Miniature Sophie's Hat Shop From Howl's Moving Castle

[@stuff_by_ames]

You definitely perfected the 2.5D effect.

[@MechanicalFiend]

It's especially great for when you don't have any ideas for how to make a piece in 3D hahaha! Thank you for saying that, it's all still developing as I learn more with each build~

[@tatangatatanga5551]

Hayao Miyazaki's works are quality productions. Of course, those who are inspired by his works are people of as much quality as him. Congratulations to you beautiful lady!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh I don't know about all that, but really appreciate you saying that so much! Miyazaki is certainly a master storyteller, it's very easy to be inspired by his films! Thank you for all the super kind words~

[@tatangatatanga5551]

@@MechanicalFiend I'd be honored.🖐

[@Sanyaenyenwa]

Your channel keeps on being a prime example of how you don't need fancy tools or expensive materials to make something nice. Those can certainly help, just like you said about the new camera, but the cheapest paints and literal trash (as in random packaging materials) can go a long way in the hands of a skilled maker.

[@MechanicalFiend]

This makes me so happy to hear- if there is one thing I would like get across in the videos, it is this! Totally, having the right tools can help a lot, but in a lot of cases- it really isn't necessary to be able to make something cool. If you collect even just a little packaging from things you buy, you already have fantastic materials to be able to make a project. Thank you so much for saying that~

[@heehoopeanut420]

​@MechanicalFiend Thank you for all you do and how detailed you are, I really appreciate your narration. I like how you make a lot of the details, parts, and decorations yourself out of easy to find items. Do you ever think about doing a full on miniature house/castle/idk with multiple rooms? I'm currently making my first 1:12 scale dollhouse, and it has been so fun, but so hard! mainly because I can't decide on the details yet😂 I'd love to see how you imagine the different rooms and furniture.

[@LihlCherry]

I love when creators use "low budget" tricks to filming! It's just so much more charming and has infinitely more character than CG. I admire your work 🤩

[@MechanicalFiend]

I think it is kinda the same as the projects in some ways in that having certain limitations can often encourage you to think in new ways to make something happen. It's a ton of fun! Thank you so much for the super kind words~

[@queencityminis]

You are so dedicated to the cause! All. That. Cutting! I often "watch" KZbin videos by listening to them while working, but i always actually watch all of yours. Thanks for sharing some of how you create the editing magic.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha it sometimes feels like at least 60% of the builds are made up of cutting! It is an absolute honor to hear that, I'm honestly happy for people to watch while working, but that really means more than I can say~ Thank you for all of your kind words always, they mean so much 💜

[@DeadSound]

You're easily one of my favourite creatives on this platform. Especially in love with the Ghibli stuff! ^_^

[@MechanicalFiend]

I cannot overstate how honored I am, wow, thank you! Absolutely adore working on the Ghibli projects, so happy to hear you can enjoy them~

[@behindthemaestrosdesk]

I absolutely adore your miniatures! Being a massive Studio Ghibli fan, I approve! Keep it up!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh you're just too kind, so happy you can enjoy them! I absolutely love working on the Ghibli cookie tins, they are always a ton of fun~

[@AwakeningWings]

I love how you brought Howl's world and Sophie's together in these tin miniatures.

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy to hear you liked the concepts together! For some reason it just felt right to have the two as a full project!

[@AwakeningWings]

@@MechanicalFiend 🥰 Yes, it definitely does feel right. I think it's because Sophie loves her shop and it's where she can be herself. And for Howl, his room must be a safe place for him. I've always wondered if he decorated his room with the things he found or received from all the traveling he does and he kept those things.

[@sm0r3ss]

This couldn’t have been more better timing for me. I just watched Howl’s moving castle last night for the first time and I completely fell in love with it

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh that's so awesome, I'm kinda jealous, wish I could watch it for the first time again haha! It's such a magical little film! (Also I die every time I see that photo of Key, so thank you for your profile picture lol)

[@Nosculptor]

This video was perfect. The build, the music, the tempo, the whole mood. I enjoyed it so much!

