I TRIED making a Miniature BLIZZARD Encased in Resin ICE!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

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[@ositopatsideascreativasydi5135]

cool bro

[@ositopatsideascreativasydi5135]

brother I like to do things like yours I wish I was like you one day thanks for the heart brother

[@Poppacap79]

I’d like to see you try this again but fixing the problems you encountered. Gotta learn from the mistakes. Very cool idea that a second take would do it justice.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Well you guys seem to really be twisting my arm here, as much as I never want to look at another bottle again haha. Perhaps I’ll have to suck it up and give it another go. What I need is the deep pour stuff which is what I thought this was going to be.

[@MikesFoggyIdea]

I think it's worth another try but with the deep pour resin.

[@ninjamel_official5730]

See.. This really speaks volumes to your character. It takes a special kind of person to show when things don't happen how they are supposed to instead of only showing the best works. I think it's awesome to hear you say that you're proud of it. I absolutely love your content. Keep up the good work! Also, do you edit your own videos? Because they always have a good flow and are never too short! Happy Holidays to you and your family. Stay safe!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man. Those are some really great words of encouragement. And yeah, i edit my own videos. I'm always worried they're too long though, so thanks :)

[@connorappleby]

You fried my dang brain with the whole “first pour 24 hours before 48 hours after the second layer on the 3rd pour then 24 more hours for the 1st 3rd layer on the second pour 12 hours earlier...”

[@MidIslandCustomDiecast]

You know what I really love about this whole video is you've given everyone a look behind the usual "perfect" KZbin project. Everyone now gets a chance to learn from your mistakes, which is great. I try to include my mistakes in videos as well as what I try to fix my mistakes. So I guess what I'm saying is the project was great and I respect your decision to show the whole thing.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks for the shout out. I love trying new things but it’s always a nightmare when they go wrong. Kudos for showing it anyway!

[@RvnKnight]

I use the Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast for my deep pours. It takes 48 hours for cure, and it's great for water features. You can also do layers with it and they have been seamless when have. Just watch for the usual bubbles and pour in a long thin stream.

[@felice_picks_sticks]

I like that you still showed off your process and product, even if it didn't work out like you planned. That takes humility, and I think it helps newbie crafters gain perspective. Keep it up. :-)

[@PatrickSamphire]

It was a nice mini terrain piece, despite the resin problems. Hey, and at least you have a handy weapon if you need it. :)

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

haha thanks Patrick! Btw, did you ever receive your house? I meant to follow up with that.🤔

[@PatrickSamphire]

@@RealTerrainHobbies Sorry to take a while to reply. Yes, I got it, thank you! I've been meaning to photograph it, but I got hid by Covid and am still recovering.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Resin always scares me big time!!! I had a resin catastrophe the first time I tried to make a water scene and it has haunted me ever since. You took the disappointment so well here and I always think it's so valuable to see other artists share their struggles. We can see we are not alone when things go wrong and it can even happen to talented professionals like yourself! I hope you had a great holiday!

[@shaneflickinger]

Cool idea, even if the execution had its problems. I do think grinding the sphere down to look like ice was a great idea and looks pretty cool. Just needs one more iteration to get the inside of the resin looking how you wanted. Cheers!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks Shane, appreciate the kind words!

[@WeltenbauerClub]

Thank you for showing this project even if it didn't turn out the way you wanted. (Makes you more human again - from a crafters point of view ;)

[@katrina-kylie436]

The idea is just super! But they don't learn without mistakes )) And the imitation of snow in this case is better to do with paint or crystal pastes. I will look forward to attempt number 2)) Success in business and happy holidays!

[@lyndilou6314]

It really looks like ice! Even if you can't see through it, it is fantastic!

