How to Make a Geode Crystal Mine Miniature Art

[@skullkid5686]

I really like how there isn’t a featured monster in this build- the oversized crystals, the generally isolated/claustrophobic vibe of the miners in such a contained, unexplored space, and the suggested depth of the cave (as well as what might live within it 👀) make it sort of contextually eerie as opposed to highlighting a specific threat. Fantastic work as always!! Can’t wait to see what you do next!!

[@justinblin]

To me, at least, the entire cave almost seems like the monster that’s swallowing the miners

[@SlayertheDandyMan]

Same, I saw the thumbnail and it look like a monster posing as a mine

[@deethwarrior]

Ummmmm is it meant to be spooky????

[@epickingedward7378]

Pov minecraft

[@countryfriedminis]

The little lantern is absolutely adorable, and contributes so much to the immersion in this scene. What a fun build!

[@earlware4322]

Agreed! I am amazed at how bright that teeny-tiny led was. Even with studio lighting you could see its glow on the miners and the surrounding amethyst. Until the final shots I was thinkimg he needed to backlight the crystals or some way to get more light/glow into the diorama.

[@TheTrueSignpost]

I think you still should have turned all the external lights off for at least one shot of just the lamp.

[@purplemosasaurus5987]

Using the amethyst crystals was so creative, and when the crystals reflect the light from the lantern, it looked so good. It's similar to the amethyst geodes in Minecraft.

[@teamarcaniun336]

Yes yes yes always a nice Sunday treat

[@Sarumouse]

Just amazing how the whole scale changes once you put the humans in! And the lighting is just sooo nice.

[@meiken417]

Agreed the LEDs are amazing wish I knew how haha

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

Just one more lantern would light up the rest of the cave beautifully.

[@Redfern42]

Yeah, that's something that could not be achieved when I was a kid during the 70s. At that time, the tiniest lighting solutions were incandescent "grain of wheat" and "grain of rice" bulbs that would have been almost half the size of the figurines used here.

[@apexminiatures528]

This actually looks so good. The real crystals make it look so good instead of fake ones. Good job love what you do

[@apexminiatures528]

@melissaridings1290 hey

[@NorthoftheBorder]

This turned out amazing! Plus, I'm pretty sure just having it on display it has the added effect of rebalancing your energies.

[@jessicaodomwilkie7580]

First

[@minigocreator]

The light of the flashlight makes my heart flutter🤤😄

[@LightsCameraAnts]

Man! That was awesome! The lantern was definitely a nice touch! The “teeth” on the top and bottom look really cool as well, almost as if the cave has a mouth.

[@seyyedamirir4977]

I wasn't sure about how it would look at the beginning, but it turned out great.

[@ralphoto8466]

Wow one of the best models I have ever seen

[@DiggerPrints0814]

Looks so good, was waiting for some red eyes to appear in the darkness.......

[@magicreate5940]

Absolutely stunning! This thumbnail really caught my eye, the real amethysts really add a kinda magical sense too it as well as make it pop. Makes me feel like I’m inside that cave myself, gazing in awe at the huge crystals around me. The warm light supplied by the lantern really compliments the amethysts too. Great job, can’t wait to see the rest of the Wild Imaginary West series, it’s been awesome so far, keeps getting better and better!

[@MilkyClayGALAXY]

It is one of the most wonderful creations I have ever seen

[@DRToysCreations]

🔥🔥🔥 The dry brushing on the rocks looks amazing and I love the lantern light reflection on the crystals! Also “plaster recessing gum line”. 😂😂😂 Love it!

[@poopybutt2824]

Babe wake up boylei hobby time made a new video

[@nchanin]

Love the Beau Jo’s reference!

[@kaewierdoni4640]

I really enjoy how you managed to make the cave itself seem monstrous without needing a monster

[@Tylermac364]

I don’t know where in the rabbit hole that is KZbin I found you but I’m glad I did. Your videos are mad entertaining and super sick. You should do something military.

[@jeccalou9894]

I'm just... wow. Seriously blown away by how good this turned out. With all the bits and pieces I wasn't sure you'd get them to look so seamless. And that little lantern makes the crystals glow so nicely.

[@mistac5050]

This is completely amazing. It turned out beautiful. The illuminated lantern is the cherry on top.

[@bluedog843]

I always love the LED lights you add to your builds. They add another layer of depth that isn’t seen many times elsewhere

[@_Anakin_Skywalker]

Oh, it's beautiful.

