I Made an EPIC Fantasy Chest - from scratch!

[@Nerdforge]

It's out! 😱Watch it here: youtu.be/watch?v=19nT7qMMzPA Leave a comment and say we sent you, let's see how many we can do! 🤩 📸 We'll post an update on Instagram @thenerdforge with pictures from the inside and how the electronics are placed!! Happy new year everyone, hope you enjoyed this video, and big thanks to everyone who supported us through this year ❤️

[@fin2725]

Amazing !!

[@raven5279]

If the channel is Nerdforge, wouldn't that make us subscribers Nerd Smiths?

[@wldflwr77]

@@raven5279 I was thinking Nerd Herd, but I think Nerd Smiths makes much better sense.

[@Bina-sh3pd]

I’m proud you were recognized to make this that’s a big step. So Good job :3

[@NoGrassGamer]

Maybe "Nerdforce" will be a great name for us fans?!?!

[@Andyax]

Thanks for the collaboration!

[@DominusFeles]

And thanks to you Anders for showing us this gem of a KZbin channel 🎄

[@sherrimiller5258]

She hammered it too! 😀💜

[@katecarter4201]

You should make more books like the diagonal ally one

[@aimeew6097]

The 1000th like hahahejannfmwke

[@greata80]

"I was asked to make a prop for a fantasy film" Are we surprised? Of course not! You're just so awesome it was inevitable ♥

[@Nerdforge]

Aww thank you so much!

[@lemixs1738]

Facts

[@katherinemclean1448]

@@Nerdforge Honestly the actual surprising thing is that this is the first time that's ever happened. Given the high quality of everything I've seen y'all create, I sorta just assumed KZbin was a hobby or where you got to put together your passion projects in between the bigger commissions like movies or TV shows or biog photo shoots or something.

[@jonathanfairchild]

@@katherinemclean1448 same I assumed this was her profession. But I suppose if she did this for pay she’d be too tired of it to do it for pleasure.

[@sojanvasudevan4653]

I mean I’m surprised it hasn’t happened before this man she’s insane at any projects

[@taybagoogy1162]

Fans should be called Nerdsmiths cos we’re constantly at the Nerdforge

[@CrinosAD]

To close to the hacksmith probably?

[@Dragonited]

@@CrinosAD "Too close" :p He's also called the Hacksmith singular while Nerdsmiths are plural. So no I don't think it's too close. Though the Nerdsmiths should probably be Martina and Hansi while the fans should maybe be apprentices of sorts. There are several synonyms to apprentices and at least one should be fitting to put after nerd. Or we could just simply be the Nerds :p

[@ertstuff]

Forgelings

[@nzlemming]

Better than Nerdforgers, because that has implications...

[@bethylou8293]

Forgenerds?

[@Jestunes]

I used to be a prop maker for Disney in California and worked on many movies and tv shows. The best job I ever had. Retired now but missing the stage. Love the chest you made. You have such a great imagination and I was marveled to see you writing in whatever language that was or was it just symbols on the box? Simply Awesome...

[@yezzyjames]

Just saw the movie. Must state your title is incorrect, as a writer I feel the need to inform you this chest is one of the main characters. And turned out looking bloody amazing. :}

[@id104335409]

I felt the pressure like I was supposed to deliver something.

[@Nerdforge]

hahahha

[@randomalienfrommars0567]

it hits different when you have finals in two days and you actually HAVE to deliver lol

[@jameshamaker9321]

@@randomalienfrommars0567... I know the feeling. Senior year of high school, was brutal. I felt like I was wearing a space suit, in the middle of the ocean.

[@ml6158]

@@jameshamaker9321 Highschool, funny boy.

[@randomalienfrommars0567]

@@jameshamaker9321 I totally get you, but now, STEM uni makes me desperately wish for my highschool days because i might have had a plethora of mental illnesses and hypersomnia but at least i got a 4.5 in place of the nonexistent 2.0 i have now...

