Using Party Streamers To make a Thatched Roof, while Crafting a Medieval Village Part 1

In this week’s episode of The Plunder Den I cover the crafting and painting of some Medieval farm houses. This is part one in a series of videos covering the construction of an entire Medieval village. I also focus on a new technique I came up with to make thatched roofs using Party Streamers from the dollar store.

[@Paintedfigs]

Looks a great deal like leaf-thatched roofs from the tropics! Nicely done.

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much

[@bradcraig6676]

Brilliant thatch method aside, the houses looked fantastic, loved the stone work effect.

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks very much Brad, I am glad you enjoyed the episode.

[@parttimetabletopper]

That’s a super fast technique. I’ve been using the unraveled twine method for mine, so I’ll have to give this a try. Great idea!

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks very much, I was also using the unraveled method which does work great but a little to time consuming,This new technique worked out really good and will definitely be switching

[@tomdulski3729]

great idea for roofs

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks very much Tom

[@janetcameron4652]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much, I am really glad you enjoyed it.

[@Jarheadpm]

Those turned out amazing man! I’m absolutely going to have to try out that technique in the future. Thanks so much for sharing! Can’t wait to see what other medieval builds you come up with.

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much, this definitely going to be a least 7 parts, I also would like to a video on ten accessories like a well something for the centre of town, market place etc and also sorts of buildings. Going to be a lot of fun

[@Blutgang]

I am 100% going to try this method. It looks like the easiest way over the others like you said.

[@ThePlunderDen]

The real trick is light layers of craft paint. Giving the paper strengths.

[@CampaignTerrain]

Brilliant. I've been looking at the crêpe paper ribbons, for years, trying to figure out a use. Well done. Definitely going to do this

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much, glad I could help

[@ChimeraWargaming]

Very nice tutorial. Thanks again 😊

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it

[@redmist1122]

Another exception build video! Again, genius on using the party paper. I bought some whole sheets awhile back for something similar based off the textuured you mentioned in video. Lots of good tips on application of the lightly/thinned material. Again good show my friend!

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much! I feel There could be many applications for this, others have commented on maybe bark on a tree, which leads me into thinking I might be able to make a quicker version of my wigwam.

[@redmist1122]

@@ThePlunderDen When I did my first thatched roofs for my Dark Age stuff many years ago, I used the Teddy Bear fur...like you said, work and messy...but excellent results. I then tried some Mexican Tamale corn husks on my Indian Village set...not too bad, a lil work but looked pretty good. May have to re-visit that project and use the paper stuff.

[@ThePlunderDen]

It’s definitely been a journey to find something that is easier to work with. I felt if I was going to do this entire village, had to come up with something better.

[@redmist1122]

@@ThePlunderDen Yes sir...good planning for a BIG project..

[@reddogterrain]

I am truly surprised at how good the roof came out. Well done.

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much! I definitely was a little worried about how it would take the paint! But it passed with flying colours. Now I know this works I plan on using this in other applications.

[@steampunk8036]

AWESOME build, Dexter!! I have learned so much from you these past couple of years. Great idea with the roof material. Thank you so much for sharing. -Rick, USMC

[@ThePlunderDen]

Thanks so much, I am so glad I could help out. Really appreciate your support.

[@lexi_9995]

Perhaps the crepe paper could be used as texture when making trees and tree bark. Regards Lexi

[@ThePlunderDen]

Definitely, I think I am only scratching the surface of what is possible with this. Thanks so much for stopping by