I Made an EPIC Fantasy Chest - from scratch!
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Filmmaker @Andyax needed a fantasy prop for a fantasy film he was making. We proposed to make a chest, and he agreed! This project was really special, we got to do a collaboration, as well as having something we made used in a film!
Links marked with * are affiliation links that helps out the channel. Thanks! ❤︎
🧰 MATERIALS:
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- Pine planks and 10mm plywood
- Dark oak wood stain
- Black & gray acrylic paint washes
- Chest hinges: www.slojd-detaljer.com/range/...
- Chest handles: www.jula.no/catalog/bygg-og-m...
- 10 mm EVA foam: * amzn.to/37S7vU4
- Foam clay
- PVA glue to seal the foam surface
- Black acrylic base paint: * amzn.to/2VPxhRQ
- Yukon Palladium & Gold metallic paste: www.slojd-detaljer.com/range/...
- Rivets
- Polymer clay to make crystal blanks
- Epoxy resin crystals w/
+ glitter
+ pearlescent powder: * amzn.to/2KWfkPl
+ glitter flakes/shaved ice: * amzn.to/3rvOqyG
- Individually addressable LED strip: * amzn.to/2IqEODx
- Momentary push button
- Arduino Nano: * amzn.to/3lZfO45
- 10.000 mAh Powerbank
🔨 TOOLS:
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- Chisel & mallet, knife, hand planer, hammer, wire brush for weathering wood
- Sandpaper
- Drill
- Box cutter
- Lots of contact glue
- Mayku FormBox vacuum former
- Soldering iron: * amzn.to/2K0JrVx
- Paintbrushes
🎥 OUR FILM & AUDIO GEAR:
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- Panasonic GH5 (Main camera): * amzn.to/2VQcZHN
- Wide angle lens: * amzn.to/3m3wWWA
- Main video light: * amzn.to/2JXv5oJ
- Awesome RGB lights: * amzn.to/2VStoeV
- Wireless lapel set: * amzn.to/2VQfTfF
- Studio mic: * amzn.to/2Iq7w7w
- Wireless video set: * amzn.to/36WttEF
🔔 SOCIAL:
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@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
It's out! 😱Watch it here: youtu.be/watch?v=19nT7qMMzPA Leave a comment and say we sent you, let's see how many we can do! 🤩 📸 We'll post an update on Instagram @thenerdforge with pictures from the inside and how the electronics are placed!! Happy new year everyone, hope you enjoyed this video, and big thanks to everyone who supported us through this year ❤️
@fin2725 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing !!
@raven5279 3 жыл бұрын
If the channel is Nerdforge, wouldn't that make us subscribers Nerd Smiths?
@wldflwr77 3 жыл бұрын
@@raven5279 I was thinking Nerd Herd, but I think Nerd Smiths makes much better sense.
@Bina-sh3pd 3 жыл бұрын
I’m proud you were recognized to make this that’s a big step. So Good job :3
@NoGrassGamer 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe "Nerdforce" will be a great name for us fans?!?!
@Andyax 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the collaboration!
@DominusFeles 3 жыл бұрын
And thanks to you Anders for showing us this gem of a KZfaq channel 🎄
@sherrimiller5258 3 жыл бұрын
She hammered it too! 😀💜
@katecarter4201 3 жыл бұрын
You should make more books like the diagonal ally one
@aimeew6097 3 жыл бұрын
The 1000th like hahahejannfmwke
@mosthighlyintrovertedlady3319 3 жыл бұрын
"I was asked to make a prop for a fantasy film" Are we surprised? Of course not! You're just so awesome it was inevitable ♥
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much!
@lemixs1738 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@katherinemclean1448 3 жыл бұрын
@@Nerdforge Honestly the actual surprising thing is that this is the first time that's ever happened. Given the high quality of everything I've seen y'all create, I sorta just assumed KZfaq was a hobby or where you got to put together your passion projects in between the bigger commissions like movies or TV shows or biog photo shoots or something.
@jonathanfairchild 2 жыл бұрын
@@katherinemclean1448 same I assumed this was her profession. But I suppose if she did this for pay she’d be too tired of it to do it for pleasure.
@sojanvasudevan4653 Жыл бұрын
I mean I’m surprised it hasn’t happened before this man she’s insane at any projects
@taybagoogy1162 3 жыл бұрын
Fans should be called Nerdsmiths cos we’re constantly at the Nerdforge
@CrinosAD 3 жыл бұрын
To close to the hacksmith probably?
