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The Hobbit Book Nook [Smaug and Bilbo Edition!]
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Күн бұрынEventually everyone makes a Lord of the Rings Book Nook, so here's my version inspired by The Hobbit, complete with a custom sculpted Smaug and Bilbo!
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Materials Used:
Super Sculpey (medium and firm)
Fimo Professional (coloured)
Mod podge (gloss and matt)
Vallejo Paints (Game Colour)
XPS Foam
Packing Foam (random assorted of stuff I had lying about)
Vinyl Flooring
Spackle
Glitter
Flameless LED t-lights
UV Resin
00:00 - Sculpting Smaug
2:54 - Painting Smaug
5:31 - Dwarven Pillars
8:18 - Golden Hoard
10:06 - Sculpting Bilbo
10:47 - Assembly
11:38 - Lighting
12:36 - Framing
13:18 - Glamour Shot
#hobbit #smaug #booknook
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Do you like this kinda stuff? Want to see more? Consider helping the channel out on Patreon--for as little as a cup of coffee (just normal stuff, not the Copi Luwak stuff) you can make a huge difference and help this channel grow! Plus, you'll get to see how the sausage is made before the videos go live! www.patreon.com/northoftheborder
@Maazzzo 3 ай бұрын
It's been several years since you've made a booknook. Maybe you should make a new one.
@dorothygale9648 2 жыл бұрын
You know, it's kinda fun to go back to your older videos. It makes me realize how much more polished your current ones are. Adam, you've gone past 'good enough.' You can now proudly declare yourself 'pretty decent!'
@Epistemonto Жыл бұрын
Indeed, I'm coming back to this one for inspiration ;] Thanks for the tips and vid!
@TheHolm 3 жыл бұрын
I just love these book nooks they're so atmospheric.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
I know, I feel like I'll be running out of bookshelf space soon...
@TheHolm 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthoftheBorder just gotta start selling them then 😉
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHolm Well the plan this week was to get my etsy shop all set up (but, you know, "life")
@TheHolm 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthoftheBorder I've heard about that, apparently it happens to people sometimes.
@Binkey-Wok 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHolm lol that was a low blow
@arleebean 3 жыл бұрын
I have been so mesmerized and entertained by your content! You're making some exceptionally quality high stuff all around. :D
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@peternagy6847 2 жыл бұрын
Until now I didn't even know what a book book was. I feel like I've been missing out on a big piece of art and crafts because this is absolutely beautiful.
@angusmcflan 3 жыл бұрын
“If you give me a paint brush I’ll mess up” proceeds to wet blend a very nice eye. Smh
@cameronporter1 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah he really doesn’t believe in himself, it’s unnecessary he’s quite a solid painter
@AtTheRainNight 3 жыл бұрын
@@cameronporter1 don't we know this from ourselves? We never see what we are able to do, eventough we are doing a decent job.
@-mako-6018 2 жыл бұрын
@@cameronporter1 i'm pretty positive its just him saying that, i really doubt he actually doesnt believe in himself
@aylaktavsan 3 жыл бұрын
Once, a youtuber I was watching at that time said, "Glitter is like the herpes of crafting projects." It gets everywhere, just horrible. Amazing work by the way! I enjoy binge watching your backlog while working on my own sad crafting projects. You really inspire me!
@thedoubleboiler6971 2 жыл бұрын
Use sparingly, wear gloves and work with it in a boxed in area/ on top of thick paper (away from children) so it can be scooped back into it's container when finished. It should help keep the mess a bit more contained.
@kellswitch 2 жыл бұрын
@@thedoubleboiler6971 Glitter always finds a way...
@marialiyubman 2 жыл бұрын
Same. Lol
@nikkimyers4467 2 жыл бұрын
It truly is the herpes of crafting! Also... For cashiers who have to do things with the items... Like at Christmas..... It stays EVERYWHERE!
@Corvidae65 3 ай бұрын
9:39 Glitter unleashed is like RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!! Your sparkly plight made me laugh but not at you, WITH you. Several years ago, I once knocked an entire box full of assorted large glitter containers from the top shelf in the basement craft room. Yes, it was a glitter tsunami and the effects of it are still being felt to this day. The only thing I was waiting for you to add was the Arkenstone as I think that's what Bilbo was searching for in Smaug's gold horde. Fantastic work!
