Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 10 minutes ago
Learn how to craft a Custom Fire Elemental Miniature for D&D. The tutorial covers crafting and painting of simple fire effects for miniatures. If you liked this one, or want to see more elementals, go check out more cheap miniatures for D&D on my channel!
↓↓ 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.
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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
MATERIALS
XPS foam, PVA glue, Toothpicks, Acrylic Paints (white, yellow, red & black is enough if you mix)
0:05 CARVING THE TORSO - Make a hunched over teardrop shape
0:25 ARMS
1:01 CARVING THE FLAMES - Imagine the flames starting from the fists and from beneath the torso. The engravings should branch out before they end.
1:44 STONE PLATES - It is easier to glue them into place if you bend the foam pieces to fit the curve of the torso. After drying, remember to apply some stone texture with an aluminum foil ball (you can see that technique in my other videos)
2:06 THE BASE - If you don't have the Coarse Acrylic Pumice you can simply apply glue to the base and sprinkle it with sand and pebbles. Also, add some watered down glue on top of the sand/pebbles to make it stronger. Then just glue the elemental on that.
2:32 PAINTING - The idea is that all cracks and indents should remain bright yellow and that the flames get orange and then red on the tips. To get a glowing effect to the stones, remember to paint the sides of the stones with orange and red as shown.
I dry brushed the base and some of the rocks, remember to have little paint on the brush when doing a dry- or half-drybrush.
3:52 FIRE ELEMENTAL SHOWCASE
Learn how to craft a Custom Fire Elemental Miniature for D&D. The tutorial covers crafting and painting of simple fire effects for miniatures. If you liked this one, or want to see more elementals, go check out more cheap miniatures for D&D on my channel!
↓↓ 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
MATERIALS
XPS foam, PVA glue, Toothpicks, Acrylic Paints (white, yellow, red & black is enough if you mix)
0:05 CARVING THE TORSO - Make a hunched over teardrop shape
0:25 ARMS
1:01 CARVING THE FLAMES - Imagine the flames starting from the fists and from beneath the torso. The engravings should branch out before they end.
1:44 STONE PLATES - It is easier to glue them into place if you bend the foam pieces to fit the curve of the torso. After drying, remember to apply some stone texture with an aluminum foil ball (you can see that technique in my other videos)
2:06 THE BASE - If you don't have the Coarse Acrylic Pumice you can simply apply glue to the base and sprinkle it with sand and pebbles. Also, add some watered down glue on top of the sand/pebbles to make it stronger. Then just glue the elemental on that.
2:32 PAINTING - The idea is that all cracks and indents should remain bright yellow and that the flames get orange and then red on the tips. To get a glowing effect to the stones, remember to paint the sides of the stones with orange and red as shown.
I dry brushed the base and some of the rocks, remember to have little paint on the brush when doing a dry- or half-drybrush.
3:52 FIRE ELEMENTAL SHOWCASE
