DIY Miniature Hobbit Hole Light From a Peanut Can

Come on a crafting adventure to create a miniature version (complete with lights) of Bilbo's Hobbit Hole from Lord of the Rings for my dad for Christmas. A little piece of the Shire, right in your own home.
All you need is a peanut can, some cardboard and cereal boxes, papier mache, paint, and some little pieces of nature.
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0:00 Intro
0:33 Base
00:46 Lights
01:54 Base
04:18 Architecture
11:12 Terrain
14:40 Final Hobbit Hole
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[@MechanicalFiend]

If you are here to point out that the piece I was confused about is a doorbell, about 50 people have pointed it out now and rest assured, the info has been received lol! Seriously thank you for wanting to help out, I feel pretty silly now for not realizing it at the time. But yeah, I know it is a doorbell, thank you!

[@manlymanyo2511]

Keep up the great work. Now did you go to art school. Or self taught. Either way you got some talent.

[@StoneFaceTraders]

but also did you know That’s a door bell 🤣🤣. Just found your channel the other day. How long have you been doing this? Do you post work on any other platforms? Thank you!

[@StudsonStudio]

9:48 Welp, you got me, I'm already up and grabbing my extended edition disk two. I might as well watch anyway!

[@MechanicalFiend]

All as planned, hope you have a spare 11 hours to watch the entire trilogy

[@sam_so-so]

I'm low key mad your channel isn't more popular, your videos are so good.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Honestly, the fact that people are interested at all is still pretty crazy to me. I really appreciate you saying that so much though, so glad you like them~

[@morlandalamaga5899]

So... Share her videos

[@AB-wn6nx]

@@MechanicalFiend so I’m kind of obsessed with Tolkien and KZbin knows that so your video popped up in the recommended videos and I love it! I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do this because it’s extremely detailed but I would really like to try it! Thank you for such a great video!!!

[@evadne7693]

@Kicapu maybe with cornstarch? I don't know if it will have the same effect

[@evadne7693]

@Kicapu thanks to you. I've some problems with allergies too, we may to improvise. 😊

[@StudsonStudio]

I hope my local dollar store still has rolls of spider mesh in stock so I can get just the right dirt consistency. Also, this is such a fantastic video! Gandalf is indeed my favorite. I keep Glamdring and his staff close by at all times.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha funnily enough that is literally the only thing not from the dollar store, the premium spider mesh for perfect dirt™ is from Michaels quite a few years ago (still only a dollar though). I'm really glad you enjoyed! Knew it, nobody can escape the wise wizard character, least of all me. Glad you're prepared, you never know when an orc will show up.

[@figrollin]

I have an 18 month old daughter. If she were to one day make me something like this, I'd be so outrageously happy. I hope your dad likes it as I think it's simply a beautiful gift. Thanks for sharing :)

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well, a few more years and maybe she will haha! Somehow though I think it doesn't always matter what you make, it's just that you made something for them (speaking from the soup can covered in construction paper that I gave my dad years ago). Thank you for saying that, I'm really glad you enjoyed~

[@figrollin]

@@MechanicalFiend Absolutely. The time and care you put into this really shows. I'm reminded of the TRUE meaning of the word "amateur" - which is from French and means "to do it for the love of it". Its such a beautiful gift. I hope you're dad loves it :)

[@figrollin]

To clarify, I 10000% didn't mean this is "amateur" - it's totally professional quality! I just meant you can really clearly see the love that went into making it :)

[@MechanicalFiend]

No, don't worry I totally got what you meant! That's such a nice thing to say, honestly don't know if I can fully describe just how much I love working on these projects and definitely even more when I know it's for someone. Also, it's definitely not professional quality yet either way hahaha, every project is a huge learning experience- have a long way to go still!

[@sammoony9687]

Hard to believe this is made from elmers glue and construction paper. So detailed

[@MechanicalFiend]

You can really do a lot with some glue, newspaper, and cereal boxes haha. Thank you, really glad you liked the result!

[@conorduggan6682]

I like the fact that it's made of cheap materials that can be found around the house, it makes a build like this accessible to any of the inhabitants of middle earth. It isn't every hobbit that has access to large dragon hoards of styrene, foamcore, modeling clay and static grass, nor does the average hobbit hole come equipped with laser cutters and 3D printers.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh so you missed the part of the movie where Bilbo pulls out the 3D printer and makes a 1:1 replica of the ring? It's in the extended edition. No seriously, thank you so much for saying all that- it is always my biggest hope that people see that they can make stuff without having a huge barrier to entry. We need more people out there gluing cereal boxes together haha! Thank you so much~

[@jordanpanda4490]

9:13 Pretty sure It's the door bell. And your dedication to add so many small details like this makes your models all the more a-door-a-bell... Sorry.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness you are absolutely right, can't believe that didn't occur to me. Well actually maybe because Gandalf completely ignores it and just hits the door with his staff. And never apologize, this is a pun-safe space. I'm really glad you enjoyed~

[@Keifefromtwitchtv]

@@MechanicalFiend Gandalf used his staff to wizard mark the door, for protection and so the dwarves would know where to go.