@Dragonited 3 жыл бұрын
@@CrinosAD "Too close" :p He's also called the Hacksmith singular while Nerdsmiths are plural. So no I don't think it's too close. Though the Nerdsmiths should probably be Martina and Hansi while the fans should maybe be apprentices of sorts. There are several synonyms to apprentices and at least one should be fitting to put after nerd. Or we could just simply be the Nerds :p
@ertstuff 3 жыл бұрын
Forgelings
@nzlemming 3 жыл бұрын
Better than Nerdforgers, because that has implications...
@bethylou8293 3 жыл бұрын
Forgenerds?
@Jestunes 3 жыл бұрын
I used to be a prop maker for Disney in California and worked on many movies and tv shows. The best job I ever had. Retired now but missing the stage. Love the chest you made. You have such a great imagination and I was marveled to see you writing in whatever language that was or was it just symbols on the box? Simply Awesome...
@chelseascreatures 3 жыл бұрын
me , "how do I make a chest that is light BUT still looks like a chest... " Martina, "right this way, let me introduce you to my dear friend, foam cosplay"
@id104335409 3 жыл бұрын
I felt the pressure like I was supposed to deliver something.
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
hahahha
@randomalienfrommars0567 3 жыл бұрын
it hits different when you have finals in two days and you actually HAVE to deliver lol
@jameshamaker9321 3 жыл бұрын
@@randomalienfrommars0567... I know the feeling. Senior year of high school, was brutal. I felt like I was wearing a space suit, in the middle of the ocean.
@ml6158 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshamaker9321 Highschool, funny boy.
@randomalienfrommars0567 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshamaker9321 I totally get you, but now, STEM uni makes me desperately wish for my highschool days because i might have had a plethora of mental illnesses and hypersomnia but at least i got a 4.5 in place of the nonexistent 2.0 i have now...
@yezzyjames 3 жыл бұрын
Just saw the movie. Must state your title is incorrect, as a writer I feel the need to inform you this chest is one of the main characters. And turned out looking bloody amazing. :}
@mikehyde7480 3 жыл бұрын
The un expected pun with the drill, and the jump scsre over the foam falling off the wall was cute
@nicholugrim1108 3 жыл бұрын
just to funny
@Glyphical-Abyss 3 жыл бұрын
Unexpected is not to separate words
@barneymiller7894 3 жыл бұрын
I think she thought the whole basement was coming down 😂
@jameshamaker9321 3 жыл бұрын
I get the feeling, that if she was a teacher at a school like Hogwarts, her students would really, pay attention. She's clearly the right person, to teach an artifact creation class, at a magic school.
@elialenaud9403 3 жыл бұрын
At a magic school, with som tech, of course! ;) 😉
@rfresa 2 жыл бұрын
I want to take this class!
@featherblossoms8797 3 жыл бұрын
I swear, I just want everything created on this channel. At this point, it has to be a whole aesthetic on its own.
@ninj-c7522 3 жыл бұрын
That looked so cool! Having a art piece used in a film sounds like a dream come true! Nice job! BTW what was that white solution you put on black foam?😍
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
It really is a dream come true! :D It's PVA glue, just to seal the surface before painting :)
@Whistlingduckpro 3 жыл бұрын
@@Nerdforge just standard PVA glue? Or something more like Mod Podge? If not what's the reason? You always do amazing work! Thanks for all the education!
@jasonplayz6410 3 жыл бұрын
@@Whistlingduckpro To me it looked like just standard PVA glue that was diluted a bit. Also, it is used to seal the foam to prevent from damage like paint chipping or cracking. (if that is what you're asking) :D
@rafiqkatana 3 жыл бұрын
I love your "Can Do, Anything is Possible" attitude. ..Everything is possible. Amazing piece of Art.
@ErikRuudUlseth 3 жыл бұрын
"Alright.. got the drill, let's screw it!" - Martina
@OIF2Medic 3 жыл бұрын
We should be called "Nerdsmiths" as a Blacksmith works at a forge.
@kaycem 3 жыл бұрын
i support “nerdforce” as the name for the collective 😊
@ElimRawne 3 жыл бұрын
One Chest to rule them, One Chest to find them, One Chest to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. Nicely done Martina! The fantasy shortfilm was really nice.
@CluelessCrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Such an awesome chest, how you designed the gem stone button on top and actually made it control the lights is amazing.