[@Greentreeanduril]

Really enjoyed this one. Even though it didn’t turn out the way you planned. It’s a shame that poring the resin is the last step on most projects, as there is so much effort put in before that stage. My last resin poor had a leak that damaged my last display. It is so disappointing when you have such high hopes. But lessons have been learned and on to the next project. Great vid. Hope you and yours had a happy Christmas and all the best for the new year 👍🏻

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Heeey thanks a lot man. Glad to hear from ya and thanks for the encouragement and you are totally right about the it being the final step after so much work that can make or break a project. Hope you had a great Christmas too and all is well with you over there.

[@michaelgearhart5050]

Absolutely brilliant practice run! Perhaps something to vibrate out the bubbles and a clearer base product. Please, try this one again.

[@BuiltfortheRide]

I think if you just cut the ball once and filled it with resin then dip the sculpture into it, also as the bubbles float to the top of the ball, once you flip it upright it will look like the snow falling to the ground

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Very good point!

[@thisisredundancy2002]

It looks good for all the trouble you had with it, and I love that you showed it even though it isn't what you wanted. I do hope you try this again, because I feel like with a little more time and experience you could easily get the end result you wanted. Happy crafting and keep up the good work friend. Happy holidays!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks very much man for the encouragement! It seems as though I'll have to give this one another go at some point. :)

[@sjbonadonna]

Uploading a failed project is very encouraging. Showing the amount of effort and time with a new medium is a great way to help your viewers see failure and learn how much its part of the process. Excellent video.

[@incognito4522]

Ive been working with resin for a year now. For this project you need to work in layers. You need a thin viscosity resin and use a heat gun or torch to pop bubbles. The bubbles will make your finished piece look cloudy . You will need to secure your snow so it does not float. Redo this. You will love it. Another thing is using a vacuum chamber to rid your resin of bubbles. Use fishing line to make falling snow

[@StudioKDB]

This was great! You persevered and saw the project through. That's what matters :) Thank you for another great video

[@MiniatureLandscapeHobbies]

From one Canadian terrain KZbinr to the next...thanks so much for your videos. You are a true artist!

[@yellowbird2279]

I love that you show the mistakes, it shows us what not to do, and makes us feel better about our screw-ups. Keep up the Awesome work

[@neriummothra]

what I use to make heavy snow is baking powder / soda, glue and a bit of white paint.

[@crystalknight4191]

I am learning how to work with resin and really appreciate seeing videos from others showing the 'mistakes' and letting us know we aren't the only ones to have a project not turn out the way we expect. Also, living in the midwest, I would say this is an accurate depiction of a blizzard, snow everywhere and barely able to see objects somewhere in the white stuff lol.

[@BelindaShort]

You might like trying a silicone mold next time you want to do a globe and use deep pour resin like someone else suggested

[@Terbium23]

I really like that you show us the whole process of "failling". Very often in this hobby things don't turn out the way you imagined them to be. Rarely they turn out better than you thought, but more often you will be (at least to some degree) dissapointed with the results. But I think making mistakes and learning from them is an essential part of model making. Only showing the best outcomes skewes the image and will frustrate people who try it themselves, especially beginners. In the end I like the ice chunk idea much better than the snow globe shape. I guess a little more clarity in the pouring resin and better distribution of the snowflakes and this display would have turned out great.

[@DavidChadwell]

Just remember, a failed project is still a successful video! We all have failures in real life, so this is 100% relatable. Great job, and keep them coming.

[@mikepeters8132]

lol that ad 😂😂😂😂 great build with lots of lessons. Happy holidays!

[@charlesslaton5924]

I gotta say, I also like seeing when projects fail. Not out of mischievousness or similar but because that's how we learn. And I think I really learned a lot from watching this video. Thanks! I've done a lot of projects where I messed up a step or assumed something that didn't pan out, but where I learned a lot while trying to fix it. Like the clearing up with the resin coat on the outside. I didn't realize you could do that. Nice. I definitely like to see how things can mess up and different techniques to try to fix them. I also never thought about layer separation issues with a resin like that. It's definitely something I'll have to remember and account for in future projects.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Hey thanks a lot for saying this. Means a lot to hear that. As far as the resin separation it had more to do with the snow mixed in. I guess it was wishful thinking hoping the snow consistency would be the same throughout each layer. Either way much to be learned and glad you felt so too.