[@mikehyde7480]

The un expected pun with the drill, and the jump scsre over the foam falling off the wall was cute

[@nicholugrim1108]

just to funny

[@Glyphical-Abyss]

Unexpected is not to separate words

[@barneymiller7894]

I think she thought the whole basement was coming down 😂

[@chelseascreatures]

me , "how do I make a chest that is light BUT still looks like a chest... " Martina, "right this way, let me introduce you to my dear friend, foam cosplay"

[@featherblossoms8797]

I swear, I just want everything created on this channel. At this point, it has to be a whole aesthetic on its own.

[@rafiqkatana]

I love your "Can Do, Anything is Possible" attitude. ..Everything is possible. Amazing piece of Art.

[@ninjcrafts]

That looked so cool! Having a art piece used in a film sounds like a dream come true! Nice job! BTW what was that white solution you put on black foam?😍

[@Nerdforge]

It really is a dream come true! :D It's PVA glue, just to seal the surface before painting :)

[@Whistlingduckpro]

@@Nerdforge just standard PVA glue? Or something more like Mod Podge? If not what's the reason? You always do amazing work! Thanks for all the education!

[@jasonplayz6410]

@@Whistlingduckpro To me it looked like just standard PVA glue that was diluted a bit. Also, it is used to seal the foam to prevent from damage like paint chipping or cracking. (if that is what you're asking) :D

[@jameshamaker9321]

I get the feeling, that if she was a teacher at a school like Hogwarts, her students would really, pay attention. She's clearly the right person, to teach an artifact creation class, at a magic school.

[@elialenaud9403]

At a magic school, with som tech, of course! ;) 😉

[@rfresa]

I want to take this class!

[@ElimRawne]

One Chest to rule them, One Chest to find them, One Chest to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. Nicely done Martina! The fantasy shortfilm was really nice.

[@seatijger]

Great chest, also real nice that they used your wizard staff in the film

[@OIF2Medic]

We should be called "Nerdsmiths" as a Blacksmith works at a forge.

[@tomroberts9132]

OMG! An amazing film! Your names in the credits! You guys have gone big time! The Chest reveal in the film is soooo epic! And then the connect to Nina and the light up! WOW! Just WOW!

[@ErikRuudUlseth]

"Alright.. got the drill, let's screw it!" - Martina

[@SergeyChernyshev]

Great opportunity! Glad you were able to work on this! And it turned out great even though you had a sudden compression of the schedule ;)

[@CluelessCrafts]

Such an awesome chest, how you designed the gem stone button on top and actually made it control the lights is amazing.

[@kaycem]

i support “nerdforce” as the name for the collective 😊

[@TheWatercolourNymph]

CONGRATULATIONS MARTINA!!! I'm so proud of you!!

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much! 😄🙏

[@maxs9062]

This is so awesome!!! The chest looks like something you see in an RPG. Your content on this channel is a treasure to us all (Pun intended) in these dark times we live in.

[@Tierra024]

Loooove it!! I was so excited to see the prop you ended up having to make for them. I love the finishes on the chest. The wood finish and then the end finishing touches with the paint. It really makes a world of a difference. So so talented! Great job!

[@Nerdforge]

Thanks so much!!

[@BlackWolfCosplay]

Your videos are so helpful, I love that you show detail work upclose and slightly slow motion, to many creators rush through things it's hard to follow them, so thank you! And that chest is beautiful!

[@TattooedSteve]

The movie short was a fun watch and I really enjoyed it. And seeing a Indie production being made was something I really needed right now. Over here in Central Jersey, U.S. so many Indie horror and Sci-Fi productions are on hold or only able to have a really small crew and cast at once so I've been really down being sidelined. But seeing your creation as a character in DISTANCE and seeing how excited you were with being on location for the first time ever was one of the best things I've watched on Nerdforge yet and really lifted my spirits. 😁

[@dork-a-tronstudios6298]

You could call the community “The Nerd Guild”. Sounds very fitting since you guys do a lot of fantasy based projects. Or even “The Nerd Clan”. Both sound good to be honest

[@allantreloar3543]

Nerdforge Guild sounds good

[@weldongray7077]

Beautiful, brilliant, and creative. The chest is impressive to

[@LoreMIpsum-vs6dx]

I just found your channel. You are a totally insane genius. Incredible.