@seatijger 3 жыл бұрын
Great chest, also real nice that they used your wizard staff in the film
@maxs9062 3 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome!!! The chest looks like something you see in an RPG. Your content on this channel is a treasure to us all (Pun intended) in these dark times we live in.
@tomroberts9132 3 жыл бұрын
OMG! An amazing film! Your names in the credits! You guys have gone big time! The Chest reveal in the film is soooo epic! And then the connect to Nina and the light up! WOW! Just WOW!
@TheWatercolourNymph 3 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS MARTINA!!! I'm so proud of you!!
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😄🙏
@CountDoucheula 3 жыл бұрын
"dripple" is officially my Word of the Day
@SergeyChernyshev 3 жыл бұрын
Great opportunity! Glad you were able to work on this! And it turned out great even though you had a sudden compression of the schedule ;)
@Tierra024 3 жыл бұрын
Loooove it!! I was so excited to see the prop you ended up having to make for them. I love the finishes on the chest. The wood finish and then the end finishing touches with the paint. It really makes a world of a difference. So so talented! Great job!
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@BlackWolfCosplay 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so helpful, I love that you show detail work upclose and slightly slow motion, to many creators rush through things it's hard to follow them, so thank you! And that chest is beautiful!
@The_WarL0rd_Way 3 жыл бұрын
That was really awesome. I watch the short film, very cool. it looked like they used your wizard staff also.
@LoreMIpsum-vs6dx 3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. You are a totally insane genius. Incredible.
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! :D
@klaytopus4166 3 жыл бұрын
"Hello. It's me Martina, with a trowel."
@FatJoey 3 жыл бұрын
"Just sitting there in the corner.." she literally sit in the middle of the way. 🤣🤣🤣 nice work as always!!!
@upyours75 3 жыл бұрын
"Don't worry you'll get used to it,cause i have em too and they hurt like crap when i got em the first time" 0:49
@carlmarsden1739 3 жыл бұрын
Ikr!!! 😬
@gloriagates6976 3 жыл бұрын
Girl you are so very talented that chest was amazing now I'm going to go check out the short film I don't know why more movie people don't hire you to do props for them.
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Gloria! :D
@ValeriaMagic 3 жыл бұрын
Always Amazing Videos! Soon you will hopefuly get the 1 Million Subs
@davidstewart4570 3 жыл бұрын
Came across this channel by accident. I've watched three videos now. You're crazy talented! Absolutely extraordinary.
@dork-a-tronstudios6298 3 жыл бұрын
You could call the community “The Nerd Guild”. Sounds very fitting since you guys do a lot of fantasy based projects. Or even “The Nerd Clan”. Both sound good to be honest
@allantreloar3543 Жыл бұрын
Nerdforge Guild sounds good
@christineingram55 3 жыл бұрын
This looks so realistic no wonder they were over the moon when they saw it ..You are just so talented at what you do 🥰
@TattooedSteve 3 жыл бұрын
The movie short was a fun watch and I really enjoyed it. And seeing a Indie production being made was something I really needed right now. Over here in Central Jersey, U.S. so many Indie horror and Sci-Fi productions are on hold or only able to have a really small crew and cast at once so I've been really down being sidelined. But seeing your creation as a character in DISTANCE and seeing how excited you were with being on location for the first time ever was one of the best things I've watched on Nerdforge yet and really lifted my spirits. 😁
@fieromike1 3 жыл бұрын
What an awesome job you did! You are inspiring! It was so cool to see one of your creations play such a big part in somebody else’s visions. What’s it like to have your name in the credits of someone’s movie? I am proud to say I’m part love your nerd army.
@bitzbox 3 жыл бұрын
I can relate to not being able to find your drill. I swear that 60% of building anything is spent looking for tools!
@WolfAgelKirst 3 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing! They chose the right person because you always make awesome things! 👌😃
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😀
@maxximumb 3 жыл бұрын
"A few weeks later..." What happened that this ended up being completed at the deadline?
@jherazob 3 жыл бұрын
Don't you know this is the standard operational procedure for deadlines?
@chloegirka863 3 жыл бұрын
It looks really cool. I'm heading over to the film right away. Have a happy New Year!
@faridalvarez 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! I never could guest that the foam part you did is actually foam! ha ha! Thank you again because besides enjoying your skills working and your charm we also learn a lot of techniques (for example how to convert soft and warm foam in strong cold iron). Thank you again, beautiful work.
