How I made this amazing blue mountain river diorama...and nearly messed it up completely!

[@yolo9050]

NGL this video is pretty entertaining, it's still a shame that things went wrong, but your "oooh...." reaction got a bit of a chuckle out of me. And sometimes we need videos like these to show us "what not to do and why", well done for not giving up on the project, it still turned out beautiful.

[@TheChillinCloud]

When was it

[@blee12lin]

Same

[@elizabeths4371]

Our unintended "Mistakes" often become our cherished "Works of Art" which is definitely applicable to this Magnificent river scene- WOWEE!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank Elizabeth ☺️

[@hllwhalt8835]

That's the kind of thing i'd like to do in the future, if i have any future

[@breadley5159]

Or skill

[@TheNuovaman]

The way the price of epoxy is going means you'll have a lovely little river in the future, just no home to live in.

[@fireflieer2422]

@@TheNuovaman HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA SAD BUT TRUE

[@myrrhfortheroad]

Go for it!! Best of luck to you! 😃

[@hllwhalt8835]

@@myrrhfortheroad thanks

[@universe969]

I always enjoy the longer videos because after the first few minutes sink in it somehow becomes meditative and induces the feeling that there’s no outside world to worry about; similar to how Bob Ross videos feel.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you. That's exactly why I started making them: to help people in this way. I get exactly the same feeling from watching videos by Luke Towan, Terranscapes, etc..

[@emilyestico2334]

What type of island is this

[@rikkiwazzerman3654]

@@HighEyeWorkshop I learned to oil paint by watching Bob Ross. I get the meditation vibe from your videos.

[@freddab.7110]

I‘ve never made a diorama in my life, but I just love watching your videos and listen to your voice.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you. That's very kind.

[@fanpet3912]

Me too

[@hanoh2904]

Bubbles are alright. It gives movement to the water

[@luvariaa]

yes! however, sometimes it can look unrealistic.

[@luisaarias1909]

Excelente obra de arte Es lo más cerca a la realidad que he visto . Bendiciones

[@RafaelMartinez-es6we]

Thank you SO MUCH..Body..You Really made my day!!. I'm a retiree...born in a Caribbean Country/ Venezuela. Sadly. About 47 y/ago I left and went to Manhattan Island/NYC..Worked there for 38years and retired from my last job in Long Island/NY..now living in Pto Rico Island. Looking at the Atlantic Ocean and Praying to God...Please..End to this Global Situation and Free my people and Humanity in General. With the help of your video.. going to create some Art, just to keep myself busy..Thanks.

[@durgadivinewrath1983]

This is amazing, and the river was a happy accident in the end as it turned out beautifully

[@Dangocatzo]

:D

[@stallie441]

Vdn

[@cupcakex]

Hmmm. I’ve never had such a strong physical urge to shrink! So realistic & beautiful. Love your work!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you 😊

[@avreehayes08]

At the end of the video when you were doing shots of the end result, my sister looked at what I was watching and asked why I was watching a documentary about a river. That's how good it is!!!!

[@Keltain]

I feel like the bubbles make it much more river like. Like a perfectly stagnate river would be a VERY concerning sight

[@dtwotimes10]

Yeah I agree

[@theelilac113]

agreed

[@jaydee5447]

Agree, stagnant water is full of disease

[@alivia4421]

k je

[@drewdakin6717]

those bubbles would be wildly disproportionate to the actual size of the river.. maybe if you were creating a toxic swamp

[@sevenowls7776]

The Ardèche in miniature! All that's missing are fish in those limpid waters... Par excellence! Bravo!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you 😊

[@TheModelingHermit]

I really appreciate the way that you show your mistakes and how you repaired them. It is beneficial to those of us who are going to be building dioramas in the future. Your work of art is fabulous.

