Melissa Dawn MakesThis was definitely my biggest project yet, it’s the single largest thing I’ve ever sculpted! (I’m not counting my book nooks because they’re many little sculpted things plus foam things.) I had a great time playing through Horizon Zero Dawn again to prep myself for Forbidden West, and had to create something. I hope you like it!
If you love the world of Horizon, check out everything #beyondthehorizon ! There are so many amazing artists showering this world with love.
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Tin foil Super Sculpey Firm - amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Artist’s Loft acrylic paints - amzn.to/3U33D7L UV resin - amzn.to/3W7k190 Art’n glow Neutral Sky Blue Glow Paint - amzn.to/3W8VOPP Bronze wire Paper Clay - amzn.to/3U4CWQg Clay Sculpting Tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS
🎼Music Used: Aquamorena - Harris Heller Rooftops - Harris Heller When Rolling Tides End - Harris Heller Sidewalk Chalk - Harris Heller Chimes - Harris Heller Moving Lights - Harris Heller San Andreas - Harris Heller She Said, I Wonder - Harris Heller Pipe Dream - Harris Heller Salt Flats - Harris Heller
Why did I think sculpting a Behemoth would be easy? | HZD fan art polymer clay sculptureMelissa Dawn Makes2021-12-12 | This was definitely my biggest project yet, it’s the single largest thing I’ve ever sculpted! (I’m not counting my book nooks because they’re many little sculpted things plus foam things.) I had a great time playing through Horizon Zero Dawn again to prep myself for Forbidden West, and had to create something. I hope you like it!
If you love the world of Horizon, check out everything #beyondthehorizon ! There are so many amazing artists showering this world with love.
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Tin foil Super Sculpey Firm - amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Artist’s Loft acrylic paints - amzn.to/3U33D7L UV resin - amzn.to/3W7k190 Art’n glow Neutral Sky Blue Glow Paint - amzn.to/3W8VOPP Bronze wire Paper Clay - amzn.to/3U4CWQg Clay Sculpting Tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS
🎼Music Used: Aquamorena - Harris Heller Rooftops - Harris Heller When Rolling Tides End - Harris Heller Sidewalk Chalk - Harris Heller Chimes - Harris Heller Moving Lights - Harris Heller San Andreas - Harris Heller She Said, I Wonder - Harris Heller Pipe Dream - Harris Heller Salt Flats - Harris Heller
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesIzakaya #booknook 2, but with a #lasercutter!Melissa Dawn Makes2024-09-11 | My new laser cutter is SO COOL! I picked up the Optic by @rendyrinc and redid my Izakaya book nook. #miniatures #diy The original non-laser cut build video is linked!Its been a while...Melissa Dawn Makes2024-07-30 | Vacation + sickness = I have no idea what my next step was. I'm glad to be back though!And the winners are.... 🐈⬛🪴Melissa Dawn Makes2024-07-07 | ...Scuplting two feline desk friends from polymer clay: Inspired by Strange HorticultureMelissa Dawn Makes2024-06-12 | Watch to the end for a special surprise! We're back with another Strange Horticulture project! Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/1574580/Strange_Horticulture After making the overengineered fidget toy of the plant shelves, some of you rightfully asked, where the kitty was. This time, I made a standalone desk toy of the shop counter, complete with a bell and a secret drawer holding not one, but TWO Hellebores!
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakesScratch Building a Subnautica Below Zero Book NookMelissa Dawn Makes2024-05-08 | We’re diving back into Subnautica! There are so many amazing biomes, I couldn’t stay away. This time, we’re creating a book nook of the Deep Twisty Bridges and sticking a Prawn Suit in it, since I love to make machines.
I tried a bunch of new techniques on this book nook, and some of them worked! Others, I need more practice. @northoftheborder ’s Silicone waves: youtu.be/20k3tBlXCD8?si=F6srW8lcvxAYC-2k
🎼Music Used: Morning Dew - Harris Heller Petrichor - Harris Heller Deep Dive - Harris Heller Wind Farm - Harris Heller Journey to the Far Lands - Harris Heller Cycles - Harris Heller Crevasse - Harris Heller
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesI made myself an “early access” Trickster because I’m impatientMelissa Dawn Makes2024-03-19 | I've never been as excited about a specific vocation or class as I am for the Trickster in Dragon's Dogma 2! The world and the characters look so amazing, and I really liked all the vocations's outfits.