[@MechanicalFiend]

I am so happy to hear it! I've always loved both the inside and outside of the hat shop, it was so fun to work on. Searching for music to use is a part of the process I love, so I'm extra happy to hear you enjoyed that~

[@RavensMinis]

I keep a moodboard/sketchbook now with notes of details that I need to incorporate in my builds and it's been SUPER helpful! What a beautiful build!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yes! It is so helpful, especially with super detailed projects (me side-eyeing Howl's bedroom haha)! Really helps to organize all the details as you're working and break down the pieces that need to be made. Glad you could enjoy it, it was a blast to work on~

[@DanB.0]

The way in which you weathered the building carefully removing only a layer of the cardboard is one of those things nobody will do and makes your work so particularly detailed and original. The laughter clip after the "doing it in 10 seconds" part was hilarious.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha it was actually surprisingly easy to do with a dull craft knife! Thank you so much for the super kind words, as always! Honestly, I don't usually laugh all that much while editing, but must admit that was the one part that made me chuckle a little, glad you liked it~

[@Yokopalu]

Oh my god this is awesome. I'm the one who made Sophies Hatshop in a frame on instagram and that you always planned to do the outside her shop is just amazing!

[@MechanicalFiend]

When you tagged me in that I was so excited because I had been working on this and the timing was just so perfect! Your project is so beautiful, really happy to be able to include it in this video (also I am so sorry if I said your name wrong)~ I've linked your instagram in the description, but if you want me to add any other links please let me know! Thank you again for sharing your project with me and letting me include it💜

[@Yokopalu]

@@MechanicalFiend You said it perfectly right! 😁 And thank you so much for the shoutout, thats more that i can ever ask for! I looking forward to any of your projects!

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

If someone gave you an empty box of cereal, some Elmer's glue, a ball of yarn, a half-used tube of Puffy Paint, and a twist tie, you'd make it into something magical. No doubt in my mind. It's wonderful to watch you paint and your color studies always end up looking so cool. I bet that it really does help you wrap your mind around the subject that you're building. The weathering that you did to the paper board and the foam looks so authentic! That Assembly Montage is so very, very good, to be honest, it's beautiful and relaxing. I love how you added the background elements (Clouds and stars) to your final shots! I'm also glad that Black Magic gave you a camera (I had a feeling that a camera would find its way to you), and I know that YOU of all people will take full advantage of all that camera has to offer. Being able to punch in on 4k is a game changer... I punch in on shots like 50 times per video! : ) This project came out so lovely. Excellent work, D!

[@MechanicalFiend]

You don't need much to make something! Materials can be super versatile! I absolutely love painting the Ghibli scenes, it isn't 100% necessary, but it does really help understand all the details. This one was so fun to build and film as always, so happy you liked it! Honestly them sending the camera was such a blessing, I am so beyond grateful. So many cool opportunities to try and improve the videos with it! Yes! Punching in is so helpful, I was doing it before, but it's amazing to not have to lose any quality. Ahhh as always your comments just leave me feeling so honored haha, thank you so much, seriously. You always motivate me to try and work even harder on the videos~

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

@@MechanicalFiend It's easy to leave you nice comments. Your work is excellent.

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

You always pop up at just the right time. This video (as usual) is exceptional. It's a true pleasure to watch you work

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy it came up at a good time and you could enjoy it! It's always a pleasure to hear from you and appreciate you giving the videos a watch so much~

[@MTB214]

You’re a great artist! Also, great that you upcycle when making art. Thanks for inspiring me to make more dioramas. I want to make some windows with designs like you did.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yes! The window are so cool, right? I love those little details that they put into the architecture on this building. Makes it so charming! Always the happiest to hear that this might encourage people to work on their own projects- wish you the best with all of them! And of course, thank you as always for the super kind words~

