DnD Wilderness Terrain - Modular & Expandable. Plus EASY static grass!

Master the basics of wilderness terrain with this step-by-step guide to make your own modular set of tiles, PLUS learn how to do static grass without paying an arm and a leg for a nice machine. These tiles have you covered for wilderness encounters in grasslands, marshes, shrublands, plains, etc. Plus I'll be making a part two to show you how to add trees, rocks, stumps, and more!
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OTHER CREATORS
RP Archive: @RPArchiveOfficial
Wyloch's Armory: @WylochsArmory
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - In-tree-duction
00:24 - Cutting & sizing: The bases
01:20 - Base-coating: Laying the groundwork
02:12 - Adding plants: Get mow-tivated
05:13 - These beauty shots are wild!
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MUSIC
Journey Starts From One Step by Gvidon: pixabay.com/music/beats-journ...
Tea Time by Ofshane: • Tea Time
Please Rain m15 by tobylane: pixabay.com/music/beats-pleas...

[@soapmode]

Finally, a static grass process that doesn't involve expensive tools. Excited to give this a go. Thank you.

[@raecheldoes]

So glad to inspire!

[@bradcraig6676]

I never thought of using a balloon for static grass, what a brilliant idea! I also really admire your modular tile design. Looking forward to more from this channel.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you thank you! It's more popular than I thought it would be so I'm happy it's so helpful. Looking forward to putting more on this channel too :P

[@FrosteMelon]

Naa, can't recommend it. Tried it once before, either it does not work at all "at best extremely poorly, or all the grass will be lost on the balloon itself. I hand placed my grass upwards directly into the clue, it was much better and not any less of a hazzle then trying to use a balloon.

[@raecheldoes]

To sanitize soil or any natural debris you might want in your terrain, you can bake them beforehand. Preheat the oven to 200°F (90⁰C). Spread the soil/branches/twigs out on a baking tray. Heat the soil to an internal temperature of 180°F (80⁰C) and keep it like that for about 30min, (or just keep it in the oven for like...45min?) *MONITOR CLOSELY in case the fire fairy comes to visit.* Then shut off the oven and let cool down to room temperature with soil inside. I'm no scientist, but this has worked for me so far. Don't @ me if your soil comes to life in 3 years. 😬 (Also beware the interesting smell that will likely fill your kitchen for the next few hours... Thanks @The8BitDuke for the added note!)

[@mattsweet2467]

We do this for terrariums and pallidariums as well, kills off parasites and microbes.

[@thomasshrum4006]

Things like this are why I absolutely love your presentation. You go above & beyond to educate your audience about the steps you've taken to accomplish your project, with annotated references to where you learned certain techniques & in depth instructions to how to accomplish what you have shown in an incredibly digestible way to the most layman of us all. I can not wait to see how you progress in your career & your business grows. You are going to be an absolute giant in this industry if you just keep doing what you're doing and improve upon the formula as you see fit. Your presentation is already phenomenal & so personable that there's nowhere to go but up in this business. Keep up the phenomenal work & I'm absolutely positive that your dreams will come true.

[@digidragon1]

Not sure why, but the soil and bark I put in caught fire. 10 minutes at 200°F, right after the preheating was done. Spread out over a 15" sheet.

[@goatelope7539]

Was going to ask and found this reply, Tha ks

[@raecheldoes]

@@digidragon1 Oh no that's crazy! I honestly don't know why it would do that unless there was something in the wood or soil that would catch fire at lower temperatures. And just to confirm it was 200⁰F and not ⁰C? Either way I'm glad you caught it! I'll put in a stronger warning of potential fire in my original comment for others.

[@bearimo2867]

These look incredible. And the tips about the natural resources as well as the tea leaves etc were amazing, let along the static grass tip. Superb!