[@Gandalf_Goes_Hard]

Always love a new Boylei video

[@TheKrisg50]

It’s one thing to have the skills to build these dioramas, it’s a whole other thing to have the vision to see the story and scene. Well done.

[@bettsdn]

Wow. The scale change. The lighting. The whole concept. Just a 10/10.

[@codeearth9820]

I love how the light hits the crystals around it, it's very pleasing

[@lucindaharmsen6265]

WoW realy Nice

[@lucpar23]

Cool diorama. The geode is a surprise base but now I'm like, "duh"...how perfect. The lantern is perfection

[@katiewaterrose]

I absolutely love how this turned out! It's just beautiful. The glow from Beau Jo's little lantern is a perfect addition. Bravo sir. Bravo.

[@Opalisk_]

I'd love to see more of like underground theme of the wild west

[@CthonicSoulChicken]

Definitely. Mines, caverns, mining camps IN caverns, all kinds of fascinating things to explore.

[@the_junk_shop]

Same, maybe some kind of train tunnel diorama? Mole people?

[@theolddragon2830]

I didn’t even realize until he added people it was Wild West I thought it was just a cool rock they saw at a museum

[@MisterMeaner3000]

He did do a mine a while back.

[@mqrx]

Same

[@logansfury]

I don't know what is more impressive, the images you envision or your ability to craft them from the ground up. These miniature pieces of art you create are amazing and the video of the creation process is fascinating.

[@guleri]

This looks real good, with the real crystals you get a shine to it that can't be painted on. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@toodlesX14]

This is such a fantastic build! I was just thinking about making a crystalline diorama yesterday, but it never occurred to me to use real crystals. The little lamp light refracting around the cave looks stunning.

[@SmexHex]

You could make a mineshaft in the western town with miners bringing up crystals via mine cart with a small tent hub nearby

[@animatedstudios4041]

just woke up and was happy you uploaded. starting my day with a good vibe :)

[@ronbrumble6493]

That lantern really makes this whole diarama. Looks fantastic as always.

[@renegadetla9331]

The spooky hole in the back is perfect, it lends so much depth and makes your mind fill in what it thinks could be there. Beautiful and somehow spooky!

[@gameyybuilds]

It’s fun watching you experiment with new materials. I wouldn’t have thought of ever using amethyst in a build!

[@paintswithlead7517]

My favorite video so far!

[@annbrookens945]

Oh, VERY good! This is beautiful... and no monsters! Those miners are soooo lucky!

[@evac.705]

The added LED really adds some sparkle and depth to the cave!

[@MadeInFranceASMR]

Love this one! Incredible colors

[@Alan2E0KVRKing]

Awesome build, the light from the LED lights the crystals up lovely!

[@CthonicSoulChicken]

Fantastic. This is the kind of thing that always stood out in model train boards. A mining scene within a mountain, adding a little wonder to a spot of the diorama that was usually blank and empty. Good stuff.

[@Daniel-oh2ug]

It's always a really cathartic moment seeing the final product and how the lights work so well! Awesome piece, as always.

[@voodrin]

That little light really made a difference with the build ... awesome job.

[@GermanNightmare1976]

♥ the little lyrics quote added in. Nice touch and strait to the feels.

[@E_Platypus_Unum]

Stunning. When you dipped the piece forward and we could see the light illuminating the cavern it made me really wish you had done a few shots with the overhead light off

[@flyingkage]

So glad that you showed it to us in the dark. It brings out that slight 'horror' of being in a place too dark.

[@trevorwelsh3946]

I would love to see a GIANT mineshaft diorama that connects your previous mining builds and makes it feel like a connected vein.

[@paulguthrie4857]

Beat me to it!

[@sebastienruhlmann3917]

Awesome blend of colors between paint and crystals 😃

[@konoikurozora5851]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to see more natural rocks or metals used in your builds from time to time!

[@Shatterpath]

Man, this is a beautiful set! A pair of dim red lights in the darkest corner of that hollow would have added to the touch of fear of that black place.

[@jenskarlsson80]

Thats awesome! Just the feeling you get from being in a cave like that, really feeds the imagination 🙂

[@beeswax5729]

Give us a tour of the Wild West so far !!

[@heather4142]

This turned out awesome! The addition of the little lamp is perfect, and the "teeth" in the front look great.