[@Nerdforge]

Welcome aboard! :D

[@gloriagates6976]

Girl you are so very talented that chest was amazing now I'm going to go check out the short film I don't know why more movie people don't hire you to do props for them.

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much, Gloria! :D

[@Brian_S74]

It's awesome that your wizard staff also made it in the film. Love your channel. Wishing all of you a wonderful 2021.

[@davidstewart4570]

Came across this channel by accident. I've watched three videos now. You're crazy talented! Absolutely extraordinary.

[@armandoa2484]

I love the way the chest turned out. Also loved the short film it was used in even though it was such a sad ending. Thank you for being so creative. Have a great new year.

[@christineingram55]

This looks so realistic no wonder they were over the moon when they saw it ..You are just so talented at what you do 🥰

[@raywood8187]

That was so cool to see! You did an amazing job to make it look ancient and magical and it was even better with the great camera work and lighting they did. And how awesome it must be to see your names in movie credits :) If there's award in prop design category, I'd vote for you.

[@chloegirka863]

It looks really cool. I'm heading over to the film right away. Have a happy New Year!

[@dianegriffen2756]

Wow, that's an awesome piece of work. Can't wait to see it in action in the film. xx

[@The_WarL0rd_Way]

That was really awesome. I watch the short film, very cool. it looked like they used your wizard staff also.

[@Pixelbrainproductions]

I actually started watching your channel a few years ago b/c I needed to make props for our Web Series, and got a lot of help and inspiration from your videos. So it's great you are finally able to design and make a prop for a short film!

[@WolfAgelKirst]

Wow amazing! They chose the right person because you always make awesome things! 👌😃

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@bort3486]

it turned out so gorgeous i love old and mystical looking chests and journals/books

[@ValeriaMagic]

Always Amazing Videos! Soon you will hopefuly get the 1 Million Subs

[@fieromike1]

What an awesome job you did! You are inspiring! It was so cool to see one of your creations play such a big part in somebody else’s visions. What’s it like to have your name in the credits of someone’s movie? I am proud to say I’m part love your nerd army.

[@mparis130]

It's really beautiful!! Some really cool prop techniques too! As for our group name, I propose the Nerd Guild -- blacksmiths and forgers were frequently guild-members

[@terriroemmich1617]

OMG!!!! The movie centered around the chest!!!! It was a great movie! I subscribed to them. WOW! Congrats NerdForge!!!

[@carlmarsden1739]

Oh I know how u feel!!! I’ve almost got my braces off and they hurt so bad whenever they are tightened!!! Really well done!!!!! Everything you make looks like it comes from a fantasy movie so I wasn’t that surprised!!! It looks amazing!!! Well done again!!!

[@carlj95]

So watched the movie... they better be planning a sequel.. Very cool seeing your prop in the film. Amazing how realistic the foam looked on camera.

[@HarveyMcDonald]

Hey :) I worked as 1st Assist Art Director on a film in Sweden recently so I know that panic of time restraints TOO DAMN WELL! even worse when you have an AD asking you to do it even quicker ahahah. I think you did a really great job :) looking forward to more videos and maybe more film props too! :)

[@build.make.create.8154]

Such creativity. My son is getting into filmography and we love watching the props that you make. thanks for the inspiration.

[@marcaubin1416]

Congratulations! Wonderful work. I saw and loved the film.

[@im_youknow_marty]

the chest looks absolutely stunning!! great job martina!

[@kayplays1998]

That chest came out so cool! Great use of the LEDs and arduino board!

