Extraterrestrial Book Diorama

[@ZanVonZed]

Happy Festivus to everyone!

[@MiniatureHobbyist]

and to you too =)

[@ElderberrySprout]

Ah, to all the rest of us!

[@AcestarArtworks]

You too!

[@anneargo-davies692]

I got one of those stainless steel straws, it's my miniature house Festivus Pole!

[@michaelhaxan3196]

Merry Xenomorph-Mas...face hugs all around! :)

[@StudsonStudio]

I love a good Zan Von Zed with amazing sculpting and a tasty dip into the 'bake.gif' folder.

[@ZanVonZed]

The baking gifs are running out 😆

[@kevinwilford6097]

Your videos always have the best music. Paired with your phenomenal sculpting skills and ideas, it is a match made in viewing pleasure heaven!

[@Olumlv]

I have learned so much about how to use the tools and different techniques for sculpting, but the most important to me is how you use a black base because that's what you like; I was always taught and thought that it had to be white but you've shown me that it doesn't have to be only one way. Thanks so much Zan for breaking that mental chain.

[@chrisrose323]

Someone must have misundrstood what Button is The like Button. Its not possible to disöike your work. Amazing!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

The real non-denominational miracle is that you baked the lid with sculpey, and it didn't warp into a bowl. All my bakes that involve a wood base turn in fruit platters.

[@ZanVonZed]

The wood should be seasoned and not fresh and it should be thicker than 1/2cm and/or a box or frame, since it has supporting walls that keep the flat part straight- z (2 cents mcgee :))

[@jobes4525]

Thanks Zan. Loving the help from the Kitty 😺 😺

[@heatherboulter1796]

Haven't watched yet but I'm always so excited to get a video from you Edit: absolutely amazing you have one of the best styles I've ever seen its always such a pleasure to watch 🙂

[@anneargo-davies692]

This video project has been approved by CatScan! OMG THIS IS AWESOME!!!

[@Tribecca3]

I don't know if I've said it before but it is such a joyous moment to watch you create. I sit with my head in my hands and just admire the whole process and results.

[@elizabethsomehow4813]

Incredible! Only you can make such an original work, there is literally nowhere else I could find an alien box, just amazing!

[@ambero8726]

Love the little scratches on the front with the tear on the banner as well. Fabulous work, have a good Yuletide season and catch you on the next one ☕

[@gabriela-manualidades]

Me encanta tus trabajos son geniales 👍👍💖💖 👏👏

[@mickansj334]

So fun to see everything you do. Fantastic !!!

[@MiniatureHobbyist]

Wow that is pretty spectacular, your one looks better than mine I did with some Warhammer 40k orks =)

[@ZanVonZed]

yours has lights! they make everything better

[@MiniatureHobbyist]

@@ZanVonZed lights help but no match for your modelling skills, I love all your stuff =)

[@Sharkwhisperer57]

Remarkable, truly amazing vision and innovative subject matter. A real "out of the box" project in a box. Well done!!!

[@madcat4301]

I'm always in awe at your style and imagination. I can never figure out which direction you're going in, and that's always part of the fun! I also enjoy watching your cat supervise your work.The detail in this diorama made my skin crawl in a good way. .

[@christineingram55]

Beautiful ..You have such great imagination and talent 🥰

[@DarkStarStudios]

She does it again!! Seriously awesome on every level!!

[@tuuliaharjunmaa3267]

Whoa??? Very clever details, that felt and sewing (new skill has joined the game?? I don't think I've seen you do sewing on this channel before...?) part surprised me, I was like "just what are they doing, is that gonna even look good..." Then the felt flag turned out to be a very clever and cool way to store pins/studs!!?? Your creations are always full of surprises

[@rosiehutchinson9333]

I do love your designs. You have a great eye for detail :)

[@russelldavis6159]

patricia here--- happy festivus back to you!!! the sculpt was spectacular!!

[@shenraion]

Thanks for sharing your awesome work. I enjoyed every minute watching your video. You have cool ideas and you are an inspiration as well. Have a good time!

