for your video how to weathering bricks/stones ... and couldn´t end to watch it until it was finished. :)

[@negotiableaffections]

Great tutorial - i'm making a faux 'heavily weathered' stone boss [a 'chiselled' sheild motif that's supposed to have fallen from the buildings facade]. The piece I'm making the mold of, was naturally weathered but I think it may all be lost when I de-mold. [should have taken pics, I know]. Your little video came to me at just the right time - I'm well passed the 3/grey effect, and your techniques are good source material saving me some trial and error. Cheers my friend, and success to your channel.

[@scorpionwins6378]

Thank you for the tutorial! This piece I'm working on will go well with my Kool-aid man figurine

[@craftyluna6381]

I don't know if you're still checking comments on this video, but I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel! I'm not working with foam, I have sensory issues with it, but I was thrilled with the Egg Carton bricks so I'm using that technique to make a Castle Tower style dice tower out of a pringles can. I've finished applying my stones and doing a base coat, and I was wondering - have you or any of the viewers here ever tried this painting technique but with not so natural colors? Like how does it look if you use colors like teals and purples and pinks? I would love to see if anyone has any examples like that!

[@LaynieFingers]

Suddenly I see a new use for the thousands of interesting texture photos I've taken!!

[@XxHANSOLO87xX]

I’ve been doing the black and white technique for a while and never bothered to look in to how to make it look more realistic but I’ll have to try this technique for my diorama and toy photography

[@dwyerd4532]

Tried to do this same effect on your pillars but all the subtleties were lost in the wash. Seeing how "cartoony" it has to be for it to show up afterwards really helps. Thank you for this video, as simple as it is. My next pillars I'm sure will be majestic.

[@Yoshi1_rc]

Barely finding your videos but you’ve helped me so much already being new to the hobby Thank you

[@jennifersierra6696]

Thank you! Video helped me bring my D&D board to a whole other level

[@nathanielvanvliet9837]

Thanks for the dry brushing tutorial. I'm a newbie and was doing that step wrong, getting too much on my models :D

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

After each step I thought hey that looks great then you did another step. Looks great walls foundations or anything stone. Well done Jerome

[@milesimagination.4525]

This is so unbelievably helpful. I do minitures I done a practise run with painting brick work and it looked so cartoonish I will definitely be using these tips and hope I can do as much justice as you have.

[@hogger95905]

I found this very informative and helpful! Glad you showed me I can make some good quality terrain with my craftsmans paints.

[@andreasdesigns]

Nice job. The bricks of different colors blended well with the others by the time you finished. I would love to know how you made the brick wall.

[@mistac5050]

Man, so glad I found your channel... I use your tips for my action figure dioramas

[@lsmithctr]

Thank you so much! This is a wonderful tutorial!! I am very excited with how my stone walls turned out!

[@johngrasso2124]

That is so awesome, plus it works out so well with the individual glued stones

[@ImaginerImagines]

Outstanding tutorial. I have a chi ton of Dragonlock tiles to paint and caught this video before starting paint. So helpful. Thank you!

[@droberts1664]

That is so cool. Ive never done anything like painting tabletop stuff. But i want to get into it. It looks so fun, i hope i can do it.

[@ActeonEtharius]

Incredibly helpful, just built my first diorama using you painting techniques and it looks great, thank you!

[@belenesalfonsoymery]

Increible video, me ha encantado. El material que realiza los ladrillos es poliestireno extruido, ¿o que material es?. Muchas gracias

[@bethanygraham427]

Great video. I paint mine in a very similar way, however, I also add a touch of some bright colour in the washes stage, a purple or crimson here and there. It does not stand out, but leaves a nice subtle variation.

[@robsonribeiro7552]

Color Blind guy here following all the steps lol. Thanks dude!

[@xSHAD0WENx]

I like how you are using a little Vlog filming into your videos. it's a nice touch.

[@stuartfarrell6729]

thanks i have been off with the just grey tone paint now ill try this on my old broken keep that I have had for over 20 years

[@streetcat1510]

I’m not even interested in your hobby but enjoyed the video, that wall looks real !

[@ModelRailroadCardStock]

Many thanks for posting this video, great take-aways for use of Mod Podge, mult-colors for realistic stone works, and use of washes!

[@markorollo.]

Just had a random thought watching this as Ive just been watching a pottery video before. Could you do this stuff using clay? I just think I'd like the heavier feel, and honestly I'm not a gamer, I just like the pieces for display, so clay or some other material I've not thought of just seems better for display pieces. I'm asking this as someone who has never even attempted doing this kind of thing by the way, I'm talentless lol. I'm always left in awe by the skills of people like yourself.

[@FlyDown306]

Damn it now I have to redo all my brick work!

[@psychotimo]

dear god, this is just epic, i've been bingewatching these vids lately... i've always been a fan of dark fantasy so these builds really fit my style and dear god that detail 0.o saddly i suck at the detailing and painting stuff, (having aphantasia doesn't help there) but i'm pretty good at crafts, luckily i have a friend that sucks at the crafty parts but is really good at the artsy parts, so i'ma just link him these vids and together we'll make 1 fine arts and crafts team :3

[@CrimHawk]

I'm definitely looking forward to using this technique on my dice tower!