@thedoubleboiler6971 2 жыл бұрын
My friend, let me introduce you to.....foam board. Also a tip. When painting, paint in layers. In the eye, for example, paint on the yellow layer (let dry), then the orange/ red circle (let dry) then the "line details", then the iris/ pupil. I loved the end result. I learned a few things in working with clay by watching this, as well as a few other things. Thank you so much for sharing!
@themrsev1557 2 жыл бұрын
The Maze runner mid area would be a cool build, with the walls of the maze
@marialiyubman 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVED the dragon peering at you from inside the library and I loved the proportion to Bilbo. The whole thing is just amazing!!! (Also, glitter. 😍).
@summonedcreatures3582 3 жыл бұрын
I love how sarcastic you are! Makes watching you create such amazing things even more enjoyable! Great work 👍
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
I like to think of it as 'dry humor'. And thanks for watching!
@jenhaynes9721 Жыл бұрын
The lighting really makes it look like if you turned the corner, you'd be able to see the rest of Smaug! 👍
@brownbreakfast 2 жыл бұрын
You say you’re not a painter, yet the end result is awesome
@ceciliamatos22 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful execution and great tips. I have a suggestion-perhaps a clear resin poor to seal all that glitter would be helpful! Inspiring!
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The thinned mod podge actually holds it in place wonderfully once it sets (water/mod podge). The problem comes from applying the damned stuff in the first place.
@ryazzarr 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, those lights made all the difference in creating a sense of open space! Its as if it expands beyond the shelf. Looks so great!
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
I hummed and hawed over lights, but I think they're pretty important for anything that sits on a shelf covered in books. If you can hide 'em so they're not as noticeable, alls the better.
@qrafting 2 жыл бұрын
WOW the smaug sculpture is phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!
@yrtott 3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh, you know what would be really cool. If you could find a glass-eye that is still kinda see-through(or make/paint one) and then put a light source so it would look like light is coming from Smaugs eye! (Please keep creating, this is so fun to watch together with your humour)
@mr.shutter6373 Жыл бұрын
I love Bilbo's face. His expression let's me smell his fear almost. Also I am very surprised of how the gold glitter glitter gold turned out. Neat!
@TheMarionick 2 жыл бұрын
The greatest artists are humble about their craft. This shows with you because you're way better at painting than you think.
@magneto25 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous...I first fell in love with the Hobbit in the first grade when the whole school had an assembly and was shown the Rankin Bass? cartoon movie. Then bought the DVD in junior high, and finally reading the book in high school...
@OddJobs82 2 жыл бұрын
Glitter is the herpes of decorations....it will stay with you for ever.
@debbralehrman5957 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I watched this again. Lighting looks so good.
@BeardedBored 3 жыл бұрын
"There is something about you. Something you carry. Something made of gold, but far more *_preciousssss_* !"
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Is it made of gold _glitter?_ If so I understand Gollum's descent into madness all to well now.
@BeardedBored 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthoftheBorder I bet:-)
@lindahazel5075 3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. I don't know why your subscribers are low. You're talented and have me cracking up.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm relatively new to this youtube thing, but I'm glad to see my videos are getting out to a broader audience (who want to watch them, that is), so welcome to the channel! Take your shoes off, stay a while, lots more to come!
@nikkimyers4467 2 жыл бұрын
I truly love seeing your current builds and coming back to this one where you're using the uv resin for the first time and it's wonderful to see how far you've gone! Trust me - you are an awesome painter!
@wolflower666 3 жыл бұрын
the hobbit is my favorite trilogy of all time and such comfort movies for me, i also adore book nooks so damn much!! oh my goodness this is so absolutely beautiful and immersive!!
@axemaster8331 2 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, why do you like the movies? I read the book, and I must admit I hate the movies with a passion. Don’t worry, I won’t be mean or anything, everyone has their own opinions, I just thought it would be interesting to hear from someone who genuinely likes them.
