Dungeons and Dragons Paper Mache (Papier-mâché) Terrain Craft Tutorial (DM's Craft

[@MahkyVmedia1]

Last Summer was my Summer of DM Scotty. I made so many things and basically had to stop because I ran out of room.

[@theDMsCraft]

I am in your same boat =)

[@TheGameSmithsTable]

Nothing like showing these young crafters us old-school crafters don't need fancy tools to make cool stuff! Great video!

[@theDMsCraft]

Agreed =)

[@CraftNicks]

This is why people find it easy to give this part of the hobby a shot... really cool... the forest trees stay on my to do list...

[@theDMsCraft]

Awesome, I always want to make it accessible to people.

[@MrQueso90]

Just started playing d&d for the first time ever. I have friends who play already. They draw on that erasable mat. I started making crafts with the help of your videos and other people on the d&d KZbin community. My friends are pretty impressed. Thank you for the awesome vids 🙌🏽

[@theDMsCraft]

So very welcome, Glad the vids are helping you enjoy the game even more...have fun!

[@erho2967]

Hell yeah DM Scotty still produces quality content

[@theDMsCraft]

Very kind..thank you =)

[@Hobberhobbit]

Your like the Bob Ross of DnD crafting

[@theDMsCraft]

Very kind...thank you

[@credodm1058]

"We don't make mistakes, only happy accidents."

[@WylochsArmory]

Yep just used this on some underdark scatter last week. Classic DMS.

[@theDMsCraft]

You know it =)

[@andrewpoirier9153]

IDK why there aren't more thumbs up on this. I'm going to share this with some friends! Thanks for the guidance.

[@theDMsCraft]

Why thank you =)

[@OwlOnTheGo]

Thanks for the video! Gives me a great idea to do a good series of terrain builds with my 9 year old son! He'll love doing this!

[@theDMsCraft]

perfect for children...no dangerous tools...have fun

[@everybodytogether5532]

The rock and twisted paper towel would make a fantastic ship grabbing sea monster!!

[@theDMsCraft]

So true, check out this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paHFfqaLeZ5me9E

[@Celkvader]

You can also do the toilet paper over the sides of the stalagmites to help get rid of the twisting look if you want to make them look a little smoother.

[@nicobernardo9286]

My dad Joe Bernardo knew you as a kid and played dnd with you so cool seeing this it's awesome

[@theDMsCraft]

Hi Nico, Your Dad told me he was running D&D with you. Are you having fun?

[@nicobernardo9286]

@@theDMsCraft yeah I'm having tons of fun

[@theDMsCraft]

@@nicobernardo9286 So glad to hear it...hopefully we can meet someday.

[@ArmageddonUnlimited]

Phew... and I thought I'll never see a craft vid from Scotty, here it is!!! WOOOOHOOO!!! :D

[@theDMsCraft]

I'm still kickin' =)

[@ilProde]

I used the same technique for years to make Warhammer hills, I cut washed food containers into shape and layer them into hills, then cover and texture all in paper and glue. The resulting flat hills are perfect for large troops.

[@theDMsCraft]

Awesome =)

[@TheDrewjameson]

This so brings me back to watching Bob Ross make natural shapes appear like magic as a kid!

[@theDMsCraft]

heh heh...love the Bob.

[@TheDrewjameson]

@@theDMsCraft He made arts and crafts seem like soothing magic. And you do the same today for me and my daughter every day! Thank you!

[@theDMsCraft]

So glad you both enjoy it.

[@karrieratcliff7418]

Welcome back Boss!

[@theDMsCraft]

Thanks very much

[@slystrings]

I just started "DMing" and had my second session yesterday. Everybody was absolutely amazed by a Riddle that I crafted. So I decided to step up my game and built a terrain for a boss battle... this video is so helpful for that purpose. Thanks a lot!!

[@theDMsCraft]

Sounds awesome...keep crafting and having fun.

[@sebastiancrafter7007]

Nostalgie! I love it as all the years before!