I really wanted to play with the Trickster, but I'm only a casual gamer and will never be on the super-special-early-access lists, so I grabbed a Monster High Doll, repainted her face, and made a mini cosplay of the Trickster! Why a MINI cosplay? Because I live in a tiny apartment and real size cosplay takes a LOT of space. Especially because I am a messy crafter.
The inspiring doll customizers I mentioned! @Dollightful @etellan @MoonlightJewel @CatmeleonStudio @Enchanterium
🎼Music Used: Watch Me Burn - Harris Heller Climax - Harris Heller Vibrant Adventures - Harris Heller Honey Juice - Harris Heller Royal Orchard - Harris Heller Palace Walkways - Harris Heller Nature’s Caress - Harris Heller Rain ad Vibe - Harris Heller Tequila Night - Harris Heller Glow Worm - Harris Heller Starry Night - Harris HellerI finished the whole sculpture...then started over | Teostra’s Hunting HornMelissa Dawn Makes2024-02-11 | Welcome back to another exciting Monster Hunter World-inspired crafting adventure! In this video, we're diving into the world of fan art by sculpting Teostra's Tiple, a beloved hunting horn from the game. As a fan of both the game's intricate armor designs and its stunning weaponry, I'm thrilled to add this iconic horn to my collection. Join me on this rollercoaster of a project to see what techniques worked, which didn’t, and how you can avoid my pitfalls.
Whether you're a fellow Monster Hunter enthusiast, a fan of hunting horns, or simply enjoy video game-inspired crafts, you're in for a treat! Especially if you like watching a raw process that involves a LOT of re-doing things.
Stay tuned for more gaming-inspired creations as I continue to expand my repertoire of polymer clay sculptures. If you enjoy this kind of thing, please consider giving it a like, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell to join me on this crafting journey!
🎼Music Used: Devil’s Ivy Blue Waves Monday’s Routine Viola Stems River Rock Fireplace Weathered Windmill
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesCan a DIY phone jail help me escape from doomscrolling?Melissa Dawn Makes2024-01-01 | In this video, I’m going to refer to “the act of infinite scrolling with bad mental health outcomes” as “doomscrolling.” Even if the term originated from endless scrolling through negative news, there’s a lot of doom just in the act of scrolling forever, so I’m just going to lump them together for simplicity. I’m not a mental health professional of any kind, so be sure to read up from credible sources if you want to learn more!
Check out @TinaYuArtist to see her awesome art and how she can work magic with Apoxie Sculpt!
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Cardboard Hot glue Worbla - amzn.to/3v9OMBd Apoxie Sculpt - amzn.to/3NKy2Hh Arteza paints - amzn.to/3SHjXtY Dragonfly Glaze (Red-Violet - Blue) - amzn.to/48Aj1Qj Folk Art Treasure Gold - amzn.to/3tzxdKs
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesStory Time: Listen to a short scary story and build a book nook with me!Melissa Dawn Makes2023-10-31 | My friend (u/cuntpunt2000 on Reddit) and I collaborated on a project for this Halloween! She wrote a short story called Ne Cherchez Pas which follows 3 reckless Youtubers as they explore the Paris Catacombs for a new video. Come listen to their discoveries, both about the catacombs and each other.
🎼Music Used: @ESNProductions8 youtube.com/watch?v=1nD3Sp_saz4I made so many mistakes creating this book nook!Melissa Dawn Makes2023-09-01 | Do you love book nooks? Japan? How NOT to build a book nook about Japan? You're in luck! I have so many mistakes to share with you. I hope you have fun laughing with me at this comedy of errors and enjoy the final build!
