Modular Foam-Core Ruins for DND and Pathfinder - Hall of Craft (EP 25)

Hello Friends,
Today I am crafting modular foam-core Ruins for my DND campaign, feel free to follow along with the build and let me know what you think in the comments! This is a really simple and straight forward build but I am really happy with the result.
Cheers!
Tools:
Kershaw Knife Sharpener:
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Xacto Knife:
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PVA Glue:
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Chip board:
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Black Gloves:
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Olfa Knife:
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Synthetic Paint Brushes:
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Detail Paint Brushes:
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Music:
Sad Savior : / sadsavior
Songs: Too little too late, Vallis Alps Reprieve, Farther Reaches Bloom Child.
And:
For Originz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon...)
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#HallofCraft #Crafting #DungeonsandDragons

[@tw1sted1nc]

On the subject of stripping paper off good quality foam core - I've had good success with soaking in water overnight. Does a good job of debonding the glue and doesn't really penetrate the foam as it is closed cell. Requires patience and a lot of rubbing with the fingertips for best results but leaves you with perfect foam without gouges or marks.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks for the tip!

[@FrankyDCrafter]

I sometimes avoid adding greens for the same reason. Great video dude!!!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks man!

[@apollolinaire2607]

My GF and I are brainstorming about Frostgrave terrain and your ideas definitely match my mindset, will definitely put them to use somehow!

[@HallofCraftVids]

That's fantastic!

[@HarvisonMaldonado]

Wow thank you for this ideas, great execution, greettings from Colombia.

[@myoung4997]

So glad to have found your channel - I picked up a bunch of great tips in this video and look forward to watching more!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Welcome aboard!

[@iainadams9561]

Love it! especially the doorway surround!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks Ian!

[@dmmomma]

I love something new and unique. Good job!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks!

[@louisjohnson4293]

Easy way to fix the foam core paper problem is to use a hair dryer or heat gun and it peels straight off! Saves so much time

[@HallofCraftVids]

Great suggestion

[@jacobhope6164]

Free-ninety-nine, best price ever. I love what you did with that simple foam core. I'm definitely making some of those when I get a chance.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Have fun!

[@QuiniansBudgetCrafts]

those came out great! I like the method of breaking a completed piece

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks, it was by far the most fun part of the build!

[@owenoulton9312]

The solution for those of us that don't get free stuff from our office! Readi-board from the Dollar Tree is a 3/8" foamcore which is extremely easy to peel. Most other brands, even from other dollar store, have tough glue, but even then, a hair-dryer will often soften the glue enough.

[@HallofCraftVids]

I also use plenty of the dollar store stuff. It's great. 😃

[@darkomen1290]

This is your best video yet! They look SO GOOD dude

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks my dude

[@phil7556]

Nice job! I'm inspired.

[@HallofCraftVids]

That's what it's all about!

[@MisterTroglodyte]

These look awesome! Going to try this method to make some elven ruins.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Oooo send me photos when you're done!

[@dungeonscronics3191]

Very cool

[@samboyce615]

Well this video is underrated. Really enjoyed watching..looking forward to building these for AoS. Great video!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks Sam!

[@angelahall6461]

Really awesome

[@DebRichardson]

This is super useful, and well demonstrated. Thanks!

[@HallofCraftVids]

I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@boardsandstuff5008]

Amazing. They look awesome.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks!

[@catchierdonkey9245]

Just found your channel.... definitely fixing to watch all your videos! 😁

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks! Happy you enjoy the content!

[@mikemartin3671]

Looks great! Impressive, even better than I would have expected from the limited resources used! Stumbled upon your channel, and was curious about your build. I like the way you emphasize entry level skills while using entry level tools. I'm glad to see I'm not the only hobby builder who gets inspired by progress then pushes ahead inspite of knowing in a different part of the brain that certain sequences should be ideally followed! Conclusive proof that logic and emotion are distinctly separate and don't effectively communicate! Anyway, great job!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks Mike, well said!

[@blueberrycheesecakesupremo7947]

At almost every step I was thinking "what on god's green earth is he doing" but that end result is absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work. Subbed 🤘

[@HallofCraftVids]

Haha thanks!

[@Timeremortem]

Looking foreward to crafting this in my workshop. Nice video.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Nice! I'm jealous of the workshop!

[@Timeremortem]

@@HallofCraftVids Dont be. its nothing to fancy.

[@theknightsofgimmly9457]

The Video overall is good the build very bice but man the music anoyes the will to life out of me 🤣👍🏿

[@HallofCraftVids]

That's fair, Ive moved away from using music with vocals in the background, because people found it distracting. This is one of my older videos.

[@MrAzureKun]

Looks so good! You should start your vids with a showcase or some b roll of the final build so people know what they're sticking around for! Keep up the good work though!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks for the feedback my dude. I'm just winging it over here.

