I use an electric coffee mill to turn the painted sponge almost to dust and the result is amazing to use it as grass or moss. Dont tell my dad though :P

Think I would have keep the really dark one rather than throw it out it would suit a below water level tidal area like a dock and I'm definitely giving this a go thank you

@dinkydioramas8349

7 ай бұрын

It's a shame I already tossed it in the bin, it would have looked great in a watery setting...Silly me, I didn't think that far ahead lol. I hope you enjoy the process of making the clump foliage, the results can be surprisingly good and varied.

Good tutorial. Definitely worth trying.

Well done, great color choices.

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr DMC!

Thank you!

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

No worries :)

"Honey, I'm going to clean the car - have you seen my sponge?"..........

@dinkydioramas8349

7 ай бұрын

lol 😂

wow - cool idea. thx for this video. i love self-made stuff for dioramas because i build the most things out of trash or cheap materials if its possible. and this stuff you made allows you to take the colours you want. (i hope i choosed the right english words. my english is not good enough sometimes). have a nice day 🌅

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

I build everything from scrap materials and trash too, it's why I make these videos, so we can enjoy creating something from nothing! Your English is good, I understood exactly what you meant 😃

@ThePlataf

10 ай бұрын

Your English is fine! It's not an easy language to write, so we'll done!

Lovely. I will still be using a blender, for speed, as I use tons of this stuff. I'm amazed at the difference adding more water makes. I had not found that out, myself. I usually try to remove as much water as possible, for faster drying. I shall definitely be altering my recipes, in all future batches

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

I can't remember why I started making it so watery, just one of those things you change over time as you go I suppose, but it sure does dry a LOT faster, which is nice. And I totally get the blender, I just use so little I don't need to, plus the first time I tried using a blender for this kind of thing I burned the motor out in it, so I don't have one.... 😅

@CampaignTerrain

Жыл бұрын

Same! 😆Really, the motor is fine, but I overheated the rest of the blender. I've learned, and now I have a blender with a fully metal clutch assembly and drive shaft; no more melted parts... but I still often get smoke. Not good. Ah well 😅

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

@@CampaignTerrain LOL...That's brilliant! I love the idea of you making clump foliage whist smoke is billowing out of your suped up blender like a mad scientist. Thank you for that visual it put a smile on my face.😂

Cool tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome!

Another great tutorial 👌, looking forward to the next adventure.

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. 🙃

Thanks so much, the idea of buying a blender for flocking wasnt making me a happy bunny so this was a welcome video as is your one for flowers. I think wire brushes have so many alternative uses that they would be my favourite too.

I also make my own clump foliage out of foam, acrylic paint (sometimes I use water soluble glycerin too) and my electric coffee grinder. I never use water when grinding as it makes too big of a mess. Cheers from eastern TN

Thank you for making this video. You presented the directions in a clear, concise, and approachable manner. I don't use this type of clump foliage often but I'm going to have to make some because lichens can be too leggy for that kind of growth.

Great video. I wonder if spraying/toothbrush spackling it with a darker colour would help naturalise it even more?

@dinkydioramas8349

10 ай бұрын

That's a fantastic idea! I'm unsure about speckling it with a darker paint would work as it may be incorrect for the depth of the "bushes" But a golden yellow would be amazing! It would look like dappled sunlight on tiny leaves! Thank you for that excellent thought, I'm going to test out different dark and light colours and see what happens.

@wonderwend1

10 ай бұрын

@@dinkydioramas8349 well I am delighted I could inspire you 😊 I look forward to seeing the results

Great Video! Subscribed!

@dinkydioramas8349

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful!

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

No trouble at all! And thank you for requesting it, I've been wanting to get a clump foliage video out for a long while now and you gave me the little nudge I needed. 😀

Still love and look forward to your videos. Thank you.

Great insight into the process! Awesome tutorial!

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my fellow Aussie! 🙃

Cheers to another useful video 🙂

Thank you! Can’t wait to try this!

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

No trouble at all, have a great time creating your very own foliage...It's a wonderful thing! 😃

@cerisekappes580

Жыл бұрын

@@dinkydioramas8349 i definitely will! 😁

Very informative! Thanks for sharing this ❤️

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

No problems at all! 😃

Omg im so glad I found your channel, thanks so mate Cheers Kaz 😁

❤

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

🙃

Nice summary, thanks.

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

No worries Mike. 🙃

I did it thank you very much!!! it worked great!! Except that in the morning when I get up it seems like marijuana to me from far and when I discover that it isn't I feel bad... thanks for the video, love from Italy

@dinkydioramas8349

7 ай бұрын

lol, I'm glad it worked out as clump foliage, it does look a lot like weed when it's the right kind of green. 😂

I don't know if you would still be responding to comments at this late a date, but... First off, thank you for the clear instructions. I feel certain I can make this, you explained it so well. Second, I have a question. What type of glue would you recommend. I'm going to be using it on a tree. The exterior of the tree is painted air dry clay. I could see where maybe the sponge would not react well with certain glues?

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

I would suggest you use a spray adhesive and also, have a little look at the link I've dropped below for you on an earlier video of mine, it will show you how I get the clump foliage to sit up on the branches. I hope you find this helpful, please feel free to message me if you're in need of advice. 🙃 If you skip to 3 mins in you'll be where you need to be on the tree footage. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2muwZebcc_fo8o.html&ab_channel=DinkyDioramas

About to embark building a large landscaped slot car layout, no need to look elsewhere for inspiration other than your tutorials

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like it's going to be an incredible project, you're going to have a LOT of fun doing that. I bet having such a large area to work on would be pretty exciting and a great challenge too!

Why did it take a year for me to find this . Damn you KZread!!

Thanks ! +Sub :)

@dinkydioramas8349

3 ай бұрын

No worries, and Thank you! 🙂

The one batch looks like marijuanas.

@dinkydioramas8349

Жыл бұрын

I wont be chopping it up any time soon 😆