How To Make Flock Basically Instantly

[@Miscast]

See ya in another couple of days?

[@johnny4560]

Hell yeah!

[@miguelnaliato4811]

HE IS UNSTOPPABLE !

[@hi_im_envy]

u crazy wit the output vro dont burn urself out, its awesome to see u happy n makin stuff again tho

[@NeumatexVitaminico]

Yeah boiiiii 🎉

[@robertchristian1595]

Loving this

[@NostokAgain]

"Future you will thank you", having been in this hobby for 35 years I can safely say having a record of anything you did regarding a paint job or material used is a godsend. Especially if you are of ne of those 20 project ts at a time me people.

[@rowbot5555]

I started doing sheets for each of my projects where i write down the ratios and leave a little splotch of the color mix and its helped so mucj for consistency between models

[@samgpu]

Trent can't be stopped, upload after upload

[@Miscast]

lets goooo

[@theemissary1313]

Great tips. I love the eclectic, passionate energy, for the art and the hobby. "Hold on, I have to go here to get this." Man, that's relatable.

[@Miscast]

Thank you so much!

[@theemissary1313]

@@Miscast No sir, thank you for the tips and inspiration

[@ArgentChaosJames]

I've mostly written off the idea of using flock 'cause I didn't want to buy it or didn't think I could make it. But the absolute chaotic energy in this video has me inspired, so guess I'm gonna be hunting down some sawdust. Great video~

[@kegnaofficial]

If you drink a lot of tea, you can also dry out your used tea bags and use the contents as flocking as well

[@Bluecho4]

As someone who drinks A LOT of tea, this is a powerful bit of advice. Thanks!

[@englishmuffein]

And if you ever drink loose leaf tea you can dry them out to use as flowers, vines, or thick undergrowth.

[@JR-je7ce]

If you're weird like my partner and put the milk in first make sure to steep the bags in hot water again or you'll be debasing your minis when they start growing there own flocking 😂 (she rarely drinks tea so wasn't aware of the milky ones at the time)

[@Bluecho4]

@@JR-je7ce For me, it's not a problem. I don't take tea with milk. And if I did, I'd add it after I'm done steeping.

[@ex-voto]

if you use tea it will go rotten & grow mold. Looks great at first, but give it a couple of months.

[@iamgrays]

That last tip about writing the recipe and colour examples is amazing. Brilliant thinking. Future me thanks you.

[@benbrabunash7645]

Some say he's the biggest flock dealer in all of Australia.

[@halseypayne4249]

Getting spoiled with so much Miscast lately 😇

[@Miscast]

You deserve it!

[@Yoshis_Studio]

Love the vid!! The irony of "clear plastic cups" being banned for the environment, then using a clear disposable plastic container for the flock wasn't lost on me.

[@iain.sm.c]

I think you nailed it with how you distributed the flock over the terrain pieces. It looks so natural. Also, I love that there are people like Curtis in the world. I get so stuck on figuring out every minute detail that it ends up being paralysing, so I'm thankful for reminders from those like him to just stop faffing around and do it. Another banger, Trent, can't wait for the next!

[@tragonius]

thats funny, for me, the "lets get on with it" energy is a Trent thing loving this series, loving the diy wargaming, takes me back to plastic spoon wave serpents

[@nakenmil]

No frills, no bullshit, just damn practical advice for something that seems eminently doable. Thanks!

[@nicholasmiller4756]

This was awesome. Use what you have, make stuff for cheap that is as good as or better then the expensive hobby stuff. It's a great message to put out there!

[@velentr]

Hell yeah- you ride that serotonin high, you beautiful disaster artist!

[@dartmart9263]

“It’s for the environment!” LOL, you crack me up! I love almost all your videos, though I wish they were MUCH longer and felt less “rushed” (as in way too fast/urgent).

[@pastrafulea]

Another way for making flock - jute string , cut in small bits , then a passing thru coffee grinder and after , your own paint recipe

[@janofe2232]

You are on fire! This speed of delivery of videos can only be described as a deluge

[@Miscast]

I have some of that too hahaha! Classic

[@darknightdreaming7174]

Excellent video! Another top tip, and yes, FREE! is to break up old dry dish sponges into a blender and give a quick blend to desired size. Takes any paints well but use only the minimum as takes a while to dry! Great for trees, shrubs and scrub.. keep up the good work!