[@honieebean]

What a great idea with the green wash too! 😍

[@scottismail6311]

Great video! Love seeing the individual steps AND especially what the wall looks like up close after each step. That’s super helpful. I will definitely be trying this. Thanks.

[@notreallydavid]

I'm no connoisseur, but I think your stonework might be the best on here. All best.

[@edwingarcia7720]

Im paining a Gargoyle miniature and this was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@marcmagnier]

I just followed your technique, it's incredible! Thanks!

[@HorzaPanda]

You say cartoonishly varied, but you can get a surprising amount of variation in brickwork, especially if it's been repaired in a patchwork way.

[@ironwill1964]

Thanks for sharing!! I want to use this technique on my HO-scaled module layout to paint the retaining walls from a bridge.

[@joeyburke3047]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for putting so much content out there for us, your channel is the reason i got into crafting. Cheers mate 🍻

[@timraup4888]

That paint work looks absolutely gorgeous. I will have to give this technique a try some time.

[@Justin-bk2kh]

So going to bing out of the comfort zone had a thought on you dungeon tiles what if instead of doing a normal stone. How do you think of doing a while base with a royal blue design of some kind ? Maybe like a marble temple floor and ideas on how to pull it off?

[@markhayes789]

I've come back to this vid several times. I think it's the best stone painting vid I've seen. Nice work, bud!

[@Ratel90Gunner]

Dude, that's awesome! Going to start using your technique right now!

[@nicoleashworth5319]

This was fabulous. Thank you so much for your easy directions!

[@daviddreher8588]

Great video! Yes, it's quite amazing how many colors you find in rocks if you take the time to look. Ive taken to using at least 5-6 colors in my stone work, playing with value and temperature to get the result wanted. Keep up the good work!

[@mrpzak]

First off, you're videos are great. I jumped into mini painting and now full on terrain during quarantine. Question: do you have any vids or tips for using spackle or joint compound for grouting foam bricks?

[@kalachivan158]

Bonjour de la France et merci pour tes vidéos qui sont toujours super sympa

[@a.mackrous7664]

Love your video. I can not believe that I found a d&d crafting video. Great idea and love the amazon linking good thinking.

[@drightenneugebauer33]

Love this video been using it every time I need to do stone

[@ShipWreck68]

Perfect. One of the most useful videos I've seen.

[@ReflexologyFTW]

A fantastic technique, Jeremy. I think the bricks look stunning with or even without the black wash. :)

[@claylewis8233]

terrific video. REALLY liked the close ups showing the texture/color. very nice!

[@Braudos100]

Now this one I reaaally like!! I would even pass on the washes

[@stewartcharlesworth557]

You’re incredible. thank you! I’m doing York Stone flag stones at the moment, would you suggest using a light brown wash for that? It’s a colour that has to look like clean washed cream flag stones.

[@itscrawford]

I followed this tutorial and it turned out perfect! Fun project, great video!

[@guylawrance2216]

Great Stuff Buddy ! Very Professional Camera work too. Best Wishes From London 👍👍👍

[@PhoenixArk123]

The textures and highlights look sooo good. Helpful as always, thanks.

[@blaked7532]

i got a prject planned for a keep with modular walls and a tower or two. i might try this for it.

[@dlear85]

Anyone with an airbrush. Just paint thin layers black/grey/tan/wash. Comes out just as well and so much faster👌

[@ironwheelz]

Hey brother, silly question. Do you peel off the paper from the black foam board before gluing on the individual bricks? Thank you for giving back to the community with these great instructional video's.

[@InsightfulImagery]

Super clean man great video great result i will be following these steps!

[@randykowal3397]

Everytime you improve a build or unique its so exciting. I love how you keep improving and want to do better. Your commentary is excellent too. Keep up the good work. I'll use this instead of your last method I love using a bucket and rocks. Also my boss is a commercial electrician and he's color blind D:

[@arniecoons8248]

very well done and very well presented. Thank you, Sir.

[@johnwagner308]

Nice close up video. Very realistic brick work.

[@Miniinish]

Best video on this yet, thank you soooo much!!

[@FavoriteCreations]

Love it 👏🏼will definitely apply in my art work

[@mikevdev]

Great video as always. Have you thought about doing a video involving led lighting? I only ask because I recently did some campfires that use flickering LEDs to enhance their appearance in the low light I use for my own games and would love to see your take on such a build.

[@BrandStocker_branding]

Hello Jeremy. First of all I wanted to apologize because I am translating with Google Translate. Also excuse me because I have not seen the video where you answer all the questions about XPS. I asked you without having seen it before. My apologies. Now after watching this video I want to ask you how do you mix Mod Podge with black ink. Empty half a bottle of Mod Podge and fill the other half with black ink? What percentage do you use