Making Harry Potter inspired Mandrakes | Prop DIY

A tutorial on how to made a set of 3 Harry Potter inspired mandrakes using sculpting, painting and weathering techniques. I made these as props for my workshop.
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[@Miscast]

Just thought I'd try some prop making, thank you for all the support! I'd love to do more like this in the future sometime, so if you have any ideas hmu.

[@guilldea]

I feel like the production quality of your chanel keeps growing and growing man. I absolutely love this angry boys, and your big ass steampunk light bulb! Your workshop is looking more and more like that of a wizards lol

[@MutantGoblinCaravan]

Hey Miscast, I reckon you'd make a great book case diorama alleyway thing, you know the ones I'm talking about - the miniature alleyway inbetween your books. Love to see your spin on that. Bonus points for goblins.

[@sushimandaddi]

I absolutely love the pikmin video games, my dream is to have a bunch of 3d printed pikmin options and animals to make dioramas

[@evilanno3394]

In case that you want to make a few more mandrakes how about some with worms or bites taken out of them. As for other sculpting ideas maybe a homuculus in a flask maybe with some alchemical apparatuses or a rat King would be disgusting but also cool and if you managed to turn it into a mini like the cultist it could make an interesting addition to the Nurgel army. A undead trilobite could be cool Fossilies of ancient marine life reanimated by a necromancer to swarm his foes a bit like the scarab swarms of the necrons.

[@isaactracy3118]

How about a 40k cherub? Even just in a similar size as these. Seems like a cool thing to make/have to me.

[@harbl99]

Those mandrakes have so much character. You can almost hear their grumpy little voices: "Luv footy. Luv me pot. Luv screamin'. Simple as."

[@turnipslop3822]

This is one of the best places on the Internet. Just such a good vibe, incredible creativity and such a high production quality to tie it all together. I'd watch you create anything as long as you were passionate about it. I also feel like this is a sculpting project that's something I could reasonably try as a first step into clay sculpting. You break down the steps so well. Keep doing your thing man, this is great.

[@TimothyNiederriter]

100% Agreed.

[@JamesMKeegan]

I'll be honest, I had seen this video title and thought,"This is a one-time prop for any game, why would you etc. etc." And then I remembered: oh, right- you can just make something because it's fun to make something and because it makes you happy. Thanks, Trent.

[@airsheeps]

"I'm really channeling some chuff dad energy right now" Hell yeah you are, and we're here for it

[@natanhalinowski3174]

"I love mandrakes and so do you" uh okay I didn't know I do but thanks :p

[@spiddledonk1695]

They are sad and chunky, what's not to like?

[@fancifuldevices]

I didn’t know either but now I realized I do.

[@huhwhatwasthatnoise6129]

We’ve got channels like this highlighting their exceptional talent and hard work getting under 30k views and then we have channels with 5 minute videos speaking ill of people hitting 1 Mil. So sad. I subscribed. Your work is beautiful.

[@theBoonarmies]

Yeah this rules so hard. I'll be making some with my daughters while we're in lockdown.

[@Miscast]

That's really great to hear! Send pictures if you do!

[@graefx]

I think a shirt with "Chuffed dad" and your mandrake triplets on it is the right call.

[@denisfirat531]

Ohh my... You are literally my inspiration couch. Every time I watch your stuff, Im like "Oki doki, I'm standing up and going to do some cool stuff"

[@theresalwayssomethingtobui944]

"Nothing looks more like dirt as dirt."

[@Berserkerworks]

I'm so pleased at how pleased you are with these little rooty boys

[@CCMinis]

Thub, Bub, and Grub grew up so fast. Excellent build and video m8

[@euansmith3699]

To get your mandrakes to grow, you need to water them and make sure that their roots are deeply embedded in the terf. Those are cracking sculpts, and the detail on the pots is really cool. I like how you used the sculpey to colour the pieces. Your joy with your creations is so infectious. 🤗

[@jekster]

I never know what I'll get with a Miscast video but they are all wonderful.

[@paddywibberley-jack8556]

I'm 10 seconds in and I am already engrossed and want to make my own!