@wolflower666 2 жыл бұрын
@@axemaster8331 i didn’t read the book so maybe that’s why? for me they just make me happy, i adore all the dwarves and i love bilbo, it is a very wholesome series, and is just comforting to me, the characters, the humor, the aesthetics, the music, it’s all so magical and enchanting ☺️✨ except the final movie when they kill all my favorite characters, we don’t talk about that part lol it neveeerrr happened, kili and tauriel are happy and so are thorin and bilbo 😤
@axemaster8331 2 жыл бұрын
@@wolflower666 I would definitely recommend reading the books. If you like the movies, the book is like 10 times better. In my opinion of course 😅 But seriously, it's definitely worth checking out.
@carrie4910 3 жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME! I love how the floor tile thingys worked, im a big fan of crafting with unexpected things lol. Only thing missing (for my personal taste this is) is some coloured gems among the gold, You can get little sticky backed rhinestones from discount stores usually.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
You know, I tried adding a bunch of coloured rhinestones but they were all too big--the glitter I went with was the smallest I could find so that they would be 'size' appropriate for Bilbo, and the rhinestones ended up being huuuuuge in comparison (like the size of his head). If I were to redo it, I would make more little pieces lying around to break up the gold, and I'd try and findsome wee 'gems'. Maybe I could just smash 'em up with a hammer! Ugh, something something "hindsight".
@carrie4910 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthoftheBorder lol! Half my crafting involves me swearing at hindsight 😂 Ahh yeah head sized gems not all that convincing, my rhinestones are teeny ones, i use them as pretend rivets/bolts.
@SurrendertheCog 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a Gandalf with Gwaihir book nook. No one really does the eagles but they were the quintessential Deus Ex Machina that everyone forgets about!
@sophietikicat 3 жыл бұрын
So awesome, gave me great ideas for all my Tolkien fiend friends. Also there is a reason glitter is considered the herpes of the craft world.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
I've not heard it called herpes yet, but oh man, a more accurate comparison I can't imagine.
@RoeRoe123 3 жыл бұрын
Not even a Lord of the Rings kinda gal, but this is great! That dragon eye 🤗 with the resin ❤ Thanks for sharing!
@lothean2099 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the gold glitter aspect.
@gwendalyntaggart2242 3 жыл бұрын
So sparkly
@iteeshollow 2 жыл бұрын
I first read the Hobbit and the trilogy in 1965 over the summer. I used to read them every year after, then life came it was every 3-4 years. I always wished someone would make them into a movie. Finally they did, oh no its a cartoon. Now today its in digital online games. Thank you for doing this. I think i need a book nook, but alas i dont have room for one. Will try a jar or can. I wanted to make one for a long time but couldnt think what the heck i wanted in it. Froud fairies? Butterflies? Furniture of the past or future? what? It will be something from the trilogy, lol. When i was 15, i was in love with Strider.
@karenmusa3052 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow..very cool. That dragon face is excellent and so effective..thanku again..
@FantasyForay 3 жыл бұрын
Not only do you do great work on your projects, but you have a great talent for presentation. You make it fun to watch and listen to. Thanks for sharing.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ChakatOfTheWind 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful and wonderful work. Had an idea while watching. Use barbie and poly pocket furniture, dishware, and jewelry painted with gold paint. This lets you add goblets and other items that look nice added to the treasure hoard. Just a thought you might want to use for later builds.
@AuntieRachelsChaoticKitchen Жыл бұрын
Hello from Leeds! I've just found your channel, and your beautiful creations are helping to distract me from my own depression flare up. Thank you for your work ❤️
@theawesomegoblins5986 3 жыл бұрын
I love watching people make book nooks
@alexdarko2217 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I would buy/order this in a heartbeat! 😱 This is some seriously beautiful craftsmanship. Incredible art piece man. ❤️👍🏻
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@destin3591 2 жыл бұрын
Cool project! I think a gamesworkshop bilbo minature would fit here even better!
@vikingoutdoor3179 3 жыл бұрын
Would love a Harry Potter one now. You're very good at these.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll be looking to do a HP one soon, but I need to pick a good scene. I hate to do something that's been done to death
@jacobs241 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job!!!!! The comedy is spot on.