[@The8BitDuke]

The pacing, the editing, the craft - this is an excellent video and I am very glad YT recommended your channel to me today! I also greatly appreciate you placing the sanitization recommended method in the comments, as videos that say "just sanitize it" (or worse, don't mention how essential it is) never helped me find a good method for doing so safely/easily, but it is nice to have some possible instructions in 1 place and by the same person showing the results! (the smell is always fun for those new to doing that....!) Really loved the way you did the wave across the drawing to the tiles themselves, and how you pace the instructions so well. Using a carpenter's square on the Proxxon is a great idea, as I have tried the other fence guides and all that and still have trouble with pushing too hard and making my tiles a little lop sided. I actually almost went with deciding not to do any "tiles" anymore and just big boards, but the modularity (and storage!) would be nice - you've rekindled my interest in making something like this, so thank you!! Keep the great work - subscribed for sure!

[@raecheldoes]

Wow, I greatly appreciate the elaborate feedback--it really helps me to know what viewers find helpful and enjoyable in their experience so I can continue to improve/what to continue doing. I'm definitely going to add a note about the smell from soil-sanitizing haha. I admit that getting the tiles to be a perfect 90 degrees can be somewhat tedious and infuriating, especially if it's repeatedly crooked (sigh), but yeah I found the carpenter square helps. One tip I would say is to actually invert how it's lined up against the fence guide, (and to accommodate the extra width of the ruler by calculating your cutting distance from the ruler itself), because it kept wanting to fall before I started by cuts with the heavy overhang, and there's enough to worry about movement-wise as it is. I hope that's useful to you and that you do find success in trying again!

[@andreasib7584]

i love how much you make sure you give credit to RP Archives for his great work, while introdusing your own great ideas. Keep up the amazing work!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I owe much of my crafting to his work so credit where credit is due!

[@6TypoS9]

yes i actually wanted to say, this whole video is excellent, the editing and the walkthrough, plus the static electricity i never thought was a great ideia

[@raecheldoes]

Haha thank you for elaborating! I appreciate the feedback and compliments 😊

[@50043211]

Well done and when you picked up the balloon I could believe that I did not think of that myself.

[@raecheldoes]

Right?? It worked an absolute treat.

[@michaelfalato4537]

As someone who has studied RP archive’s work in depth, I often look for the next channel that’s going to up my crafting game as much as RP archive has. I’m glad to say I finally found another channel that I can see carrying the torch forward! Cheers!

[@DomesticWithAnMD]

In-video inspiration citations and references? This sets a new bar for quality. That static grass - balloon trick is also brilliant.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I try hard to give credit where credit is due so I'm grateful for your acknowledgment!

[@DomesticWithAnMD]

@@raecheldoes You're doing an excellent job. I found your channel through my random KZbin suggestions, and my only regret is that you don't have a bigger backlog for me to binge watch 😅

[@MiniTerrainDomain]

I came for the terrain, but I stayed for the puns. 10 out of 10 video & tutorial.

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo!! Thank you so much! The puns have been a hit more than I imagined they would be so I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed them and the video!

[@NaughtyNina1240]

I'm no dnd player, but when I had to make some scenery tiles for a building design project and it needed to be modular - I modelled it over panels of lego. Easy to connect and disconnect, modular and all. Also easy to measure size.

[@raecheldoes]

That's such a wonderful workaround! For games on the go or for a younger audience too, that would be a helpful solution for sure.

[@TheDrewjameson]

The balloon trick is inCRED!

[@raecheldoes]

Glad you think so!

[@MikemakingStuff]

Nice interpretation of RParchive stuff! Keep it up !

[@jalmeyda1]

I watched all your videos, you make such a great work! Thanks so much!

[@sonwukong7602]

love it, thanks for the inspiration.

[@nozyspy4967]

This looks awesome! Really tempted to have a go myself!

[@vintagezebra5527]

Wow! Those tiles look amazing! Love your DIY static grass tool! I have been meaning to add outdoor themed tiles to my dungeon tile collection and can’t wait to get started!