[@wolflower666]

your attention to detail and patience with working with such small pieces always amaze me! loved getting to see a bit of the bts process too! you’re so creative with diy (:

[@MechanicalFiend]

It's so funny because I've actually been trying to get better at working at smaller scales so that my projects wouldn't be so big since I'm running out of space lol. The smaller you get, the harder it is though! Glad you could enjoy it and as always, I appreciate the super kind words so much~

[@FlyingTooFast]

Hats are the best part, and in my opinion, essential to any stylish outfit

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yes, hats are fantastic! I can't say I wear this fancy one too often besides for costumes, but I do adore it~

[@ConjuredCraft]

Another amazing contribution to the world of Ghibli.

[@MechanicalFiend]

One day there shall be a whole village of Ghibli cookie tins haha, they're such a blast to work on! Thank you so much~

[@minahesh]

I love this so much! The colors and details are so perfect!!! I found a hat that I've dubbed my "Sophie hat," and it is the most perfect ghibli aesthetic thing ever. I can't stop wearing it, LOL. XOXO thanks so much for another amazing, creative work of art!!!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you so much! Yesssss does it look like the one that Sophie wears in that case? That's so awesome! There are so many gorgeous hats in the film! Ahh that just makes me so happy, the world needs more people out there wearing fanciful hats haha~

[@daalelli]

I really enjoyed getting to see behind the scenes on how you shoot your finished pieces. You always manage to bring life to them in unexpected ways.

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy to hear that! I honestly always get worried that the behind parts aren't going to be interesting for people, but I really do love talking about that stuff. So it's really nice to hear you thought it was even slightly interesting~

[@CrossingCrafts]

This is so cute! Combining the two projects was such a smart idea and I love the inside look into your editing

[@MechanicalFiend]

They ended up fitting super well together I think! Just had to do something cool with that lid haha. Thank you as always for the super kind words, I need to check out your channel soon, I've been wanting to- your crafts look amazing~

[@jamesrauch9103]

So happy to see you posting another vid.. makes me smile.. thank you for being you...

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you could enjoy it, thank you for giving it a watch!

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

I love sophie character and her work space .

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yesss her workspace is so beautiful! And the hats she makes as well, amazing!

[@gaIexy]

the "HA!" when you were writing "hatter" made me laugh😂 stunning project!! as always 💚

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha so happy to hear it! That one made me chuckle in editing as well! Thank you so much, as always~

[@myles3983]

Your channel is honestly so underrated. I love how amazing and creative your shots are, your transitions, and of course your builds are always so detailed and cute! Def glad I found you through Studson Studio :)

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness that is far too kind my friend! That seriously means so much to hear, I do my best to put absolutely everything in the videos that I can. Appreciate you giving the channel a watch in the first place 💜

[@missminilife]

literally EVERYTHING about this was so beautiful! ( I was gonna type out everything that I loved, then I was like .... WAIT THATS THE WHOLE VIDEO!!!) 😂😂

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh oh my goodness and now I'm here like how do I type out all my gratitude haha! Thank you so much, so happy you could enjoy it 💜 To be honest, Ghibli projects really are beautiful all on their own rather than anything of my doing. The designs are just so gorgeous~

[@lyladepaula3291]

Perfect background video for some miniture poly clay sculpting that I honestly had no business attempting ❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

So awesome, hope your sculpt is going/went well and you could enjoy the video 💜

[@lyladepaula3291]

@@MechanicalFiend thanks! I did successfully make a tiny pig and an even smaller flower crown for him

[@els1f]

It's incredible how I can watch someone create the most magnificent and beautiful things, watch a really well put together and interesting video of the process blown away the whole time, then I see a cat and my brain go "🤯😱issaaa Kitty Kitty!😭🥰🤗💕🤗" 🤣🤣🤣

[@MechanicalFiend]

Not to worry, that is entirely me as well. Anything can be overruled by cat and I wouldn't have it any other way!