[@theDMsCraft]

thanks so much

[@credodm1058]

I made a set of rocks/boulders from your DM's Craft #84. Probably still the best set of scatter terrain I have. This is one of the greatest, yet simplest techniques I've seen and worked with so far.

[@theDMsCraft]

So glad you find it useful...I use it all the time myself.

[@credodm1058]

Yep. And the "downside" really isn't for me because it fits in well with balancing hobby vs family life, as well as balancing other craft projects.

[@theDMsCraft]

So true, I balance by working on another craft =)

[@delvis7842]

I reallyvwant to bring table top gaming into helping my kindergartner about learning! I am thinking of making one big game board for him to play on with minis! Your techniques will help greatly, thank you for sharing so much with us!

[@theDMsCraft]

That is so awesome! They will have so much fun in the mini world you create. I'm in my 50s and I still have fun =)

[@supreme7681]

Brilliant

[@leonjenkins1gaming]

Looks great, thanks for the video.

[@theDMsCraft]

Glad you like it.

[@williamleitz3551]

Hey scotty great to see a new crafting vid! Great tutorial!

[@theDMsCraft]

Thanks, been a bit busy lately but love doing crafting vids...thanks for watching.

[@williamleitz3551]

@@theDMsCraft I totally understand, always love your content. And no problem.

[@RM-vw3ov]

You are inspiring! Thanks for sticking to crazy awesome inspiration mixed with household stuff...it’s a wonderful mix to watch❤️👍

[@caiotguedes]

Missed those videos, from total scratch you crente Awesome stuff, Thank you for this and keep them coming!

[@theDMsCraft]

Very welcome, glad you enjoyed classic Scotty

[@thedobber2322]

Excellent Scotty, Excellent! A fitting recap of a technique for Craft #199. Looking forward to #200.

[@theDMsCraft]

Me too =)

[@h8leech556]

bro... awesome work !

[@keikiokaaina1951]

Cool! Thanks!

[@theDMsCraft]

Very welcome.

[@CScottSmith]

Wow this is really helpful, cool shit! Thanks for sharing!

[@theDMsCraft]

So very welcome...check out my advanced paper mache vid also

[@CScottSmith]

@@theDMsCraft Oh I have! All your videos are great. I just ran into your channel a couple of days ago. Awesome work!

[@theDMsCraft]

@@CScottSmith enjoy the vids

[@Spaccheesr]

Thank you so much for these, I am making so many Paper Mache pieces for a campaign (that I am not even running, but I love making!) - I put mine in the oven although I have a timer so no forgetting it. Just set it to 80c and timer ever 20 minutes :)

[@shampoovta]

Love these videos

[@theDMsCraft]

I appreciate that...thank you

[@darryldamour278]

Great to see you back at the crafting table! 😁

[@theDMsCraft]

Thanks man, a bit slow these days but the vids are still coming.

[@DurpleisasweetpeaOwO]

Welcome back DM Scotty!

[@theDMsCraft]

Thanks so much

[@AzraelThanatos]

For stalagmites, a better option for painting is to start with a thick layer of a glossy grey for the stalagmite itself, then thin your paints to a wash consistency and work from the top down with them, letting you mimic the way that real ones are formed, most stalagmites aren't that dark in color, and a gloss layer over the top would keep them looking wet like real ones.

[@notreallydavid]

That sounds good. I'd consider incorporating some (pale) pinks and oranges into the colouring, too. I've been in lots of caves where there's a touch of ice cream parlour going on. Best regards

[@aaroncwiklinski8736]

When my wife and I renew our vows will you design our cake lol Well, time to buy boxes of tp!! Awesome as always Scotty :-)

[@theDMsCraft]

Actually my daughter is a fantastic pastry chef and has made some amazing decorated cakes.

[@jimwhite2541]

Rock on Scotty. :)

[@johnnybigbones4955]

I was just thinking about how to make some stalagmites and cave walls, this reminded me that I don't always have to do things the hard way!