[@gggfx4144]

The diorama concept was great; I'd say try again but find a way to do thinner/clearer resin. Maybe try experiment with little bits of resin? Some options I can think of - 1. Get two balls (inner, outer) to pour the resin ball in a more modest thickness 2. Spread/spray release agent on like a balloon and then layer very fine layers of some clear material, then pop the balloon and peel it; you could put a little bit of snow flock on one layer for blizzard effect. Final option is obviously just to buy a premade glass ball and stick your suspended snow to the inside

[@robertomartinez1977]

Happy New Year and a big hug from Mexico. I hope that all your desires and goals will be fulfilled and that you have a lot of health and joy just like your family. Thank you for your videos and feedback.

[@jeditsuyoshi]

I like that you showed this despite the fact that it didn’t turn out as you intended it. Merry Christmas!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man. Means a lot for you to say that. Merry Christmas!

[@jeditsuyoshi]

​@@RealTerrainHobbies This is what makes a good, honest channel. We really appreciate that you are willing to show the good, the bad and the ugly.

[@lentayotaysh]

Maybe you could use it as a soft mallet?

[@dougsundseth6904]

Really interesting project here that seems like it might warrant more experimentation. One thought I had while watching this is that your groundwork would probably entrap very small air bubbles and might also interact chemically with the casting resin. If you try something like this again, I'd consider using a thin layer of resin or perhaps acrylic gloss medium to seal all the stuff down at ground level, then add layers of casting resin after that. I think you would also want to use a vacuum chamber to degas the resin after each pour to reduce bubbles in each layer. Had the resin allowed for a thicker pour, I suspect the result would have been worse, since you would have had even more problems with bubbles being trapped at the top of the globe. A completely different possibility would be to do your pour upside down, leaving the ground layer for the last layer of resin to be poured. This might keep many of the bubbles down at grass/dirt/snow level, where they might not be as obtrusive.

[@Jaybiiird]

its better to take your time with a project instead of rushing yourself and making mistakes. Also a vacuum chamber works wonders to get bubbles out and really get that clear look your were going for. Still thanks for showing us either way! Sometimes projects don't turn out like you envision them.

[@AzraelThanatos]

For the static grass part, yeah, it probably is the superglue for it, you want pva/white or the tacky glue for the general glues...some of the scenic cement options work very well. For the resin, if you gave it a light sanding, you can normally make it clear with a layer of gloss varnish over the edges.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Ahh, thanks for confirming my suspicions on that because yeah, it’s like it had zero effect.

[@AzraelThanatos]

@@RealTerrainHobbies It's a conductivity thing there. One of the things where you need the right glue for the job...kind of like how superglue will actually cure safely underwater (it's safe to use in fishtanks for gluing things currently underwater at the time). As a side note, was kind of surprised that you didn't try for a cobblestone path rather than a dirt one...seems like that would be the type used with that kind of light.

[@cindygr8ce]

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[@ApAcVideoWatcher]

For your first time attempting such a look with resin, I think you did a great job. If you attempt it again with a deep pour resin, might I suggest using an opalescent white mica and very small amount of very fine diamond glitter to give the translucent blizzard look on the interior of the globe. Then once finished, you could use paint or alcohol inks on the exterior,. Do a coating layer to encase it, then polish areas to dull parts out if wanted. Also, could use various tones of the alcohol ink to create a visual wind current inside your pour by dividing the resin into multiple cups before pouring and swirling a very small tip of a toothpick amount of alcohol ink, or your pigment if choice depending on the look you're going for and the resin you choose, creating a multi-toned translucent, finished piece. I've never made a solid chunk of ice snow globe before, but if I were going to attempt it this is how I'd go about it. A word of caution since it's resin and white is involved... yellowing with age. Something to keep in mind when choosing what you use to create the blizzard as well as which resin you choose if you're wanting it to look nice for more than a few years. I really enjoy your channel. Your Sherlock video had me squeaking over the book binding mold. Thank you for pointing out to people that they should try to do things they want to do. No one gets it right all the time. I dare say perfecting the art of making mistakes look intentional is a desired skill of all creators. I really enjoy that you just go for it, big and bold. Thank you for putting a smile on my face today. 🦋