[@crafterkris2427]

Phenomenal work! ❤️❤️

[@brownbreakfast]

I selfishly wish you would upload much more often.

[@gabriela-manualidades]

Hola 👋 llegue a tiempo 😊💖 saludos desde Perú 💖💖💖

[@MDeLorien]

Well, another mind blowing piece as always 😁🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Happy holidays

[@SoundlessRie]

The two xenomorphs he has on the book door are a pair of earrings. They are cute, heavy and you can get them on wish for like 3$

[@AlittleSprite]

ooooo ok... this one may be my favourite yet! I love the Xenomorph!

[@shadowheartart3898]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Your attention to detail brings it to another level yet again. Very impressive indeed

[@goblincavecrafting]

I love your work so much!!!! I always get so happy when I see a new video go up! This is amazing, as always.

[@elizabethhair723]

Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2021 !!

[@FlorimonRivares]

When I watch this video I am reminded of Alice:madness return) Very cool🤩

[@AnimeFangirl7887]

I was just rewatching your videos earlier because I missed them and now we have a new video!!!! love the coincidence

[@dfleon75]

Just found your channel, I love your work

[@jennal3663]

So amazing! I absolutely love how you conduct your tutorials and the end results.... just wow! Keep the inspiration coming!!

[@SyndromeNoir]

Your pieces always manage to inspire me. This is awesome. Thank you! ❤️

[@dreamieyz1522]

Brilliant!

[@makemyclay]

Awesome! Very inspiring.

[@lorrainewilliams8232]

That was so relaxing to watch, brilliant work 👍

[@earth2becky]

I love your creations! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@MostlyMajestic]

Inspiring work yet again.

[@AcestarArtworks]

OK this is my new favourite of yours 😍👌❤️

[@kyddkreature9801]

Your work is amazing!! And... I really love ur BMO mug

[@tatty_bo_batty3453]

Dang, I was gonna do an alien hive too lol! Looks great!!

[@elavengero]

Great job as always. Your work inspires me a lot!

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

Awesome as usual, Merry Christmas!

[@justonsvoid]

I’m returning my gifts.... I got what i really wanted!!!

[@anastasiap.9804]

I have no idea how you manage to paint your works so accurately, especial where it's hard to get to with a brush.

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

This made me so happy!

[@screamingmimi90]

Heh. Alien box of holding. 😏wow!

[@eham1434]

I would like to see your music playlists lol you always have great music in your videos. Your sculpture style is really unique and interesting too! (for some reason it took me to this video to comment even though I've watched your whole library XD ) Keep creating awesome things!

[@Jessiebes]

Brilliant

[@lilcat6091]

your works are so wicked!! i cant wait for more!!! but i will of course c:

[@ddangddang_kim_]

Happy X-mas Thanx to great work

[@Diozen69]

Lovely

[@MiruuuDraws]

Beautiful!

[@afksculpt]

Great work!

[@anacquaintanceofbenjaminbu4255]

I discovered/binge watched your channel today,. Truly fascinating to watch and kept me occupied on yet another rainy day in Mullumbimby :) I admire your creativity and appreciate your rustic, dark and slightly twisted art. I hope to build a house in the same vein one day. Have you ever tried experimenting with burning the timber with mapp gas and sanding the charcoal off with fine steel wool? It gives you a very similar colour to the stain/gel you quite often use and gives it a really nice weathered texture. Also, on a side note, would be really awesome to see your interpretation of Nightmare before Christmas/Corpse bride etc, if you're ever feeling that way inclined :)

[@ZanVonZed]

I've seen the technique used on furniture. It seems more messy from what I've seen, I don't really want to make charcoal dust inside my house, on my desk, near clean clay. Plus a lot of the wood I'm using is cheap and thin (sometimes balsa as well) which could possibly just outright combust into ash. Thank you for your kind words :) and thanks for watching (all of it lol) 😊

[@anacquaintanceofbenjaminbu4255]

@@ZanVonZed Yeah, it's definitely an outdoor kind of job. I've done it with Dragon fruit tree, cypress and pine. I think if you were quick enough, you could possibly do it with balsa too, but there's no promises here, that it wont just turn to ash haha. Thank You for sharing your art. I look forward to the next one :)

[@ashidotayo6478]

Looks dope🔥

[@marcbueno9221]

fabulosos..excellent..