#relaxingcrafts #miniaturefood #booknookI like to live dangerouslyMelissa Dawn Makes2023-08-11 | Glue-goo, coffee, or paint water? Choose wisely! #painting #miniature #dangerzone #artistproblems #crafts #craftproblemsSteadily making progress on my izakaya/ Japanese street book nook! #miniature #booknook #minifoodMelissa Dawn Makes2023-07-13 | ...How to Make Miniature Clay Sushi, Ramen, and moreMelissa Dawn Makes2023-07-08 | Ever since our trip to Japan last year, I’ve been incredibly inspired by the culture, architecture, landscape, and of course FOOD! Whether you're a book nook enthusiast, a fan of Japanese cuisine, or simply looking for a new crafting project, this video is packed with inspiration and ideas that will ignite your creativity. Join me on a delicious journey as we make the mini-meals for an upcoming izakaya themed book nook!
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesSculpting a unique fidget toy from polymer clay: Inspired by Strange HorticultureMelissa Dawn Makes2023-05-05 | While wandering around on Steam one day, I found this magical game that sounded like everything I ever wanted, called Strange Horticulture (store.steampowered.com/app/1574580/Strange_Horticulture/). It’s partly shopkeeping, partly occult mystery, and partly the joy of identifying plants and petting a cat. I can’t recommend it enough, and I knew I had to do a project for this! If you love plants and occult murder mysteries with a quiet and ominous vibe, please check it out.
I hope you enjoy watching me make miniature clay plants, and enjoy the wonderful music from the game!
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Gouache background- (00:32) Miniature shelves- (05:16) Sculpting miniature plant pots- (07:32) Sculpting a watering can- (08-27) Elderphinium- (09:40) Embersoul- (11:31) Farmer’s Worry- (13:57) Gilded Dendra- (15:15) Glowhorn- (17:14) Grey Sandfire- (18:46) Mountain Astory- (21:14) Pennybell- (23:35) Red Abony- (24:51) Sheepsnap- (27:01) Sour Bandy- (28:06) Final shots!- (30:18)How to make old cobblestones textures in foamMelissa Dawn Makes2023-04-18 | Thanks for requesting this, @vanessalusian7860 ! Here's a slower version of creating an old cobblestone texture in foam! I used this technique to do the cobblestones in my Knockturn Alley book nook. It's a great base for cobblestones, and you could add more texture, or even glue real sand in the grout lines for even more detail! Here's a link to the cobblestone section of the tutorial video for more: youtube.com/watch?v=IvG65VnOoS4&list=PLhTjpjlyKIIQobo_-BIIvinyjmi4_wCHm&index=8&t=91s #crafts #booknook #foamcrafts #tutorialLayers of paints for my Subnautica dioramaMelissa Dawn Makes2023-04-04 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes In the Subnautica diorama I did, I didn't get a chance to talk about all the layers of painting that went into this one plant! The designers really put a lot of care and attention into every part of this game, and I love them for it. youtube.com/watch?v=Zoh-e12C6B8 #subnautica #crafts #diorama #sculpey #miniatureTons of Tiny ThingsMelissa Dawn Makes2023-03-20 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes I've done quite a few tiny things now, and it's genuinely addictive. I can't stop! #miniature #crafting #crafts #polymerclayminiaturesI got new toys! I mean, tools!Melissa Dawn Makes2023-03-06 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes I absolutely love my silicone sculpting tools, and now they come even TINIER?!? Is it my birthday?!?! I'm so happy!
#sclupture #scuplting #crafts #crafttoolsCreating a Subnautica Diorama with Polymer Clay | Dive into the alien sea!Melissa Dawn Makes2023-03-03 | I'm super excited about this project, so let's dive right in with a diorama from one of my all-time favorite games, Subnautica! Both Subnautica and Below Zero are on my Top Games list, so I couldn't pass up a chance to make a miniature scene in one of my empty glass terrarium bowls. Subnautica is a gorgeous underwater survival game on an alien planet with incredible life forms! Only some of them want to eat you. If you like base building, crafting, and a story that's both cheeky and heart-rending, I'd highly suggest giving it a try!