[@pinstripeowl]

This turned out so nicely. I love the glasswork on the lanterns and yarn usage. How you managed to use it that way without getting glue everywhere is just testament to skills I don't have!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh thank you so much, so glad you liked it! Yarn is seriously so versatile, I use it for so many different things because it's fantastic for any curved details or trim. Love it!

[@pinx.paints]

I always love the paintings at the beginning of your videos, it’s one of my favorite parts. As a painter myself, I’m always impressed at how beautiful your paintings turn out.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh well I am so happy to hear it! Always love doing Ghibli paintings especially! Tbh my painting still needs a lot of work, but I am incredibly honored that you enjoy them~

[@ScrappingPosh]

OMG!! You did a tiny hat with the dragon. You're awesome. The hats in the window looked super 3D, great job! And the video editing. sigh...wonderful, wonderful. Have fun moving. Just did so myself, I'm still getting stuff put away. CHEERS!

[@MechanicalFiend]

I had to haha! Thank you so much for all the kind words as always, this one was so fun to work on with all the fun colors! I'm all moved now (filmed this one before I left), but sorta in that in-between state where I can't set up my workspace until some work gets done on the new space. Hope your move went well and you can get everything put away soon~

[@AshofApocalypse]

You’re making my impulse to make a model version of a building in a game I like stronger every single video I watch by you.

[@Kalkipikaia]

Absolutely wonderful, from the painting at the beginning to the final reveal, I love your artistry and your ingenuity.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh you're too kind, so glad you could enjoy everything as always! This was such a pleasure to work on from start to finish~

[@warpedalibi]

This turned out so whimsical and pretty! Great job!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh thank you so much! It was a blast to work on with all those fun colors and textures~

[@janefenn684]

Wonderfully precise modelling, clean instructions and well paced and clear technical explanations . Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤ super work ⭐️

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh that is all too kind, so glad to hear you could enjoy it! Thank you so much for giving it a watch 💜

[@cckittycreative5058]

You're getting so close to 100K followers! That's amazing! I especially love the painting you did! Gorgeous as always!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well I think it'll be a while yet for that, but indeed- how did we get here? It will never not be surprising how many people are interested in the videos! Thank you so much, always the happiest to hear you can enjoy~

[@m3y0uk3y]

Super appreciate that talk through process at the end!! You're the best :') BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy to hear that's something you were interested in, I love talking about the process! Thank you so much~

[@designeighty-three1954]

So very amazing and inspiring. You can do so much with such "normal" materials! I also really enjoyed your film making synopsis at the end. I look forward to seeing more on Patreon.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yes! Totally! I started out building with just normal cardboard, glue, and paint! You can do so much with so little. Happy to hear you were interested in the film making pieces, I love talking about that stuff tbh haha. Thank you for always supporting the channel so much my friend, it is appreciated more than I can say~

[@kathrynmoore4071]

I loved the door!! Great job, and the hats in the window are too neat! Thanks so much for all the hard work you do to bring us such great videos!

[@MechanicalFiend]

The door had so many lovely little details that I never fully noticed until making this! Not at all, thank you so much for giving them a watch 💜

[@kathrynmoore4071]

@@MechanicalFiend and I’m glad that I finally caught on that you have a Patreon!! Went and signed up!!! Can’t wait for future videos!! You are sooo talented!!

[@danielle_mt]

I love all of your ghibli works! the colors, vibes, and aesthetic just are amazing

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy to hear it, I love working on the Ghibli projects so much! They are always a ton of fun~

[@prod827]

I recently saw the movie again, motivated by your last vid. Such a wholesome build, and your video production skills are great too!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yesss I hope you enjoyed your rewatch! So happy you liked it, I love getting to talk about the video process a little because it's so much fun~

[@michelleross9782]

Loved the amazing finish to this project. I can't wait to see what you create/film next.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Really happy you liked it, thank you so much! Super excited about the next project~

[@ridethroughlifertl]

