Incredible forest waterfall diorama: making the ultimate realistic scene

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In this video I show you the complete process of making the ultimate realistic scene: an incredible forest waterfall diorama.
The main features of the diorama are the waterfall made from scenic fibres, mossy rocks, a resin river and wire trees.
The whole scene is designed to give the appearance of being an ancient landscape, untouched by pollution.
The moss is Woodland Scenics Fine Turf Green Blend. It's perfect for the job.
The scenic fibres are by Deluxe Materials. They are tricky to use, but with a little perseverance you'll end up with an awesome-looking waterfall.
Thanks for watching!
Many of the materials and tools I use come with safety instructions. Please always read and follow these rather than simply copy what you see me or other people doing.
I'm on Instagram: / higheyeworkshop
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@lemonadeline2950 5 жыл бұрын

I love your creativity, you dont rely on buying expensive stuff and it works out great! Really glad to have found your channel

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I'm moving more and more away from 'bought' stuff.

@medog22 5 жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed that half way through the video, it's still looking dubious. And then, like magic, the scene miraculously takes shape. I love your concept of an unpolluted natural environment, right down to the mossy rocks. My first project includes a river running through cliffs so am anxious to use your techniques. It would've been good to see more of the whitewater creation and longer end reveal. Thank you for providing these great tips and secret ideas. Love the trees. So lifelike.

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree about the reveal. Something I'll work on for future projects.

@lucyssilverlining5396 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos on Christmas Eve whilst I fall asleep

@TheDcraft 5 жыл бұрын

The plaster like mix you used reminded me of tuna salad both in it's texture and the way it spread. I thought it was important and you that you should know for whatever reason.

@reveluvly 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your models!! I’ve begun watching a ton of these recently and I’ve found that your models are by far my favorite. They have some sort of extra feeling to them, I can’t quite describe it. I’ve watched other models such as Luke Towan’s, and they’re great, but they seem a little... sterile? I guess?? I love that you speed up your videos to only show the necessary bits and your end results are always stunning. Keep up the fantastic work!!!

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much!

@nodippy 5 жыл бұрын

This is EVERYTHING

@aaronbono4688 4 жыл бұрын

It's really cool how you took a different approach to the water effects. Looks great!

@HighEyeWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@silenttraveler2710 5 жыл бұрын

Total Awesomeness

@grublet2093 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! Love the vid, missed your narrative, I like how you create your world.

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you 😊. I'll still be doing some videos with voiceovers 👍

@jerryvolpini7987 5 жыл бұрын

Ingenuity at it's best, another excellent tutorial 👍

@PyrographyMadeEasy 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Merrick, watching your videos is always extremely fascinating and interesting. I'm just awestruck at how you alter assorted materials to create different textures. Plus it's interesting how you layer up your scenes. Enjoyed the video! Brenda

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brenda 😊😊

@adityabhattacharya4044 5 жыл бұрын

Why don't you make a mega diaroma project combining all the diaromas you have created.... Kind of a fantasy world with different areas...... Just a suggestion.... Great work BTW..... Love from India...... Peace... Without religion

@cuantaline9008 4 жыл бұрын

It takes too much time

@normanrowe2831 5 жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial. Thanks.

@swupel3622 5 жыл бұрын

Looks just gorgeos !

@elderlypoodle9181 5 жыл бұрын

This video took away my headache! Thank you 🙏🏻.

@SeaboardCentral 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@madmiask 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, very inspiring.

@martincsanadi747 5 жыл бұрын

Superb work as well! Thanks for this great Tutorial

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Ansrmy 5 жыл бұрын

I love your work! This are so cute, I love dioramas and this is perfect

@thomaswalla4210 4 жыл бұрын

Real great stuff- thanks for the tutorial!

@TomJones0065 5 жыл бұрын

WOW Love how you do your work... IT IS SO Inspiring for me to watch you!!! Great WORK!!

@ankitabhowmick6793 5 жыл бұрын

Make some village scenic views,and ur work is just awesome.

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I focus on natural scenes as I like the person observing the scene to be the only one there. I like the quiet solitude 😊

@RDNTrains 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome diorama! Look forward to the next one. Randy

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Randy 😊

@tyan8168 4 жыл бұрын

I like that especially the water scene, keep going

@saketini99 5 жыл бұрын

Love it but where's your narration? Miss that.

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

I'll be doing some with narration and some without. Depends on the.project from now on 😊

@idontcare414 5 жыл бұрын

@@HighEyeWorkshop is this your hobby or work?

@maxiegrobner9018 4 жыл бұрын

Take a class in color theory, you killed it with paint.

@amidark6518 5 жыл бұрын

Cracked me up with ye olde' tree film.

@nik_pro346 4 жыл бұрын

Super !👍👍👏👏👏

@HighEyeWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@santo5708 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! From Indonesia👍👍👍👍👍

@vanessaanimes3185 5 жыл бұрын

Queria um desse para colocar na minha estante muito lindo👏👏👏

@baswaijers7780 5 жыл бұрын

LOL The music is stuck in my head. Just a guess, Isaac hayes?

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

It's free stuff from the KZfaq audio library. Though it is quite 70s...

