Name: Underground Brick Painting 1: Overview of the Process and Materials @hirstarts8327
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Underground Brick Painting 1: Overview of the Process and Materials

Hirst Arts 2026-09-25 | Underground Brick Painting 1: Overview of the Process and Materials

Planning the Printed Floor Dungeon

Hirst Arts 2022-08-21 | This video shows the process I used to plan the rooms and hallways for the printed floor dungeons. It may give you some ideas on how to create unique rooms on your own. The low walls cast from Hirst Arts mold #350.

You can find the complete instructions for building this dungeon at hirstarts.com/low/low.html#basics.

Printed Floor Dungeon - Dry Brushing the Walls

Hirst Arts 2022-08-21 | This video shows how to dry brush the low dungeon walls a medium gray. This is a very basic dry brushing video and mainly for those with no experience with this painting method. The low walls cast from Hirst Arts mold #350.

You can find the complete instructions for building this dungeon at hirstarts.com/low/low.html#basics.

Printed Floor Dungeon - Spray Painting the Walls

Hirst Arts 2022-08-21 | This video shows how to spray paint the low dungeon walls flat black and also how to glue the wall blocks down around the outside of rooms and hallways. The low walls cast from Hirst Arts mold #350.

You can find the complete instructions for building this dungeon at hirstarts.com/low/low.html#basics.

Printed Floor Dungeon - Mounting the Floors

Hirst Arts 2022-08-21 | This video shows how to mount the printed dungeon floors onto foam core. The low walls cast from Hirst Arts mold #350.

You can find the complete instructions for building this dungeon at hirstarts.com/low/low.html#basics.

Printed Floor Dungeon Basics

Hirst Arts 2022-08-21 | This video demonstrates the basic idea behind printing out graphics from your computer at home and creating 3D dungeons using low walls cast from Hirst Arts mold #350.

You can find the complete instructions for building this dungeon at hirstarts.com/low/low.html#basics.

The Finished Printed Floor Dungeon

Hirst Arts 2022-08-21 | This video shows what the finished printed floor dungeon looks like and how you can set it up. This dungeon is made by printing out the floor in color on self-adhesive label paper and gluing painted walls down around it. The walls are created using Hirst Arts mold #350.

You can find the complete instructions for building this dungeon at hirstarts.com/low/low.html#basics.

The Finished Low Wall Dungeon

Hirst Arts 2022-08-21 | This video demonstrates what the finished low wall dungeon looks like and how it can be set up.

You can find the complete instructions for building this dungeon at hirstarts.com/low/low.html

How to Paint the Walls and Doors of a Hirst Arts Low Wall Dungeon

Hirst Arts 2022-07-19 | This video shows how to cust masks to more easily paint the doors from Hirst Arts mold 350. It also shows some basic instructions for painting the walls and floors.

You can find the complete article on building using this mold at hirstarts.com/low/low.html

Hirst Arts Low Wall Dungeon Building Instructions

Hirst Arts 2022-07-19 | This video shows the process used to build low wall dungeons using Hirst Arts molds 350 and 203.

You can find the complete article on building using this mold at hirstarts.com/low/low.html

How to use the Hirst Arts Low Wall Dungeon mold 350

Hirst Arts 2022-07-19 | This video shows suggestions and strategies for using the Hirst Arts mold 350 for creating low wall dungeons. This mold is also shown being used with floor tile mold 203.

You can find the complete article on building using this mold at hirstarts.com/low/low.html

Painting Castle Pawns for Condottiere and Other Board Games

Hirst Arts 2022-04-21 | This video shows how to paint game pawns for the Condottiere board game and other board games.

The two previous videos showed how to build the game pawns and print a larger map for this board game.

You can find full instructions for painting the castle pawns at hirstarts.com/painting/painting11.html

You can find full instructions for making the castle pawns at hirstarts.com/condottiere/condottiere.html

You can download a pdf file of the map I've created at drive.google.com/file/d/1iT4vWOM-gImOraCwi8yV_O4Du3TbJWAa/view?usp=sharing

You can download a jpeg file of this map to use with a large format printer at drive.google.com/file/d/1ch5_cadaoJKnmlEa_TGX7iWum63DD5gM/view?usp=sharing

Making Castle Pawns for the Condottiere Board Game

Hirst Arts 2022-04-21 | This video shows how make castle pawns for the Condottiere board game. You will still need to buy an original version of the game for the cards.

This is the second of three videos. The third video shows how to paint these castle pawns.

You can find full instructions for making the castle pawns at hirstarts.com/condottiere/condottiere.html

You can download a pdf file of the map I've created at drive.google.com/file/d/1iT4vWOM-gImOraCwi8yV_O4Du3TbJWAa/view?usp=sharing

You can download a jpeg file of this map to use with a large format printer at drive.google.com/file/d/1ch5_cadaoJKnmlEa_TGX7iWum63DD5gM/view?usp=sharing

Making a Larger Condottiere Map

Hirst Arts 2022-04-21 | This video shows how make your own larger version of the Condottiere board game. You will still need to buy an original version of the game for the cards.

