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.

[@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.

[@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

[@teamarcaniun336]

Yes yes yes always a nice Sunday treat

[@oo7cabbage990]

I think this is my favorite old video of yours because as both an artist and a geology enthusiast I love combining the beauty of natural rocks and the creativity of art.

[@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!

[@minigocreator]

The light of the flashlight makes my heart flutter🤤😄

[@nathancollier6182]

It's difficult to pick a "favorite" video/diorama, but this build has always left me in awe. You made a great build, incorporating some of God's creative beauty, to tell a story that feels pretty fantastical.

[@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!

[@MilkyClayGALAXY]

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

[@zneelley]

This one has got to be my favorite, my wife and I have rewatched a number of times

[@ralphoto8466]

Wow one of the best models I have ever seen

[@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.

[@MadeInFranceASMR]

Love this one! Incredible colors

[@Kcombs75]

Definitely the coolest thing I've seen made on the channel!

[@mistac5050]

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

[@poopybutt2824]

Babe wake up boylei hobby time made a new video

[@animatedstudios4041]

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

[@seyyedamirir4977]

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

[@DiggerPrints0814]

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

[@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

[@kaewierdoni4640]

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

[@JeffersonLucas-od2sx]

This is one of my favorite boylei hobby time videos and the first one I watched! I'm so glad I stumbled upon it!

[@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.

[@gameyybuilds]

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

[@lucpar23]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@annbrookens945]

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

[@bettsdn]

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

[@nchanin]

Love the Beau Jo’s reference!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@heather4142]

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

[@evac.705]

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

[@ronbrumble6493]

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

[@Gandalf_Goes_Hard]

Always love a new Boylei video

[@frankierzucekjr]

The little light makes this. Great idea all around

[@Alan2E0KVRKing]

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

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

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

[@voodrin]

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

[@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!

[@Daniel-oh2ug]

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

[@GermanNightmare1976]

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

[@Ohraff]

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

[@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!

[@sebastienruhlmann3917]

Awesome blend of colors between paint and crystals 😃

[@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.

[@konoikurozora5851]

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

[@KalashAesthetic]

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

[@codeearth9820]

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

[@paintswithlead7517]

My favorite video so far!

[@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

[@Jaybiiird]

Awe MAN I always thought that black void at the back of the crystal cave was spooky too! Glad to know I wasn't alone!! :) This is such a cool idea for a diorama! I love it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@angelx9724]

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

[@philRminiatures]

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

[@dero4378]

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

[@jenskarlsson80]

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

[@marksayers8867]

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

[@9daywonda]

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

[@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!

[@scallan74]

Really cool. The mini light reflects wonderfully !

[@SmexHex]

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

[@BPCustomCreations]

Awesome display of natural geode to boot 👍👍

[@stiftarcory4364]

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

[@OdonataOfficial]

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

[@ryanharris2167]

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

[@nathanvilla3339]

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

[@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!

[@pheonix-rosedockrill]

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

[@ChrisKing25]

I love this build... and this WIW universe!

[@birchthefox8499]

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

[@fantasticbrit3515]

The crystals looked amazing with your rock work.

[@lionessoftor4139]

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

[@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.

[@scottphillipy9831]

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

[@chicgeekery]

You know, looking back through your videos, I can't pick a favorite! Imaginary Wild West, Star Wars, break dancing clock figures, ect ect. But dang, this one is giving me ideas. Geode mine potentially fits in so many settings!

[@williamjosephburns1504]

Once again, blessed with a phenomenal build. Man! *Imagine a realistic LEGO Power Miners Diorama!!* Oh, that would be so incredibly cool! Again, a great video. Thanks lots.

[@TheDragonQueensLair]

This looks super cool. I love how the light plays against the purple of the amethyst

[@dafydd56]

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

[@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!

[@RetroRoboland]

Very clever build. Gems great. Lighting great.

[@ElleLSings]

I really love this piece! The colors of the crystals are very striking, and I love the creativty of arranging them into a little cave!

[@irish3335]

I love watching your projects come together! Another amazing build thanks for sharing!

[@gargapapa1867]

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

[@AndrewKuntzman]

Wow that’s amazing. Turned out great

[@dpswets]

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

[@xdiota]

You are one of my most favorite KZbinrs ever! You are so creative! Keep doing what your doing!!!

[@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.

[@GanjjaCat]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Grauskegg]

Wow.. just wow! I thought this was gonna look wierd at first.. but geez was I wrong! Youve got some real talent there. This was awesome! Cheers