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Sculpey Firm: amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Sculpey Medium: amzn.to/3WOPUCN Clay Sculpting tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS Arteza Acrylic Paints: amzn.to/3SHjXtY Silicone Mold Putty: amzn.to/3vn5daf Bronze Wire UV Resin: I got this on Wish and can't find the exact item anymore, but here's a highly-rated one on Amazon! amzn.to/3W7k190 Glow-in-the-dark Acrylic Paints: amzn.to/3U4OClO Super Glue: amzn.to/3sU3Uyx Tin Foil - raid your kitchen
Main Materials Used: 🎼Music Used: Blankets - Harris Heller Serenity - Harris Heller Deep Dive - Harris Heller Gallant - Harris Heller Return Home - Harris Heller Journey to the Far Lands - Harris Heller Cycles - Harris Heller Rural Life - Harris Heller
#subnauticafanart #polymerclayCrafting is full of surprises! UV Light #Sculpey SurpriseMelissa Dawn Makes2023-02-21 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes Some surprises are bad, like the time I pulled a piece out of the oven only to have it cracked, and some surprises are good, like this psychedelic mushroom I made for my #mushroom #booknook! #sculpting #crafting #ocartI started with one tiny craft and it got out of hand! Diagon Alley Book NookMelissa Dawn Makes2023-02-07 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes My first-ever book nook wasn't really planned. It was a craft that took on a life of its own! #harrypotterfanart #crafts #booknook #polymerclayminiaturesStart to Finish - Monster Hunter Datura Hunting HornMelissa Dawn Makes2023-01-28 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes Don't we all wish it was this fast and easy? 😭😭I really love this sound on TikTok though, it's incredibly impressive to see where people start and end up! Sound - tiktok.com/music/som-original-7140364346206554885Woodcarving Illusion: Creating a Polymer Clay Lightswitch Cover with Tet-inspired Apricot BlossomsMelissa Dawn Makes2023-01-22 | Welcome to the first video of 2023 and Happy Lunar New Year! This video is a little bit of a different crafting video, for once, I'm making something useful! It's time to customize this light switch plate. This will be a gift for a friend of mine and I wanted to create something inspired by Vietnam. Vietnam is such an incredibly beautiful and culturally rich country, so there was a lot to choose from!
Since it's a light switch cover, I wanted to make sure it would fit in my friend's home, so I went with a faux carved wood look featuring hoa mai (yellow apricot) flowers. Apricot trees and blossoms are a big part of Tet, so this felt like a great gift idea. I hope my friend likes it!
#diygift #fauxboisShow Me Your Sketch - Mushroom Book NookMelissa Dawn Makes2023-01-05 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes As you can probably tell from the sketch, I'm a very minimal planner 😅That's probably why my projects never go exactly to plan!Am I the only artist guessing their way through projects? 😅Melissa Dawn Makes2023-01-03 | ☕Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/melissadawnmakes Every project I've done is a learning experience and I love it! But it would also be nice to feel like I know what I'm doing sometimes...Sculpting Gimmighoul from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet | Relaxing polymer clay craftingMelissa Dawn Makes2022-12-22 | I'm so excited about the new Pokemon Violet and Scarlet! There are so many adorable new pokemon, and I knew I wanted to make at least one. There were lots of cute options, like Fidough, Lechonk, and Pawmi, but I had to do the cute little mind-controlling ghost thief, Gimmighoul.
Between his Roaming form and his Chest form, I went with the Chest form. Why? Not sure. It was so cute, but I should have considered how many coins I'd have to do! What happens when you do 999? I'll never know.
Who is your favorite Pokemon from the new games?
If you want to check out another really awesome creator who has done a few awesome realistic Pokemon, head over to @NorthoftheBorder ! I adored his Feraligator and Pikachu. And if you want to learn more about crafting with polymer clay, @PolymerClayTutor has you covered for a lot of cool techniques.
