What the Flock!? - Cheap Flocking Guide for D&D Terrain

[@zandercage3959]

you can use a cheapie water bottle mister to spray the watered down pva so you don't have to jab with a paint brush and risk messing up your nice flocking

[@MrDefaultti]

And put a drop or two dish wash soap in the mix to break the surface tension...

[@Thantrax]

Lots of sage advice here. I've herb of using seasonings before, but this thyme I am very impressed. In particular, I enjoy the dill flocking, it looks really good!

[@BardsCraft]

Flocking good use of spicy vocabulary

[@Vanye111]

I use coffee grounds and tea leaves from teabags as flocking as well. After you've made your coffee or drunk your tea, bake the remains in an oven for a while to kill any bacteria, and it should be good.

[@andreicraciun8941]

I love people that transform garbage to treasure!

[@DeviousDungeonsPainting]

Add a drop of liquid dish soap to your watered down glue, this will help break the surface tension and will be much easier to apply.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Yes that or rubbing alcohol.

[@Beschaulichkeit]

In 1066 A.D. this flocking would have cost a week's wages. :) I like your content! Thanks for making videos.

[@BardsCraft]

We truly live in prosperous times 😂

[@MKempICI]

Good call on the pepper. I've never tried it before, but I will have to give it a shot. For the future, here are two easy ways to solve your pepper problem and allow you to glue down spices without the darkening/satin finish of excess glue. Option 1) Mix 1/3 PVA and 2/3 Water. Mix these two thoroughly. Add 2-3 drops of dishwashing liquid soap. Mix GENTLY, so that bubbles do not form. If bubbles DO form, wait until thhey die fro, Load it in to a spray bottle, then spray it lightly over the top. The detergent will improve the flow of the PVA/water into the nooks and crannies of the flock, even a pile of pepper. The whole thing will be solid as a rock if you let it dry overnight. Option 2) Spray the flock down with isopropyl alcohol. Wait a few seconds for the Isopropyl to sink in, then spray it with a mix similar to the stuff from above (1/3 glue. 2/3 water. No soap, and bubbles are irrelevant.) This mix dries faster, and not having to wait for soap bubbles to pop is a big time saver. I recommend replacing the glue with Mod Podge, which dries faster, stronger, and with an easily controllable finish. The glue works, but you are going to get some darkening of color, and a satin finish wherever you get a clump of unmixed glue. Some other suggestions: Spatter some bay leaves with light brown and yellow paint, and let them dry. Crush them up in your bare hand.Bay leaves can be crumpled up by hand, and will break apart. Once broken, they make great actual leaves. Green tea can be glued together for great bushes or clump foliage, but you do have to use it in layers. I use the sprigs of green stuff from the top of fennel bulbs (dried in a microwave) to make small ferns, or bound together and glued to a wall to simulate ivy.

[@BardsCraft]

Thanks, I'll use much of this advice

[@Mommamacnz]

This is really helpful information. Thank you.

[@ImFenster]

Phrases I never thought I'd hear in any hobby related video: "Oh no! The glue is dill contaminated!"

[@notreallydavid]

Needs to be in a Finnish-English phrase book.

[@TechnoDewdrop]

Before applying the final layer of glue for the flocking, spritz it with isopropyl alcohol. It acts to break the surface tension, and when you apply the glue it'll sink down nicely :)

[@BardsCraft]

Hey flockface! Hope this video is helpful or interesting. And as always, I remind you to enable notifications, this way KZbin will actually show you a video even if it doesn't please the Algorithm Deities. -Happy Crafting!

[@EmeranceLN13]

I was about to buy flocking and fake dirt off the internet, but your video showed me the light. Actually genius to just use what is already in your kitchen ! Plus it is probably about the same in cost or less, and you can still use the seasonings when you cook 🤘

[@echodelta2426]

What an excellent tutorial. I never thought to use spices. always went with colored sawdust or beach sand. The oregano would look great as a smaller patch, perhaps under a tree. the dill and pepper transition is awesome.

[@foolofatook4925]

I started watching your channel last year when I was getting into terrain building. Thanks for not editing out your “mistakes.” It helped me not worry when building my own stuff and showed me that all terrain turns out just fine. Great channel. Keep it up!