[@MechanicalFiend]

@@Keifefromtwitchtv In the Hobbit, yes! I was talking about the Fellowship of the Ring haha. When he first arrives, he just knocks on the door with his staff.

[@KetsuekiRose]

@@MechanicalFiend yes but why else would Bilbo have to get away from "relatives hanging on the bell all day"? ;-)

[@Beatngu23]

Gimli is my favorite Lord of the Rings character of all time LOL I love the kill count between Gimli and Legolas

[@MechanicalFiend]

That is such a fantastic scene and I definitely respect that choice haha! The dynamic between Gimli and Legolas is just great generally tbh, so entertaining!

[@gracelizzabeth]

The Lord Of The Rings is and will only ever be the best movie ever made and story ever told.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha well it definitely is quite masterful and lovely, super beautifully complex story world as well!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Fantastic build! Particularly loved how you did the bricks! Miniatures make such amazing gifts don't they??😊

[@MechanicalFiend]

Really glad you enjoyed! Miniatures are definitely the best gifts, though I may be slightly biased haha. I actually saw a bunch of your videos just recently, love your work so much- super detailed and inspiring! Your Addams Family project kinda blew my mind, amazing!

[@alecfowler2261]

Wiser words have never been spoken about the Hobbit. It could be the best musical of all time.

[@MechanicalFiend]

I mean there is already a proof-of-concept in that opening scene! My absolute favorite scene, glad to hear someone agrees hahaha!

[@polsarax]

If animated counts, watch the 1977 Rankin Bass version. Those songs still get in my head...

[@Fitzwillyfl]

SO FANTASTIC!!! As a Father I can tell you I’d be thrilled to receive something so creative and filled with love! I’ve seen many of these hobbit holes created but yours stands out because you only used found and recycled items. The level of creativity is off the charts. I hope you one day fulfill your dream of working in a art department somewhere. They’ll be so very lucky to have you. Best wishes.

[@MechanicalFiend]

That's seriously so kind, I don't even know what to say, thank you so much! I'm really glad you could enjoy, honestly I think working with recycled materials is sometimes the most fun part. Just thank you again for all the kind words, it really means so much~

[@jollymatilda5890]

I love how you go out in nature and get what you need instead of buying the fake stuff from a hobbie store. And it's so inspiring to see you just make what you needed to create the whole piece. It's so cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Well I will definitely say that picking weeds in the yard is just a little bit more affordable than buying static grass hahaha! Thank you so much for all the kind words, seriously, so happy you could enjoy everything~

[@BillMakingStuff]

Beautiful! Great job! I'd live in that hole...

[@MechanicalFiend]

Not a sentence I ever thought I'd read in a comment, but I'll take it. So happy you liked it~

[@BillMakingStuff]

@@MechanicalFiend yeah I realised after I posted it 😅

[@b.lloydreese2030]

Holy crap. Great idea for my my halfling miniatures

[@MechanicalFiend]

Miniatures that you have? It would indeed be super cool to have some little characters in a scene like this haha~

[@unipeg4]

THAT.WAS.AWESOME!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

So glad you could enjoy everything, thank you~

[@charlottechow675]

This is incredible!!!! You were so detailed with all of your steps and everything omg

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh thank you, I'm so glad you liked it! I actually wasn't sure if it was a little too detailed this time. It can be difficult to balance being informative and still making the video entertaining to watch haha, so hopefully the detail was a good thing~

[@daleankrum1523]

That is a thoroughly charming miniature build! And you've demonstrated budget (or lack thereof) is no obstacle to a dedicated artist. So well done! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Absolutely wholeheartedly believe that you can make so much with very little, so that makes me really happy to hear. Super glad you could enjoy, thank you so much for all the kind words~

[@bettycolon9309]

I love that there are people like you on this planet, the hanging thing by the door is probably the door bell

[@MechanicalFiend]

Well that's so very kind of you to say, I'm glad there are people like you that can enjoy that I spend time gluing trash together hahaha! And yes, you're absolutely right! Several people have pointed that out now and I feel quite silly for not realizing it at the time~

[@Melekinh]

i don’t think i blinked once during this video lol, it was so enrapturing! i’m honestly amazed by the care you put into the little details. it really reflected in the final product, which was absolutely beautiful! thanks for taking the time to share your process 💚💚💚

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness, please blink, take care of your eyes haha! Seriously though, that's so so nice of you to say, super happy you could enjoy everything! Thank you so much~

[@fukyachickennuggets]

I'm so beyond happy to have found your channel! Not many people stick with the "on a budget" theme in process videos. All those various products can seriously add up, so to find someone just throwing out ideas on how to get similar effects easily like this is really awesome...Also, I chuckled at the disk change. Love it!