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

This was a wonderful comment and thank you so much for the awesome help with the resin pour! you're making me want to try it again. :P i'll have to do it again in the future here for sure, but slightly different somehow. I'd still like to try a go at a proper blizzard again though. And thank YOU for putting a smile on my face today. 😊

[@ApAcVideoWatcher]

@@RealTerrainHobbies I look forward to seeing blizzard 2.0. You do amazing work. And, you're very welcome. 🦋

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

Dang! Can’t believe you got Strong Bad to help out with the ad spot! That’s a pretty big celebrity cameo 😄

[@willowweedsYT]

It’s a shame it didn’t turn out quite like you wanted, but it does look very much like layers of really thick ice, like it’s been building up for a thousand years.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Yeah, you're right about that I think. Thanks for the positive feedback. :)

[@MFewwy]

Happy holidays and happy new year! :) Your channel is amazing and inspiring :D

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks Alex! Happy new year and holidays to you as well. :)

[@deedeeiam]

You need a deep pour type resin. A pressure pot would go a long way for your resin pieces -- sucks all the tiny bubbles out.

[@KylaraKuhn]

I'm no expert on casting resin so this might make no sense what I say here but will give it a go anyway: Could you put the ball upside down and suspend the scene downwards in it? That way if snow floats to the top, it will simply land on the ground, which has snow already anyway. You might pour some resin all the way through the stand and let it come out in something that looks like a small hole in the ground? You would need a resin that you can cast in a single go of course.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

I had considered that but I opted to go this way instead for fear of air bubbles being trapped in the terrain/model area. But yeah, i think the biggest issue was requiring a single pour resin. The upside down method would be worth a try though for sure.

[@srrfounder1]

🎆🥂Happy New Year, Neil🥂🎆

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Happy New Year! :)

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Have a great festive period. Looking forward to seeing more of your vids in 2021

[@AcesOfZeon]

happy holidays!

[@HaggisFist]

Glad you posted this. I’ve had some epic art fails with this stuff. Just keep pushing! Resin is a monster to beat, but the outcome can be amazing. I’d say go for the full poor next time. Especially with 72 hour cure. Should be fine. Keep trying man! You’re an incredible artist and when it finally comes together it will become a new obsession.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man. I think you're right on just giving it the full pour. Really appreciate the encouragement. :)

[@HaggisFist]

Real Terrain Hobbies heck yeah man.

[@TheAlienmorph]

Hey, not every project is gonna turn out as good as one would want. It was still a cool idea (no pun intended). You can always try something similar, like a monster trapped in a chunk of ice, or some kind of magic crystal showing a scene inside it. Just need some deep pour resin, and maybe to run a quick test or two before going into the main project. Happy holidays!

[@optimus2200]

maybe some of the chemicals in the snow or something else fogged up the resisin . So I heard alot about testing the resisn with anything you dont know how its gonna work with. Black Craft Magic once had a resin that heated up the base alot and fogged up intensely after boring it in with some paint.

[@lindacsmith13]

bummer. I hope you continue to try working with resin, it looks pretty cool.

[@MrPug-dt4sd]

It doesn’t look too much like a blizzard but it looks really great as a chunk of ice.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Yeahhhhh...

[@rbaleksandar]

One of the big problems with a blizzard is not to being able to see anything in it. So you did a good job! :D

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Haha I suppose this is true😊

[@ebrahimmohamed4829]

Black forest wood co. In Canada has some deep pour resins that you can cast in one go.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Hey awesome. I'll check them out!