[@theDMsCraft]

So true...I love cheap and easy.

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

Awsome to see another crafting tutorial 😁👍

[@theDMsCraft]

So glad you enjoy them.

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

@@theDMsCraft always 😉👍

[@Intro2Love]

Nice stuff! Way to bring it back to " old school " 👍

[@beeezlebub]

Still inspiring me. As fantastic as always Scotty!!

[@theDMsCraft]

=)

[@kalachivan158]

Very cool technique thank Scotty

[@worldbigfootcentral3933]

Love it. Keep crafting Scotty, you are an inspiration.

[@Deathblade]

Wish I had watched this video before making my "massive ice cave" for the climactic final scene in Horde of the Dragon Queen. Awesome. Thanks!

[@theDMsCraft]

Would be perfect for that.

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

"Downside" number 2 - - - we ran out of toilet paper and I got in trouble from my wife... :) Summer in a car in Australia ill get the temperatures up and over 60 degree Celsius...that about 140 F. Have a great weekend...

[@theDMsCraft]

LOL...Can't help you with the wife =)

[@TaLahsTales]

Awesome!

[@theDMsCraft]

Glad you liked it.

[@TaLahsTales]

@@theDMsCraftYepp, it's pretty easy I think. Now I just have to look for this glue in Germany =)

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

I've never seen a thing wrong with using paper mache. It is one of my favorite mediums for a variety of things. I still like to "churn" up TP in a bowl or pot of water, though. I made a drip wick with twisted paper towel to remove the water (overnite). Just drop the end into the water and drape over the side to drip into a container below. Then put the resulting paper sludge on a plastic tray and spread it out to dry. Store it until ready for use. Your method of wrapping with TP is great. Saves time, too. Paper "clay" would be a nice touch for embellishment and blending.

[@NicodemousBain]

That's a cool idea, I might try that for some hills, thanks for the vid

[@theDMsCraft]

cool, I have a hill vid next.

[@johnkelley9877]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing this.

[@hannahwoods573]

I am SO EXCITED to try this!! I just started playing D&D and I've been drawing a lot on our map. But now I can really make it come to life. ^_^

[@theDMsCraft]

So glad you found me. These crafts are so easy and fun. They make your table come alive.

[@hannahwoods573]

I made a whole bunch of rocks, bed rolls, and a cliff today using your technique (or some version of it anyway haha) 😁 waiting for these wads of toilet paper to dry. I can't wait to paint them.

[@hannahwoods573]

PS - thank you for sharing your knowledge. I binged a lot of your videos last night 🙌 you're the best

[@theDMsCraft]

@@hannahwoods573 hope you enjoyed them, have fun with your crafting and games.

[@schipper99]

Thank u so mutch u helped me out bro!

[@theDMsCraft]

Very welcome

[@schipper99]

But i dont get how to make a whole board of it, can you make a video on that ?

[@theDMsCraft]

@@schipper99 Check out this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqivc5Ker7yEedU

[@jonaslongmusic9539]

Love the classic style content! They look great

[@seanooley7377]

I like to mix the techniques. Paper mache and foam and card stock is a powerful way to make terrain cheap and easy.

[@theDMsCraft]

So very true

[@nathanexplosionn]

Great video again, scotty!

[@hollyingraham3980]

Best funnel for things like glue is 1) free 2) eventually disposable 3) broad in the outlet, because glue jams up. Take any plastic bottle you were going to throw out, and cut off the bottom. Upside down, it's a funnel that will fit any slightly larger neck. Too big to clog.

[@theDMsCraft]

Nice tip

[@friendlyfire9788]

Bro awesome !

[@theDMsCraft]

Thanks man

[@AlignAGI]

Great stuff! Was actually thinking about making a cave for my first bigger build so this will help immensely! Thank you.