[@MechanicalFiend]

I am so happy you have found yourself here as well! Totally understand how much materials can add up, I'm in the same boat lol- but there really is so much you can do with very little and very cheap materials! There are always alternate solutions for every more expensive technique! Thank you so much for all the kind words, really glad you could enjoy~

[@bookmouse2719]

Wow! You made that for your Dad! He must have been so happy 😊

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yes! Though I must admit it was a fun one for me to work on because I too am a big LOTR fan haha! He enjoyed it a lot~

[@RedDesertRoz]

Oh wow, what a beautiful model of Bagend! So lovely

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh super happy to hear you thought so, thank you so much~

[@tzak7978]

Handmade gifts are the BESTEST!!!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

May be biased here, but totally agree hahaha!

[@watsonjohn5440]

My wife like your craft so much she decides to view the 3 movies again!!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh that's the best! So happy she could enjoy it and hope you have a great adventure watching the movies haha~

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Here to say that seasoned wizards with deep rich Shakespearean accents will always be most intriguing. Now that I see all the excitement about the doorbell, I remember there was a doorbell a little bit like that in The Addams family.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Absolutely, couldn't have said it better myself! Huh, never knew that! I think I'm just woefully uninformed about doorbells as a whole hahaha~

[@icantthinkofanything798]

I never did paper mache in school so I know nothing about the medium, I had no idea it could give such a clean result for natural terrain- and that flour and water mixture looks like an amazing substitute for small amounts of modeling paste, now I don't have to shell out money to buy it when I don't know how to sculpt 😅 you're really really helpful when it comes to doing things on a budget that are still of amazing quality

[@MechanicalFiend]

I never did it in school either, they were really holding out on us! For the longest time I thought it HAD to be done with glue and water, but when I tried the flour and water technique there was no going back. It takes a while to dry, but if you can leave it overnight while working on something else, it's great! Granted, I'm probably pretty biased, but it's really versatile and inexpensive. Super glad you enjoyed everything, if it can help with projects, that makes me the happiest~

[@graphicgraphites]

Talk about hidden gems, this channel is insanely beautiful and your videos are amazing!! So glad I found your videos

[@MechanicalFiend]

That is so incredibly nice of you to say, wow! Don't think I can even explain in words just how much that means to me. So happy you could enjoy the stuff I make~

[@krltslnd4186]

Minas Tirith is one of my favourite miniatures☺

[@MechanicalFiend]

Definitely, so crazy detailed! And such a cool design as well, I shudder to think of the hours that went into it, amazing!

[@carrollshirkey6276]

I luv u kiddo. My favorite movies of all time. ANYTHING to do with the LOTR is fantastic. You, young lady can do anything you want in life. Are you related to any Wizard? You're ability to build this with your creativity tells me yes, you can do anything in life you wish. Great job using the materials you had available. You have a great spirit within you. Never lose that heart you have. Add me to your fan base.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness stop, you are too kind! Thank you so much for all the super nice words, I can't tell you just how much they are appreciated. Really happy to hear you could enjoy, will do my best to always put everything into the stuff that I make in the future as well~

[@fireintheheadstudio]

Speaks volumes about your relationship with your Dad. How wonderful 💖 I bet he felt the love in that gift. Very special. And it's so brilliant! I love it 😁❤

[@axelusul]

You have no idea how inspiring you have been and given "tutorials" in miniature construction, weathering and textures. Amazing.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Are you trying to make me cry? That means absolutely everything to hear, if something I make can inspire anyone even a little... that genuinely is the best thing I could ever hope for. Thank you so much~

[@axelusul]

@@MechanicalFiend My pleasure.

[@wendybrown7068]

I'm following your tutorial at this very minute making my own hobbit hole. I watched another video where he had wood, etc and your video is far superior. I mean your end result. Have you ever heard of rock hard? It's a powder and it's so awesome to work with. You can make anything! Wish I could show you my hobbit house after it's finished.