[@CampaignTerrain]

I make some LARP/geekery props, from time to time. Another skin layer of icky green or ochre, and this would make a great noir/occult type prop, especially with the light inside. It may not have been where you meant to go, but the destination turned out kinda cool

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man, i'll keep those suggestions in mind for the next one!

[@elvisvalentin3010]

love that this is released even though it wasn't a complete success. Maybe look into smooth on crystal clear

[@qkh5600]

Wow, that was a great idea, but very, very difficult to achieve ... Too much snow in the resin? Only one layer instead of three? Best wishes and good luck for a new project.

[@jordon8485]

I think you should give this another go :)!

[@JPenB]

Happy accidents. 😊

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

hehehe Agreed

[@sallyscreativeendeavour9800]

That is a really cool idea Neil and thanks for sharing it with us. Just a quick FYI, the music used in between your commentary becomes much louder than you (think annoying commercial here ;o), is there anyway for that to be addressed? I would also like to say that I am really enjoying your ads and the humour you use. Spot on! Merry Christmas from another central prairie Canadian. :o)

[@charlottew2151]

I thought so too, I was watching this at night and had quite a shock when the music came on!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Sorry and good to know! Thanks for the feedback on that. i'll definitely consider that moving forward

[@charlottew2151]

@@RealTerrainHobbies thank you! I absolutely love your videos btw, the volume was just a minor inconvenience in a great video 😊

[@normalratrat]

Wanna see a redo on this. But maybe save it for next Christmas

[@6feetthing]

the problem is that the air bubbles couldnt escape the mould. its a important step so the next time give it some openning on top and let it be like that for a few hrs and when u see that the air bubbles inside has escaped, u can cover the opening and let it dry

[@jonathanklassen1826]

Yeah, try it again. I think the Idea is great, it just needs a little Tweeking and i think it could work out. Maybe try it on a smaller scale and ramp it up afterwards, when you know how it works. Best wishes from Germany Jonathan

[@squizzy6143]

awesome video... i agree with a lot of the others, i would love to see u try this again... this idea is super cool and i can envision what u were trying to have it look like... keep up the great work

[@miguelcorreia1149]

Really enjoyed that concept!! Maybe next time add a faun and make it about the chronicles of Narnia!! How is the lord of the rings project coming? Is there an army chosen?

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

I was considering a Narnia scene! I was worried about a heavily forested area trapping air bubbles though... And i still need to pick my army as far as lotr goes! I'm slowly picking away at it :P

[@miguelcorreia1149]

@@RealTerrainHobbies it would be a cool project for sure!! I am not yet brave enough to dive into resin but this Narnia idea seems like a good concept, maybe a snow globe with lights? Great to hear from Lotr!!

[@sunniray1704]

I would like to see you redeem yourself this year😋 I still really liked the project and turning it into ice saved it👍

[@TheWickedlove]

Resin is not nearly as scary as its made out to be if using the correct kinds. A deep pour would be perfect for this and a miniscule amount of "snow" will work to get the effect you want and still see the scene. Finish off with a quick glaze like you did to get the gloss effect. But you did learn some neat effects you can utilize later on...

[@peterheinzo515]

Heyo, as far as i can judge Sci-Ffi is not really your style but i would love to see a Warhammer 40k inspired cathedral or something in that direction designed and built by you. Always impressed to see your work, thumbs up.

[@alejandrorangel1761]

looks cool. But try again maybe use a different kind of resin? your the master Neil.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks Alejandro :)

[@spuddart3540]

Love it, great content. And that ad killed me lol.

[@Wantar]

Still took some effort. Respect.

[@7someone]

Well that was an example of Murphy's law, but the concept is cool you have to try it again.

[@johnmyrick8623]

Definitely looks like a blizzard

[@opesam]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it before, but would a vacuum work to remove bubbles from the resin pre-pour?