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Sculpey Firm: amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Liquid Sculpey: amzn.to/3Dhz3QT Clay Sculpting tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS Arteza Acrylic Paints: amzn.to/3SHjXtY Artist's Loft acrylic paints: amzn.to/3U33D7L Bronze Wire Tin Foil
🎼Music Used: When Rolling Tides End - Harris Heller Sidewalk Chalk - Harris Heller Aquamorena - Harris Heller Daze - Harris Heller Rooftops - Harris Heller Headspace - Harris Heller
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakes Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Armature and Chest Sculpt - (00:36) Coin Sculpt - Trypophobia warning - (04:05) Gimmighoul Sculpt - (04:36) Chest full of coins - (05:29) Second Gimmighoul Sculpt - (06:02) Worbla Chest-strap - (07:30) Painting - (09:04) Final Photos - (12:12)
#pokemonart #pokemoncraftsI Made a Fantasy Mushroom Bathroom Book Nook - Relaxing book nook craftingMelissa Dawn Makes2022-11-04 | If you like mushrooms as much as I do, I hope you like this pun-derful bath-shroom! I got it in my head one day that I really wanted to make a mush-room because it was punny and ended up creating a really dreamy little bathroom before covering it in moss and fungi. Link to my Pinterest Inspo board: pinterest.com/melissadawnmakes/mushrooms
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesMaking a Spikesnout, my second machine! | Horizon Forbidden West Fan Art SculptureMelissa Dawn Makes2022-09-05 | It’s time for a new machine!! Horizon: Forbidden West has been out for a while now, and you can bet that I started working on a machine as soon as I finished the game. There were SO many amazing ones to choose from, it was really hard! I ended up going with the Spikesnout and had such a great (and hard) time working on it.
If you love the world of Horizon, check out everything #beyondthehorizon ! There are so many amazing artists showering this world with love.
🎼Music Used: The Phantom Follows - Harris Heller Humble - Harris Heller Child’s Play - Harris Heller Dissonant Whispers - Harris Heller Mount Never Rest - Harris Heller Deja Vu - Harris Heller Lucid Dreaming - Harris Heller Stirling Keys - Harris Heller Equilibrium - Harris Heller Calling the Sun - Harris Heller Huntress - Harris Heller
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesMaking a Luna Lovegood Mini Trunk | Sculpey, Worbla, Resin and Acrylics CraftingMelissa Dawn Makes2022-05-17 | Time for the full build of the Luna Lovegood steamer trunk! I'm making miniature Specrespecs, the Monster Book of Monsters, magical books, and a few bad puns. There’s a separate video for Luna’s dress, if you’d like to see me hand-sew on a miniature scale here! #harrypotter #harrypotterminiatures #lunalovegood youtube.com/watch?v=ONnuaneUXP4
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Sculpey Firm: amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Super Glue: amzn.to/3sU3Uyx Liquid Sculpey: amzn.to/3Dhz3QT Clay Sculpting tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS UV Resin: I got this on Wish and can’t find the exact item anymore, but here’s a highly rated one on Amazon! amazon.com/dp/B07FPR3RNQ Worbla: amzn.to/3Na52qY Arteza Acrylic Paints: amzn.to/3SHjXtY 🎼Music Used: Rooftops - Harris Heller Satin Ripples - Harris Heller Enjoy the Little Things - Harris Heller Dissonant Whispers - Harris Heller Heading out Nowhere - Harris Heller Ludic Dreaming - Harris Heller
Chapters: Trunk Build- (00:00) Tiny Stuff! - (05:48)Hand Sewing Luna Lovegoods Dress | Miniature Harry Potter fan artMelissa Dawn Makes2022-04-16 | I’m trying something old, but new! I’ve hand sewed a lot in the past, but I haven’t hand sewed anything in years. As part of this little Luna Lovegood themed gift, I wanted to try my hand at creating the yellow dress that Luna wore to Bill and Fleur’s wedding. It was a lot of fun to pick up a skill I haven’t used in a long time, and I definitely want to do more clothes and get better at sewing on a miniature scale!