[@MechanicalFiend]

That's so cool that you're making one! Hope this could provide at least a little inspiration haha, thank you so much for all the kind words. I've not heard of that, I'll definitely have to look into it, thanks for the info! Wish you all the luck on your project and please do share it with me if you want to! You can drop a link, tag me, message me- whatever's easiest for you. Look forward to seeing it~

[@wendybrown7068]

@@MechanicalFiend I love how detailed yours is. If it ever stops raining I’ll be out looking for plants to press. There aren’t any fake ones around here and the prices are crazy. I made this one but have still to try the paper part. Not sure how my paper mâché will be. I love things that glow in the dark. Have you ever done any glowing things? I made a library book nook.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh well I hope the dried plants work well for you, they're a lot of fun to work with! Wish you all the luck with the papier mache! Glow in the dark stuff is really cool, I've seen the paint and some other materials, so fun. Haven't ever used it though, just lights haha- they tend to show up on camera a little better tbh. That's super cool you did a book nook, would love to see it!

[@richardparrott7192]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing!

[@MechanicalFiend]

That's too kind, really glad you liked it~

[@davewar9098]

Keep going the way you're going and I think someone out there would be lucky to have you in their art department.

[@MechanicalFiend]

That is so so nice of you to say thank you so much! Appreciate it a ton and tbh really hope you're right some day haha~

[@chamedoreagreen3218]

I like the way the door opens

[@MechanicalFiend]

Haha glad you do, it must open! Otherwise where will you store all your tiny things?

[@idkrn594]

You're funny, straight to the point and you use materials that we can afford at least. I just looked at this comment section and you've replied to so many. Girl, you're seriously underrated - i wish you the best fr. Your sense of humour makes me day lol - thank u

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh oh my goodness you are far too kind, your comment is making my day as well haha- thank you for that! Seriously, just so happy to hear you could enjoy everything, it means so much~

[@Sujowi]

Having been to Hobbiton this year...in the rain!...and stood by this door, I can say you’ve done a brilliant job! Your dad should be impressed with your generous use of papier-mâché glue...very economical and hobbit like. And I hope you get to see the real set in New Zealand....it’s magical.

[@jazzman782000]

The results you get with “simple” materials (compared to the stuff Adam Savage and Luke Towan get their hands on) is absolutely amazing! You have an incredible eye for detail and your creative use of… everything around you… is a marvel. You should have no trouble realizing your dream of turning these skills into a profession.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness that is all so kind I don't even know what to say, thank you so much! Really happy you could enjoy it! The work that those guys do is so inspiring, one of the most fun parts is trying to figure out how to do similar stuff with what you already have haha. Just appreciate everything a ton, seriously~

[@GoblinCreature]

You are definitely a miniature wizard! I'm obsessed with your attention to detail! Xx

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well if that is the case, I am definitely still in the grey wizard stage... much to learn haha! Thank you so much for saying that though, really happy you could enjoy!

[@emily-c5315]

Wow. Just, wow.

[@HippieHobbity]

I can’t express enough how much I love your “get to the point” style of video. There’s no fluff, no annoying music with extended periods of silence otherwise, you show everything very clearly and it all MAKES SENSE. Thanks for making this video, it actually makes me feel as though I could also make something like this! You’re the best ✌️

[@MechanicalFiend]

That truly makes me so so happy to hear, super glad you could enjoy everything! Really do my best to make videos in the way that I would want to watch them, so relieved to hear that might translate even a little. Thank you so much~

[@rufiredup90]

Your dad is a lucky man…Very lucky…! My favourite Lord of the Rings character is Legolas and mainly because he is an elf and super awesome and badass while being rather quiet and reserved. I love his beauty and the ethereal qualities he possess. He’s so fun to look at. Anyways, you did a fantastic job and part of me wishes I had your resilience. I feel like I have the skillset but I am too lazy and a master procrastinator.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh Legolas is a very close second for me, a wonderful character and a great choice! Thank you for all the kind words, really glad you could enjoy it! Also, just want to say I too struggle with procrastination all the time and it can be super difficult to finish projects sometimes. That being said, as long as you slowly work on a project just a little bit each day over time, you'll end up finishing it eventually. It also really helps to pick projects that you're really excited about. I promise it's doable haha! Hope you give it a try if you want to one day~

[@Punki80]

I love anything hobbity! I made a hobbit hole handbag (well, took an actual leather handbag and turned it into a hobbit hole bag) and then had it signed by "Pippin" and "Gimli" on a convention, they loved it and it was such great fun making it! Sadly I didn´t film the making, but at least I took some photos. I used leather and faux leather scraps, dyed them, leather glue and an ancient big soldering iron to burn the Shire map into some part of the leather.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ooooo that sounds so amazing! What a creative project! Do you actually carry it day to day? I think I would probably die if I saw someone carrying that around haha, so cool. Would absolutely love to see it if you want to share~