@armandoa2484 3 жыл бұрын
I love the way the chest turned out. Also loved the short film it was used in even though it was such a sad ending. Thank you for being so creative. Have a great new year.
@SeanHodgins 3 жыл бұрын
That turned out amazing. Beautiful work.
@3Clod 3 жыл бұрын
12:32 nerdforgers! I honestly thought it would be cool but the light behind the gems would ruin the effect... boy I was wrong. 🤩 Gone to check the movie too, brilliant work!
@johnnyc.5979 3 жыл бұрын
My mind doesn't even work like that, to figure out how to make a treasure chest that lights up. Great job guys!
@terriroemmich1617 3 жыл бұрын
OMG!!!! The movie centered around the chest!!!! It was a great movie! I subscribed to them. WOW! Congrats NerdForge!!!
@bowgachatuber1680 3 жыл бұрын
Next stop: Hollywood, my friend
@dianegriffen2756 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's an awesome piece of work. Can't wait to see it in action in the film. xx
@ValeriaMagic 3 жыл бұрын
6:45 This made me laught Haha xd
@hotaartsandentertainment 3 жыл бұрын
please visit my channel
@HarveyMcDonald 3 жыл бұрын
Hey :) I worked as 1st Assist Art Director on a film in Sweden recently so I know that panic of time restraints TOO DAMN WELL! even worse when you have an AD asking you to do it even quicker ahahah. I think you did a really great job :) looking forward to more videos and maybe more film props too! :)
@im_youknow_marty 3 жыл бұрын
the chest looks absolutely stunning!! great job martina!
@MaxDMCrafting 3 жыл бұрын
OMG! I am worshipping you and your creativity! AMAZING content, once again! You are the Queen of the Crafters, Martina. Thanks for sharing your many talents! Greetings from Italy 🤗
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Max! 😄🙏
@weldongray7077 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, brilliant, and creative. The chest is impressive to
@nzlemming 3 жыл бұрын
For your next one (and there will be a next one), think about using a wax finish on the wood. It will add a patina on top of the painting that really will help with the aging varnish look. Not as shiny as polyurethane, but just a little bit more than painted wood. I've used it on stage props and it's worked out fine.
@babifrs 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! I recently discovered your channel but I think your work is absolutely incredible. One of the most beautiful works I've ever seen in my life! Kisses from Brazil ❤️
@matematikapku5769 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so lucky for finding your channel. Amazing works 😍
@cemirachour727 3 жыл бұрын
seriously I love you, I love all your creations and you are a real source of inspiration for my creations ......... thank you really! Merci de tout coeur.
@Brian_S74 3 жыл бұрын
It's awesome that your wizard staff also made it in the film. Love your channel. Wishing all of you a wonderful 2021.
@Ray-qg1gy 3 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best channel on KZfaq I have ever seen all the projects are so cool.( I wish that my projects could be that good.)
@imccrae 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing to watch your process, thanks for sharing.
@brianahawkins8124 3 жыл бұрын
The Chest looks Beautifully Gorgeous, Potions, tome spell books, charms, secret scrolls. Who know's what mysteries it hides in that very chest. Keep up the great work NerdForge & see you til 2021. :)
@mustachadon 3 жыл бұрын
Ive loved watching yall learn and grow. Its been a pleasure.
@bort3486 3 жыл бұрын
it turned out so gorgeous i love old and mystical looking chests and journals/books
@diYotamCh 3 жыл бұрын
''I Mean wow" . Just as the actress said in the film (in english captions). Beautiful chest.
@dawnmcanany5673 3 жыл бұрын
Opened up YT and so many new options from my subscriptions. Me: "NEW NERDFORGE!!!" Click that 1ST!! What an incredible build. Your attention to detail is just amazing and this is a whole new opportunity for you. Now I'm going to watch the movie.
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah thank you so much! 😄🙏
@MikeGrayM70 3 жыл бұрын
A bit of paint, and a lot of magic. Weird foam box becomes ancient magic chest. You have amazing talent. :)
@Love.Yourself.1976 3 жыл бұрын
Another amazing project! ❣️💞
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@kouffyn8150 3 жыл бұрын
It's about damn time somebody asked you to make an epic prop for them, every project you make turns out awesome!
@wonshikkim9837 3 жыл бұрын
I became your great fan. Your crafts are what I dreamed when I was child and now see you making things brings me back memories. Keep up a good work and show us some magics in our lives. Thanks.
@Nerdforge 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!! 🙏
@marcaubin1416 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Wonderful work. I saw and loved the film.
