Miniature Giant Doors for Wargaming and Tabletop Games

[@DevsDice]

I hope that you like this weeks episode where I in the name of friendship craft something I have never crafted before - miniature giant doors!? It was a challenge but with the support from you lovely people I knew I would get through this! Stay safe good folks! Lots of love! 🤘💙💛💙🤘

[@HouseDM]

Leif labeled the title incorrectly. Shouldve been "Skilled artisan creates masterwork metal reinforced door complete with realistic forge marks from clay". Well done.

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Wow! Thank you so much for that! I feel touched and humbled! Thank you! 💙💛💙

[@jacobhope6164]

Those Aztec doors look great! To be honest though, the giant double doors were my standout favorite!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Jacob! Well my friend was happy so I was happy! 👍😊

[@JosKelly]

Sculpey Clay Softener works well, makes Sculpey very workable.

[@DevsDice]

Clay softener you say? I will have to look that up! :D

[@benmaier670]

Baby oil works well too. It's also cheaper and easier to find (at least in the U.S.).

[@gornser]

These intros alone are worth watching these videos. As are the builds. Awesome work, both!

[@DevsDice]

I am glad you like them because there will be more builds and more intros! 🤣 Thank you so much for the nice comment! 👍

[@tomsixi3.s370]

gooood job old viking

[@DevsDice]

Well thank you Tom! :D

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Dude! Your combination of humour and laughs and skill is priceless. Superb work! 🙌🏻

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Thank you so much! Always fun to hear people liking the humour that I try to infuse in the videos! :)

[@Phanterinos]

i'm binge watching all of your videos...that final touch of nordic metal ! Keep it up good sir

[@DevsDice]

That's good to hear! I will do my best! 👍😊

[@ronaldboal7500]

When I saw the video title about doors, I instantly regretted not buying the package of coffee stir sticks from the dollar store yesterday. But, when you broke out the clay, I was surprised. I have seen those rollers, but not in action. They work really well, and I’m SO GLAD that the company didn’t mistakingly label them “Mayan Doors” since far too many people mix up the Aztec Sun Stone with the Mayan Calendar. Far too many... Awesome job on the doors. The many details you carved into each piece of clay, from the knots to the hammered metal hinges, really made them pop. And as always, the paint job was excellent. I will definitely get into moulding clay for my shelf diorama, whenever I get to that. Be safe and well, Leif.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you kindly Ronald! Regarding coffee stir sticks, it really is a good thing to have lying around. I bought one pack of 1000 about 2 1/2 years ago and still using it here and there! I do really recommend super sculpey much more than the original sculpey I used for the scatter terrain! :) Thanks again for the comment and stay safe you hear?

[@sparkndark]

I never thought about using miniature doors, but They look great, and I might try making some for a tabletop campaign.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you! Yeah I have made smaller doors before but not from clay! Huh, might have to write that one up as a potential video! :)

[@PrGratesnif]

Hey Leif, nice video! To prevent the different level of indent from those rollers, I use stir sticks that I stack at the appropriate height to have the thickness needed on both sides of my clay. The roller then rests on the stir sticks so I can use as much pressure as I want

[@DevsDice]

Ahh nice that's a great idea! Thanks Louis! :)

[@Fnordathoth]

Awesome build as always, I see a Devs and Dice video I watch. Never disappointed with one of your videos.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Fnordathoth! :) It makes me happy to see that the content is appreciated! :)

[@MarcinHumbla]

Very realistic doors. Ofcourse in the fantasy convention ;)

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Thank you Marcin! I agree, in the fantasy convention! ;) They do get the point across and they surely do the job of communicating scale which I love! :D

[@MarcinHumbla]

@@DevsDice I must say, that you use interesting tools.

[@DevsDice]

Hahaha! Thanks....? I think? Were you referring to the pasta roller? :D

[@MarcinHumbla]

@@DevsDice Yes, but also to this texture roller form, but mostly to pasta roller XD

[@DevsDice]

I will be honest, it sort of was my wife's idea. See she bought me a fancy pasta roller and that made me think of the idea in the first place! :D

[@EpicParsnips]

I really love scatter terrain, so I can really appreciate a video like this. I also really liked that you used clay instead of the usual foam methods. Great work once again Leif!

[@DevsDice]

Cheers Matt! Scatter terrain is awesome because it's so modular right? :D

[@EpicParsnips]

Yeah, for sure. I should probably get some more in my own collection.

[@ForrTheXP]

You really have me considering using some sculpy for scatter terrain. Didn't look near as hard as I figured it would. Way to open up the doors to a new Leif of crafting!

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Thanks man! Yeah I am super liking the sculpey! It has a nice weight to it and I feel like it complements wood and xps foam in a nice way! I just wished I was a better sculptor but hey, one has to start somewhere right? :D Thanks for the comment! :)

[@ForrTheXP]

@@DevsDice Only one way to get better right? I think that it would make an excellent catalyst for standard door sizes too considering how often we need doors lol

[@justonsvoid]

All an excuse to become ‘Gold Finger’.... well played Well Played *fluffy white cat hisses with envy*

[@DevsDice]

Hahahaha! So true! Now about that cat...hmm

[@brettsimpson1505]

I just discovered your channel. So much to inspire me! I crafted one of your giant doors yesterday. Such a fun build! Thank you, Leif.

[@DevsDice]

Welcome! That makes me so glad! Thank you for the nice comment! 👍

[@RFDHobby]

Awesome work Leif. Those doors turned out amazing! Cheers.

[@DevsDice]

Thanks Shawn! :)

[@werewolfcas7990]

Holy crap. That actually looks like hammered metal.