[@3Clod]

12:32 nerdforgers! I honestly thought it would be cool but the light behind the gems would ruin the effect... boy I was wrong. 🤩 Gone to check the movie too, brilliant work!

[@imccrae]

Absolutely amazing to watch your process, thanks for sharing.

[@kev_in_wonderland]

Wow! The chest looks wonderful and so real! It's amazing! I'm gonna watch the film and i will know where it comes from!

[@dawnmcanany5673]

Opened up YT and so many new options from my subscriptions. Me: "NEW NERDFORGE!!!" Click that 1ST!! What an incredible build. Your attention to detail is just amazing and this is a whole new opportunity for you. Now I'm going to watch the movie.

[@Nerdforge]

Hahah thank you so much! 😄🙏

[@frankierzucekjr]

I'd first like to say as a carpenter myself, I absolutely love that you do your own carpentry work. You're so talented at everything you do. Fantastic job..

[@russl3581]

I just finished watching that short film the other day, and was impressed with the chest. Now I know why!

[@matematikapku5769]

I'm so lucky for finding your channel. Amazing works 😍

[@susanvasquez3625]

If you damage the wood, then put a light coat of color on, then damage the wood some more, and add more stain... it will build up into very dimensional color. Especially if you use slightly different tones of stain. Also, remember to damage the wood a bit more after building the chest, so you have damage in the 'right' spots... the corners and such. But this does look very good! (At about the 2 minute mark)

[@dunabes]

Watched the film, fantastic , very emotional , and very impressed on the chest work, recommended it to all my friends to see both

[@andrezareginacassolattodea7825]

OMFG this is just the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!!! I love the way you made the foam look like old iron!

[@ambient00101]

Love your channel and the variety of project you make. The editing and filming is fantastic. No offense to Hansi, I think he is good and explains things really well. If he had a channel of his own I'm sure it would do well, but Martina is a natural at this. Like she was born to do it. Quirky without being annoying is hard to do but she has the personality to do it perfectly. Always look forward to your new videos! Hope you two have great success!!

[@ladykaeproductions147]

..... I want one. I've developed a new pasttime as of late of painting and customizing wood boxes, I should try something like this once I get more experience!

[@inspiredtiny]

Super cool project! I love it! I would like to suggest to add infinity mirror on the inside with smoke/fog effect.. sort of a portal to other dimension. But this is asking too much.. what is it is SUPER cool already! Thanks nerdz!

[@nzlemming]

For your next one (and there will be a next one), think about using a wax finish on the wood. It will add a patina on top of the painting that really will help with the aging varnish look. Not as shiny as polyurethane, but just a little bit more than painted wood. I've used it on stage props and it's worked out fine.

[@diYotamCh]

''I Mean wow" . Just as the actress said in the film (in english captions). Beautiful chest.

[@SeanHodgins]

That turned out amazing. Beautiful work.

[@babifrs]

WOW! I recently discovered your channel but I think your work is absolutely incredible. One of the most beautiful works I've ever seen in my life! Kisses from Brazil ❤️

[@creepycupcake.]

I AM SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOUUUUU!!!! You have such amazing talent, skill and imagination! I wish you guys all the blessings!!!! 💜🔮🧙‍♂️

[@kouffyn8150]

It's about damn time somebody asked you to make an epic prop for them, every project you make turns out awesome!

[@wildsagediary1109]

I’m surprised that this is the first time you’ve been asked to make props. You’re absolutely phenomenal, love

[@cemirachour727]

seriously I love you, I love all your creations and you are a real source of inspiration for my creations ......... thank you really! Merci de tout coeur.

[@Ray-qg1gy]

This is probably the best channel on KZbin I have ever seen all the projects are so cool.( I wish that my projects could be that good.)

[@GoEvenHarder]

12:06 that shirt is awesome

[@faridalvarez]

Amazing work! I never could guest that the foam part you did is actually foam! ha ha! Thank you again because besides enjoying your skills working and your charm we also learn a lot of techniques (for example how to convert soft and warm foam in strong cold iron). Thank you again, beautiful work.