[@sankamae]

Nice! Thank you for this tutorial!!! I love the mandrakes, too. And the garden gnomes. My granddaughter and I love to quote Jim Dale's Audible version of the gnomes yelling, "Get off me! Get off me!" lol

[@ajmeraki4029]

I feel like those plastic lizards and alligators have gone through whole character arcs over the course of your channel. They seem to make cameo appearances in every other video. Keep up the good work, man, I love your content.

[@mightyn8]

These look awesome! I think for people who might be circumspect of using actual dirt, I recommend coarse grinding some coffee and adding some random bits of stuff in it. From up close it'll smell like coffee, but hey, it works!

[@christianstraubhaar339]

chuffed dad energy Miscast is best Miscast

[@joanduthie1689]

Oh my gosh, the scullery iii in the box takes me back. I used to spend hours upon hours stacked upon even more hours working with that stuff making all kinds of tiny figurines long before I ever found out that miniatures even existed. Good days.

[@TabletopTitans]

Everyone loves mandrakes!

[@jeffreycrowder2866]

The bit about the labels was very helpful

[@mikewaites]

I legit just come back to KZbin for the weekly miscast video. Best channel On KZbin for sure

[@MrStatistx]

I'm not interested in I'd say one third of the things you make, but your skill AND enthusiasm still makes me watch

[@KevinvL]

So relaxing. I like. Pls do more of this. or just anything more random. Seeing you be happy about your creation makes me happy. Love

[@3DPrintedTabletop]

So many small touches that really elevated these from 10 to 11. The fake plant weathering, the labels, the actual dirt. It's been amazing seeing your growth as a maker as much as a creator, Trent. Really well done.

[@Miscast]

Thanks so much Danny!

[@koboldscraft5825]

there are only a few things in life that bring as much joy as creating an angry potato

[@RaqrexArt]

Gaahhh I love these so much! They’re really excellent - well done my friend! I can just imagine one casually living between two real house plants 🪴

[@Miscast]

Thankyou Raquel!!!

[@Misha..K]

They are awesome little grumpy plants 🪴🪴🪴💜

[@brittneyb5743]

These are better then ALL the mandrakes I’ve seen for sale!

[@Frostyeel]

Wasn't expecting the turn into full scale props, but loved this video as always!

[@buffalopower]

Maybe make lord of the rings props that would be epic

[@dovarioscotia-churlishmini7246]

I absolutely love these! Don't know where they'd go in my flat, but I love them nonetheless

[@monsieurp237]

Not gonna comment on the mandrakes themselves, but man, the energy, the creativity, the emotion you bring in to your work… that is just inspiring! So yeah. Thank you is all that comes to mind. Oh and also, I want a mandrake for my greenhouse!!!

[@negotiableaffections]

I'm chuffed for you and chuffed for me. I know that feeling, and when you finish a project and don't feel it. Enjoy the moment Trent.

[@wolfenhalo]

This has so inspired me to sculpt a nurgle demons army that's entirely full of mandrakes (as poxwalkers!) and other planty beasty things!

[@Miscast]

That's a really cool idea

[@NotACloudPerson]

Love these mandrakes, just furthering my want to get into sculpting or any art at all really. Awesome content as always :)

[@jonathandrain9610]

Do it! Trent tricked me into buying some basic sculpting tools and I have found it as an amazing outlet for creative energy I didn't know existed.

[@davidbrown4849]

I don't think I need any of these in my life, but I can see that you do (and they look great).

[@luxexterior1940]

Loved this prop making episode! I think it'd be cool to see you make your own weird interpretation of some kind of monstrous little fairy (or other strange creature!) in an apothecary jar.

[@lvcifer6395]

Really one of my favorite videos by one of my favorite channels! So much fun watching you and your work!

[@hewitttribe5536]

These are so lovely!!

[@nikm103]

These are awesome! Well done

[@ollol4904]

This was genuinely really fun to watch! The content just keeps getting better and better! I was wondering, a venus fly trap sort of lamp would be really cool!

[@fraso7331]

These are really great.

[@TheMarquis_31]

Love them !

[@lucasfarted]

So cool!

[@Wijkert]

So wholesome!

[@TheCombineOverlord]

Why was this so inspiring???? I love these little guys! I'd love to see more little props like this!

[@Miscast]

I appreciate it, I'll see what I can do :)

[@yo5tan]

Your videos are always incredibly relaxing and inspiring

[@voidjuice6777]

these are gnarly!!! love your work man!!! so good!!!

