The ultimate realistic wire tree: making an awesome diorama
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A walkthrough of my build of the ultimate realistic wire tree.
This isn't a quick build, so if you're after a whole forest then you can simplify the process somewhat. But this wire frame tree is meant to be hyper-realistic - a showpiece, with vines and ivy and sculpted bark.
The joy of making realistic dioramas and scenery is found in focussing on the details. It's a meditative process. Take your time, absorb yourself in the finer aspects and you won't even notice time passing.
It would make a great centrepiece for a wargaming terrain table and it would add the wow factor to any model railway layout.
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Great tree. Love how you focused on the crawlers and bark details rather than the branches and leaves. Great way to model dead or dying tree.
Well, you’re not going to get more realistic than that, great work
Thank you so much for showing us how to make fantastic trees - and you're right they are the ultimate in realism.
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful and enjoyed it 😊
Just an alternative to the milliput but liquid latex is a great way to cover the main body of the tree, it allows you to keep the texture of the wire allowing for that old knarled look while staying flexible even after it dries, it does take paint well and if your doing large amounts of these trees works out cheaper. Apart from that, great video and a very realistic looking tree at the end, thanks.
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've used latex before. For this tree I was after something carvable, for bark texture, so.i went with the Milliput. Latex is great, though.
In a word........ BRILLIANT!
Best realistic tree ive found to make! I going to try this to a diorama im making but im going to make a large twig to make the base. Really like how you did the grass:)))
very educational, thank you. super job and so realistic , first time I have been on your site. Will be back.
YAY!!! You said it !!! Love your videos Merrick keep up the amazing content .. and hope you kick that cold soon
Outstanding work, details on the tree trunk are wonderful...Have to try it!
Man, you are really good! Thanks for the tutorial.
Now that’s treemendus buddy 🍻👍
@kayleeleanne8364
5 жыл бұрын
For whatever reason i didnt get the pun earlier even though i knew i clicked on a tree video and it wasn't until 75% if the way through that i understood😂😂
This time it’s even better than a 3D model the texture looks so real ! Ps I’m happy About the voice over videos (There just a bit more exciting)
Fantastic tutorial. Pre-made trees are so expensive and not that good. As a budget diorama builder, I love this! Also, as a Brit living in the US, it’s nice to hear a familiar accent! 🇬🇧👍🏾
Super work.
You make it look so easy..........it isn't - lol! Great video 👍
Another awesome video mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely brilliant!
Hi Merrick, another extremely interesting video. I always enjoy watching your videos! Brenda
thank you! this is exactly what I needed for my witch house
Superb work as well!!
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
The end result looks awesome, great vid too thank you for sharing
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Really awesome tutorial. The detail is insane.
Nice tutorial, thanks for sharing a bit of your skills with us. I've see some people coating the tree with maskol, but then the tree gets flexible. Your technique of using milliput is far better, definitely more realistic. Congrats. Alex
Great job ! Ty4Sharing Wolf🐺 👍
Amazing work. Well done..
Fantastic video. Thnx 🙏👌👌👌
Became the 1st one to like ur video...ur works are fabulous.. I am a big follower of ur works and every time I learn new things from ur works
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
First to comment, too! Thank you. I'm so happy you enjoy the videos and find them helpful.
@RupankarBhattacharjee
5 жыл бұрын
@@HighEyeWorkshop instagram.com/p/BstDxtzHtag/?igshid=akmnazhj2dfd
I've recently found this and i love the videos! I like sped up videos with just music or full length videos with you talking over it. Just my personal opinion i get bored with just music but i have a short attention spand. Just a little opinion from a fan idk if it will resonate with other viewers but oh well. Still going to watch these instead of sleeping!
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Interesting point and I will think about it! 😊
Great!
tysm!! this video is really helpful, thanks again for the explanation
FELICITARI ! Ina, Romania
Fantastic... Just Fantastic! :O
Che bravo👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍
WOW! Excellent tutorial. The realism is astounding. Now I know why Luke Towan subs your channel, you're BOTH AMAZING!