If you want to see the full steamer trunk sculpture, check it out here! youtu.be/8UfhH0YFe-E
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: A white cotton shirt I stole from my partner (with permission!) Artist’s Loft Acrylic Paints - amzn.to/3U33D7L Needle and thread FrayCheck - amzn.to/3FnXwa8
🎼Music Used: Aquamorena - Harris Heller She Said, I Wonder - Harris Heller Pipe Dream - Harris Heller
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesSculpting Basculegion from Pokemon Legends: Arceus | Polymer clay figureMelissa Dawn Makes2022-03-18 | I recently picked up Pokemon Legends: Arceus and I had a really great time with it! I loved the open world aspect and really enjoyed the complexity of completing the pokedex. I haven't quite reached 100% on the Pokedex yet, but I had to take a break to create one of my favorite new Pokemon, Basculegion!
I've never really been a Basculin fan, but I love the design of both the male and female Basculegion. He also had a simpler design than my last project, the Behemoth, so it was a great little break to sculpt something sleek!
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Sculpey Firm: amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Super Glue: amzn.to/3sU3Uyx Liquid Sculpey: amzn.to/3Dhz3QT Clay Sculpting tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS UV Resin: I got this on Wish and can't find the exact item anymore, but here's a highly rated one on Amazon! amzn.to/3THdsZt
#pokemondiy #pokemoncraftsSpirited Away Book Nook- The Big Tub Room (its nook-ish)Melissa Dawn Makes2021-10-25 | After streaming part of this build (youtu.be/v7GqXNdfSGg) and finishing it off stream, my Spirited Away Big Tub Room is complete! It took me a lot longer than usual to edit because I’ve been carried away with my newest creation. My build is just the Big Tub Room, but if you want to see a really cool full bathhouse build, check out Studson Studio’s video here: youtube.com/watch?v=FQ3Z-8MCuxs&t=142s My best friend Teru was doing digital art of the bathhouse on our collab stream. Please check her out on Twitch sometime for more beautiful digital art! twitch.tv/teruvision
🎼Music Used: Onsen Dreams - Harris Heller Sakura - Harris Heller Spring Rollin - Harris Heller Tokyo Rain - Harris Heller Ghost in the Daylight - Harris Heller Cutting Rain Drops - Harris Heller
Links: 👉Instagram: instagram.com/melissadawnmakes 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissadawnmakesHow to Make Miniature Candles from Polymer Clay | DIY TutorialMelissa Dawn Makes2021-07-05 | Ever wondered how to make polymer clay candles? I’ll be going over a couple ways to do the melted drips and a couple ways to do flames. As always, I’d love to see if you decide to do this yourself, or if you have any different tips for making them!
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Super Sculpey Firm- amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Liquid Sculpey - amzn.to/3Dhz3QT 28g wire Clay Sculpting tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS Hot glue Superglue - amzn.to/3sU3Uyx Gloss Mod Podge - amzn.to/3For6wi Artist’s Loft Acrylic Paints: amzn.to/3U33D7L 🎼Music Used: Of Course I Still Love You - Harris Heller While We Sleep - Harris Heller Stirling Keys - Harris Heller Oasis Skyline - Harris Heller
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Candle Base- (00:15) Melted Candle Drips- (01:20) Flames- (04:00) Painting- (05:13) Finished Comparison- (10:20)How many miniatures can I fit in Borgin and Burkes?Melissa Dawn Makes2021-06-13 | I finally finished making my Knockturn Alley Book Nook! I made it as a companion to my Diagon Alley nook I did last year (youtu.be/H2_iAxtqOWg). I wanted to focus on making miniatures this time, so you’ll see that it’s really heavy on the window treatments. We've got a matagot skull, a hand of glory, cursed jewelry, canopic jars, magical books, and a cart full of poisoned candles.
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Making the book nook box: (00:48) Cobblestones: (01:31) Cardboard/Paper Windows: (2:00) Miniature Candle Cart: (03:24) Borgin and Burkes Door: (04:02) The Window Stuff: (05:01) Led Window Lights: (07:19) Finished shots!: (08:04)How (NOT) to sculpt a creepy dead hand from polymer clayMelissa Dawn Makes2021-05-05 | I learned so much sculpting this miniature Hand of Glory! The first version was a complete failure, but the second time, I created an armature and had a lot more success. Draco saw the hand of glory in his second year when he and his dad visited Borgin and Burkes. It's not exactly like it was described in the book, but that's ok! I got inspired by a wood block carving!