[@stephdustin-ty4xd]

I love that u not only show the mishap but also how u rolled with it and came up with a solution that u also showed. Thank u 🙏 😊

[@anshi_22]

OHH my god I finally found a *PATION MAN* , U are the best Artist I have ever seen ❤️❤️

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you 😊

[@anshi_22]

@@HighEyeWorkshop Your welcome ❤️😀

[@Justwayne88]

This is amazing, not actually watched yet but will watch it all, i have just seen the intro and that was enough for me to subscribe and like, watching it all now

[@embyrr922]

Those rocks are incredible. Well done for pulling it out of the fire.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you. Yes, I would have been very sad had it been completely ruined.

[@JRRobeck]

Wow!! Brilliant, clever, impressive. My jaw dropped when I saw how well the two cutouts “animated” the lightning bolt ⚡️. I gotta try that out!

[@annettesonnenberg7606]

Fascinating. Thank you for explaining the process and products. So many of these video types are silent. Liked that you didn’t edit the “mistakes “ as it was very informative. Beautiful piece.

[@carriegilkison4480]

Thanks for sharing the whole process, including mistakes and recovery! Looks gorgeous!

[@panhandlepilot9363]

This has got to be one of the BEST water scenes I’ve seen yet. And you called it an accident? I call it perfection!

[@adriijvr]

i love this dude's approach to stuff, and it helps so much that the results are always so beautiful and how calming his voice and the process is

[@777cookies]

Also, I like the music it makes the video that much more calming.

[@HolldollMcG]

Watching the foam made me itch. So glad you were able to save it, you're a genius!

[@andrewmusictv6746]

Magnificent work of the mountain river diorama! A very well deserved like. You are like the Bob Ross of dioramas! Great work.

[@kasaaja1]

Beautiful! Only with a knife to carve like this ... unbelievable!

[@KasturiDalvi-ne6vu]

You have so much patience!!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Not always 😂

[@tcsyme]

Yes and no. I maintain that you don't need patience to do something you enjoy, and he is clearly having fun with these lovely dioramas.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

@@tcsyme Yes, it's like charging for your time as an artist. I will always charge based on the time I've spent over the years establishing my skills, but charging for time on a specific project would often make it unaffordable. No-one should work for free, but I also work for fun. That said, whenever anyone accuses me of not being fair by charging for written tutorials, etc., I become even more sure that I'm right for charging.

[@tcsyme]

@@HighEyeWorkshop Charging for your knowledge, skills and experience, vs actual time on the job makes a lot of sense.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Again a really realistic and mastered diorama, the mistake is completely corrected and it's a beauty!*

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you. I'm so glad you liked it.

[@gabrielparker3289]

Im just suprised on how many subs he has i would be expecting 2 mil at least i love his videos so relaxing

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you. 2m would be nice.

[@thescrapline4905]

Great results despite the resin blunder! Got to love a resin diorama. Top stuff.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Blunder is the word. Noob error. Thank you!

[@MrGandallo]

Had a few craft based tantrums myself but I guess it's how we learn. Your end result is wholly worth the effort put in and is so realistic.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Cheers Dave. Yes, I totally agree. (About the learning from mistakes bit.)

[@kellye.5678]

This is so cool yet soothing at the same time

[@dh7930]

It it's much more educational to see someone make mistakes that anyone could make, and then correcting them, or explaining how to overcome them. Thank you so much for this awesome video!

[@dannyb0208]

The rocks are just amazing, and I actually really like the water effect and colour that you've created; thanks for sharing, a really interesting watch.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thanks Daniel. I really wanted to go for brighter water this time.

[@DonPablo91]

Absolutely beautiful and not messed up at all! GJ

[@sleepycodm_]

10:33 “i really should’ve thought about that in advance but I didn’t. So... what are u gonna do?” HAHAHAHA WHY SO DEFENSIVE

[@frankkleij9149]

Stamp collection is a great hobby and not so messy.