[@BejaVue]

Wow, this is so good!! You are very talented. Someone may have already mentioned this little bit, used coffee grounds make good dirt. I have mixed the left over dried out coffee grounds with Elmers glue. I have also used left over tea from tea bags as well to put in between stones. I love how you made your stones. You have so many different ideas. I'm sure your dad loved this!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ooo those are definitely some good materials for texture! Truthfully I have far more dirt laying around than coffee grounds hahaha so I usually just sift that and use it, but those are great ideas! Appreciate the suggestions a ton! And thank you so much for all the super kind words, seriously, means so much more than I can say~

[@BejaVue]

@@MechanicalFiend you're so very welcome! You are a very talented artist, I hope you continue your art.

[@joritos21]

Absolutely love this!!! And now Bilbo saying his relatives are hanging on the bell and won't give him a moments peace makes sense, I never noticed that he had a doorbell there!! Great eye for detail!

[@MechanicalFiend]

You know after people pointing out that it was a doorbell, I now can't help but think they should have shown someone ringing it in the movie haha. Super glad you could enjoy it~

[@joniseith2227]

You should be so proud of yourself!!! I am sure that your dad is. He must absolutely love this Christmas gift that you made for him. He is blessed to have such a loving and talented daughter. Keep up the good work!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness you are too kind, thank you so very much for saying that! Appreciate it more than I can say~

[@beck645]

Young lady I want to say something to you. I watch literally thousands of diorama videos each year. Yes I know of all of them. I think you are pretty special. Here is why. Many of the guys who do this are indeed very good. Some aren’t so good yet they speak with extreme authority while they barely know anything. Here we have you. You are way smarter than you think yet you are so humble and good. Do not EVER change! You have the patience of Job and the creativity of an artist. You solve problems inventively and forge ahead like you did building that amazing house over the cliff. That is a huge accomplishment! I’m so proud of you. I have not done anything that huge yet. When I do I hope to do as good as you. Oh and you probably know this by now but when you want to see nails or rivets like on the door where you used dabs of hot glue consider ordering tiny gem stones from Amazon. Perhaps the 1.3 mm size. I got over 2000 for little more than pocket change. They come in many sizes. Cheap and effective. Just put a dab of tacky tape on the end of a paint brush handle and you can easily pick them up and apply them. You are a delight. I’m subscribed. Keep up the great work and stay sweet just like you are. 🙂🖖🏼 PS just finished watching and your work is fabulous! I had chill bumps. Hey nice going with at scale miniature grasshopper that landed on the door! 😉. You did so good. Hug yourself for me.

[@helvyrah]

your penchant attention to detail is outstanding! i am sure your dad is very proud of you, like he should be!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh you're so very kind, thank you so much! Appreciate all the kind words more than I can say~

[@polsarax]

... You say Hobbit should be a musical but... It is. The Rankin Bass version from 1977 slaps, and the animation haunts my dreams. (In a good way)

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh I did not know about that! A full live-action musical with the same vibe as the Misty Mountains scene in the movie could be incredible though!

[@carrie4910]

I just had a Hobbit marathon, then bam your vid was recommended. Awesome build! Subscribed 😍

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh yes youtube always knows haha! Glad it could find you at an opportune time- super happy you could enjoy and thank you so much for all the kind words!

[@CurtSlaten]

Well done. Excellent idea for a present.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you, so happy you enjoyed the result~

[@iguess1083]

As a fan of lord of the rings who just found your Chanel I’m very glad I found this and your work is THE COOLEST

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh so glad you found yourself here as well- also judging by your profile picture, you may be in the right place haha! Thank you so much, super happy you could enjoy~

[@chenlenochen]

beautiful AND practical?? you got me with this one! :)

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh so glad you liked it! Definitely would like to do more projects that have practical uses. Not sure if it's THAT practical as you can essentially only store really small items in it and get a bit of light, but it's better than nothing haha!

[@TheJacklwilliams]

Absolutely incredible! I’m not a visual artist. Music…. I played and watched. Brought me immense joy. Read this saga, four? five? times through with my daughter over the years and well kid, you remind me of her beyond measure! THANK YOU!!!

[@Katie-it8gc]

this is so cool!! You should make more cottagecore style miniatures

[@MechanicalFiend]

Really glad that you liked it! Actually the project that I'm currently working on is kinda? in that realm so hopefully you enjoy that!