@susanvasquez3625 3 жыл бұрын
If you damage the wood, then put a light coat of color on, then damage the wood some more, and add more stain... it will build up into very dimensional color. Especially if you use slightly different tones of stain. Also, remember to damage the wood a bit more after building the chest, so you have damage in the 'right' spots... the corners and such. But this does look very good! (At about the 2 minute mark)
@raywood8187 3 жыл бұрын
That was so cool to see! You did an amazing job to make it look ancient and magical and it was even better with the great camera work and lighting they did. And how awesome it must be to see your names in movie credits :) If there's award in prop design category, I'd vote for you.
@Pixelbrainproductions 3 жыл бұрын
I actually started watching your channel a few years ago b/c I needed to make props for our Web Series, and got a lot of help and inspiration from your videos. So it's great you are finally able to design and make a prop for a short film!
@pheonixdragon2261 3 жыл бұрын
I just watched the movie and it was interesting yet had a sadness to it. I like how the chest you made played such a pivotal role in the storyline. Well done on such a wonderful piece.
@mjpete27 3 жыл бұрын
Well I got halfway through the little film and your box looks GREAT! Such a cool deal! Nicely done! you have created so many very cool items so far on this channel I am so impressed and I can tell that I am not the only one! Kudos to all your supporters too!
@TerryMcGearyScotland 3 жыл бұрын
You are one handy person! Well done, good job. Had to get that off my chest...
@maxximumb 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic project. It looks amazing as always.
@michaellindsey1543 3 жыл бұрын
Nerdgelings are a rare form of Bagerites from the lands of Skjera. . . Another amazing project. . .
@frankierzucekjr 3 жыл бұрын
I'd first like to say as a carpenter myself, I absolutely love that you do your own carpentry work. You're so talented at everything you do. Fantastic job..
@GoEvenHarder 3 жыл бұрын
12:06 that shirt is awesome
@brianschannel785 3 жыл бұрын
You always rock so hard. I love your projects.
@sgsax 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool build and awesome opportunity! I will definitely be checking out the film. Thanks for sharing!
@cookiekunty 3 жыл бұрын
Great job ! You're such a pleasure to watch!!
@gordontalbot902 3 жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job!!! All the paints made it look old and weathered but brilliant job!!!
@catherine159 3 жыл бұрын
WOW!! Amazing work!!
@RedSlayerMan 3 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely amazing to see! You absolutely bet I’ll be checking out their channel. I could absolutely see different tomes you’ve made going into the chest as well! The finish work on it is absolutely unreal. It really makes me want to try and make a chest like that now not going to lie😁🤔
@coreyroach2233 3 жыл бұрын
excellent build. the runes were my favorite detail
@mparis130 3 жыл бұрын
It's really beautiful!! Some really cool prop techniques too! As for our group name, I propose the Nerd Guild -- blacksmiths and forgers were frequently guild-members
@AndersonQuero 3 жыл бұрын
Quedó muy genial!!
@sarahjadevolkmann5555 3 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome! You did an amazing job😊
@tabathasteele7547 2 жыл бұрын
As I saw the barbarian use the staff I thought to myself, " wouldn't it be awesome if they used her staff as well?" and so they did! That was such an awesome short film! Does everyone in Norway have such AWESOME names! I am 7% Norwegian!
@WorldWeaver Жыл бұрын
NerdForge, you give SO MUCH to the world, and sometimes you even give so much that what you give helps others give. Also, thank you for wearing a mask during the crazy times
@carlmarsden1739 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I know how u feel!!! I’ve almost got my braces off and they hurt so bad whenever they are tightened!!! Really well done!!!!! Everything you make looks like it comes from a fantasy movie so I wasn’t that surprised!!! It looks amazing!!! Well done again!!!
@uqbauqba 3 жыл бұрын
Another amazing project martina!!! You might wanna keep the length of the videos longer, all the hard work and details deserves to be watched. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@FullStackFool 3 жыл бұрын
I believe “Nerdlettes” would be appropriate 😁 Amazing work with the chest 💕
@ShaolinDioramas 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome piece!!! I just watch and learn.
@legacymindpilot 3 жыл бұрын
i absolutely LOVE watching your videos! When you two set your mind to a project, we all know it will be stellar!
@runar4731 3 жыл бұрын
Snyggt jobbat! Och man blir så glad av att se dig! Du utstrålar verkligen glädje :)
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