[@mr.cracker3085]

Him: "you really can't mess up here" Me trying do anything remotely similar Well actually.... seriously great work though

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Ha ha! Thank you 😊

[@antoniogutierrez4297]

@@HighEyeWorkshop va F

[@rikkiwazzerman3654]

Beautiful River. I have been to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the States. It's a beautiful place. You diorama is beautiful as well. A piece of a beauty I cherish. Appreciate ya. One Day, I'll give it a goo.

[@melissarmt7330]

I learned quite a bit watching your videos, thank you. This project is three years old but it's still eye-opening for me. :D

[@stephdustin-ty4xd]

Loving the innovative tricks and solutions 👍 U do amazing work! Extremely talented

[@riffsandwich9541]

Very awesome. As a fly fisher the idea of making a diorama of some of the prettiest stretches of my favorite streams is very exciting. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ponyrang]

Wow, That's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@samezzieni4750]

Excellent job , very realistic.

[@thomearle1294]

Well done! Your narration, rock carving and finished project are all top drawer. The best I’ve ever seen. Despite your difficulties. You honesty is greatly appreciated. I’ll look for more from you. Please get a real knife!

[@carlostriebel876]

Absolutely wonderful Diorama. I Love to watch your Video.

[@gatesbisson1746]

great job, you inspired me to try those techniques , well done

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thanks 👍😊

[@mejeristen]

Really love your humor. And off cause your work.

[@CTDioramas]

Turned out great! Good job 👍

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thanks, Chris!

[@tiffanymariezaccagnino2599]

Excellent job! So real looking" I enjoyed watching..

[@closer2theheart684]

I've used that block before when making terrain. I use a bent gouge wood chisel (spoon style) on it, and it worked perfectly for me. But I didn't use it to make a river scene this detailed. I absolutely love how this turned out. If brave enough, I might try my hand at this in the near future.

[@sshim950]

Very nice save, well done! Beautiful river scene. Thanks for sharing.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you 😊

[@susanlathrop234]

Would a spoon or melon baller work better to cut out the river in the beginning stages? Very nice though. I like it a lot.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

You're probably right. But I won't be using this foam again - too messy!

[@danielhanawalt4998]

It was the right decision to save the piece rather than scrapping it and starting over. The end result was beautiful.

[@Bumper83lilone]

Love it man... Love it

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you very much 🙂👍

[@rogeralm5596]

It is fantastic to watch someone so talented. Love it ❤️

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thanks Roger 🙂

[@seaside1457]

This is so satisfying! Watching these videos helps me get through the day. Thank you!

[@brendanscanlan5699]

This is perfect for one of my sculpting projects I'm working on. I'm making a sea monster. The head /neck just finished baking. Going to painting tomorrow then eork on the middle body rising and driving back into the water along with the tail coming up. Never used resin so I'll have a few practice runs before making the final water diorama base to connect the clay pieces. Thanks!

[@Thierry-q2j]

Magnifique !!!!! absolument magnifique !!!!!! 😍

[@Eduardomd54]

Amazing results, thank for the class !

[@reginehospital3225]

Aussi vrai que nature c'est superbement réalisé...bravo l'artiste. 💖✨️de France

[@thomaswalla4210]

Always fascinating to see you at work thanks for showing!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thanks Thomas!

[@eTraxx]

That was a enjoyable bit of time spent

[@Bibidabee]

These are so calming! Thank you for making these and taking time out of your day to do things for other people. It means a lot

[@marybabsynair9290]

Its really beautiful Looking natural I wish i could make it myself for our Christmas crib But its tough to get so many stuffs available

[@JD-kg3mx]

Incredible work. Fantastic.

[@judysparks1132]

Wow ! That so real looking . Fantastic work ❤

[@RBF-hq6tu]

Absolutely amazing

[@asif80]

I came here because I wanted to make sewage water for my TMNT diarrhea, which I’m hoping to attend for the first time and ended up watching this soothing video for ages. Don’t think I can do this. This is brilliant.