[@raecheldoes]

Yess! It's a great workaround to buying something. I'm happy to provide inspiration for a new tile set for you!

[@goatelope7539]

Very cool, great job

[@JamesEarlCash]

Awesome stuff! Subscribed!

[@stevef6523]

These look slick! Nice work

[@arturogracia8439]

Great work! I'm just starting making my own tiles and this is soooooo good

[@jordanmorack9122]

Fantastic Video!

[@imbigwes]

Solid vid, great documentation, definitely making it seem easy :)

[@DwaineWoolley]

This is epic! Great job

[@raecheldoes]

Holy smokes thank you for the compliments!

[@Zaszz1]

Very polished video well done.

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

Very cool. Love the editing.

[@henrystokeswrites]

Wow these look beautiful, congrats! I love the idea for static grass, so practical. I'm making wilderness tiles at the moment, so I'll definitely be adding some of these techniques to the tiles!

[@MrDmmagic]

This is absolutely fantastic and a worthy successor to RP Archive's system. I can't wait for the next video!

[@wojciechgrzybek4122]

Great trick with baloon 👍

[@iamgrays]

This is excellent. I can see so many uses and cool ideas for feature tiles (4x4 or 6x6).

[@grutfrut5817]

That balloon trick is brilliant !

[@np8015]

Beautiful job! Thank you for sharing

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@jay5729]

that static grass is awesome! Got to try it out.

[@whitebear49]

LOVE THE TRICK WITH THE BALLOON! Definately going tu use that trick for my terrain from now on

[@MactasticChiTown]

You. Are. Brilliant. Seriously, I have followed many creators and the balloon hack is perfection as is the key to modularity is corner to corner terrain split in half.

[@raecheldoes]

Ah I'm flattered! Thank you very much for the compliments and feedback!

[@Sagefyr]

Excellent balance between instruction and pacing. Easily the best forest instructions I’ve seen so far, thank you!!

[@PermaFrostmusic]

Great video, all the puns are a-maize-ing! The trick with the balloon was new to me and I was already looking into these static grass appliers before... Great result in the end. Cant wait for more videos. :)

[@TheVierinsky]

Loved this! It gave me so many good ideas!

[@raecheldoes]

Excellent! That's all I can hope for.

[@Threeredheadstudios]

this is so great, keep 'em coming!

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo!

[@philRminiatures]

Creative and cracking job on this terrain, inspiring , well done!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you very much!

[@istmirwunst]

Looks great

[@stachu5216]

Very simple, but effective solution to modularity problem with these 2 sides rule, awesome!

[@roadblock5276]

This is really cool! The tile system would be great for modular trenches!

[@jayplayssolo8403]

This video is awesome! Love the puns!!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you, thank you!

[@janusbros]

And special thanks for nature puns! Muchas grass-ias!

[@luxiscarbonus]

Oh, gods..... Where have this video been all my life? Thank you so much for sharing.

[@raecheldoes]

It has just recently come in to the world, so it's here in your life now 😏 Thank you for your enthusiasm!

[@luxiscarbonus]

Yep. I'm a big time follower now. Thanks!

[@jessicagust810]

Great work, I love these tiles. I think I will try to make them over the weekend.

[@raecheldoes]

:O I would love to know how that goes!

[@cristiansantarelli2368]

This is awesome and so helpful! Great content, hope to see more in the future :)

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you and I'm so happy to hear! Hope to post more in the future :)

[@Rokinso]

Thank you very much for these useful tricks! :)

[@raecheldoes]

You're very welcome!

[@powersave2]

Great vid! Looking forward to more!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you and me too!

[@tomyoung9834]

Thoughtful, concise, absolutely excellent work!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@thomasd4738]

amazing how enjoyable this video is

[@raecheldoes]

I'm so glad to hear this! It's really all I can ask for. 🥲

[@RisingApe]

Great video, thanks

[@raecheldoes]

Very welcome!