[@mustachadon]

Ive loved watching yall learn and grow. Its been a pleasure.

[@allanfreitas5902]

I will (for sure) make this chest for my personal RPG history. I loved it

[@brianahawkins8124]

The Chest looks Beautifully Gorgeous, Potions, tome spell books, charms, secret scrolls. Who know's what mysteries it hides in that very chest. Keep up the great work NerdForge & see you til 2021. :)

[@sgsax]

Very cool build and awesome opportunity! I will definitely be checking out the film. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnnyc.5979]

My mind doesn't even work like that, to figure out how to make a treasure chest that lights up. Great job guys!

[@MaxDMCrafting]

OMG! I am worshipping you and your creativity! AMAZING content, once again! You are the Queen of the Crafters, Martina. Thanks for sharing your many talents! Greetings from Italy 🤗

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much, Max! 😄🙏

[@RedSlayerMan]

That was absolutely amazing to see! You absolutely bet I’ll be checking out their channel. I could absolutely see different tomes you’ve made going into the chest as well! The finish work on it is absolutely unreal. It really makes me want to try and make a chest like that now not going to lie😁🤔

[@maxximumb]

"A few weeks later..." What happened that this ended up being completed at the deadline?

[@jherazob]

Don't you know this is the standard operational procedure for deadlines?

[@bitzbox]

I can relate to not being able to find your drill. I swear that 60% of building anything is spent looking for tools!

[@legacymindpilot]

i absolutely LOVE watching your videos! When you two set your mind to a project, we all know it will be stellar!

[@TheHashCrackingSlasher]

For some odd reason, i got really anxious hearing that it was due in 3 days i was like OH SHIT IS SHE GUNNA MAKE IT- I say as I currently have the finished film open in another tab paused, to watch right after this.

[@wonshikkim9837]

I became your great fan. Your crafts are what I dreamed when I was child and now see you making things brings me back memories. Keep up a good work and show us some magics in our lives. Thanks.

[@Nerdforge]

Wow, thank you!! 🙏

[@elizabethhair723]

and this is how people start who then go on to create great items for films such as Lord of the Rings etc.

[@ezekielleaddams-woods999]

I'm always amazed to see the wonders you can creat with your hands ! You are a source of inspiration and creativity 👍🏻👍🏻

[@aliphonsadismukes7454]

And now I watched you make it right after the film!

[@locasiare]

The Chest is so very beautiful! You did an awsome job 👌 Love your Channel! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Art Works 🙏😊

[@tattooman3603]

Very cool, and just watched the "movie." Also very cool. Maybe next movie (hopefully with another prop built by you and filmed on your channel) he can put you in as one of the actors since you're already used to being in front of a camera. So happy J found your channel months ago, and thanks for the recommendation to Andyax's channel.

[@sarahjadevolkmann5555]

This is so awesome! You did an amazing job😊

[@pheonixdragon2261]

I just watched the movie and it was interesting yet had a sadness to it. I like how the chest you made played such a pivotal role in the storyline. Well done on such a wonderful piece.

[@Γιάννης-ΟρφέαςΔημόπουλος]

Just entered yt. Saw your channel made sth about a film. Liked, commented, satisfied.

[@Nerdforge]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Γιάννης-ΟρφέαςΔημόπουλος]

@@Nerdforge just love and admire you

[@JvdBos]

I'll admit, I was a tad sceptical about the foam-wood combination, but the painting tied it together awesomely!

[@knightlessmoon]

I just watched the film and it was so good! And your crafts are amazing as always!

[@upyours75]

"Don't worry you'll get used to it,cause i have em too and they hurt like crap when i got em the first time" 0:49

[@carlmarsden1739]

Ikr!!! 😬

[@FatJoey]

"Just sitting there in the corner.." she literally sit in the middle of the way. 🤣🤣🤣 nice work as always!!!