I first saw your video a few years ago when you did the Lemony Snicket cliff house. I've never done this sort of thing, but I like watching people do it. For some reason your videos only just now were recommended to me.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Well hey, thanks for giving the videos a watch! I too watch all sorts of craft videos haha, even if it's something I don't do myself- they're always super interesting~

[@Dixyfo]

Hi, I'm from Latvia and I'm so happy that I found your channel ❤ I love your works and they inspired me to make mini magical dioramas. Thank You! ❤❤❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh I'm so happy you found yourself here 💜 That makes me the happiest to hear, I wish you all the best with any future miniature crafting! If you ever want to share something you make, I would love to see it! Thank you for all the super kind words~

[@mikkkilandmine3675]

Beautiful and painstaking detail as usual. Lovely project.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh my friend, you are always too kind! Always the happiest to hear you could enjoy 💜

[@JT-xh1ih]

The design for the city is based on Colmar in France! It's really that beautiful and colorful!

[@MechanicalFiend]

It's so beautiful! I wish places had more color going on in their architecture, it brings me so much happiness haha~

[@brianahawkins8124]

Beautiful job well done of Sophie's hat shop.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you so much, really glad you thought so! It's such a charming building, a ton of fun to work on~

[@hernanhernandez6567]

Love the work! Also love the behind the scenes of how the shoots all go together to make it all happen. Also, pretty sure you are just flexing on us with your singing too! lol Looking forward to your next project

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you could enjoy it, I love talking about the behind the scenes stuff! And I really don't mean to, just trying to be as true to the process as possible- at least 70% of building is singing lol. Maybe I'll skip it next time and save your ears. Thank you for the kind words, as always~

[@hernanhernandez6567]

It's great, and enjoyable! Thanks for showing us how the magic happens! And don't skip out on the singing! It's great!!! Love to hear it!

[@jacopodani2434]

Goes to show how creativity can make up for a limited budget! Great job as usual 😀 and the making-of at the end is so interesting

[@MechanicalFiend]

I've said this in the past, but I actually think limitations allow you to be more creative because it encourages you to think in new ways to achieve your vision. So glad you could enjoy it! I was honestly worried nobody would be interested in the behind process, so I'm really happy to hear that~

[@sumar207]

You do phenomenal work and your enthusiasm for it shows in the results and the way you speak about your creations!❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh you are just too kind, thank you so much for saying all that! I really do love working on the builds and videos so very much- that's the best thing to hear 💜

[@serpentartist1348]

It’s absolutely beautiful

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh so happy you thought so, that's too nice! Thank you~

[@CristinaAlmarazLopez]

It turned out so charming! I love the little hats ❤ And the full tin is amazing! I've said it before but your beauty shot are sooo good, I loved seeing a little behind the scenes

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh stooooop, you're too nice 💜 So happy you could enjoy it, working with all the fun colors was a blast! And super relieved that the behind the scenes is interesting, I love talking about the process~

[@Clumpatious]

Ur hat brings all the vibe together 😍😍

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you so much! I had to take the opportunity to wear it for this video haha~

[@Clumpatious]

@@MechanicalFiend no problem:) the opportunity was worth taking(I dunno if that makes sense tbh but it does to me lol)

[@rachealgetscreative]

What a happy surprise to see your video up as I was scrolling through YT! I love this one - the worn stucco walls and the beautiful colors. I think my favorite bit is the hats you painted for the windows. Lovely!! So glad you got a new camera, too. Couldn't go to a more deserving artist.

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy to hear it! Yes! The design of the hat shop, both inside and out, gets me every single time I watch the movie. It is just so charming! Honestly that is too kind, there are so many deserving artists. But I am beyond grateful for the camera- it has been such a joy to work with and most importantly has allowed me to keep making videos!

[@samantharoberts4519]

A delightful make ❤ One of my favourite films ❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you could enjoy it! It's such a beautiful film!