[@brianervin5065]

This channel is about to blow up. I'm here for the ride. Keep up the wonderful content!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh I don't know about all that, but that's so nice of you to say- thank you! Really glad you could enjoy the stuff I make~

[@lonely_snail]

Wow, how long did this take to make? It's so intricate and detailed! Btw, i love that you use a lot of cheap/accessible materials and show that you don't need to spend a fortune to do incredible things❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

I believe I was working on this off and on for about three weeks throughout December, but that could be slightly inaccurate, it's all a blur hahaha. Could have absolutely finished it faster, but procrastination is a problem I have yet to get rid of completely. Also- that is one of my favorite things about miniatures! They're super accessible to start making, you can do so much with very little, it's the best!

[@lonely_snail]

@@MechanicalFiend whoa, that's actually much faster than I expected cuz it's so detailed! I feel like it would've taken me like 3 months (without procrastination loll) and still wouldn't have turned out nearly as good😅 you're super talented!

[@MechanicalFiend]

I think it goes a little faster than would be expected? Maybe not haha idk, honestly it also is a lot faster when you're not filming the whole process. Thank you though, that's really nice of you to say~

[@lonely_snail]

@@MechanicalFiend ooh, that's good to know! Maybe I'll try making one over my next break:) and i totally feel that about filming- I've been trying to make art videos for ages but having to readjust the camera and make sure the lighting is okay for each shot adds so much more work/time and i just get too impatient loll😅😅

[@MechanicalFiend]

I hope you give it a try if you want to, it's a lot of fun! Every project can always be simplified as well if it's too much (or complicated more if it's too little I guess)! Yeahhh it's a lot of extra effort, definitely love making the videos, but filming while doing the craft isn't always the best haha. Get super lazy about changing to a better shot sometimes, the videos could be way better if I wasn't!

[@ClauPego]

I love the level of detail and dedication! Just wonderful ❤️

[@MechanicalFiend]

So glad you enjoyed, thank you so much!

[@lias5188]

You make me feel like I can actually dive into this hobby. Time to try and make an Okami inspired model

[@MechanicalFiend]

That genuinely makes me the happiest to hear, really hope you give it a try! You can do a ton with very little! If you do end up doing an Okami model, I would totally love to see it~

[@ashleyromero8941]

Yes, Gandalf is my favorite character. I don’t think there are enough characters to write out a comment explaining why but suffice it to say that any one that know, knows. 👍 Amazing job!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha, I absolutely know, the mysterious wise wizard characters always get me. Thank you, I'm so happy you enjoyed~

[@mikkkilandmine3675]

Beautiful work as usual. I could see you working for Wes Anderson

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha well absolutely can't say I would say no to that, would love to work on one of the sets for his stop-motion films- they're so beautiful! Thank you so much for the kind words, really glad you liked the result~

[@torquess454]

You’re bloody brilliant, so creative! This is what crafting is all about, no 3D printing or buying full kits you just glue together, you’re actually creating a whole diorama by hand, incredible

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness I'm gonna melt with all your sweet comments haha thank you so much! Building stuff completely from scratch is really the fun part for me- figuring out how everything will fit together, etc... it's the best!

[@torquess454]

@@MechanicalFiend we can tell! That’s one of the reasons your vids are so good! Genuine! ❤️

[@nsmith1271]

You know when you find a new part of the Internet you had no idea existed but when you do find it you're like "ah. Yes. This is where I belong. This content speaks to me." Anyway this is fantastic. Love the miniature, love the vibes!

[@MechanicalFiend]

The best feeling ever haha, well I'm super honored that you could find that here. Thank you so much, really glad you could enjoy everything~

[@jeffreycrowder2866]

Amazing great job hopefully your father was super impressed and happy for his gift

[@MechanicalFiend]

Well he definitely seemed to enjoy it and it's in his office now, so I do believe so haha! Really glad you could enjoy it, thank you~

[@ultramaximusreviews]

That turned out pretty neat - you should have done some rafters and a bench and stuff for the entrance of the hall.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Do agree, could have done some stuff on the inside, just wanted it to be a bit more practical as a storage container (albeit a small one). Would have been cool though!

[@josh335]

Beautiful. I’ve always loved both Middle Earth and miniatures. And yes, my favorite Lord of the Rings character is Gandalf. How did you know?

[@MechanicalFiend]

I can read minds, didn't you know? Hahaha seriously, really happy to hear you could enjoy it, thank you so much!