[@hondo1650]

Nicely done

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@Maestria00]

Wow! The production value of this video is awesome! Great work! I just subscribed!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you so much!

[@richardokeeffe8375]

These are awesome! Brilliant video for a new channel

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you think so!

[@spinymausgames1866]

I've always thought a balloon would work but have never tried it! Tiles look great!

[@GGEZUSMOLPP]

Yo this is badass great job!

[@mudge843]

You win the internet for the balloon trick…never would have occurred to me😂

[@raecheldoes]

Yesss. I've always wanted to win the internet! Glad it only took a balloon to do it!

[@Zir0w...]

Really great video! Can't wait for next one! =)

[@toastmaker466]

Awesome static grass solution!

[@raecheldoes]

Glad you think so!

[@MsValkyrieZYT]

This was super helpful and easy to follow!

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo!

[@teritras41]

I looove your system !!

[@raecheldoes]

Huzzah! Glad to hear it!

[@thedungeonbuilder]

Fantastic Video! The editing is really well done 👍

[@raecheldoes]

I appreciate the feedback! Thank you very much :)

[@johnlemon149]

I love this video, you make great tiles… so realistic.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I use lots of reference images (and honestly materials) from hikes and stuff so it's nice to hear I've done nature justice!

[@DaleTrevors]

Great beginnings of the channel. I've subscribed and I'm excited to watch more videos from you.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you very much for your support and I hope to live up to the hype!

[@J-DOUBLE-A]

Love it. Definitely gonna try some of this on my next terrain project

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo! Happy to inspire.

[@elcid200]

wow, this look awesome!

[@raecheldoes]

I'm glad you think so! :)

[@whokilledjr3719]

Nice work! Great ideas, love the look and the dog❤

[@raecheldoes]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@veelckoo]

Ingenious way to work with static grass 🙂 Great video all round - subscribed for more.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you and thank you some more!

[@tabletop-glory]

Awesome ideas! Ive been wanting to start making modular terrain for a while and your video was super inspiring.

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo I'm stoked to inspire other creators!

[@lilcwa]

A spectacular project with clever techniques and great execution. Well done.

[@raecheldoes]

Aah that's very generous of you to say. Thank you for the feedback!

[@GerialdsForge]

This is the incredibly fun and inspiring tutorial. Love all of those video edits (and puns), they are just brilliant! And the final terrain pieces look gorgeous 🌲 Subscribed & waiting for more!

[@raecheldoes]

Ahh thank you so much! From one creator to another your encouragement and support means a lot!

[@dirigoallagash3464]

Very cool stuff. Subscribed! And bell icon for the balloon trick!

[@raecheldoes]

Yesss I am beaming at the the benevolence of your balloon button bell-ing! (Thank you :D)

[@colinpilant4328]

Very cool! Love the video! 😊

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@charlesincharge4593]

this is by far one of the best wilderness tile set videos. Great work with the puns too!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@james-cz4xx]

Just come across your channel, first video of yours I've seen... three puns in and I've subscribed

[@BPCustomCreations]

This video and project is so well done! Treemendous job and I'll be subbed and following to see what else you get up to 👍

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you, thank you! I very much appreciate your support and happy to be part of this community!

[@turtlemop8712]

Amazing work!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@jonnil1997]

These look awesome, I have been wanting to make my own RP Archive grass tiles, these are a great alternative method

[@raecheldoes]

Yes! I LOVE his modular system, but wanted something that could work for less-perfect looking wilderness.

[@bojidarkolev9263]

this was AMAZING cant wait for more its so helpful and i haven't thought of using actual tree branches as treese such a cool idea can`t wait for more vids, also tnx for bringing the hype back for crafting terrain

[@raecheldoes]

Wooo!! So happy to be given the honour of hype-bringer haha. I try to take as much creative and physical inspiration from nature. :)

[@ryan_mette]

Aye! I loved this video, and the puns. Looking forward to more!

