Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 54 minutes ago
Learn how to craft a cheap water elemental miniature for D&D in this video.
↓↓ Check out the Super Interesting Links↓↓
➢Support the Channel on Patreon: patreon.com/bardscraft
➢or donate Paint Funds: paypal.me/lsjoman
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Thank you, any support is significant, as it allows me to craft more Terrain & Minis, and make simple tutorials of the process.
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PLAYLISTS TO WATCH
➢All my Monster Miniatures: tinyurl.com/y22ck2cv
➢All my Terrain for D&D: tinyurl.com/yyco9kkr
➢Dragons!: tinyurl.com/yyeq7qed
➢Simple Castle Terrain: tinyurl.com/y4x34ldc
➢Crafting Guides & Experiments: tinyurl.com/y6zxxc2f
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ESSENTIAL ITEMS (any purchases following these link support the channel, thanks!)
➢5th Edition Monster Manual: amzn.to/2p5WHOn
➢7$ Kitchen "Crafting" Knife: amzn.to/2pK2A3T
➢PVA-Glue: amzn.to/2Wcesrp
➢Sturdy Utility Knife + Blades: amzn.to/2oceKCb
➢Handheld Foam Cutter: amzn.to/2WhDHbO
Disclaimer: I have not used the specific products, but I checked them and simply assume that they will do. I Hope this helps you get started!
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Join the Bard's Craft Discord server where we shall share and discuss Tabletop Crafting!
➢Bard's Craft Nerd Chat: discord.gg/n5AfW36
Want to craft it? Here is some guidance:
0:15 SHAPING THE TORSO -
1:11 ARMS - Twisting the plastic really worked well.
2:03 PUTTING ON THE ARMS - Ignite the arms connection point then hold it close to the torso for a while to heat it up. Then stick it in, wiggle it around for a moment and then keep it still until the plastic hardens.
2:59 BASE - You can also attach the elemental to a traditional base of your choice. Stick a toothpick or needle into the elemental and attach it to the base you are using.
3:36 MELDING THE ELEMENTAL TO THE BASE - make sure that the fuse is thick enough for the miniature to be durable. The miniature I made is really durable. I could throw it at the wall and nothing would ever happen.
3:45 BASE PAINT - Some crevices can be hard to get paint into, be careful not to miss some areas.
4:20 BRIGHTER BLUE PAINT -
4:27 PALE BLUE HIGHLIGHTS - With a smaller brush you can paint any protruding details much better than with the bad brush I used.
4:51 WHITE HIGHLIGHTS - Some areas will be bumpier and chaotic looking, add more white to these areas to create an illusion of foaming water.
5:06 BASE DETAILS WITH GREY - You could also paint some of the bumps into stones by putting on a thicker coat of dark grey followed by a lighter highlight.
5:17 PROJECT SHOWCASE - I'm really happy how easy this project is and how nice it turned out. What do you think? Have you crafted anything similar? Thanks for any feedback.
Learn how to craft a cheap water elemental miniature for D&D in this video.
↓↓ Check out the Super Interesting Links↓↓
➢Support the Channel on Patreon: patreon.com/bardscraft
➢or donate Paint Funds: paypal.me/lsjoman
➢Instagram: instagram.com/bardscraft
Thank you, any support is significant, as it allows me to craft more Terrain & Minis, and make simple tutorials of the process.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLAYLISTS TO WATCH
➢All my Monster Miniatures: tinyurl.com/y22ck2cv
➢All my Terrain for D&D: tinyurl.com/yyco9kkr
➢Dragons!: tinyurl.com/yyeq7qed
➢Simple Castle Terrain: tinyurl.com/y4x34ldc
➢Crafting Guides & Experiments: tinyurl.com/y6zxxc2f
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ESSENTIAL ITEMS (any purchases following these link support the channel, thanks!)
➢5th Edition Monster Manual: amzn.to/2p5WHOn
➢7$ Kitchen "Crafting" Knife: amzn.to/2pK2A3T
➢PVA-Glue: amzn.to/2Wcesrp
➢Sturdy Utility Knife + Blades: amzn.to/2oceKCb
➢Handheld Foam Cutter: amzn.to/2WhDHbO
Disclaimer: I have not used the specific products, but I checked them and simply assume that they will do. I Hope this helps you get started!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Join the Bard's Craft Discord server where we shall share and discuss Tabletop Crafting!
➢Bard's Craft Nerd Chat: discord.gg/n5AfW36
Want to craft it? Here is some guidance:
0:15 SHAPING THE TORSO -
1:11 ARMS - Twisting the plastic really worked well.
2:03 PUTTING ON THE ARMS - Ignite the arms connection point then hold it close to the torso for a while to heat it up. Then stick it in, wiggle it around for a moment and then keep it still until the plastic hardens.
2:59 BASE - You can also attach the elemental to a traditional base of your choice. Stick a toothpick or needle into the elemental and attach it to the base you are using.
3:36 MELDING THE ELEMENTAL TO THE BASE - make sure that the fuse is thick enough for the miniature to be durable. The miniature I made is really durable. I could throw it at the wall and nothing would ever happen.
3:45 BASE PAINT - Some crevices can be hard to get paint into, be careful not to miss some areas.
4:20 BRIGHTER BLUE PAINT -
4:27 PALE BLUE HIGHLIGHTS - With a smaller brush you can paint any protruding details much better than with the bad brush I used.
4:51 WHITE HIGHLIGHTS - Some areas will be bumpier and chaotic looking, add more white to these areas to create an illusion of foaming water.
5:06 BASE DETAILS WITH GREY - You could also paint some of the bumps into stones by putting on a thicker coat of dark grey followed by a lighter highlight.
5:17 PROJECT SHOWCASE - I'm really happy how easy this project is and how nice it turned out. What do you think? Have you crafted anything similar? Thanks for any feedback.