@deathblossomrede8624 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think there's anything you could post that people wouldn't like! Everything has so much love put into it. It's inspiring
@spiritbricks942 2 ай бұрын
“I’ve never used UV resin before.” 3 years later, this line! 😂
@8pumpchai 2 жыл бұрын
those scales look tedious but the end result! Incredible
@jasmine-ruff-puff9951 2 жыл бұрын
These book nooks are so cool. I'd think some game themed ones would like great in between my games collection 🤔
@kathrynrobinson-burge7661 2 жыл бұрын
you do yourself an injustice, your painting is fab.
@creatingmike9164 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you hand sculpted Bilbo! Glitter is both the best and the worst thing in the world lol Also, your brush painting on the eye was just fine!
@Serch_YB27 2 жыл бұрын
I was already a fan of the channel hadn't watched this video and saw it after seeing it shared on twitter and man , Adam wasn´t lying when he said he had converted to UV resin. It's a great built as always btw!!
@mj3818 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea & execution, I love the dragon! I hope to see more book nooks in the future! 😊
@ricardocaliman2830 3 жыл бұрын
I did dioramas in my younger days... but never thought of one of these! To say I have been impressed is an understatement. Definitely going to try one now, especially after seeing how effortless it is for you .
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
The beauty of editing is that I can chop out all the sections where I've broken down crying because this was supposed to be a simple process, why is it taking so long, AND WHY WON'T THIS WORK LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO!?
@ricardocaliman2830 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthoftheBorder You mean, (said the noob with fear in his voice), it wasn't as seamless as you made it look !!! LOL I figure, if you're still keepin on.... it must be worth doing. Thanks again!
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
@@ricardocaliman2830 Ya man, there's nothing quite like looking at something and being able to say, "I made that". Making stuff is the best.
@ryanrdlps 2 жыл бұрын
The way that gold reflects on that resin. My god North. Well done!
@jacenaylor9537 5 ай бұрын
It's quite cool how you said give you a paintbrush and your crap but now your really good at it? This was awesome but you can tell you've learned lots in 3yrs
@chloerosey 3 жыл бұрын
This video proves that "all that glitters IS gold" because, well, the gold is made of glitter
@crayonviking 3 жыл бұрын
This video is going to blow up
@Nat1videos 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@stephencoster9532 3 жыл бұрын
Hiya, wonderful build! I've just finished reading the Hobbit for maybe the 30th time. I first read it as a school book at age 12 & have enjoyed it & Lord many times since. Perfect eye, full of woe for the thief & men of the lake... & 'dry humor!' Thank you...Stay safe...Steve...
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve, I'm glad you liked it!
@Alayses 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I love this! At first I thought the glitter would look weird with that kinda yellow colour, but in the end it looked great, especially with the lights on!
@deborahsharpe9429 3 жыл бұрын
He’s fabulous. More, More.
@sewcat6486 3 жыл бұрын
It looks really good the eye looks like it has veins
@tarialorehand 3 жыл бұрын
I love the dragon. you shouldn't doubt your painting skills. you are amazing. You got yourself a new Subscriber.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel!
@sashareiher 2 жыл бұрын
This looks so cool, I want to make one for myself
@froxmere 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for sharing and explaining everything so newbies like me can understand. I watched this with my 10 year old granddaughter and we made one together. Not up to your standard, but we had great fun.
@labradorite6370 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous work! Good job.
@quelarte 3 жыл бұрын
I totaly think you can call yourself a painter. It doesn't matter if you have experience or theory knowledge. We can tell you feel the colors and light, that's a painter eyes! Keep doing it.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I suppose as long as I'm painting, I'm a painter, after all
@ZaGaZigZag 3 жыл бұрын
I just learned about book nooks last week, and I think they are awesome and can't wait to build some, but alot of the ones I looked up were kind of boring empty streets and stuff. You really bring it up a level with this. Beautiful work.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think the reason you see lots of alleyways and streets is because they fill up the shape of a booknook so well. It's a bit trickier making other things fit, but it's a lot more fun when you can find something that fits neatly in that space without looking like you've got blank black space around it.
@ZaGaZigZag 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthoftheBorder Well, you pulled it off brilliantly. Kudos.
@anthonycasale1625 3 жыл бұрын
I swear, there is gold glitter on my computer screen after watching this video!