[@violentfrog_]

good on you using the craft paints. I've been painting minis (games, dnd, warhammer) for 25 years and I'm still using 15 year old craft paints. I only got a set geared for minis last christmas lol. Like you said, not the best, but with some care, you can do cool stuff.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Yes! It really just depends on how you use them. It's funny because some of the cheap acrylics can be quite translucent, but in some cases that actually can be a good thing. You can make something nice with most paints!

[@KinnesonVoid]

You did such a beautiful, wonderful job with this. Thank you for sharing your art.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh thank you so much, really happy to hear you thought so! As always, the Ghibli cookie tin projects are such a blast to work on~ Thank you for giving it a watch 💜

[@CordeliaFox]

You are so creative with finding solutions, I am so impressed. I hope I can make something similar someday, using your videos as guides. Looking forward for your next projects!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Funnily enough, I really do think that having limitations on materials, etc. really encourages you to think more creatively out of necessity. Trying to problem solve is one of the most fun parts of the process! Really hope you do and wishing you the best with any future projects my friend~

[@camillesaucierhamilton6705]

you are incredibly incredibly talented and it blows me away everytime lol. god does have favorites

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh you're too kind, I don't know about all that! You should see me... try to do a sport or something, it's a disaster lol

[@namad92]

Watching your videos is so enjoyable and so inspiring and charming. You are so relatable, I feel like a friend is showing her beautiful ideas 😊 the Hat Shop is so cute! Your work and dedication is most impressive

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh I am so so happy to hear that! I try really hard to make the videos be as true to the process as possible, maybe just slightly more polished! Really glad you can enjoy and thank you so much for the kind words~

[@heartsDmise]

I get so excited when your videos show up on my feed!! I love Ghibli so much that I made it the theme of my grad cap and gown! Your work always sparks my love for Ghibli and makes me want to create art as well. Keep up the amazing work!! -//u//- ❤️

[@MechanicalFiend]

You grad attire sounds like it was awesome, that's so cool! Always the happiest to hear you can enjoy the videos, but most of all if they can be inspiring in your own work- that's the best thing I could ask for 💜

[@nordicson2835]

Your painting is beautiful... thank you... l enjoy your posts immensely.... l like the way you look in a hat... most can't carry that off as well as you . Hope your summer is filled with joy and peace.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you so much for all your kind words, as always! I may not be the best painter, but I really do love painting the Ghibli scenes so much. All the colors! Hope your summer is a wonderful one as well my friend~

[@StudioTheWild]

I am inlove with the movie Howl's moving catle. Beacuse of this youtube brought me to you. I am so happy to have foound you!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well I am so happy you found yourself here! Thank you so much for giving it a watch~

[@Bectheartist]

This is wonderful! Such attention to detail. I love it!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh thank you so much! With miniatures, it really is all in the details haha! So happy you could enjoy 💜

[@joanneput2744]

Oh wow absolutely beautiful I love the details, you did such a wonderful job

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well thank you so much, as always, really happy you liked it! Loved working with all the fun colors and textures!

[@lunameriweather7693]

I love your work ma’am I love your letterwork to, my favorite one being the pirate theme

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well thank you so much! I love working on the letters so much, have the ones for this year planned already haha, they're a project I look forward to all year~

[@lunameriweather7693]

@@MechanicalFiend i look forward to it to :D

[@CrankyPantss]

Excellent video, Devon. Thanks for sharing it all with us.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Not at all, thank you for giving it a watch as always! Had a blast working with all the fun colors and architectural details~

[@ManicPixiesLostThings]

You do amazing work. Love watching your videos. They r all so unique and fun to watch. So thanks a lot. Love studio ghibli so much and make mini themed diorama houses as well. Ur very inspiring.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh stop you are are too kind! That makes me so happy to hear, thank you so much 💜 Will get the next video to you as soon as I can, the project's all done now, so just some filming and editing to do~ If you ever want to share some of your projects with me, totally send them my way- I love seeing everyone's work so much!