This is the first of three videos. The second in the series shows how to assemble the castle pawns for the game and the third video shows how to paint these castle pawns.

You can find full instructions for making the castle pawns at hirstarts.com/condottiere/condottiere.html

You can download a pdf file of the map I've created at drive.google.com/file/d/1iT4vWOM-gImOraCwi8yV_O4Du3TbJWAa/view?usp=sharing

You can download a jpeg file of this map to use with a large format printer at drive.google.com/file/d/1ch5_cadaoJKnmlEa_TGX7iWum63DD5gM/view?usp=sharing

Sculpting a Decorative Tomb

Hirst Arts 2021-08-29 | This video shows the process I had used to make this decorative tomb for molds #390 and #490. It shows all of the steps in construction of this stone coffin. There is no narration to this video, just text and music.

This tomb is found on molds #390 and #490 at hirstarts.com/molds/molds5.html#390

Sculpting a Basic Tomb

Hirst Arts 2021-08-29 | This video shows the process I had used to make the basic tomb for molds #390 and #490. It shows all of the steps in construction of this stone coffin. There is no narration to this video, just text and music.

This tomb is found on molds #390 and #490 at hirstarts.com/molds/molds5.html#390

Extruded Clay Trim Strips

Hirst Arts 2021-08-29 | This video shows a method I use to make decorative trim using clay and a special custom jig to shape clay evenly. These trim strips were used on many of the tombs that I had made.

These trim strips were used for molds #390 and #490 and can be found at hirstarts.com/molds/molds5.html#390

Sculpting Upholstery Tufing

Hirst Arts 2021-08-29 | This video demonstrates how I made the upholstery tufted texture using a thin sheet of plastic over clay. This texture was used for the inside of one of the tombs I had made. There is no narration to this video, just text and music.

This tufting was used for a tomb on mold #390 and can be found at hirstarts.com/molds/molds5.html#390

Sculpting Draped Cloth

Hirst Arts 2021-08-29 | This video shows the process of making a draped cloth texture using Mod Podge and tissue paper. This texture was used for the inside of one of the tombs I had made. There is no narration to this video, just text and music.

This cloth was used for mold #390 and can be found at hirstarts.com/molds/molds5.html#390

Sculpting Curtains

Hirst Arts 2021-08-29 | This video shows how I sculpted the curtains that were used on the inside of a tomb. There is no narration to this video, just text and music.

These curtains were used for mold #390 and can be found at hirstarts.com/molds/molds5.html#390

Hirst Arts molds #390 and #490 tomb pieces.

Hirst Arts 2021-08-26 | This video shows what the pieces from the tomb molds #390 and #490 look like. It also gives examples of some of the decorations that can be done to the tombs.

You can find these molds at hirstarts.com along with instructions on how to cast these molds.

Sculpting Perfect Hexes

Hirst Arts 2020-11-11 | This video demonstrates how I create perfect 1.5" hexes out of hardened Sculpey polymer clay.

You can find more information at hirstarts.com/sculpt/sculpt2.html

How I make polymer clay sculpting blanks.

Hirst Arts 2020-11-11 | This video describes the process I use to make sculpting blanks out of hardened Sculpey polymer clay.

You can find more information at hirstarts.com/sculpt/sculpt2.html

How to use the Cedar Log mold.

Hirst Arts 2020-11-08 | This video shows suggestions on how to stack and use the cedar log blocks from mold #720. This mold is available from hirstarts.com/log/log.html

Designing Cedar Logs

Hirst Arts 2020-11-07 | This video shows some of the steps in the process of deciding on the size and shape of the logs. Different versions of the logs were tried before ending up with the final version. You can find more information about this process at hirstarts.com/log/log.html

Cedar Log Carving Demonstration

Hirst Arts 2020-11-07 | This video shows how one of the cedar logs is carved from a perfectly sized blank of polymer clay. This is a time lapse video with no narration. You can find more information about this process at hirstarts.com/log/log.html

Hunters Lodge Roof Building Instructions

Hirst Arts 2020-11-07 | This video shows in detail how to create and assemble the wood shingle roof for the Hunter's Lodges shown at hirstarts.com/log/log.html
This roof is cast from dental stone using silicone rubber mold #240 from hirstarts.com

Hunters Lodge Building Instructions

Hirst Arts 2020-11-07 | This video shows in detail how to build the Hunter's Lodge shown at hirstarts.com/log/log.html
The logs are cast from dental stone using silicone rubber mold #720 from hirstarts.com

Hunters Lodge Painting Instructions

Hirst Arts 2020-11-07 | This video shows the basic colors and technique used to paint the Hunter's Lodge shown at hirstarts.com/log/log.html
The logs and roof are cast from molds #240 and #720 from hirstarts.com