[@Christopher-ct1dw]

Im never disappointed when i watch your uploads. They are consistently wholesome and inspiring, and the seemingly effortless style that you put into every aspect of them can not be easy to pull off. Love the work man, keep it up

[@simondale2833]

Thanks Trent, this is magic. Loving all of the art and craft you're sharing.

[@nonyabusiness7589]

absolutely astonished by the output my dude!, all great things for people who want to game on a budget, I appreciate every second put into this!

[@Karlmakesstuff]

I understand why you don't add water, but you can cut down on the drying time considerably by baking the flock. Since you're baking it anyway it shouldn't change your process much. The house paint tip is gold!

[@Miscast]

Yes 100% The first stuff I gave to John I baked it for 5 minutes and it was dry, the second batch it dried within the hour just in my cold workshop. HOWEVER house did smell a bit like hot painted wood from baking the oven hahah

[@Karlmakesstuff]

@@Miscast yeah there is that 😁 but what are a little mostly non-toxic fumes here and there? 😂 Btw thanks for the reminder about writing the recipe somewhere it can be found again, it's something I never remember to do!

[@PKTCrafts]

I always buy my flock, because the home made stuff I've seen in videos like this doesn't look that good, but this definitely does! Great video Trent!

[@curryandrice7764]

Adding in saved bits of nubs and shavings from model kit builds creates some cool textures as well. In this kind of hobby there's plenty of stuff around the house to make cool shit and save some moneys. Finding ways to reuse waste is pretty nifty

[@cizeek9748]

never thought I would be so inspired to do non-miniature stuff by a video about some flocking flock! cheers trent youre the best

[@AskDoctorBear]

This rate of uploads is unheard of, and every video has been an absolute banger! I've learned so much here this week

[@abagoffrozenspinach]

you could probably also use the tea leaves from teabags for the flowers in place of dried herbs! also love how quick and to the point this was. very effective

[@Roadman-88]

An absolute machine pumping out all these creatively inspirational videos! Don’t forget to take enough breaks man

[@elfmastercool4734]

I love this video! You've introduced drama and a time limit to a "how to make flock" video.

[@Linda_Eskin]

Fantastic tutorial! Absolutely clear, covers all the little details, and actually shows all the steps. I've heard of this approach, conceptually, but seeing it done (in under 3 minutes, even) is so helpful. And then you go on to show it in use. Awesome! I need to try this myself. I don't begrudge sellers their $6 for a bag of their convenient pre-colored stuff, but I haven't found any available in colors that match actual vegetation - or at least not what we have around here (Southern California). Thank you for making this video and sharing your skills!

[@craftingtroll]

This is fantastic! Was just thinking of a bunch of textures I wanted to add to a project I'm working on, and this homemade flock would be perfect! Thanks mate!

[@SkeletalStevo]

Fantastic video on the flock and the message to just get things done while on a budget. The bar can be set so high in our minds from seeing content creators going full ape, that I personally enjoy seeing it but puts me off doing stuff (due to skill level & cost). Thank you for this eye opener. (Hope this makes sense lol)

[@lssjbrogeta]

I never considered that I could make my own flock, you learn something new everyday haha

[@CronosVids]

You are such a great guy! Your energy and attitude are always infectious.

[@sci_fi_file875]

I've made my own flock a few times like this, mixing cheap craft paints trying to get the colors I like. Paint samples is a great idea

[@C0m3TSw1tch]

I love doing this. I use a sieve before putting it in the tub to mix and after to help deal with clumps.

[@ArdenMakesThings]

I love the energy in the video, love it!!

[@dennisvantol]

What a great vibe man, love the “can-do-it” approach! Love and peace!

[@RobertTomsons]

The tip on the end of the video is so good. 😮

[@Miscast]

Hahahah, im so glad, I was so tried and slow slow sounding I nearly didnt put it in, but man I regret not doing it 5 years ago cause now I have 10 nearly empty tubs im not sure how I made.