[@Haywanus]

it had been a long time. I'm glad you're back.🎉🎉

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh indeed, projects take time, video editing takes time, and life takes time. Too many things going on!

[@cat3crazy]

Excellent! You do fantastic work. I was surprised with the editing. I am totally unfamiliar with the entire process. I just press the button on the camera and how it comes out is it. I didn't know so much can be done with editing. I'm impressed with your skills behind the camera also.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh there is a whole world of possibilities with editing! It can definitely be overwhelming when you're starting out, but a lot of stuff you can do is relatively easy to learn. That being said, many projects I actually don't do any of this! I just set up a scene and that's what you get in the final sequence besides a little color correction. There's so many ways to make your projects look cool! Thank you for all the super kind words~

[@sharonrafferty3423]

Nicely done love the use of wool

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you so much! I love using yarn in my projects, it's so versatile because it's flexible and can go around curves~

[@helendolman]

Absolutely stunning work again. You are so talented x

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh you're too too kind, so happy you can enjoy, of course! Thank you so much~

[@tikkka]

You. are. so. freaking. amazing. 😍😍 thank you for sharing

[@MechanicalFiend]

No, you are! Thank you for watching 💜

[@arbitrarySalamander]

Love it! I’d love to see a cookie tin based off the royal city :D

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oooo that would be super cool as well! Tbh there are pretty much endless project possibilities just from Howl's Moving Castle, everything is so beautiful!

[@arbitrarySalamander]

Lol agreed

[@nofamini]

Fantastic. I'm very impressed by level of your art skills❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh you are too kind my friend, thank you so much 💜

[@cerisekappes580]

Looks incredible 😊

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you thought so, thank you so much!

[@reddogterrain]

Very cute and well built.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well I'm so honored you thought so, it was a pleasure to build!

[@ZoeShears]

It looks so good well done.

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you thought so, thank you!

[@hedvigrohl]

your so good at everything ❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahaha I don't know about all that, I bumble my way through quite a few things, but thank you for saying that!

[@jhinxme101]

I stumbled upon your work cause it was on my google front page and Im so glad it did! This work is amazing! As a miniature painter myself, I totally understand the work it takes to put all that attention to detail... like your work with the rails and the sign?! Oh wow!!! *chefs kiss* 😘👌🏽 You definitely have a new subscriber in me! I hope you do other Miyazaki work cause it's just so good! Keep being awesome! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@MechanicalFiend]

Well thank you so much for giving it a watch my friend, it is so appreciated! I think in miniatures, everything really does come down to the details- the more you put into every little piece, the more gets added to the full piece in the end. So glad you could enjoy it and thank you for all the super kind words! I have done 4 other Ghibli cookie tin videos besides this and there will absolutely be more in the future. Love working on them so much~

[@andreasheld2362]

Another beautiful piece of art, Devon! 🙂 Your creativity knows no bounds!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Stoppppp you're too kind! So happy you could enjoy it, of course!

[@jhowthomundos4100]

Dude this is fantastic I've been following your channel since the Life is strange cosplay video you made and since then you've grown a lot and that's incredible your content is simple and very good fastasti

[@MechanicalFiend]

Noooooo wayyyyyy you've been around since then? That's so wild, wow I really appreciate you sticking around for that long and still watching the videos now! Always trying to make better stuff... the difference from now to then... tbh I'm almost embarrassed that you watched the stuff I was making back then lol. But for real, thank you so much for saying all that, you're the coolest~

[@sivikima]

your works are so inspirational! keep going!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhh well that's the best thing to hear, I certainly will be here making things for a while yet haha!