@RougeOso 3 жыл бұрын
WISH I was this talented
@henrysdragon8981 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you've gotten better! This is beautiful, but you keep popping out bangers and somehow everything is getting increasingly poggers 😜
@Elcardinal100 3 жыл бұрын
I totaly want to make a jurassic park one now, clever girl...
@GiftPrincessBuhman 3 жыл бұрын
Binge watching all the book nook videos 📚
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a few ideas in the pipeline for new book nooks, so you'll be able to binge more in the future!
@kaicordes4074 3 жыл бұрын
I tried the hobbit when I was 8-ish. I mainly remember Smaug torching a village
@joannaharrison9997 Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic and I've seen nothing like it
@jamboree2723 3 жыл бұрын
Smaug is fantastic, the reflection of the lights in the eye (and the fact that they are yellowish and flicker...Bilbo is cute. My favorite so far (just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed).
@alistairradiodemon6664 2 жыл бұрын
I like the way you paint you don’t have to paint good to make cool good looking items are good looking projects practice makes perfect
@petermerz2704 3 жыл бұрын
Cool! Now I’m going to have to make a book nook!
@grimsqueaker437 3 жыл бұрын
Looking at lil Bilbo makes me wonder if other miniatures (like for D&D) would play nicely in a book nook
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
For sure! I've seen lots of booknooks with precast minis, but you have to take into account the size. Bilbo here is about 10mm tall, whereas most minis are in the 32mm range
@happymicrobe8123 3 жыл бұрын
Good choice with the lighting, it gives a lot of depth to the book nook. I love the Bilbo figure, he is so cute xD
@divian22 2 жыл бұрын
This looks insanely polished, well done Sir.
@dankrishnadasan9295 3 жыл бұрын
Smaug with the lighting looks so nice!! And honestly I have new respect for glitter! Amazing once again man!
@sandramiller4959 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, simple yet elegant. I have been bitten by the diorama bug after binging your and Nerdforge's vids. I decided to give this a try as my first book nook. Lol. You make it look easy. Keep up the good work!
@chadvannord6235 2 жыл бұрын
Should've taken n opal, add a thin layer of resin around it, added it the gold pile as an Arkenstone Easter egg 🥚😍
@sweetbun5402 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome! I have no words! Very nice!😍😍😀
@ian3314 3 жыл бұрын
Caught this on reddit. Keep up the great work!
@efetozan4909 2 жыл бұрын
amazing work mate. congratz!
@bluedragon1979 2 ай бұрын
Best way to get rid of glitter is to use a pet fur/lint roller on the affected surfaces.
@sonjalockhorst2322 2 жыл бұрын
Again a great video, hope to make a book nook myself One day
@williampowell6067 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job man! I’m call BS on your skill level. You’re a lot better than you claim. 👍
@MrRs1206 3 жыл бұрын
Can you make one of Galadriel and her mirror basin with Frodo. Would love to see how you make Lothlorien the backdrop and do the elven architecture.
@imuneik 11 ай бұрын
excellent work! ❤😮. It turned out just awesome! 😊
@geemail369 3 жыл бұрын
*_Nice_* end result!
@kelstew3 3 жыл бұрын
Really nicely done, The Hobbit book is my fave
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@carxandre 3 жыл бұрын
man, I'm mesmerized by this work !! congratulations!
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a good bit of fun to make, and I'm already planning the next build!
@LordPai 3 жыл бұрын
Did not think you lived in UK. This was gorgeous. Cant wait to see more. *starts binging episodes*
@HAVgiraffe 2 жыл бұрын
ok but the glitter as tiny coins worked wonderfully despite it's clingyness...
@ninthqueen 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!!! I am reading the hobbit again and now I might have to try to make this to put beside my hobbit book haha
@tiffanysandmeier4753 3 жыл бұрын
This is glue. Earlier this year I was working at my daughter's desk, and there was glittery everywhere. And I mentioned to some people that it was a good allegory for how germs spread. Except that it doesn't wash away.
@NorthoftheBorder 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter how vigiliant you are, unless you wear gloves, and wash your hands, you're going to end up with a fabulously glittery beard/hair.
@tech.4264 2 жыл бұрын
i think i made your exact smoug reference once in 6th grade but as a drawing
@scoutszewc8989 2 жыл бұрын
The hobbit book is always a fun read
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