[@WylochsArmory]

Love it, thank you for this

[@nobuckle40]

I am a newb at this whole table top crafting thing and your method is one that I might try before I invest in something more expensive. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheDrewjameson]

I found that Lemon Zinger Celestial Seasonings tea looks pretty good as fall/autumn leaves

[@knightoflostlight6550]

A kitchen knife and spices!? Is this a cooking show. Love it, thanks for your tips

[@BardsCraft]

Also cabbages in the cutting tutorial 😂

[@jcsminiatures366]

10 things your flock provider does NOT want you to know. Flocking companies HATE him. This nerd crafts EPIC terrain. You WONT BELIEVE the materials used!!!

[@thegnarledpirate9198]

Flock uses: Flock you Motherflocker Piece of floschite Floschite Flocking Bullflock Oh flock Also, great vídeo as always!

[@BardsCraft]

Hey flockface! Thanks

[@GeneJordan]

Wyloch and Black Magic Craft led me to your channel. I like what I have seen so far, so you have a new subscriber. I can tell that I've got some catching up to do.

[@wh4teley]

Ginger ale shot out my nose at "and I'm not wearing pants".

[@BardsCraft]

Hah!

[@jessicavanzuydam6458]

6:28 Bloody brilliant, you made such an awesome fantasy ruins. So awesome dude.

[@johnhealy4647]

Thank you for your honesty and insights into using items we find out doors as well as herbs from the kitchen...

[@richardclowes6123]

Hi, good use of herbs and spices. Don't forget that if you want the 2nd layer of glue to go down better give it a light spray of ipa or water with a little drop of dish soap, this will break the surface tension and let the glue flow in better.

[@jezeski2011]

"moment of truth and I'm not wearing pants"... I almost spit coffee all over my monitor. Thank you for the laugh.

[@prnzali2010]

So glad to revisit these videos. Miss this channel. Any updates?

[@robd593]

This is brilliant! Now I'm off to the supermarket to find the herbs and spices rack...

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

That ball of foil to add texture to the rock faces, awesome!!

[@ericheckenkamp6091]

For hills and mountains I really like upholstery foam. It doesn't cut as easily, but it tears into good natural rock shapes. But before painting it use a sealer like Flex Seal, or Plasti-Dip or whatever you have in your part of the world. I give a coating of Super 77 spray adhesive to make the sealant cling to the surface more than the pores. Then I spray it with 2 coats of sealant, and 3 or 4 coats of flat black. From there dry brush and accent as normal. They are nigh invulnerable once they're done.

[@lauraking2728]

In addition to a water bottle to spray a glue/water mixture, you could also use an eye dropper. It will displace less flocking :D

[@obi1988]

I just finished a few trees. Well, now i must add some spice to their life. In the form of fallen leaves. Looks great man. Keep these vids coming.

[@phaedraellingson7943]

What a fantastic idea to use the herbs. Much cheape than buying the flocking in the bag. Thank you . Phaedra

[@timbuktu8069]

I've found that when putting on the second layer of glue, make it VERY watery with a touch of liquid soap. It will just sink into the flocking. I learned this trick from model railroaders.

[@tyarkschettler853]

The Oregano seems to be perfect for an autumn theme

[@FelixTheSpaceBear]

defo!

[@ramsesrivera4332]

Wow! I'm impressed. By the way I use a carving knife. Long and straight. Works great cutting foam.

[@BardsCraft]

Great, knives before hot-wire cutters!

[@nameinvalid69]

black pepper & green tea?!?!?!!? now THAT I can buy easily. THanks!

[@robot7759]

4:10 The bard's wisdom: Ad more glue, that usually works for everything in life. 😁

[@jessicavanzuydam6458]

I love this thank you so much for sharing, I'm new to DnD land building and scratch building. This is very helpful.

[@maxpolaris99]

I would try a darker brown wash on the oregano or dry brush brown to simulate the leaves losing moisture and drying at the edges.

[@ritinkornas5336]

A good dirt flocking also, is just to use some ground coffee if you want a dark one (little orange/burnt sierra dry brush afterward for a clayish dirt!). Work very well... and smells quite a lot too :P

[@ASUSfreak]

4:05 add a drop of "Dreft" to your water/PVA glue mix. It will break the surface tension of the water. (don't know how it's called in English... as I'm Dutch speaking lol. It is stuff to do the dishes... Maybe detergent or so???)