[@OutlandStation]

Just working on getting back into modeling. What a cool idea!

[@capnskustomworks]

Writing the recipe is excellent! I love how the pieces came out, the variety with flowers is awesome!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@janetcameron4652]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Roughandreadykitbashes1011]

Awesome table!

[@samuelmumby7982]

You’re absolutely killing it recently, all great videos, all informative. Gonna do the same this week to get some boards covered, no oven though so hopefully air drying in the shed on a hot day

[@Miscast]

Thank you mate! It'll dry super fast with no added water, but a hot shed would take care of it regardless tbh.

[@tabletopsandbox]

We love seeing this much Trent on our feed 🖤

[@emmahayes111]

I’m impressed you did all that in a white T. Top stuff, going to make some of this myself.

[@Reformedhillbilly369]

This was actually incredibly helpful. Thank you

[@TJtheBee]

GAH! I gotta make some nerdy 3D sculpture soon! You’re out here putting so much effort it…I’m so tempted to figure out a project over here too!

[@aglumm9469]

Love the lid future proofing. Wish I did stuff like that! Love it!

[@lofiworkshop]

A wonderful little tutorial full of great tips. Thank you, Trent!

[@jamesbogensberger1179]

This is so cool. This is the kinds stuff the hobby is missing

[@val4238]

i love seeing you do so much again the shorter vids on specific small topics are really cool. Make sure to not overworkyourself tho.

[@phayze82]

My local flock dealer kept telling me he was dry. Now I can just make my own! amazing

[@mszczesnik]

I'm a game dev by trade. And I do some woodworking as a hobby. I just got a 3D printer. I needed this tutorial - now it's going to be game tables + dioramas time :)

[@kylehiggins200]

just found this video and i love it i have been using dollar store craft grass and chopping it with a veggie chopper your idea seems less of a pain in the butt

[@Andyesque]

Herbs are the one for this, as a bonus they smell nicer than other crafting gubbins! Loving the output mate, not many other channels leave me feeling as inspired to pick up all my abandoned projects as yours does

[@Miscast]

They do smell good for sure. Thank you mate, too kind!

[@HerbaceousM8]

he is back and going HARD

[@BPCustomCreations]

I'm loving the videos 👍👍 i added water to my flock last time and it does take a while to dry 😬

[@dontletmebrewthat]

Daaaamn son. Thanks for appearing on my feed again. I forgot your channel name and was trying to find your chaos demon videos. Thanks for the flock tips

[@davidcorden3531]

Totally giving this a go

[@double.skulls]

Dude is cooking! 🔥

[@Wijkert]

Nice, very cost efficient indeed. Especially choosing the colour for the flock myself sounds very good.

[@Miscast]

I hope you give it a go!

[@Jamgeoso]

Awesome as always dude

[@Arisilde]

Have you considered using some of that fabric to make a flexible mat? You can use super cheap caulk mixed with your choice of aggregate and stick floc to it for a dirt cheap alternative using mostly stuff you already have.

[@JapanInDan]

This is great, informative, and exactly the sort of thing I'm happy seeing on my recommendations page. New Subscriber!

[@ShaunMeighan]

Work can wait, there's new Miscast to watch!

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

For demonstration purposes, glass containers would work well. Old pickle or jelly jars would make it free. They can also be used for storage and washed and reused. Less to the landfill. Winning all the way around.

[@johnmossfordmacgregor973]

John loved the flock😊

[@DingoPaints]

You just saved me heaps thanks mate

[@TheRealMycanthrope]

With the cheaper, yellow, non house paint, one thing that might improve the pigment concentration is a cheap soft "chalk" pastel stick in the appropriate colour, finely crushed and added to the mix; would definitely be an interesting experiment.

[@louislowery2877]

Great stuff I always put a bit of alcohol in mix I’ll dry going dry! Lol loving the video output thanks!

[@LooseGroose]

It's felt like 12 days of Miscast Christmas!

[@thanemakes5377]

Nice and simple. Love it

[@ColonelOTruthMiniatureIssues]

That's so helpful! Thanks!