[@coltenjohnson9328]

Great work, great content! I like your process and appreciate that you throw respect at other artists.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks Colten, I certainly am standing on the shoulders of giants when it comes to crafting. I don't want anyone to think that I'm not just a regular dude making stuff.

[@jordanf7380]

This was great, totally inspired.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@j453]

How have you gone under my radar 😲 great channel, I subscribed 👍

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks J!

[@ProfessorCharlesPorterfield]

Very nicely done. Good job!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks so much!

[@aidanhall8792]

bro these are crazy good, you have gotten so good at this you sound so professional!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks my boi 😄

[@OverboardDM]

Pretty cool.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks my dude!

[@mackyd955]

put the really adhesive stuff in hot water for a few minutes. It all comes off

[@HallofCraftVids]

Great idea 🤘

[@zeehond23]

Look very good! Well done.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks so much!

[@remarkzero]

Excellent video! This is exactly what i needed fit coming up with modular terrain pieces for age of Sigmar. Really i just want to build something 👍

[@HallofCraftVids]

That's fantastic, I'm happy to have helped!

[@CollegeofLoreRoleplaying]

These look great! I'll be trying some of these techniques out, especially just drawing on the brick. I think having them be imperfect makes it look more realistic in the end, anyway! -Jill

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks Jill! I'm happy you enjoyed it. 😃

[@ianbower6434]

a method sugested by the terain tutor for stripping the paper from foam board was to use a heat gun to melt the glue ;o}

[@HallofCraftVids]

That's a good idea, I'll have to give that a shot!

[@ianbower6434]

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[@HallofCraftVids]

Hello Friends! Hope you Enjoy the video, I had a really good time making this one, bake to the basics with Foam-core and an xacto knife! :)

[@boardsandstuff5008]

I used s brick pattern roller used for basing.

[@HallofCraftVids]

That's a huge time saver

[@ParkerDai]

Need more subs mate, this is seriously impressive

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks for the support!

[@BenChuietC]

Awesom🤗👍

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks!

[@kargandarr]

Walmart sells a low temperature glue gun and the glue that goes with it. What about black chalk based paint for a base coat. This paint I mentioned is not black chalkboard paint but paint with chalk in it. Walmart also has this paint that goes by the name Ink on the bottle but is still chalk based paint.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Oh interesting

[@cryd1239]

Wow!! Really well done :-D

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@James-hj5ov]

It occurs to me that you could save the chunks of wall you tore out to make rubble piles and such as well.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Totally could!

[@tabletop.will.phillips]

I was a bit suspicious when you said no bases, but the buttress-style supports really worked! Also - nice background songs. Where'd you source those?

[@HallofCraftVids]

Hey Will, the artist is called Sad Savior: soundcloud.com/sadsavior Thanks for your support!

[@blayasblay3941]

I got this i quess German foamcore board KAPA and the paper or should i say carton is so freaking glued into the foam it rips the foam with it ! And this only on the 10mm, the 5mm is fine paper comes off smooth as hell, but the 10mm no way its like 3 layers thick and somehow seeped into the foam partially or something..

[@HallofCraftVids]

That sounds tough, you could try steaming it or using a heat gun?

[@blayasblay3941]

@@HallofCraftVids Thanks! I quess i'll just use the foamcore for walls and take my ass to the hardware store and buy some insulation foamboard.

[@HallofCraftVids]

@@blayasblay3941 Good luck, stay safe out there!

[@anopportunity8135]

What size are the circle templates that's you use????

[@HallofCraftVids]

They are all on a sheet that ranges from 1 to 3 inch circles in .25 in increments

[@andrewcroxton2192]

What thickness are the styrofoam sheets please?

[@HallofCraftVids]

The foam core sheets are a quarter inch thick

[@sabreenabuthahir3011]

Foam sheet thickness how many mm? Total square feet of foam sheet? Pls rply me this is for our project work dude..

[@HallofCraftVids]

The sheets I use are 1/4 inch thick and the size of the sheet is 20in x 30 in

[@publiusquinctiliusvarus8886]

What do you use for regular dungeon tiles?

[@HallofCraftVids]

I have a basic set made in the BMC style. One of the first crafts I made when I got into the hobby. They are pretty rough, I'm thinking about re painting them.

[@ryankrankowski7777]

@Hall of Craft how are these holding up after a year?

[@HallofCraftVids]

They are just as good as the day I made them, but I haven't been playing any in person game with anyone but my spouse due to covid.

[@ryankrankowski7777]

@@HallofCraftVids I have some nice smaller ruin pieces, but am in need of two or three larger ones. May try this method with a textured roller and 1 inch pink form I have laying around.