[@didiergenin3671]

I notice the movie door opens on the inside whereas yours open on the outside... So I only give you 10 out of 10, because it is BRILLANT !!!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

You know that is one thing that I actually did know while building, but decided to give up some accuracy as to not make the inside storage function completely useless haha. Thank you so much! So glad you liked it~

[@violetchirpas9799]

I so wish this video had captions, such a incredible build! I am amazed with every one you do!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh I'm so sorry, I'm still working on captions for the backlog of videos! I'll get to it as soon as I can! Glad you could enjoy regardless~

[@AragornSidePiece]

so well done! its cute, very detailed, and seriously commendable on budget and materials

[@MechanicalFiend]

So glad you could enjoy, thank you so much~

[@asalem9288]

i almost cried at the final reveal... the music made it perfect. this is amazing, i hope he loved it

[@MechanicalFiend]

Haha that song can be a real tearjerker, I understand you my friend! Really happy you could enjoy, thank you so much~

[@FX_productions]

You have inspired me to get back into crafting after many years of inactivity. I intend to do a Hobbit hole just like yours. If my son made me one of those I would be overwhelmed. Well done, great work

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh that truly makes me the happiest to hear, the Hobbit hole is such a great project, the architecture of the Shire is a pleasure to build as it's so beautifully designed. Wish you the absolute best with it and thank you so much for all the kind words~

[@caroldevaney7630]

So, I've never made anything like this before, yours is the first channel that makes me feel like I could maybe make miniatures like this with a ton of practice. I'm hoping now to make some as centre pieces for my wedding in a few years time! Your Bagsend is absolutely gorgeous, I'm off to stalk your channel!

[@MechanicalFiend]

That makes me the happiest to hear, everything is totally achievable if you give it a try and work at it little by little! Sounds like a ton of fun to make some wedding center pieces, so wonderful! Wish you the best with any future projects and hope you can enjoy the videos! Thank you so much~

[@dragonfly9851]

I think 5his tuned out awsome. Love your paper mache work. For the grasses, you can pull them up like you did, then make small bunches wrap some thread around the end of the bunch and hang it up side down to dry. Some place warm to hot and out of direct sunlight. This way your plants will stay in 3D.

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you thought so, thank you! You are totally right and I should probably dry plants that way more often lol. Tbh I usually go the book route simply because it's easier for me to have a spot to let it sit for the time it needs. But I probably should do it that way if I can figure out a place to put them in the future~

[@brittbrat81591]

I know this is 7 months old but... I just found your channel and holy cow our personalities are so similar. I love your sense of humor! This turned out amazing!

[@MechanicalFiend]

That's alright, I'm still here haha! Really happy you found yourself here! So glad you could enjoy~

[@calebevans8986]

Okay, but are we going to talk about the badass spiderweb mesh 😭

[@MechanicalFiend]

There are very little things in my life that are not somehow related to Halloween hahaha, the mesh included!

[@just.thalin]

I am still a beginner and You inspired me. Now I am using mix of paper and flour for almost every of my dioramas. Thanks for this idea.

[@MechanicalFiend]

That's so awesome to hear! It's a super accessible and versatile material, really glad that you have been able to use it in your own projects! Wishing you the best with all your future projects~

[@mariajesuslemarodriguez1702]

Absolutely amazing!! That is a work of love and a brilliant thing to do!!! Great job!

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you could enjoy the result, this one was really so much fun to work on! Thank you so much for the kind words~

[@mariaclaramachado7956]

Oh my god... This is absolutely perfect

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh I don't know about all that, but thank you so much for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed~

[@Trinity-wm8sm]

I am absolutely blown away and amazed by your creativity, as well as how genuinely accessible the materials you use are

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well as I always say, you can do so much with very little! Super glad you could enjoy it, thank you so much~

[@aerial_silks_hoop]

The creativity needed to design this boggles my mind. If you gave me a peanut can, cardboard, and a Dollar Tree string of light, I don't even want to know what I would come up with.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Haha well you might be surprised, there's a lot you can do with just that! Really appreciate that though, this one was actually really fun to work out the design for- something a little new. Glad you could enjoy it~

[@froxmere]

Your attention to accurate detail is incredible. Thank you for sharing, I love this🤗

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well that's so very kind of you to say, thank you! Really happy you could enjoy~

[@botti.crafts]

I‘m coming back to this video because I’m crafting something and don’t want to buy fake grass nylon tufts and I remembered that you’ve showed some really nice and cheap materials to use! I’ll definitely roam the garden and prepare some fake plants for the future now! Love your content! ❤

[@yizhouwang2995]

So detailed and creative!!! Shared to my friends who live Lord of the rings

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh you're too nice! Hope they could enjoy it as well and thank you again for all the super kind words~

