I made a Lord of the Rings resin diorama and it was a nightmare

[@kelondir]

the words "resin" and "nightmare" in one sentence, sounds about right... despite that still great work and a entertaining video, keep it up!

[@LarsStrandenArt]

thanks! :) Pretty sure "epoxy" is latin for "depression" so that checks out

[@BinarySecond]

I can't wait for Lars to find out water exists for testing.

[@LarsStrandenArt]

I've tested water many times but I really don't get it, it doesn't taste like much to me. 4/10 kinda boring, caffeine level too low

[@DenverJones-s5r]

Honestly, I love showing these vids to my mom, she loves lotr stuff and I think she's starting to like your vids too

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Wow thanks, thats awesome! Well your mom has great taste and has apparently raised a great and very smart kid 😄

[@lucaskatesfast]

Man you're so incredibly funny 😂 I cackled the whole way through! Love your videos 😃

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks mate, very much appreciated! 😊

[@zombella1307]

Aww mate! It still turned out soo good! The tape marks actually look like a fancy raised platform dealio. It gives a bit of extra detail. I want someone to start a brand of resin called "Depression Syrup" lmao. Every project is a learning adventure. You're still doing what you love and the effort and lols make it all the more enjoyable. Great job mate!

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks, so glad you liked it! 😊 If I ever get around to doing merch for the channel I should probably include a depression syrup t-shirt 😄

[@Burning-ships]

ooo also you could do Arwen's necklace! if u havent already

[@wewaitandwatch]

Lars man that looks amazing. Good work! It all came together amazingly and I absolutely love the sword details. 😍 And that feeling when things start sliding into wrong is hard dude, and look at you! Patiently ramming your skull into it until it works. Inspiring ❤

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! :) While the gods didn't gift me with much raw talent I did get this thick skull so ramming it into my myriad problems does seem to often be my best option 😄

[@kaure1760]

Please upload more! I always have a good time watching your videos, editing style is amazing and I like your little failures in projects along the way and the end result is still really great

[@Frosting1000]

The GOAT has returned!!!

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Would you say its a Return Of The King? Sorry I had to it was right there 😄

[@sdhpCH]

Do not buy a vacuum chamber to avoid bubbles, do not get patient, your USP is clearly the entertaining edit :) Oh. Just add a sign "ATLANTIS" to the bottom and the bubbles are explained away. Just kidding, happy that I subscribed for you personality and your humour! You deserve more subs.

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Haha thank you so much! 😄 Well I can assure you that no matter how much gear I buy I’ll find some way of screwing it up so no need to worry 😂

[@barrydevlinred]

Easiest mould release is some wd40 spray it on then let it sit for a few mins and then wipe it clean, rinse and repeat until u can put some masking tape on it and it wont stick and presto mould will release. Just dont use to much and wipe it down nicely.

[@LarsStrandenArt]

oh wow wd40, didn't even consider that! Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely try that! This time I used a petrorelease mold spray which I figured _should_ have worked but I only did one pass and didn't wipe or test with masking tape, that's a great tip :) Thanks!

[@barrydevlinred]

@LarsStrandenArt lol hard learned making Fibre glass cap shields 🤣🤣🥰

[@LarsStrandenArt]

@@barrydevlinred oh god yeah I can only imagine 😅😄

[@Needleandfur]

I really love watching your videos, even though I don't make anything with resign I always enjoy your content. When you make your moulds for pouring, have you tried filling it with water first to check for leaks? I have seen other creators doing that and could save a little bit of heartache. I mean I love watching your decent into resign madness, but ya know... a little knowledge and all that :)

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thank you so much! 😊 Yeah I've seen that too, I think a part of me is just afraid of what will happen to the painted things when the get wet.. Which makes very little sense seeing as I'm just about to make it wet anyways but in a way that can't be undone 😅 I should just toughen up and try that next time I guess 😄

[@TheBatman-1989]

​@@LarsStrandenArt you could always spray your painted pieces with a clear coat after painting. Water wouldn't do any damage to it then.

[@LarsStrandenArt]

@@TheBatman-1989 ah yeah that makes total sense! Didn't even occur to me but of course that would work 😄 Thanks!

[@DragonMagic-yf8gi]

it looks good. I think the bubbles on the sword aren't that big of a problem

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks 😄 Would be nice if some of the metal paint stayed on though 😅

[@nmills87]

This was a great video, I laughed out loud several times and the finished product turned out great! You should be proud of this whole endeavour

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks! 😊 The laughs are my main goal so that makes me happy to hear :)

[@gothiccharms]

New sub here, first time watching. I work with resin, using molds and on tumblers. I've been collecting clay tools and some clay because I want to up my resin game. You, sir, have just given me a TON of inspiration! Thank you so much! Fantastic build and lessons learned. :D

[@nephicus339]

Still looks great, though!

[@kittyvanoosten8578]

It looks epic though! The tarnished look may not be entirely true to the source, but it makes it look even more mysterious and old. Love it! Who cares what it looks like in the back? And those tiny bubbles make it seem as if the pieces are breathing, or doing...something :) Well done!