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

I've heard of a few different methods of making flock. I know using saw dust and paint is one of the simpler and easiest way to do it. Luckily for me down the road about 15-20 minutes is an old sawmill that has been making rough cut lumber ever since I could remember. I can get all the saw dust I want for free. I went out there a couple years ago to get a bucket of sawdust for home made fire starters.

[@havelock1982]

That's awesome, I much prefer your sawdust method to grinding sponges!

[@DrakeossDragoon]

Its funny the timing on this one a few weeks back I needed some flock but for an asian thyme mini (cherry Blossom pedals) but I could not find any that fit in the local stores and it didn't seem work ordering and waiting weeks for some to arrive. So I used some army painter snow I had laying around for some time in a little cup with some paint and it worked so well. Between that and now your video I might just be done buying flock period lol

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

I did a couple dives into flocking with tea and coffee on my channel and got limited result. This is great help.

[@MarkNiceyard]

Great tipps!

[@thomaskaracwilson]

Man, the blueish green basecoat of the board looked so juicy!

[@619Slipk]

So that's how you work out huh? By not adding water to the mix I'm thankful for Curtis (?) for inspiring you, which in turn inspires me

[@Miscast]

i just want dad forearms without having to be a dad

[@chester1882]

Instant you say? *a pile of flock appears on my desk as I click on this video*

[@Lekdog]

Do my eyes deceive me? ANOTHER VIDEO we truly are blessed

[@nichlasbundgaard5583]

I see a lot of people using those flowers you cab stick on terrain, but this method makes it seem so much closer to scale. If i ever need to make flock then this is the method i'll go with for sure!

[@Miscast]

I use both! I'll try to DIY those flowers in the future at some point too.

[@nichlasbundgaard5583]

@@Miscast I think old brushes, or something similar, could make for some DIY flowers if there is a way to get them to stand up.

[@diyfireking]

Nice work as always ✨✨

[@jeffreykershner440]

I think the end was the best. I yell at my younger self often for not taking notes.

[@mikkel6938]

This is inspiring for sure! Never knew I could make my own flock :O

[@Gryndir]

As someone with a pile of sawdust I need to clean up this is such a good use of it

[@arjade_24]

Looks outstanding! Im loving these videos. It takes me back to when you first started, cheaper basic terrain stuff which i always love to see. I also love the "get on with it" motivational. I hope you can keep it up. As an aside, did you just hit that foam with a rattle can? I thought the paint would eat the foam? Any tips to make that not happen

[@Miscast]

Lots of brands don't melt foam! But for this piece the first coat was with a spray paint that was labeled 'water based' and it didn't. BUT you can spray with any spraypaint far away enough and it wont melt, but that day was windy and I had to spray close.

[@arjade_24]

@@Miscast awesome. You always have such great advice gaha

[@euansmith3699]

Watching this video, I was thinking that Trent's videos could best be described as "ramshackle"; and then Trent mentioned Curtis 😄👍 Thanks for another inspiring video.

[@Miscast]

Thankyou mate!

[@TheEnd]

Thanks Trent

[@Miscast]

You're welcome!

[@MeGaShaHeS]

such a wealth of knowledge❤

[@BadgerBishop]

Great stuff!

[@Bluecho4]

Like with store-bought prepared meals, buying premade flock is good for convenience. But you're paying for that convenience. Just as learning to cook yourself can save money (though not time or labor), learning to make your own flock pays for itself very quickly. Now I just need to figure out where I can source sawdust.

[@littlebacchus216]

This hobby can quickly empty your bank so tips like this from respected makers go a long way to not just helping creatively but removing the stigma that not everything has to come from over priced retail shops. Now if you can do the same for static grass that would be super neat!

[@crapyard74]

OOOoooooohh, and I have like a BUCKET full off sawdust ... Gotta go try it out right now!!

[@CaffeinatedMiniatures]

Lookit that cheeky lil caster haha On a freaking roll dude! Damn

[@Miscast]

I'm going to be using these for demonstration until I die I hope thats okay hahah

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Epic yet attainable by we mere mortals. We are not worthy. Cheers!

[@pizzalord3n]

Aw yea good old sawdust flock, rose tinted glasses 👀 ❤️