How to Carve and Paint Miniature Rocks From Styrofoam

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DIY how to make rocks from XPS foam for wargaming, model railroad scenery, dioramas, scale models, dollhouse accessories, and action figure displays.
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In this video tutorial, I show you how to make miniature rocks from pink foam. I show you how to carve a realistic rock texture directly into the foam using an X-Acto knife and your hands.
Once the rock is carved to the right shape, I show you how to paint with acrylic paints! First I start with a black basecoat. Make sure to get full coverage and fill any gaps with the paint because you do not want the pink color of the foam to show through in the final result.
After the black paint dries, I do several drybrush layers with different shades of grey paint. I start with the darker shade, and work my way up the lighter gray tones.
Once dry, I do a few washes with some watered down acrylic paints add some nice color and variation to the rock face.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Carve Rock Texture into XPS Foam
1:51 How to Paint Foam Rocks with Acrylic Paints
2:11 Drybrushing Rock Texture with Gray Paint
3:14 Staining Miniature Rock Faces with Acrylic Wash
3:56 Final Result!
4:11 Please Support Me on Patreon
Music:
"Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
Song List:
1. Fractals
2. Empty City

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  • @redeemedstudios
    @redeemedstudios8 ай бұрын

    I sincerely thank you for not beating around the bush and just getting to the point of the video

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    8 ай бұрын

    Of course, I’m glad you like the video! Thanks for watching!

  • @skitzochik
    @skitzochik9 ай бұрын

    fingers are the BEST blending tools ever, ask anyone that wears make-up

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha yes definitely very useful tools, thanks for watching!!

  • @user-of2su2wv9f

    @user-of2su2wv9f

    9 ай бұрын

    Oil painters use this as well 😊

  • @adriannabcustomfurniture

    @adriannabcustomfurniture

    8 ай бұрын

    As a licensed and certified makeup artist, I concur. Lol.

  • @Fourwheeljive
    @Fourwheeljive9 ай бұрын

    Your is probably the easiest tutorial on rock making I’ve seen. This type of rock wall is light and sturdy! Great job my friend!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! I’m so happy you liked the tutorial, thanks for watching :)

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes5809 ай бұрын

    Looks awesome!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @BLCKNR
    @BLCKNR9 ай бұрын

    You're outstanding!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @PlayNowWorkLater
    @PlayNowWorkLater9 ай бұрын

    Very nice work! Quite realistic

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I’m glad you like it!

  • @CrabbyPattydelight
    @CrabbyPattydelight9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this, this is neat as hell

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear that, thanks for watching :)

  • @williamcox6043
    @williamcox60439 ай бұрын

    Really like your layering of colors and the moss is a great touch to make the rocks look even more realistic! 🙂

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! I’m so glad you like the paint work! Thanks for watching!

  • @mikloschriste9719
    @mikloschriste97192 ай бұрын

    Amazing Job!!! Thanx for sharing!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    18 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Styzer.
    @Styzer.9 ай бұрын

    great job bro, you never stop to amaze me with your skills

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it!

  • @BoyKhongklai
    @BoyKhongklai9 ай бұрын

    ... So I decided to check out your other vids. Subbed immediately. I mean, you're a diorama god. Absolutely amazing work!!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you haha!! I really appreciate your kind words :) thanks for watching!

  • @nickshobbycorner
    @nickshobbycorner9 ай бұрын

    Great work as usual! I really want to give this a try soon, very simple yet effective.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! And glad to hear that, good luck with your projects!

  • @dojo422
    @dojo4225 ай бұрын

    I like your method.. thanks for sharing this creative inspiration.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, I’m glad you like this method!!!

  • @Karax0120
    @Karax01204 ай бұрын

    I've seen many people create rock dioramas, but I love yours the best! I'm thinking of making one too. thank you!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Good luck with your project :)

  • @anderslarsson4252
    @anderslarsson42529 ай бұрын

    Congrats on hitting 10k subs! Well deserved. Very cool video as always.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I really appreciate you saying that! I’m so happy to be making these videos! Thanks for watching!

  • @baguspradono
    @baguspradono8 ай бұрын

    Amazing!!!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @baguspradono

    @baguspradono

    8 ай бұрын

    please make more like this 😃@@smolworldworkshop

  • @samueljackson605
    @samueljackson6052 ай бұрын

    Very nice. It's always a good thing seeing small bits this being used; xps comes cheapest in the biggest pieces (8ft by 4ft) and its always easy to have odd pieces left over from larger projects, this just goes to prove you shouldn't waste anything

  • @izzyjones7108
    @izzyjones7108Ай бұрын

    Yes! Making a mini lighthouse on a cliff..thank you

  • @uiformtitan1970
    @uiformtitan19709 ай бұрын

    I’m gonna have to give this a try

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes glad to hear that, these are lots of fun to make!

  • @johnkuykendall6653
    @johnkuykendall66534 ай бұрын

    Very nice. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @metajock
    @metajock9 ай бұрын

    This is brilliant!!! I think this is the easiest way to get rock faces that show the layers of strata I've ever seen. When I try this, I'm going to paint some of the random "layers" slightly different colors, so it looks like actual sediment layers. Big thanks for the idea!!!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I’m glad you like the technique, and that’s an amazing idea with the different colors for sediment layers!! I honestly didn’t think about that so thanks for sharing that!! :)

  • @tinaprice4948
    @tinaprice49489 ай бұрын

    Nice job! :D

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @dramer2695
    @dramer26959 ай бұрын

    Sometimes I just make such things only to chil and not for a project, love it 👍

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree!! It’s a great way to learn techniques without having to feel the need to finish a whole project! Thanks for watching!