[@roweproductions9424]

Merry Christmas 🙂

[@sandrabarriaaburto4566]

Excelente 👌👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@katiebellmichelle]

You are a rockstar 🤩😍

[@jan_escutia2003]

Your art is beautiful and terrifying at the same time, who are you tim Burton?

[@dannyfuller1]

Delightful!

[@avaroberts9863]

Amazing!! I love it

[@李明融-t6y]

You got my dream talent

[@olalaart26]

I'm glad to see that you are using self-hardening clay. It hurt me to see, like any artist who was a student, that you used polymer clay for rough work. I've always calculated the cost of polymer clay, and it was sad that it was so expensive ... I wanted to ask you if you liked working with self-hardening clay?

[@samanthadean1083]

1:41 feline inspector takes a look and decided this was beyond their wheelhouse... Lol. Great to have a new video before the holidays!!!

[@catherinejamie4158]

Wow that is spectacular, your attention to detail really makes each piece so very mesmerizing! Quick question how do you bake the polymer clay pieces on the wood panels? Does it not burn the wood?

[@fancifuldevices]

Polymer clay bakes at very low temperature, 215- 270 or so. Nothing happens to the wood.

[@SceneComparisons]

great diorama!! the second banner seemed out of place for me

[@lyndilee2955]

Sooo coool!

[@fireyhto808]

I'm having s hard time telling what the top window is supposed to have in it?

[@leviwilson3024]

I haven't used air dry clay. What was the difference between the two?

[@keithkoolkeith5199]

Where did you find the alien image that you placed on the banner? its spectacular.

[@snellers]

wow the cat really added some flair to that flag how did they do that?

[@KayLeesLegacy]

I have a question! Why do you stain the wood if you’re just going to put clay over it? Is it just for aesthetic or does it serve a different purpose? Ty!!

[@annahowie1197]

These boxes are great, where do u get them?

[@Segathi]

wow

[@dfleon75]

👍

[@МаринаПогодина-й1о]

Ваааааааааааааау, это очень круто

[@hailtothefire_]

I read the thumbnail wrong and I thought it said “alien have diarrhea” 😂

[@czbaterka]

How do you remove cat hair from clay?

[@grumpybugger110]

Looks great! Are you living in Japan?

[@ZanVonZed]

No, I’m just 10% weeb :|

[@grumpybugger110]

@@ZanVonZed Ha, I just saw the lemon and thought you might be. We're in Shizuoka and it's getting bloomin' cold. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas.

[@Dreamwalker44]

What... kind of cat is that? 👀👀

[@huntressmma1822]

The xenomorphs would be proud😂

"bake" part :D

[@Zeropointreticulant]

I just imagined the xenomorph replacing Eren in the intro of Attack on Titan

[@ФобосвГрунт]

💖💖💖💋

[@СтасКосмос-ы3л]

👏😯 🔥💯👍

[@kristiericekrispy9473]

What breed of cat it that?

[@ravenskull2631]

Cheguei cedo 😎

[@lolzoya]

do you use acrylic paint on polymer clay??

[@ZanVonZed]

Yes. Acrylic is the best for polymer clay. Other types can make the clay sticky over time.

[@gwendalyntaggart2242]

🐙

[@lmnopopsicle]

So I just made alien egg mini dio. And I just watched your video. So now I hate mine and I'm gonna throw it in the trash after I smash it

[@thetrapdoor6194]

This is so fucking GOOD 💦🤘

[@HaggisFist]

Bad freekin ass

[@jackfallows1893]

When you gonna start a Patreon?!?! I get way too much value from your videos to not pay you for it.

[@trudi-annburnside1223]

wow