[@astrobouncer487]

Next time take a shower with the foam core or soak it Once its soaked in water the adhesive holding the paper usually comes right off.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks for the tip, I normally have no problem getting the paper off. This stuff was a little more industrial as it had artwork glued onto it.

[@machinenoise9622]

Please don't fake yell again. Appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@HallofCraftVids]

Real yells only, got it

[@youtubsuck]

Are this boards waterproof, thank you

[@HallofCraftVids]

The foam won't be really effected by water, but I use water based paints and varnish, so those would wash off if exposed to a lot of moisture.

[@Dddsasul]

Song at 3:41 is Sad Savior - Lost In Your Ocean ft. Akacia, It wasn't under the song titles in the description. In case anyone else is looking for it here it is.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Oops my bad, I usually link his info.

[@Dddsasul]

@@HallofCraftVids there was the artists name but not that specific song title

[@paulaneary7877]

A truly excellent video. I have everything I need to make this, plus Michael's is less than a mile from my home for back up supplies so...no more excuses! Probably going start this weekend.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Fantastic! Make sure you get that 50% off coupon! 😅

[@alyssa2670]

That idea with the pliers to make them ruined was super cool! I think instead of a green wash or colorful flocking, I probably would have used some sand and loose bricks, then paint it grey to match the ruins, give the impression of rubble from the broken walls.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Great idea!

[@uriance88]

Algorithm sent me this way - definitely going to make a few of those stand alone straight walls. One thing if you make more would be to cut off the ends of the triangles to create more of an architectural buttress look to them

[@HallofCraftVids]

Great suggestion!

[@inspirationforge4578]

great video - well presented - good pace - very precise build - entertaining and informative - thanks ps the tearing apart looks super fun

[@HallofCraftVids]

The tearing apart is exactly as fun as it looks. Best part of the build by far.

[@Wallach_a]

Good idea about making bricks quickly, going to use that tidbit. Happy to have found your channel. 👍🏻

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks for the praise! I'm happy you got something out of it! 😃

[@DaveTHouse]

Hey this has helped inspire me to attempt to make my own buildings! Any advice for multi levels construction for playable interiors??

[@HallofCraftVids]

It's funny you say that... I had filmed myself making a multi level tavern with a playable interior. It was connected with magnets. I never got around to editing together the footage and posting it. My tips would be, try to keep it simple, that kind of build gets out of hand pretty fast. Also don't make the walls too tall or it will be awkward on the table.

[@DaveTHouse]

@@HallofCraftVids Great Advice ! Thank you :D

[@manjr]

The doorways look great, but the triangular buttresses look off - they make the piece look like a stage flat. A more vertical buttress would look better. Pilasters or rubble piles could be another way to add support.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Neat idea, would love to see it.

[@Nick_Whiskey]

i wish i thought of removing the paper and making a brick pattern before making mine. way too lazy to remake two shelves of ruins lol

[@HallofCraftVids]

That's tragic man, sorry 😅

[@ShadowMage]

This gives me the motivation to finally complete my foam board ruins that I've been putting off for roughly three months.

[@HallofCraftVids]

You've got this!

[@vincentwong2884]

Great video! what is the scale of your model?

[@HallofCraftVids]

I use mostly 28mm models.

[@larryblevins8078]

You dont have Medieval ruins in the deserts or artic areas

[@HallofCraftVids]

In DnD there are ruins everywhere :)

[@WimGrundy]

Key phrase "eyeball it!" Your obsessions obviously lie elsewhere, and your happy scenery is merely a means to that end!

[@stevethepirate2875]

When you buy a boxcutter razor knife, the cheap type that expands out and you clip off sections of the end of the blade to get a new sharp edge, it comes with a couple replacement blades in a plastic sleeve. That sleeve has a black plastic cap that, when pressed into foamcore, makes a perfectly sized impression of a brick. Give it a try, it looks great.

[@HallofCraftVids]

Great idea! Ill look into it.

[@BeastnBrushes]

"Like time is attacking the bags under my eyes"...I felt that one fam

[@goranpurkovic]

Absolutely fantastic!! Wow wow wow! I’m going down all your videos mate brilliant. Looking to give this a try. Any good advice for where to get paints and what kind? That’s the only thing I’m missing. Keep up the great work.

[@HallofCraftVids]

For minis I use mostly reaper paints which i buy from their website, but for all my terrain I just use craft paint from either the dollar store or micheal's

[@kallisto9166]

That's nice work dude, they look great. Insta-subscribe! I hear what you're saying about green flock, I refrain from putting snow on my Frostgrave scenery for the same reason, but still, a little bit of grit and tile grout in the corners would allow you to add a bit of extra texture without looking out of place in any one setting. That's a nitpick though, they still look amazing without. Good luck with the channel!

[@HallofCraftVids]

Thanks man!