[@martinthewarrior5016]

You should totally give this another go, but using deep pour resin this time. Really nice idea, and grinding it down to look like ice was a fantastic idea. Just a shame the resin sort of screwed you over on this one

[@claytontaylor9516]

Would you ever make a warhammer 40k battlefield I love your work and I could only imagine how awesome that would be thanks for the great content

[@Ernzt8]

Resin is strange stuff, it can react in ways you don't expect. I'm sure you will find a way to get it right next time. Maybe give it a resin film in some way before casting? Not sure

[@VinovaLCrafts]

Wow amazing...i like it...

[@AmandaVLH]

💜 💜

[@berthulf]

So, I really like the shape you ended up with, it's just a shame this didn't work as well as hoped. I wonder if many more, far thinner layers would work better? Obviously, that would then have a far higher cure time, but it may have looked more even with just a tiny sprinkle in each, as opposed to the almost opaque layers you ended up with as the flock floated up. I wonder how tile grout would have worked instead of flock? Also, going with a slightly smaller design may also work better as that would reduce the amount of resin needed anyway. This was a good idea though, and practice makes perfect.

[@ToXiCxMadness2]

This is a severe blizzard that’s all, so turns out it’s closer to real life than you expected

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Resin is tricky! Maybe do some test runs next time?

[@gertmuller9936]

Last Part of medieval tavern plllllls :D

[@N3XUS6]

Well thanks for showing this, I know it didnt turn out the way you wanted but we all have these moments. Without the possibility of failure there is no reason to try...lol

[@paulharkins1082]

It’s looks like fog and snow.I like i

[@kblyr]

Yah, I really want you to try this again.. Please! I'm pretty sure, this gonna be awesome 🙂

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

I think I'm going to have to judging by the number of requests for that in here :)

[@bicskeiz]

Maybe would be worth to make a test with different resins to check the opacity.

[@riflemanslament9594]

Hey man. Any idea how close you are on producing the final video for the tavern?

[@ninjamel_official5730]

Seriously though... I am desperately waiting for it.... 2 weeks has turned into 2+ years lol

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

@@ninjamel_official5730 yes I need to get on it. Absolutely! lol I'm considering getting it done very soon here so keep an eye out!

[@riflemanslament9594]

@@RealTerrainHobbies Right on man. Mine is sitting pretty much right where your last video of it was.

[@adamdax]

Another top notch video and your Sponsor adds are Hilarious and Perfect !

[@sebbychou]

AFAIK whenever the competition circuit does stuff like that it takes like 4 months of pouring tiny layers and letting them dry for 2 days each... and IIRC every one that did these things hated the process and even when it looks beautiful they're like "never again, this was a nightmare" because there's always gonna be one layer that leaks, or a tiny ass earthquake makes it blow over, or a piece melts or a layer fogs up or whatever

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

lol I believe it %110. Not the most fun thing to work with thats for sure!

[@SomeBoredGuy69]

Thanks for showing the failures as well as the successes! Better luck next time. BTW, I found a company for deep pour resin based in Canada. They say it can be poured up to 3 inches. I have not used it on my Diorama yet. So I do not know how good it is. They are reasonably priced as well. Magic Resin. Free shipping too.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Hey that's awesome! Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have to look them up! Much appreciated my friend :)

[@The-Grow-Portal]

Can you link the lamp post site?

[@alexboehm7171]

failure videos are as interesting as success videos. You can't go wrong, mate!

[@MrFredstt]

Would love to see you redo this one

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

It’s all trial and error. You’ll nail it next time.

[@muradh5888]

Hi can you please make a diaroma for beginners and a very easy one 🎉😊🙏 your one's are absolutely gorgeous 💖

[@loranzo2581]

cool video

[@dude-dk7ei]

I know it was a mistake, but I think the static grass not really standing actually looked pretty good, as if the weight of the snow was pressing it down

[@Bigfoot1955]

Lessons learned for second try!