  • @grandfather8907
    @grandfather89074 ай бұрын

    👍👍

  • @sterkriger2572
    @sterkriger25729 ай бұрын

    Being enjoying your videos for sometime. Still gathering courage to start a tavern for 15mm scale models

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching, and you should!!! That sounds like an awesome project, you got this!

  • @aloner245
    @aloner2453 ай бұрын

    Very impressive!❤

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @aloner245

    @aloner245

    3 ай бұрын

    @@smolworldworkshop I’m starting to make one of my own because of your video.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    3 ай бұрын

    @@aloner245 glad to hear that, good luck with your project!

  • @johnoddity2871
    @johnoddity28719 ай бұрын

    Your videos are fantastic! Please keep up the tremendous work! I've subbed on both accounts 😁

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I’m so glad you like the videos!! And that’s amazing, thanks again for your support :)

  • @johnoddity2871

    @johnoddity2871

    9 ай бұрын

    @@smolworldworkshop actually inspired me to give something similar a go

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    @@johnoddity2871 that’s awesome! Have fun with your projects!

  • @HowtoMakeThings
    @HowtoMakeThings9 ай бұрын

    You’ve gone from 10k to 12.6k subs in like a day. That’s insane but deserved!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes, it’s going very quickly and I’m so grateful, thanks again for all your help :)

  • @agiagata945
    @agiagata945Ай бұрын

    Absolutely perfect idea. Thank you for sharing 😊 Could I use expanding foam as basic material?XPS foam is quite expensive in UK

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent63775 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @izzyjones7108
    @izzyjones7108Ай бұрын

    Also can press an actual rock into it vs a foil ball

  • @Lisargarza
    @Lisargarza9 ай бұрын

    QUESTION: Do you have any suggestions for keeping static-laced bits of Styrofoam from infiltrating every nook and cranny of my work space? Love your videos, btw.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! And unfortunately I have no secret trick for containing the mess, I just vacuum everything once I’m done!

  • @HowtoMakeThings

    @HowtoMakeThings

    9 ай бұрын

    Styrofoam does get everywhere. I tend to do the messy part of cutting it over a big box and usually outdoors unless it’s windy. Don’t wear long sleeves because it will stick to your clothes. Any little bits that stick to your hands / arms can be dusted off. Sometimes having a lint roller nearby can assist.

  • @Lisargarza

    @Lisargarza

    9 ай бұрын

    @@HowtoMakeThingsBrilliant! A lint roller! Why didn’t I think of that?

  • @ducatisti

    @ducatisti

    9 ай бұрын

    I've found that spritzing your hands/arms and the work surface with a very fine spray of water helps a bunch, it seems to kill all the static electricity.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ducatisti that’s a great tip, thanks for sharing :)

  • @jaapongeveer6203
    @jaapongeveer620327 күн бұрын

    Nice video. The scale that results looks a bit too big for N scale model railroads. I think I'll try using something smaller than fingers and see how that looks..

  • @munchymuffins5187
    @munchymuffins51879 ай бұрын

    Can you use this idea on a larger scale, or would it lose the realism the larger you go?

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    I think this technique would scale up nicely! The one thing I would change however would be to use a thicker piece of foam, and carve deeper into so that the depth scales up properly. Also just have a reference image on hand so you can double check your work!

  • @munchymuffins5187

    @munchymuffins5187

    9 ай бұрын

    @@smolworldworkshop perfect, thanks! I wanted to make a big rocky ruin and I think this technique would work really well to make it happen. Thanks! You’re so cool

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    @@munchymuffins5187 thanks!! And good luck with your project :)

  • @Agent.313
    @Agent.3139 ай бұрын

    what is that table called with grid lines and degrees

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    They’re called cutting mats! You can get them in a variety of different sizes. Hope this helps!

  • @nukiesduke6868
    @nukiesduke68688 ай бұрын

    Is there a way you'd be able to do all of this but have it all aquarium safe? Does anyone know if plaster of paris molds would survive underwater? More importantly would it harm the fish. Would really just like to start making fake stone walls and what not for my aquarium. It's way cheaper than paying 500 dollars few a rock slab :/

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi there! Unfortunately, I have no idea how to make stuff that’s aquarium safe. I wish I did, but I don’t want to suggest something that I don’t know about. Hope you find a solution!

  • @melvinisidro
    @melvinisidro2 ай бұрын

    What kind of paint do yiu use??

  • @HowtoMakeThings
    @HowtoMakeThings9 ай бұрын

    How long does it take you to create something like this?

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi there, it took me maybe 15-20 minutes or so to make and paint this small piece. I made sure to dry the paint quickly with a hair dryer!

  • @HowtoMakeThings

    @HowtoMakeThings

    9 ай бұрын

    @@smolworldworkshop That’s amazing. Such great results in a relative short space of time!

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    @@HowtoMakeThings thank you, and yes it’s one of those techniques that you can really spend as much or as little time on! Very simple and easy to do

  • @kerimoglu500
    @kerimoglu5005 ай бұрын

    Türkiye’den selam olsun güzel insan

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MVeminor7
    @MVeminor79 ай бұрын

    Awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing. Mikey V.

  • @smolworldworkshop

    @smolworldworkshop

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! I’m glad you liked the video!

  • @marccxxshammer6643
    @marccxxshammer66439 ай бұрын

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent63775 ай бұрын

    👍

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