[@birchthefox8499]

what an amazing little diorama, i want to see more people using crystals in their own personal way like what you have done

[@MB-st7be]

loved this

[@frankierzucekjr]

The little light makes this. Great idea all around

[@nomaddamon2001]

You blended the real crystals into the surrounding rocks so well. It all feels so nicely cohesive. And the LEDs always bring the pieces to life, especially in this case with the light bouncing off the crystals.

[@OdonataOfficial]

This is by far my favorite in the wild west series.

[@lionessoftor4139]

Another amazing build. The Imaginary Wild West is my favorite!

[@9daywonda]

Great work. The finished miners all long remarkably like Freddy Kruger.

[@scottphillipy9831]

Pretty amazing my friend. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@pheonix-rosedockrill]

I’m a crystal collector and amethyst is my fav crystal!! I absolutely love this

[@marksayers8867]

You're work is really awesome . The ideas about the alternative West would make an amazing movie ! Amazing imagination and skill .

[@Ohraff]

That is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I love the little light inside

[@Ojoperdiz]

Awesome

[@BPCustomCreations]

Awesome display of natural geode to boot 👍👍

[@GanjjaCat]

The way the light illuminates off the geodes in low light at the end there was astounding. Amazing build man!

[@z0eshi]

The concept of this is simple but still blows my mind on how much effort you put into every project, absolutely addicted to your channel, keep it up!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

pure Genius! That turned out sooooooo goood! That lantern makes it x1000

[@philRminiatures]

What a fabulous destiny for an amethyst! Inspired and gorgeous!!😍😍👍

[@dafydd56]

Excellent atmospheric cave. Thank you for sharing. Learnt a new word too..."finagaling" which I intend to use at my first opportunity.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Sooooooo pretty! Shiny, sparkly. I saw a video of someone putting small cotton wads between rocks and then using super glue to glue rocks together. Beau-Jo never dissapoints. The end result looks fabtastolous!

[@gargapapa1867]

yeah the void hole in the back really brings up some scary dimension, good job !

[@awldune]

When you were starting off I thought no way would it work, but you made the edge transitions of the geode pieces look so great.

[@fantasticbrit3515]

The crystals looked amazing with your rock work.

[@LukeHoersten]

Love this build! Reminds me of those terrarium builds people do with little figures and animals in them. The edges with the plaster, paint, and teeth came out so well!

[@KalashAesthetic]

The crystals look so pretty. And of course the whole build is amazing.

[@0_killjoy_078]

The "true" light reflections from the lantern add such a realistic touch! As noted previously, when you added the miners the scale altered, and the lighting absolutely sold it! Great work on the Imaginary West.

[@dero4378]

I love this. I think this is so far my favorite build from the Wild Imaginary West.

[@elitster]

Great!

[@faithcantrell8378]

This might be my favorite WIW build so far!!

[@dpswets]

Stunning diorama with the light effect on the crystals. Very beautiful!

[@nathanvilla3339]

Such a fantastically looking place! It looks like somewhere you’d want to visit!

[@spacecakes9367]

Recently visited the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, really cool place, also I see why you use the local landscape as inspiration for your builds. It’s beautiful.

[@ryanharris2167]

Wow! This gives me Dark Crystal vibes! I love it!

[@WH32R]

This is awesome. The lantern gives a nice effect in low light and the black 3.0 paint really does make it look like a void behind them. Might have been fun to add some glowing eyes peering out as an uninvited visitor

[@AndrewKuntzman]

Wow that’s amazing. Turned out great

[@scallan74]

Really cool. The mini light reflects wonderfully !

[@Samuel09823]

Steve was real quiet since this dropped. Seriously though i can't stop watching this channel's content this is amazing.

[@MongoBongo271]

im a huge rock hound and wanted to do things like this with the insane amount of geodes and petrified wood i collect really cool to see it already being done awesome work

[@angelx9724]

i bet that looks great in the dark with the lantern on. So pretty!

[@mommakhajiit9317]

This came out SO good!! Completely blown away! 🤯🤯

[@AdirondackRuby]

That coach lantern joke made me giggle more than it should have. Love the cave. I'd forget all about my fear of the unknown if I had a chance to go spelunking there!

[@iusedtomosh]

Genuinely think this is the best one yet! The light from the miners lantern really makes this look awesome!

[@cravertom]

you have talent...Truth..

[@stiftarcory4364]

This is so simply but has such a dramatic impact, great job!