[@Floramycena]

SO AWSOME!

[@yvettenino1780]

love them!

[@nickharvey7233]

Fantastic little fellas Trent! I love the genuine warmth that suffuses all your work. Always a great, relaxing and entertaining watch.

[@mikaelfalk6086]

Keep on doing things likes these. Love them❤️

[@blondemaverick]

The mandrakes turned out so darn cute!! And, the improvised tool thing is genuinely good advice - As someone who has used diamond-patterned magic erasers to add texture to dollhouse dry-wall... I can attest that the most interesting textures come from the cheapest/weirdest techniques!

[@TLuijpen]

Loved your mandrakes, but i just LOVE the way you have so much fun creating them!! THX for the vibes!!

[@a.carvae]

very cool.. well done :) fun to see you so proud too

[@theblargsniper]

I get so excited for these videos. Always a treat

[@emilydowd-arrow3751]

Awesome!!

[@silfreed1542]

I'd love to see you roll for a random magic item from your tabletop game and then make a prop of it mate!

[@SugarCandyMiniatures]

These are so amazing. I love them. Such beautiful lil mandrake kiddos

[@rowenlamb9153]

These are so cool!

[@Kruudelis]

Amazing!

[@stuff6218]

They look greaaat. Your videos always cheer me up : )

[@michaeljames1334]

this is such a good wholesome creative space

[@cawlsthirdfoot1982]

This seems doable, thank you :D

[@TheShelbyTheShelby]

Those look amazing. I absolutely love them. Please make more. I love how beautifully grimy so many of the things you make come out.

[@donnar9864]

I love these so much❤

[@QueerSwede1]

fantastic!

[@Gamarishi]

They turned out so great!

[@jacobroberts1434]

Those are awesome Trent!

[@Pholhis]

Very cool. These look great.

[@constantly_nervous]

So good!!!

[@averyexpensivefrog9341]

So good!!!

[@kerly1328]

I LOVE MANDRAKES AS MUCH AS I LOVE YOU!, this is hell gnarly. really dig this type of content dude!

[@natravenfeld8278]

These are amazing! You should totally make more prop videos!

[@emmaharaldson1475]

Wow they are really cool!!

[@s0ld4d02]

awesome stuff

[@jeannettegaidawirth]

This is amazing! Learned a new technique. Thank you!

[@samuelboone7495]

This is so friggin good

[@JazzTehHippy]

love your work mate

[@Jormyyy]

I want one of these lil dudes for my desk at work. I'd call them Hammond.

[@Jonny_Wrigs]

Love it dude thanks!

[@DehDrowing]

YEEEEEEEEESS! another miscast vid. Whoo hoooo!

[@Miscast]

Thank you for the support! :D

[@gornser]

Very inspiring.

[@tosteson1]

Incredible! Love your whole vibe!

[@VertexCarver]

These are looking great man!

[@TheTormentedshadow]

That was super cool mate

[@cannon0wood]

Keep up the great work

[@HelenaMGale]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing. 😍👏👏

[@sadville13]

Damn you hit this one out of the park. When people say super sculpey is easy to use though... stuff makes my hands cramp just from trying to soften it. I guess I'm just a rare one.

[@Miscast]

It can depend on how new it is, if its been on the shelf a while before you bought it in can take a LOT of conditioning to make it soft. The last batch I bought was REALLY easy to work with, but the one before was not. I hear the cool kids use pasta rollers for this reason, I haven't found an old one while thrifting yet though.

[@sadville13]

Damn, I may have bought an older packet then because this stuff was really hard to condition. May also have to look out for a pasta roller while thrifting too. Cheers for the reply.

[@neisovo8177]

I love them!!! they look so good

[@mosswhimsy]

I love these! They came out so awesome. Also loved the way you shot this one, really felt like I was across the table from you

[@will_9013]

This looks great! now i want my own wizard hut lol

[@cianrowan8169]

Love when you upload!

[@aylaktavsan]

I have been waiting for this video since I saw your Instgram story. Made my day!

[@lesleyh.9321]

Super duper wonderful 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Lion4de]

Was not expecting a tutorial style video from you but am way into it. Nice!

[@AvocationNation]

Love it, man. Great project!!!

[@Miscast]

Thankyou!

[@emojisquad420]

Inspiring stuff man. Great video!