[@blondgalahad]

using herbs to make flocking but have to run out for a dnd session... someone needs more Thyme

[@j453]

You can fix those surface tension issues by mixing alcohol and water in a spray bottle and giving it a couple spritz before adding the glue mixture. It will aid the glue in flowing into the crevices

[@inkygiraffe7849]

Somthing that could help is if u spray the flocking whith watter useing a spray bottle then add the glue in a 60%-70% glue to watter mix in another spray bottle this helps whith over glueing and glue-tention :)

[@ElBandit0]

That's flocking great!

[@barbsamuels9692]

Painting like a brute. 😆 cute. I love this!

[@denisemiller8474]

You could put your foam in a blender or food processor and grind it up for flocking add paint.

[@joeweider4896]

A little trick how you can decrease surface tension: before putting the glu on sprinkle some washing liquid on the surface than applie the glue that can be diluted 1:1 with water

[@guaardsky4404]

To decrease surface tension use fewdrops of washing detergent

[@modelsfromscratch]

And if your characters get hungry during an adventure, it's chow down on the terrain time. But seriously, the pepper is great. More. Experimenting with colour might just make the oregano great again!

[@shonuffmofo997]

I bet your terrain smells awesome!

[@dancoles2235]

I'm curious to know your thoughts about mixing PVA and water in a spray bottle to apply as the top coat instead of applying with a brush on top of the flocking.

[@dancoles2235]

And sorry if this seems repetitive with other comments. But if you have reasons for not doing it, I'd be glad to know.

[@horusvanaurotaaliastidus3504]

there is something really good for leaf imitation. I found that in my pool now looks in spring with a fine sieve to all the ponds you know and to the pool facilities of you and your friends ... there are tiny particles floating on top of them that look like mini maple leaves . unfortunately I don't know which plant that is ...

[@laszlopeter6416]

What do you think about painting the whole thread, leave it dry, then cut to little peacees, instead of losing your mind when it gets stuck (when too much paint added). And you perhaps won't need the strainer either. Just thinking out of the box.

[@DoctorStS]

Year 1300: "Howdy-hey, today I'll show ya the cheappiest way to flock yar terrain!" *smears the black pepper that's worth your royal title

[@KaptingK]

If you use a brush to dab on pva mixture you could put a drop of washing up liquid on your finger tip (your choice, you have up to 8 of them) then dab in onto the surface of your mixture. This will destroy the water’s surface tension....utterly!

[@CrankyPantss]

That was another helpful video, Mr. Bard, sir.

[@rbtyod]

To avoid having the diluted glue solution bead up, add isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to the solution. Start with about 1/4 alcohol. It really kills the surface tension!

[@Not_Quite_Dead]

Very inspiring video, many thanks!

[@tamseguin3839]

You are not just a pretty face, lol. Love your talent thanks for the video. God bless ,XO

[@Mommamacnz]

Now I have a use for those old spices in my cupboards.

[@forgiven88]

Looks great!

[@bigweld6792]

I have heard soot and ash makes a good miniature sand or gravel although less nice smelling

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I think isopropyl alcohol works for the surface tension thing.

[@Sh4d0w20]

Actually i once used mixed pepper for a nice texture ;) they still smell a bit sharp but look great

[@prakashsonare8262]

It's really amazing good job!!

[@KidzillaShow]

Even 2:27 is so much for me!

[@crysis4561]

Buy terrarium substrate for tarantulas (easy and nice dirt) I like Bear's garlic the most for fallen leaves, It looks natural and it's cheap. Also don't add too much glue with brush - it will look like it's wet and it looks ugly (in my opinion). If you want to add glue try small plastic spray bottles with 1/5 glue + 4/5 water

[@andyedwards9504]

Flocking excellent!!! Thanks for the helpful video :)

[@BardsCraft]

Flock you! glad you liked it

[@cabbage265]

You can add your terrain to a pasta dish after they have served their purpose. yay!~

[@saniyarye9200]

This comment section taught me more than the last 10 tutorials I watched 😂

[@sigurdbergsvik6417]

thank you!!