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Thank you so much! :D

[@russellperhamii2220]

Dude! I love the channel. You're one of my favorites Leif. Those doors are AWESOME! I'm totally doing that! Thank you!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Russel! That means a lot to hear you say that! Thank you again! 👍💙💛💙

[@benmaier670]

I'm new to the channel and am loving it! The pasta machine is well worth the money for working with Sculpey.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you kindly and welcome to the channel Ben! Yeah the pasta machine is really a life saver! 👍🙂

[@johnharvath2522]

Absolutely freaking awesome Leif!! You could give Wizkids a run for their money. Hope you have a blessed Christmas 🎄 brother!

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Not so sure about that but thanks John! You have a lovely holidays as well man!

[@Thomas-je5rj]

Yeah I’m the 230th tubs up ! It couldn’t stay at 229 for this great work haha Have a nice day, and many thanks for all this tips 😊

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Thomas! Happy you like it! 👍😉

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

The doors look great!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much John! :)

[@Markovian_]

Beautiful.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you kindly Mark! :D

[@GMAtank]

Great video Leif. I'm trying a sculpt of super sculpey this week too! Hope you're well!

[@DevsDice]

Thanks Mike! Super Sculpey is awesome! :D

[@saltkjeks]

Amazing and inspiring - great job!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Dagfinn! Yeah this one seems somewhat unique! :D

[@stephenrenwick8781]

Great work on the doors.

[@DevsDice]

Thanks Stephen! Well my friend was happy! 👍😃

[@DargorV]

Amazing as always Leif! :)

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much DargorV! 👍😊

[@daveburrows9876]

Those are fabulous, man

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Dave Burrows! Glad you like it Sir! 👍😊

[@aecascais]

great video, amazing work!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! Makes me so happy to hear people appreciate the work! 💙💛💙

[@aecascais]

@@DevsDice I do and your channel is a hidden gem in the community, keep working the way you are and your channel will surely grow. The content and quality are there you just need to keep up the good work :)

[@DevsDice]

@@aecascais That makes me so incredibly happy to hear you say. I will try to remember that and soldier on! :) Thank you so very much!

[@tamsynmcnally8280]

Amazing job

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Tamsyn! 👍💙💛💙

[@niklasastrand5434]

Great result! But now it is time to do vegetation again. Miss the green growing stuff!

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Thanks Niklas! It will come! ;)

[@harrietcraig7817]

It’s easy for me to make projects look imperfect.

[@DevsDice]

Haha! That's great! I'm serious, I truly believe in a bit of imperfect to make pieces come to life! :)

[@blakec1924]

How does the baked clay hold up to the drop test? Great job and looking forward to the next one!

[@DevsDice]

Well not going to drop these since they are for my friend but I will keep that in mind for the next time. These don't feel too brittle though. Thanks Blake! :D

[@blakec1924]

@@DevsDice Totally understand and I was thinking more out loud than anything as domestic felines are the bane of many a model as they tumble down. I didn't say it before, but that worked metal touch was really good. Little touches like that really do carry over well.

[@AvocationNation]

Love it, very creative and great content! Please keep it coming! Also: do you have a Patreon?

[@DevsDice]

Thanks Shane! I do not have a Patreon...at the moment. Not sure if enough people would be interested but then again...you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I might look into it! ;) Thanks again Shane!

[@DevsDice]

Hi again Shane, I have an update. I started a Patreon now! www.patreon.com/devsndice

[@mauriceshannon5503]

amazing

[@DevsDice]

Thank you Maurice! 👍😀

[@alyander7032]

Grymma dörrar Leffe!

[@DevsDice]

Ja men tack så mycket Lydde! :D

[@STEEVEWES]

yooooooooooooooou got a new sub

[@DevsDice]

Awesome! Welcome! And thanks! :)

[@Pippi-Longstocking]

Use some corn starch for the clay not to stick.

[@DevsDice]

Ahhh! Thanks for the tip! I will have to check that out! Thanks! -👍🙂

[@johnclark8587]

Why not get some superglue remover from amazon. Saves the fingerprints.

[@DevsDice]

Well honestly, because I didn't think about it. But I might order some in now! Thanks! :D

[@squigdaddy]

Awsome work my friend. I hate that sculpty clay it never does what i want. Kinda like my wife.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you man! Yeah sculpey can be a bit tricky, super sculpey though, that I used for this build was much better I have to say! :)

[@squigdaddy]

@@DevsDice yeah? Guess ill buy some for my next project. Oh yeah i never thanked you for helping me out with the varnish question. So thanks bro!

[@DevsDice]

@@squigdaddy No worries! Varnish is a tricky thing it seems. I had a situation where I was going for Satin but I had some glossed areas. I had to go to matte before going to Satin. One never stops learning! ;)

[@squigdaddy]

@@DevsDice im buying winsor newtons next time. Ive heard good things. And if that doesnt work i know its "skit bakom penseln" and if it works ill be happy

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Fair enough! Btw, I got a notification about you commenting something but I can't find it now...?

[@ovismusimon6730]

Awesome! När bygger du ett helt slott? ;)

[@DevsDice]

Haha! Ja du, kanske snart! Vem vet? ;)

[@stephenvazquez7198]

Yup this is dope as shit!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Stephen! :D Sorry for not answering sooner but I first saw your comment today!? :D

[@cobragamer7798]

hey of got a ide make spots to hide like hollow rocks and tree stumps

[@DevsDice]

That's an excellent idea which I will add to the backlog! Thank you kindly! Also, AWESOME 80's inspired name! 🤘

[@cobragamer7798]

@@DevsDice thx man

[@cobragamer7798]

btw if got a nother ide for ice and icebergs

[@DevsDice]

@@cobragamer7798 That's also awesome and a proper challenge! :D

[@cobragamer7798]

trust me am full of ides and i do want sum credit in the vidios when you make them