@boywriter2k 5 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT NEWS! What are the titles of the tracks you used because i LOVE THEM!! lol!

@beni3168 5 жыл бұрын

It's a super video

@idontcare414 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried touching the wire at 1:03?

@KaSsY--12024 5 жыл бұрын

you should've sealed the fibers with some type of gloss i didn't like the look i see what you where going for but it didn't turn out that great you could really tell what you used the fibers where really visible and you went a little heavy on the moss on the trees and rocks a smaller amount would've gave a more realistic look

@Hello_Betty 5 жыл бұрын

10:54 was expecting a close up of your face with the fake moustache xD

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@allanchavez6960 5 жыл бұрын

Ever try making an asmr one of these

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Not yet...

@melvinburgos7483 4 жыл бұрын

your so amazing! new subscriber here. can you do the kaparkan falls in the phillipines

@baswaijers7780 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always! I love the moss :) Why did you use the Liquitex glazing medium instead of Mod Podge Gloss? Is it thicker? Also great trick with the polyfibre leave ‘sheets’!

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊. Yes, it's thicker and gives a more gentle look.

@donnablackman9167 5 жыл бұрын

High Eye Workshop, did you know that the old song that accompanies the little wire tree-making part is called "Dark Town Strutters' Ball" ? Just wondered. :-) Donna B.

@justMikec 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you've answered this before but, why use white primer rather than something dark? Thanks.

@HighEyeWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

I actually use black now. I used white then because I tended to paint rocks in thin washes. Now I use a blending technique with overwashes.

@justMikec 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighEyeWorkshop Thanks. Nice build by the way.

@pleasantpictures 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS. What is the function of the isopropyl alcohol?

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 It breaks the surface tension and allows the glue to soak through.

@pleasantpictures 5 жыл бұрын

@@HighEyeWorkshop Thank you! Keep up the amazing work!

@younglo1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome creation keep it up 😉👌👏👍

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@devinrussell2372 5 жыл бұрын

This looks like a landscape in southeast Asia;I.e.,China,Japan,South Korea,ect.Next time,try using a real Zen garden and make it into a unique diorama. "All is well in Shangri La".

@bigbossignition 5 жыл бұрын

I miss your talking! That's half the reason I enjoy your videos :)

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Latest vid 'Miniature Waterfall' I'm talking 😊

@bigbossignition 5 жыл бұрын

Woo! Great, I’ll check it out.

@johndavis1548 5 жыл бұрын

Could you possibly give your recipe for your scenic glue please

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. It's one.part matte medium, three parts water and a drop of dishwasher rinse aid.

@johndavis1548 5 жыл бұрын

@@HighEyeWorkshop thankyou :)

@mola2253 5 жыл бұрын

can I ask how much make a diorama like this cost(everything included)?

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

I buy the materials in bulk, so it's hard to say. Probably no more than £10, but you would have to buy a lot more materials than you would actually use.

@mola2253 5 жыл бұрын

and how much do you spend for the instruments?

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

The most expensive was the Hot Wire Foam Factory sculpting tool, but I got it a long time ago and can't really remember what I paid. About £30?

@idontcare414 5 жыл бұрын

@@HighEyeWorkshop hmmm seems interesting maybe I can save some money to practice building my own diorama

@seniorpz1969 5 жыл бұрын

cant believe you got thumbs downers on this video..they must be blind.

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊. Negativity is a state occupied by many, alas.

@seniorpz1969 5 жыл бұрын

@@HighEyeWorkshop So so true.

@medog22 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. :-) What are they looking for that's not here? It'd be really helpful if they'd let the artist know.

@Genkii97 5 жыл бұрын

Music at 5:43?

@wanro027 4 жыл бұрын

How long did it take?

@HighEyeWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

5 hours or so

@wanro027 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighEyeWorkshop ok ..thats fast..thnx

@mr.cracker3085 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing but where is the narrative

@jeffreykeffer4352 5 жыл бұрын

Hold up .... it said "By Merrick " and you didnt say "Thats me"... you feeling all right buddy ? is every thing ok ?

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

Tonsillitis. Plus going for a different approach 😊

@jeffreykeffer4352 5 жыл бұрын

Tonsillitis sucks , hope you feel better soon ...and a different approach can and will be interesting im excited to see more content grow from your channel

@abmoralesrosado 4 жыл бұрын

The trees would’ve looked more realistic if they were bent or twisted. Too linear. Otherwise, the rest was beautiful.

@dafdelph269 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, but please go back to speaking.

@HighEyeWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be doing some talky ones, too 😊

@dennismason3740 5 жыл бұрын

DON'T PAINT THE BLOODY RIVER STONES.

@patricparkison1903 4 жыл бұрын

Seemed kinda “goopy” (dunno if that’s the right word?)....too much, like Tammy Faye and her eye makeup....too heavy

@dennismason3740 5 жыл бұрын

C'mon, model folk, also generally referred to as "makers" - show some originality and imagination. When are you dum-dum diorama folk gonna start with the "alien landscapes"? Do I have to think of everything? Don't reply if you have zero imagination. "What a great idea, I'll be the first in YT and I'll get rich and famous...".