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Ever thought about growing your own Seafoam seeds available on the Internet for a few quid
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
I have, but I haven't done it yet. Tbh, I like the weeds better 😊
Awesome! But...it's better to carve textures on the trunk before attaching the branches.
Grrr to the flickering😂😂😂
your tutorial was great the best I have seen and your voice was easy to understand I have trouble following some because they talk to loud, to much and to fast and their accent is hard for me to follow
The music is too loud. It's just not necessary. That being said...as always, another great tutorial. Thanks.
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
I think it's a case of my voice being a bit broken 😫 😊
@LadyofFaewood
4 жыл бұрын
I also like the music
I’ve never heard of milliput I’m in the US. I’m assuming it’s called the same here? I’m making decor for my wedding and this was a huge help!
Looks Great but a lot of work. why not use Sage Bush branches. Most realistic trees out there.
@HighEyeWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
Not really available over here. There are lots of ways of making trees, but Sage is very good!
Gulp!!!, puke, Brilliant. Another thing I'm inadequate at lol
I like beautiful diorama And do u giveaways
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. No giveaways at the moment
@shubfoxshub4274
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you when u think giveaway is good ?
Hey High Eye, I had a question. Do you make dioramas as a living? If so can you tell me how you do?
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
No, I don't. It's tough finding the time to do them, to be honest!
@autothots7773
5 жыл бұрын
@@HighEyeWorkshop I've been trying to start some type of career involving dioramas. I've become really fond of them. Watching your videos to try to help my skills. Do you know how or what path to go along?
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
I really don't know, except to show people how you make them on KZread
@autothots7773
5 жыл бұрын
@@HighEyeWorkshop ok. Thank you very much for the info. I'll continue to watch your vids. Thank you for the tutorials!
Beautiful work....gonna give your method a try..... what state do you live in you got weed branches like that ? I am in houston and have not seen any like that..... I would but some from you.........
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
I live in England 😊
@steveford5763
5 жыл бұрын
@@HighEyeWorkshop the seafoam comes from England I ordered....I will be in Thailand end of the feb. for 2 months.....if I don't find something similar I will be back, haha
@medog22
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe you need to get out of the city. :) There are lots of trees, shrubs everywhere in the country. If you're using a really small scale, certain dried weed stems and roots look good.
@steveford5763
5 жыл бұрын
@@medog22 i am going to Thailand next week for 2 months. I am sure i will find what i need. Thanks steve
Hi, just finding your tree build. Love it. I do Christmas villages and wanted realistic trees. How long does the hold u with the organic twigs on it? Thanks
love this! what size guage wire do you use?
@HighEyeWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I can't remember. Very cheap florist's wire.
Can I use Blu Tak instead of the milliput?
@HighEyeWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
No, Mulliput gardens as it is an epoxy.
Great tutorial, thanks for taking the time to make it. Where do you get your "craft wires" from, I've had a look around a few places in the UK but not really found anything similar?
Great video. What gauge wire did you use?
Could I use a regular air drying clay for this or Fimo?
@HighEyeWorkshop
4 жыл бұрын
Fimo would be ok, but expensive
good job ?
I suggest everyone wear gloves with epoxy. It is too easy to become sensitized to it even if you have no immediate reaction. Once that happens you will get a skin reaction to it just being in the same room as it fumes.
What did this tree cost?
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
To make? About £3
@wanro027
5 жыл бұрын
@@HighEyeWorkshop ok i thougt a lot more , thnx nice utorial!
song name plzzzzz😩😩😩😩😩😫😫😫
I can hardly hear anything you're saying. Get rid of the music (or have it very low) and move your mic closer or invest in a better one. Other than that, the video is great
Awesome tree BUT to much work for what I need.
Sorry to say but due to the music it is almost impossible to hear you speak. Please do a next one without music.
WOW IT'S A B EA UTI FU L VIDEO
@HighEyeWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
BTW, 2 thumbs down!!!!!!!!!! Really ?
Never let an amateur loose with a video editing kit- turn the bloody music off! I love your tree mate, but come on.
...not nice! 🤔