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: 28g wire Sculpey Firm: amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Needle tool (similar to mine): amzn.to/3DFIYS1 or amzn.to/3DD4wOU Clay Sculpting tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS Artist's Loft Acrylic Paints: amzn.to/3U33D7L
🎼Music Used: StreamBeats.com The Phantom Follows - Harris Heller Business As Usual - Harris Heller Watching the Dance - Harris Heller
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Hand sculpt- (00:22) Time 1 Time 2 comparison- (05:35) Painting, Hand Stand and Flame Fingers- (05:46) Finished Hand of Glory!- (07:53)
#miniatureart #miniatures #melissadawnmakesSpirited Away Art Collab Stream with Melissa Dawn Makes and TeruVisionMelissa Dawn Makes2021-04-26 | Teru and I have been friends since college and she's been creating beautiful things on her stream! I'm excited to be doing a Spirited Away collab with her and see how this comes out in each of our styles. If you haven't seen her work yet, check her out on Instagram @teruvisionart or on Twitch.tv/teruvision!Making a Slate Roof from Garbage for a Book Nook | DIY Recycled materials crafting tutorialMelissa Dawn Makes2021-04-08 | Since Knockturn Alley is taking a long time, I wanted to share One Little Thing from it, just like the cursed jewelry! In this one, I’d like to show you how I take ordinary garbage and turn it into a slate roof for my book nook.
This DIY craft tutorial will show you how to transform everyday recyclable materials like cardboard and napkins into stunning textures for your miniature dioramas and book nooks.
Are you ready to bring your tiny worlds to life? Join us as we guide you step-by-step through the process of repurposing and upcycling these humble materials to craft a realistic slate texture.
Not only will you learn valuable crafting skills, but you'll also contribute to a greener planet by making use of discarded materials. Let's reduce waste by making cute things!
Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner looking to unleash your creativity, this tutorial is designed to be accessible and inspiring for all skill levels. Grab your tools, gather your recycled supplies, and let's do some sustainable crafting!
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Pasta Box - free! Just eat or find someone who eats pasta! Paper napkins - If you've ever ordered takeout, I'm sure you have some stashed away somewhere
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Making the slate texture- (00:20) Painting slate- (02:03) Foam support beams- (03:03) Gluing the tiles- (05:19) Finished roof!- (05:44)Part 2: Painting my Polymer Clay Datura Horn | Monster Hunter World FanartMelissa Dawn Makes2021-02-11 | Part 2 of 2 of my Monster Hunter Datura Horn build! Not an in-game build, but an actual real-life build. Please check out Part 1 (youtu.be/MJvzG0mkjFA) if you’d like to see how I sculpted the horn, this video is all about painting. So many colors, so little time! Please consider subscribing if you like to see handmade things! I work with quite a few materials and love sharing what I’ve learned (read: mistakes I’ve made.)
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Priming Polymer Clay- (00:07) Painting Bone- (00:21) Blue Center Gem- (02:45) Base Painting for Metal Paints- (05:10) Painting Scales- (06:02) Painting Feathers - (09:38) Painting Clay to look like Metal- (10:45) Painting Clay to look like Leather- (11:06) Making Painted Leather look Grimy- (14:41) Finished Datura Horn!- (15:56)Part 1: Sculpting a Datura Hunting Horn in Polymer Clay | Monster Hunter World FanartMelissa Dawn Makes2021-01-28 | This is Part 1 of 2 of my Monster Hunter Datura Horn build! It’s so much fun to create things from games and books, and this is my latest obsession. I’d love to make more weapons. Also, the Hunting Horn is so underloved! It’s absolutely a beast of a weapon.
Please subscribe if you'd like to see more handmade things! I work in quite a few materials and love sharing what I’ve learned (read: mistakes I’ve made.)