[@elliotlim4823]

Cool! I'll use these, but will these rot over time?

[@nineblackgoats]

"This is the moment of truth, and I'm not wearing pants." I want this on my tombstone.

[@kennniiikc3162]

I can use some isopropyl alcohol spray too right?

[@silviodanielmora176]

Magnífico. Sencillo y eficiente! 🤗🤗

[@melh-porter3480]

What the flock

[@joeycoolproductions3173]

very good video !

[@jeffholt9437]

Interesting - can you comment on how these food gased products are fairing, 4 years down the line?

[@Derpy-qg9hn]

Let's say I use these methods of flocking time and time again, for year after year of gameplay. 1. Will the scent deteriorate into anything outright terrible? Is it so bad that gaming becomes unfeasible? 2. As the herbs sit for so long, how will their gradual decay affect the terrain's appearance?

[@BardsCraft]

Nothing has happened so far 👍 On a few years I'll make sure to check back on my old terrain and include it in a video

[@mcduckington]

@@BardsCraft Is it still good? I am a poor DM and this is amazing, I would just love to know if the dill in particular went bad and started smelling or looking off or not. Thank you

[@augustmcdaniel]

This is good stuff! thanks!

[@nadhirahrozhi5425]

hi i love your content 😍, can you share other more affordable foam instead xps foam? if using styrofoam or pvc or something else is it okay?

[@TheMerrox]

I wonder if molding will be an issue? If not, its great. Much cheaper then many flock manufacturers.

[@jezeski2011]

I'm pretty sure that if it is sealed in by the glue mixture (oxygen barrier), it should not mold or rot.

[@kalorathekau]

I love this so much for providing cheaper alternatives! May I ask, how long does the dill/pepper smell last? Will the terrain always smell like those herbs/spices?

[@BardsCraft]

The smell is almost entirely gone after a few days. Much of it is also sealed in glue and paint

[@MrDefaultti]

Next in line. Used coffee grinds?

[@StabbingContest]

That's a great idea, but I'd be sure to seal it well. Coffee grounds go moldy.

[@РусланМанузин-о9ц]

Hey u r amazing ! Great job

[@gugulamenace343]

Hi, to have the Grass effect you use "Dill"?? I'M French, understand all your vidéo is hard but look is so cool

[@jezeski2011]

English "dill" = French "aneth" I hope that helps.

[@gugulamenace343]

@@jezeski2011 OK thanks 👍🏻

[@diddytacos1359]

Do you know where i could get some of that foam

[@emmanuelsundiam9548]

Love it

[@denisnicholls6945]

Do you have to treat the herbs to stop molding over time

[@Vetlar]

Awesome

[@thepotatoechipz4628]

Hi is there a device or machine to use for flocking? what are they.tnx

[@EpicParsnips]

Will herb flocking go bad over time? Especially good to know if you’re making larger pieces...

[@szymonfeliks]

Great again :)

[@inbredbanana8156]

Where can I get XPS foam and is it expensive?

[@michimatsch5862]

My dill had mold after 4 months. I'd recommend against it from my experience.

[@davekachel]

does it keep the smell? Does it attract vermin?

[@BardsCraft]

Only smells of herbs for a while. I have kept dill flocked terrain for over a half year in relatively dry conditions, no molding, or decomposing yet. Don't know about vermin though. After this time the flocking has also turned slightly paler, but it's still good. All in all, I suggest making own flocking from hemp rope as I showed in one of my videos!

[@cp1cupcake]

I have a question about using herb flocking for miniatures (as opposed to terrain). I have heard the flocking can rot so it is not good for a miniatures base. How true is this?

[@BardsCraft]

I don't know how long it lasts. I see it as an ongoing experiment

[@jezeski2011]

I'm pretty sure that if it is sealed in by the glue mixture (oxygen barrier), it should not mold or rot.

[@olddominionoutfitters1272]

I use red pepper flakes for forest floor

[@BardsCraft]

Good idea 👍 Especially for autumn scenery

[@vierwhey]

Doesnt the peppers go bad after a while? Decombosing from bakterier since its plant material :O

[@add2ndedition663]

Flocking excellent ideas there.

[@BardsCraft]

What ideas will I come up with next thyme?