[@losie333]

Ow my good Struggle Lord XD Your video is stressing me a little bit but it is also very enjoyable

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks! 😊 If its any consolation it stresses me out a little (big) bit as well 😅

[@christoffernero5829]

Great work! Its amazing and very cool! Well done!!

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks! :)

[@lilyHussey]

Yay! My patience rewards me!!! Love your art

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lilyHussey]

@LarsStrandenArt can't wait for the next one ! Take your time too !!! Very much worth it 👌

[@w1zard2003]

I love your videos, the sword looks amazing! Regarding the resin, I've used a few different types over the years and I've found that the quick setting ones seem to turn out better and with less mistakes ie ruining paint etc. I know it "feels" safer to use the longer setting ones but as long as you're prepped enough the faster ones are better in my opinion.

[@LarsStrandenArt]

oh really? That is some great insight, I hadn't really though about that. That does make a lot of sense though! That _is_ definitely the reason why I've gone with the long setting ones (and the hope that more air has time to escape but I'm not sure that's actually the case). Going with a faster set one would also cut the total waiting time down with several days so I think I might have to take your advice and try that for the next epoxy project :) Thanks!

[@w1zard2003]

@@LarsStrandenArt no problem at all. That's just my experience though so maybe try a small one first. The one I used had a working time of 30mins and a total set time of 12 hours. You might have to do smaller layers though as they usually can't be poured in large amounts

[@LarsStrandenArt]

ah yeah that's true.. I guess I've usually ended up doing layered pours anyways so should be fine 😄 The brand I have the easiest access to has a 24h short set version (as opposed to the 72h long one) so I'll give that a whirl!

[@Art_Path_FPS]

Lars: "Enbladening" Me: "I understood that reference."

[@Burning-ships]

YESSSSS ANOTHER VID!!!!!

[@QuiltingCrow]

Takk for at du delte prosessen! I have to say that even though it seems like it must have been frustrating at some point, it's still a beautiful piece of art - and funny to watch, of course :) When I began painting with acrylics after I had been painting with watercolours for years, there was a lot of frustration included in the process, but usually we learn from our mistakes. Don't give up, enjoy the ride ❤

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you! And thanks for sharing, glad to hear I'm not the only one who struggles when changing media :) I'm super happy to not be doing all digital work these days, but CG renders at least have one thing going for them in that they don't usually eat your colors or leak out all over your desk 😄

[@katb8079]

Hi Lars! The end product looks amazing, you definitely wouldn't know that resin is your arch enemy from those beauty shots. I'm a huge movie fan and I love practical effects movies like The Thing and Alien, and while you have inspired me to pick up some polymer clay and UV resin (I have not worked up the courage for epoxy resin yet), I don't think I'm ready to tackle the slimy creatures from old horror movies yet. I love Lord of the Rings and I know it's chock-full of some of the most iconic props and set pieces ever and I know you've done all sorts of different projects, but I'm wondering if there's a movie besides LotR that inspired you to create dioramas and if you have some movies dioramas that you'd like to tackle in the future one day - like a dream project of sorts? Big fan of your channel, keep up the great work!

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thank you so much! 😊 The fact that you've been inspired to start playing around with clay from these videos warms my frosty heart to the core :) Oh there are so many! Tons of universes from both film and games that I'll definitely want to dive into, Dark Crystal, Mass Effect, Discworld, Ninja Turtles, Toxic Avengers, Starship Troopers and Alien just to name a few off the top of my head! Hopefully, as the audience grows (fingers crossed), I'll be able to do more and more obscure projects and still have people want to check in 😄

[@katb8079]

@@LarsStrandenArt That's awesome! Lots of variety in craft across all of those, Alien would be particularly good for kitbashing and a Discworld project would be quite stylistic. Thanks for your reply, looking forward to seeing whatever you do next!

[@diyfireking]

How awesome 💖💖

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks! ☺️

[@salemtargaryen123]

4:40 forbidden IUD

[@LarsStrandenArt]

oh god 😅

[@sariannas2799]

I enjoyed this video and am leaving a comment to inform the youtube robot overlords of that

[@LarsStrandenArt]

thank you. For every 500 comments they let me talk to my family for 30 seconds

[@seanbarr5822]

Dude! Your projects consistently sick and your writing shines delightfully! "My long standing tradition of trying to be smart" hahah If you don't mind my asking, what country are you based in?

[@LarsStrandenArt]

Thanks mate, much appreciated! :) I'm in frosty old Norway!

[@AustralianMurderTurtle]

Once again, his name is Lars, and he likes to make tiny lord of the rings things.

[@LarsStrandenArt]

my bank account that pays for the materials do wish they were tinier 😅

[@AustralianMurderTurtle]

@@LarsStrandenArt just imagine how much money that buying a pressure pot and stuff would make your wallet cry. I mean you can't do much with a tiny pressure pot, even if it could do something about tiny bubbles.

[@LarsStrandenArt]

haha yeah I was actually eyeing both that and a vacuum chamber on black friday, but then I remembered that I'll probably still want food in January 😄

[@vrouo.572]

Like it!