[@ronrader8714]

Love your creative abilities while using inexpensive materials. Terrific job!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh well thank you so much, creative problem solving with materials is kinda the most fun part to me haha! Really glad you could enjoy~

[@hilary3219]

Sam and Pippin and probably my favorite characters from LOTR, but I love pretty much all of them. From the Hobbit - I'm not sure I'd have to watch and read it again.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh Sam and Pippin are great, but you're right, it's rife with fantastic characters! Too many to chose from~

[@AlasdairGR]

Well, now I’m inspired to go make a hobbit hole book shelf nook. Great job on this! It’s honestly amazing to see so much detail and a great final product achieved with much more simple techniques and cheap materials. My first instinct for a build like this would be to use more expensive materials like wood, plywood, styrene and spend probably way too much time being really precise and asinine about the scale and details.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oooooo yes, please do! Would look so good sat right next to the books haha! Super happy you could enjoy, using recycled materials is genuinely one of my favorite things! There's lots of ways to make everything and all sorts of materials can be substituted for something else, really to me the best material is the one you have readily available. And thank you so much for all the kind words~

[@adrianarraquel]

you have no idea how happy this build has made me

[@MechanicalFiend]

You have no idea how happy this comment has made me! So so glad you could enjoy~

[@darrinstanfill6846]

Where have you been and why haven’t you been in my feed? Just what I want to watch. Someone making so cosmetically pleasing terrain etc. using less of the pro tools and using ingenuity to improvise with what you have at hand. This has definitely inspired me to go back to my roots with my next project. Looking back on my first project ever,a dice box surrounded by brick with a pretty wooden and fabrics floor inside. It is so satisfying to make something like this and step back afterward to just ..look at it. I’ll shut up now but good deal. Can’t wait to watch morw

[@MechanicalFiend]

My friend I have been here the whole time hahaha, glad we could happen upon each other eventually! Problem solving with recycled materials is genuinely my absolute favorite thing, it really encourages you to think creatively! Getting new tools and materials to do pieces better is always awesome, but I think keeping some of that low-budget energy alive is so important. Thank you for all the super kind words and wish you luck with any of your future projects~

[@jaysee2696]

The project and video editing are on point! Entertaining and informative. Nice job!

[@MechanicalFiend]

So so glad to hear that, always trying to balance those things as best I can. Super happy you could enjoy, thank you!

[@donquixotic9175]

This is so zen.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Huh well really glad to hear you thought so haha! Appreciate it a lot~

[@LoriFNMLifestyle]

This popped up as a suggested video for me and I'm very happy it did. First of all, I don't know much about Lord of the Rings and I also don't have any interest in making something like this... that being said... I was 100% captivated with your presentation of this project. Your attention to detail and use of unconventional supplies is astounding! You stated that you think you got pretty close but I say you nailed it!

[@diedrastevenson300]

Thank you for showing that it us possible to make beautiful probe rd without expensive tools and materials. I think they are more meaningful when you have really go deep to make it work without relying on premade materials. I hope your dreams come true!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh that's all way too kind of you to say, thank you! Super happy you could enjoy it, problem solving with few materials is one of the most fun parts~

[@Happyaccidents93]

You're my new favorite KZbin person now.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness, that's far too kind- it's an honor, so glad you could enjoy everything~

[@caseycercone4717]

So, I'm watching a bunch of videos before attempting this for a themed study. You were able to get the details of Bag End so well! I'm really impressed with your attention to detail

[@MechanicalFiend]

Always do my best to get as many details as possible, I actually think I learn a lot from seeing all the tiny things they put into sets! Wish you luck with your themed study, hope it goes well for you!

[@jeannedeperthuis8690]

This is so fricking cute!! Bit of a shame that your adorable shelves aren't more visible, you are really good with props!

[@MechanicalFiend]

They are a little bit more in real life! They were just a little tricky to film unfortunately! Glad you could enjoy it, thank you so much~

[@kubassny7360]

it can be used in real movie! looks so realistic

[@MechanicalFiend]

Truly a huge compliment as I'd love to work on miniatures for movies! Super glad you thought so, thank you so much~

[@CrankyPantss]

You are so resourceful. I’m very impressed. That turned out so well.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well you are so very kind, so happy you could enjoy it! Thank you~

[@gamayundoom]

The amount of effort you put into your work, filming and editing is insane! Wish you all the success you deserve, sweetheart!

[@MechanicalFiend]

That is way too kind, thank you so so much. Can't tell you just how much I appreciate all of that, ahh! So happy you could enjoy the stuff I make~