[@frutzlidimare1829]

Finaly a Video Thank you so much It looks so stunning Many Greetings from switzerland

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

I've had so little time. Sorry it took so long!

[@frutzlidimare1829]

@@HighEyeWorkshop absolute no problem mate

[@anthonystike6034]

Turned out great.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you 😊

[@lucyssilverlining5396]

I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you

[@9thebear]

Absolutely astounding!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you 😊

[@jennabartholomew]

This looks so real!

[@annalisastrickland8044]

Wow! Lovely work!

[@Dangocatzo]

This is very calming..

[@jazzmoos5382]

* Nothing to it * 😄 Very nice. The details.. I love details in art, and you’re not afraid to let us see the troubles along the way. I appreciate seeing and hearing what went wrong, as well as what went right, because it’s a learning experience for all of us. And you fixed everything so we got to see how you accomplished those fixes. Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@mahintaj6061]

My model burnt ... I searched on internet and it said bcoz I poured hot mixed epoxy resin on thermacol and it catched fire . Plzz be aware of it . Seriously nobody told me about this on internet . Be careful guys . Just commented here to a awareness so that it does not happen with you all which happened to me . Literally sooo sad 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@ignaciohermoso6971]

Now I'll try it 😂 🤪

[@kimjum3911]

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[@aiiciamab..1116]

Terrific 😢

[@TheAnugia]

Yeah, my foam melted when i pour epoxy resin, and i can't find solution, did you know how to prevent foam melted ?

[@Neville-z2i]

​@@TheAnugiathree layers of woodland scenics flex paste c1205 should do the trick.

[@cherolynwolf5913]

Turned out nice!

[@mauriciovillamil2552]

beautiful work sr

[@theoschmitt3037]

Toll gemacht. Ich bin begeistert. Alles ist so realistisch.

[@blinkie1114]

I’m obsessed with your art 💗

[@emilnord]

It´s beautiful. Great work !!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thanks Emil!

[@bradhoff5035]

Amazing work!

[@ltldxy71]

Really enjoyed watching this. Very creative!

[@scrumpymanjack]

What incredible work. Just amazing. I've only just discovered this miniature world, and it's irresistible....as if I needed yet another interest!

[@alainaarrhodge5900]

Absolutely magnificent! Bravo.

[@andresu83]

Amazing results!

[@annavod11]

So beautiful!!!

[@AtlanSumerian]

Thank you very much for your video. From ROK.

[@alicehernout691]

Very good job 👏👏

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi ya Merrick, just dropped by to see what you’ve been up to. Interesting foam product. A denser florist foam. It certainly lent itself to beautiful rock faces. Beautiful. Your sculpting talents are impressive. You should get yourself a set of clay sculpting tools. So... the heat of the torch created the reaction. Unfortunate. Your results are stunning as always. I’m so pleased your channel is doing so well. And all your other ventures also. Okay. Great stuff. Sorry you guys are locked down again. Take care. See ya next time.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Cheers, Norman. Yes, locked down firmly. But I work at home anyway ☺️

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

Yes, a clay sculpture tool shaped like an elongated ‘U’ might be helpful here. These tools are sharp and can be drawn along horizontally to carve out channels.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Amazing diorama and some great insights/tips!

[@justineast5380]

That looks great I just got my first kit and I'm excited to make a diorama of a wooded scene. I hope I can make mine look half as good as yours.

[@reillypeer9560]

You are so talented

[@Thomas-ld1fm]

Excellent work as always. Would it of been easier to use rasps, files, or wood carving tools instead of the knife to shape the river?

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Thank you. I think a file would have been good, but not a rasp.

[@ianm139]

Awesome work

[@Icyrice]

Yay I’ve been waiting for a new vid!

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Cheers, Colonel!

[@Whitewolfen]

So freakin cute! The sunny shine is lovely on the water. I love those tiny flowers as well

[@anzillatheef8805]

You've got amazing skills