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo for the puns! Looking forward to make more :)

[@thisdayoff2253]

I just found your channel and binged it. Will definitely use some of these ideas. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@raecheldoes]

Aww thank you so much!

[@leeperry7068]

Woah, great looking results AND bad puns!!! I'm so in! I really appreciate your modularity designs, the L shaped pattern is so great.

[@raecheldoes]

We all know bad puns are best puns. Thank you for the compliments and support!

[@casasworks6350]

Very cool concept! can't choos a favorite between this ones and your train diorama, but i will be sure to experiment with both ideas, great content, you deserve way more followers!

[@raecheldoes]

Yes I think I'm finding my groove! We'll get there slowly but surely, and maybe you'll have a new favourite in the future ;)

[@PhD777]

Outstanding video!👍🏻🎅👍🏻

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@jonathanreid5343]

Love this I have built alot of rp archives stuff I love how modular these appear to be. Rather than making a "cut path" these seem alot more versatile. Love the vid, keep it going!

[@raecheldoes]

Yes I love his stuff so much as well!! Thank you for the compliments!

[@ph4403]

the low budget static grass is an amazing idea. ty.

[@raecheldoes]

You're very welcome!

[@jacobmurphy3045]

I'm really enjoying your content this video was especially good. The pun counter was a nice addition. You have quality video and a good voice for this I'm looking forward to more.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you very much! I do think the pun counter is here to stay haha. Looking forward to making more!

[@Sqalman]

Really nice video! the static grass balloon trick is genius!!!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!!

[@PhoenixWrites2309]

how have I not found this channel this is awesome and the puns are on point!

[@raecheldoes]

Ah thank you so much! I'm glad you've found it now!

[@easyvwj597]

This was a great video. I have a seen RP Archives videos and got the materials and tools, but this has made me actually start doing tiles

[@raecheldoes]

Ah! That's so cool to hear and I'm incredibly honoured to have inspired you to start!

[@thomasshrum4006]

I just found your channel today & this is the first video I've seen & I'm only about halfway through it, but I already had to stop so I could subscribe & add a comment to show my praise & admiration for everything you are doing! Your presentation is fabulous, your on screen presence is top notch & extremely personable & your artistic merit is absolutely phenomenal! These tiles are absolutely gorgeous and realistic beyond words. I absolutely cannot say enough good things about this video & I cannot wait to go through your entire catalog & see what I can add to my own personal repertoire. Thank you for everything you've shared in this video & all those I'm about to binge watch. I especially liked that you gave credit to those who you've taken inspiration from in creating your own designs. That shows a tremendous amount of maturity & humbleness that I personally feel is too often missing nowadays. I absolutely can not say enough good things about this video.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you SO much for your incredible feedback! I appreciate how much time you've given here to say such wonderful things. I am humbled, flattered, and encouraged to keep crafting and entertaining! Thank you as well for acknowledging credit where credit is due! I wouldn't be here without the work already laid by members of the crafting and terrain-building community, so the least I can do is acknowledge their work!

[@DarkMatters96]

So much variety and such a realistic look. And magnets! And omg the ballon trick - it's just BLOWN my mind😃 Your terrain is supercool!

[@raecheldoes]

Aww thank you that's very kind of you to say! I'm ec- *static* about your feedback! All credit about the magnets goes to RP Archive!

[@dndthings]

These are amazing, look so much better than my printed pieces!!

[@Strkr3]

Great job except need more of these videos. Awesome work!

[@blackwolfe638]

Before I even watch this, This type of terrain concept / execution is GREAT. Multi-use multi-tile base pieces are helpful to long term table top DM'ing and this looks great from first frame.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!! That has been my goal from the outset so I'm happy that came across from the beginning!

[@Vinterloft]

Graze work, I'm rooting for you

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you kindly for the pleasan-tree of your comment :)

[@cerisekappes580]

Love the balloon trick!!! 😊

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@raecheldoes you are welcome 😊