[@theDMsCraft]

Perfect, glad I could help

[@jaccokaas2956]

Cool video Nice tip keep up the great work

[@zakhoskins6404]

Styrofoam is good for when you need pieces that look like they've been sheared apart, or even pitted (by spraying a little acetone on it). That said, if you don't need those effects, this is a significantly cheaper way to go about getting the rock look. And for stalagmites, yeah, this really is THE way to do it.

[@theDMsCraft]

good point.

[@edwardgiogi]

What I have found to work well is blending the toilet paper or paper towels in water, straining it, then add the glue mixture. Then craft away.

[@theDMsCraft]

Nice tip

[@oliverizzard8751]

You must have a giant room full of shelves with papier mâche things drying on them. You should make papier mâcher golems.

[@amethystcraft8792]

Just perfect ! ! :0

[@theDMsCraft]

Very kind, thank you.

[@ellisnoble8367]

Is there a link for the video shown at 0:49? I want to set up a base to begin with.

[@ravenshadowz2343]

Do you have a video on making the cavern floor?

[@theDMsCraft]

Sure do Raven, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqivc5Ker7yEedU

[@gabehugh343]

Hey Scotty do you think there's a way to make the paper mache more smooth.... I'm trying to make and earth elemental creature miniature just wanted it to look a bit smoother

[@charlottejohnson1160]

Came across your video whilst searching for alternative ways to make a dice tower. Definetly going to use your method vs the paper mache. Your eye for colour detail is amazing do you have any recommendations or videos for painting tree/moss covered items? (Planning to build the detail onto the tower) thanks :)

[@chriss1498]

Cool, paper mache seems somewhat taboo in the terrain-building hobby. I am thrilled to find this! Will this work with sturdier paper, newspaper for example?

[@volt875]

With the black wash there what is the ratio of paint to water? Also soap like dawn?

[@theDMsCraft]

Yeah, just regular dish soap. ratios really depend on how much you are making. You can start with a half cup of water, a few drops of dish soap and add acrylic black paint till you get a shade that works. Too little paint, you don't get the effect, and too much it makes everything too dark.

[@volt875]

@@theDMsCraft thanks!

[@ErasmasExpeditions]

How did you get the texture on the base for that cave diorama set-up?

[@theDMsCraft]

Here is the vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqivc5Ker7yEedU

[@ErasmasExpeditions]

I don't know how I had missed this one! But another excellent tip, Scotty! And thank you for pointing me in that direction.

[@theDMsCraft]

So very welcome my friend.

[@josephisaacson8211]

How do you get cardboard that is not made into boxes, or cut into shapes. i cannot find cardboard that is not creased or covered in tape or cut anywhere

[@hollyingraham3980]

If you must have virgin cardboard, go to the dollar store and look for cardboard trifolds. (Scotty, you need to make this soul a link.) The rest of us use the non-taped flat areas of boxes we get delivered.

[@theDMsCraft]

Go to a place that throws out a lot of cardboard. Many larger boxes have interior flaps that are pristine cardboard.

[@nikitavelikiy2083]

Hello. Do you use regular tap water or special one (boiled or distilled)? Thanks for video.

[@theDMsCraft]

Just regular tap water...have fun

[@dominicl5862]

One more till episode 200

[@theDMsCraft]

Wow, and that is just my DM's Craft series.

[@FrankyDCrafter]

People shouldn’t underestimate what paper mache is able to do.

[@theDMsCraft]

I love this technique

[@rogercoleman7196]

Is the drying process hours or days? How many? Thanks

[@theDMsCraft]

About a day, put in a hot car or use of a fan quickens the process.

[@rogercoleman7196]

@@theDMsCraft Thanks!

[@theDMsCraft]

@@rogercoleman7196 VW

[@jeffreykershner440]

Good vid! Does this method have much curl in the cardboard? How do you fight that?

[@theDMsCraft]

depends on the size...my next vid will address that.

[@hollyingraham3980]

First paint the back of the cardboard with glue and let dry. Counter-curling usually works.

[@dhimanghosh9435]

what about the warping

[@theDMsCraft]

If you construct as I have very not an issue.