Hirstopolis Video #8, Using Gel Stain On Plastic.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video demonstrates how gel stain can be used on plastic parts you have cast. This video was an experiment to see if gel stain could be used for the Hirstopolis game project. You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirstopolis Video #7, Painting Plastic.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video demonstrates how to paint blocks and projects that are cast in plastic from Hirst Arts molds. The parts are for the Hirstopolis game project. You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirstopolis Video #6, Gluing Cast Plastic.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video demonstrates gluing together blocks cast in plastic from Hirst Arts molds. The parts glued are for the Hirstopolis game project. You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirstopolis Video #5, Casting In Plastic.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video demonstrates casting plastic resin into Hirst Arts molds. The plastic resin is Smooth-cast 300 from Smooth-on.com. The blocks cast are for the Hirstopolis game project. You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirstopolis Video #4, Casting Dental Stone.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video demonstrates casting dental stone for the Hirstopolis game project. You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirstopolis Video #3, Comparing Dental Stone to Plastic.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video compares the use of dental stone to plastic when molding blocks for the Hirstopolis board game. This comparison can also be useful for other modelling projects as well.
You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirstopolis Video #2, Game Play Through.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video demonstrates a complete play though of the Hirstopolis board game. This game had taken about 45 minutes.
You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirstopolis Video #1, Game Rules.

Hirst Arts 2020-05-21 | This video explains the game rules for the Hirstopolis game.
You can find more information about this project at http://www.hirstarts.com/hirstopolis/hirstopolis.html
Hirstopolis is a board game made using Hirst Arts molds for the game pieces. Remaining game elements can be printed out from your computer at home.

Hirst Arts Gothic Dungeon Arena

Hirst Arts 2019-11-11 | This video shows what the Gothic dungeon arena looks like and how some of the pieces are used. You can find building instructions for this arena at hirstarts.com/gotharena/gotharena.html

Hirst Arts modular inn

Hirst Arts 2019-11-04 | This video shows the modular inn made by Bruce Hirst. You can find the building instructions on the Hirst Arts web site at http://www.hirstarts.com/inn/inn1.html

This video shows close-ups of all the separate rooms on this inn along with suggestions on how to arrange them.

Hirst Arts Gothic Chess Set

Hirst Arts 2019-10-26 | This is a video of the Gothic chess set that was displayed at the Gencon conventions. You can find the building instructions page for this project on my web page at hirstarts.com/chess/chess.html

Square Foot City made from Hirst Arts molds

Hirst Arts 2019-09-18 | This video shows the complete process of how I planned and built this city in time lapse video. There is no narration, just music and text for and explanation of certain steps.

You can find complete instructions for this project on my web site at www.hirstarts.com/squarefoot/squarefoot.html

Hirst Arts Castle Cubes Assembly Instructions

Hirst Arts 2019-09-06 | This video demonstrates how to assemble the painted castle sections to make a dungeon master screen. You can find complete instructions for this project at www.hirstarts.com/cubes/cubes.html

Hirst Arts Castle Cubes Painting Instructions

Hirst Arts 2019-09-06 | This video demonstrates the colors and paint and the techniques used to paint models made using the castle cubes molds. You can find complete instructions for this project at www.hirstarts.com/cubes/cubes.html

Hirst Arts Castle Cubes Building Tips

Hirst Arts 2019-09-06 | This video demonstrates the size of the dungeon master screen and also gives tips on gluing the castle cube blocks. You can find complete instructions for this project at www.hirstarts.com/cubes/cubes.html

Hirst Arts Castle Cubes Introduction

Hirst Arts 2019-09-06 | This video demonstrates how to use molds from www.hirstarts.com to make a dungeon master screen. It also demonstrates the scale of the blocks and also provides strategies on how to build with them. You can find complete instructions for this project at www.hirstarts.com/cubes/cubes.html

Hirst Arts Sculpting in Plastic

Hirst Arts 2019-08-05 | This video is an example of how Bruce Hirst of Hirst Arts sculpts many of his blocks. The project you see here was actually filmed over a two week period. Most of the meticulous detail had to be skipped over to shorten the film length. The methods shown here are usually used for the sci-fi types of blocks but plastic seemed to be the material of choice for this project. You can find more of Bruce's work at www.hirstarts.com

Hirst Arts Signal Tower Video 5

Hirst Arts 2019-04-10 | This video shows how to paint the torch flames and also shows how to finish the ruins by applying ground foam scenic materials to the bases. You can find more information at www.hirstarts.com/signal/signal.html

Hirst Arts Signal Tower Video 4

Hirst Arts 2019-04-10 | This video shows how to paint the main stonework of the signal tower and ruins. You can find more information at www.hirstarts.com/signal/signal.html

Hirst Arts Signal Tower Video 3

Hirst Arts 2019-04-10 | This video shows which blocks to use in order to build the remaining ruins for the signal tower. You can find more information at www.hirstarts.com/signal/signal.html

Hirst Arts Signal Tower Video 2

Hirst Arts 2019-04-10 | This video shows how to prepare the bases for the ruins and exactly which blocks to use when building the main tower. You can find more information at www.hirstarts.com/signal/signal.html

Hirst Arts Signal Tower Video 1

Hirst Arts 2019-04-10 | This video shows an overview of what the signal tower ruins look like, how the individual blocks are labeled and which pieces to pre-glue together. You can find more information at www.hirstarts.com/signal/signal.html