[@hedvigrohl]

so cute

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh so happy you thought so~

[@cressharper1691]

Excellent again.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you thank you so much my friend~

[@dr.huganut872]

Oh boy I'm late. HELLO ! youtube friend thank you for sharing another wonderful piece. Hope you have been doing well, always glad to see these. ~estranged friend.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Late? I posted this yesterday, how could that possibly be late? Hahaha thank you for giving it a watch as always my friend! I have been very well, just super busy! Hope you have been well too~

[@dr.huganut872]

@MechanicalFiend you told me once before a wizard shows up precisely when he's meant too. Glad to hear you are well.

[@kymscott2203]

love your work thank you for sharing

[@MechanicalFiend]

Not at all, so happy you could enjoy it! Thanks for giving it a watch, as always~

[@paperdoll1982]

Lovely! Your videos and very inspiring!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahhhh well that's the best thing to hear, really glad you think so! Thank you so much~

[@Javiuuu]

I love this so much!!! 😮

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you could enjoy 💜

[@codeearth9820]

This is so cute! Great work!

[@MechanicalFiend]

Thank you so much! The design of the hat shop is just so charming, inside and out! Loved working on it~

[@GamingDad63]

Both interesting and nice to see your skills developing. Seems like in a short time, but going back to check how old the first of your videos that i watched is... I was surprised. Not at your skills or how long it took for you to get there, but at... well, how time flies 🙂 Thumbs up!

[@MechanicalFiend]

I think most progress often happens so slow that we don't notice it while it's happening, then we look back and realize it seems like much happened in no time at all. Hopefully I can soon look back at this and see improvement as well! Thank you~

[@carrie4910]

Looks great!

[@MechanicalFiend]

So happy you thought so, thank you!

[@carrie4910]

@@MechanicalFiend i never think to make the outside of boxes i use into dioramas too. Its given me quite a few ideas 😊

[@Tea_and_Crafts]

Well now I'm tempted to copy this only make it book canon and set it up as the Jenkins flower shop.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Oh my goodness yesssss! Please do it, that would be so awesome! If you do, I would love to see it~

[@tydy_abolical]

Im not much of a craftsman or a painter. Im more of a cook lol. But its cool watching these projects come out and look cool. Also noice

[@MechanicalFiend]

My noice friend! Always so happy to see you! So cool that you cook, that's a whole art of its own! Glad you can enjoy the videos regardless, tbh it's always fun to watch people do projects even if you don't do the craft yourself~

[@anniehartley8851]

Adorable

[@MechanicalFiend]

Eeee so happy you thought so~

[@xy7670]

hey! I just wanted to say how much you inspired me in my miniature creations, when I saw your cookie tin video 2 years ago, it really stuck with me!! the idea of incorporating miniatures into a tin is just wow!! Then comes my senior year of high school, our art show came along and that's when I wanted to create miniature in a tin! (first time building minis) I created a kitchen in a paw patrol tin lunchbox!! It was not easy (those corners in tins are so wack) and yeah I had Pinterest guides out and about, but your videos truly made me understand the process! Without your genius thinking resourcing scraps and trinkets, I would've made a lot more expensive purchases lol Thank you :) You are amazing 👍 P.S Sorry for the confusing writing/mistakes, still can't english even though i just graduated 😭

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hey! Apologies for taking forever to respond, but oh my goodness this makes me so so happy to hear! Totally, working in the tins can be a challenge depending on the shape- getting everything to fit snugly is not always the easiest. That's so awesome that you built one though and I'm so glad the videos could be at least a little helpful along the way. Hope you continue making pieces if it's something you are enjoying doing and thank you so much for sharing with me~

[@teresahickey4380]

You are so talented ❤

[@MechanicalFiend]

Ahh you're too kind my friend, thank you so much 💜

[@teresahickey4380]

@@MechanicalFiend you're welcome !

[@sharonolsen6579]

awesome .... as always...!!

[@MechanicalFiend]

So so so happy you could enjoy, as always!

[@AKhamseh88]

1:39 Great! Now I need to find another excuse for why I'm not making cool stuff :DDDD.

[@MechanicalFiend]

Hahahaha nooo I'm so sorry! Just pretend I never said anything~