[@dhimanghosh9435]

thank you thats what i was thinking

[@theDMsCraft]

@@dhimanghosh9435 Very welcome

[@robertneudecker1919]

I made some halloween masks with this same method

[@theDMsCraft]

Awesome

[@matthewnolen7467]

Sir I enjoy you videos but one thing I am a fireman and it could ignite in a cars just to let you know also thank you for all your knowledge

[@theDMsCraft]

Oh, thanks for the tip...it is pretty damp so should be OK.

[@papergrocerybag420]

Are there any issues with warping with this technique?

[@theDMsCraft]

With this size no...I address bigger terrain next vid.

[@papergrocerybag420]

@@theDMsCraft Thanks Scotty!

[@alistairbain6149]

Stalagmites go upwards; stalactites come downwards: “As the mites go up, the tights come down.”

[@theDMsCraft]

I get tripped up on that sometimes...lol

[@notreallydavid]

@@theDMsCraft c for ceiling, g for ground. Send me money.

[@danielramsey6141]

I got plenty of Newspaper to use for this sorta thing.

[@theDMsCraft]

That works but I prefer the pliability of TP and paper towels but I always say use what cha got.

[@RadikalKit]

I know I’m late to the party but I have a couple of questions: 1) do you do anything to your cardboard base before starting the process? During my first attempt it just turned into a soggy mess from the water 2) how long does it take to dry? I’m experimenting with Mod Podge because that’s what I have in hand but after a couple of hours everything is still really wet and soft so I’m just curious whether or not it just needs to dry longer. I’m sure that question will answer itself by tomorrow though.

[@theDMsCraft]

It can be wet for days. To speed up the process, place by a heating vent or in a sun-baked car.

[@RadikalKit]

@@theDMsCraft we don’t have a car and our house and heating vents aren’t really a thing in Finland. But in could put it in the Sauna:)

[@theDMsCraft]

A sunny window sill could help also. Otherwise it could be up to a week.

[@RadikalKit]

@@theDMsCraft looks like clouds and possible snow do us for the next week. Maybe I’ll try popping it in the oven at 20-30c

[@moustachescarz]

Me in lockdown: you say cheap, but you are making it out of gold Gold should be used for wipin’ butts ‘n fightin’ over in the store

[@KillerBerserk007]

Try a dehydrator :D

[@theDMsCraft]

Wanted to keep it cheap...many people do not have a dehydrator.

[@ScrewySquid]

No raw umber?!

[@theDMsCraft]

not this time but soon mt friend =)

[@xxbrkdwnxx]

this is almost like how prisoners make dice. toilet paper, water and toothpaste. lol!

[@theDMsCraft]

heh heh, yeah

[@nicozandhuis1865]

I think you could skip the wash if you're looking for outdoor rock shapes

[@theDMsCraft]

All about the look you are going for.

[@trodat07]

Paper mache is a fungi farm.

[@theDMsCraft]

Not using any food grade paste like "flour" so not a problem.

[@trodat07]

@@theDMsCraft That's true. I learnt that the hard way...

[@theDMsCraft]

Yuck, bet is was gross

[@trodat07]

@@theDMsCraft It was a small terrain with a tunneled mountain for a train track. The mold started forming inside the tunnel first so it took me months before noticing the problem thanks to a few small green spots on the outside of the mountain. "Hm, I don't remember painting some grass here... wait, what is this... oh noooooo". That gross.

[@hollyingraham3980]

@@trodat07 lol Have train tunnels, can imagine. Anything like flour for crafting has been passe since WWII. I can't believe how people teach crafts straight out of 1875 (I collect Victorian craft books).

[@mdrnsprtn554]

Who would of thought that in 2020 toilet paper is hard to find

[@theDMsCraft]

Yeah...lol

[@mdrnsprtn554]

@@theDMsCraft no way no way looooool i love your content i say your new purple worm because of blandco he made a post and im happy that i saw it its great