If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below! Main Materials Used: Sculpey Firm: amzn.to/3Wk0z9o Needle tool (similar to mine): amzn.to/3DFIYS1 or amzn.to/3DD4wOU Clay Sculpting tools: amzn.to/44ktbCS Armature wire (copper instead of bronze): amzn.to/3U56ZqG Liquid Sculpey: amzn.to/3Dhz3QT Tin Foil- must be Extra Fancy Stuff (just kidding, whatever you’ve got is going to work)
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Base Shape and First Thorns- (00:12) Middle Gem- (01:20) More Thorns- (05:21) Bulking out the Hammer Body- (06:31) Setting the Middle Gem and Main Thorns- (07:22) Sh*t gets real- (08:59) Why I Love My Needle Tool- (12:10) Bolt Plate- (15:48) Sculpting “Scars”- (15:01) TIP: Using water to blend- (15:28) Adding Bolt Plate- (16:16) Making the Guild Symbol- (17:12) Starting the Scales- (19:02) Custom Scale/Feather Cutter- (20:21) Making a Texture “Rolling Pin” for Scales- (20:42) TIP: How to NOT Get Clay Stuck in Texture Tools- (20:58) Feather Tutu- (22:01) Handle- (22:24) TIP: Liquid Sculpey is Awesome- (23:00) Fake Fabric Wrap for Handle- (23:35) Making Fake Stitches- (24:53) TIP: Old Clay vs New Clay- (25:19) The Hardest Bit: Rings and Straps- (26:51) Finished Sculpt!- (28:25)Making a Weapon Stand from Monster Hunter World for my Hunting Horn | Monster Hunter World FanartMelissa Dawn Makes2021-01-14 | In today’s video, I’m sculpting the weapon stand that you find in your room and the tents in Monster Hunter World. I’ve been really inspired by the armor and weapon designs in this game and can’t wait to create my own miniature collection of weaponry! I’ve also made one weapon so far, if you want to check out the two-part build here: PART 1 - Sculpting: youtu.be/iF68epEsPlo PART 2 - Painting: youtu.be/MJvzG0mkjFA
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Sculpting- (00:02) Finished Sculpt- (10:39) Painting- (10:49) Finished Stand- (14:09)Tutorial - Miniature Cursed Jewelry with Real StonesMelissa Dawn Makes2020-12-14 | Since a lot of my projects take a long time, I’m going to be sharing them in bits and pieces as I go, One Little Thing at a time. This time, it’s cursed jewelry! I spent a lot of time looking up cursed artifacts like the Hope Diamond, and decided to make my own versions of cursed jewelry to put in my in progress Knockturn Alley nook. It’s going to be heavily focused on Borgin and Burkes, so get ready for a lot of small weird and creepy items!
Chapters: Intro- (00:00) Cursed Crystal Necklace- (00:14) Cursed Torc- (04:37) Finished Shots- (10:13)Celestial Themed Nursery Book Nook: Crafting a Magical Miniature DioramaMelissa Dawn Makes2020-11-29 | Step into a world of cosmic wonder with our DIY tutorial on creating a miniature diorama of a celestial-themed nursery. Immerse yourself in the process as we combine various materials, including foam, polymer clay, faux leather, cardboard, and wood, to craft a cozy nursery room. Watch as we bring to life a crescent moon cradle (after a failed attempt), a glow-in-the-dark moon nightlight, and a miniature knitted blanket, adding a touch of magic to our celestial nursery book nook. Let your creativity soar as you learn the techniques and tips to replicate this celestial paradise. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more whimsical DIY projects and join the community of craft enthusiasts. Get ready to create your own little piece of the universe!
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0:00 CELESTIAL NURSERY NOOK 0:25 BOX BUILD AND MURAL 1:59 THE MAGIC OF FOAM 2:17 MOON CRADLE 3:13 DRESSER 4:04 MOON NIGHTLIGHT 5:18 BLANKET 6:24 POANG ROCKING CHAIR 7:04 POUF 7:56 CORNER SHELVES 8:44 STRING OF PEARLS 10:37 BOOKS 11:11 SHEEPSKIN RUG 12:15 ARC LAMPHalloween in Diagon Alley!Melissa Dawn Makes2020-11-01 | I did a little decorating for Halloween this year, but all inside the Diagon Alley nook! Hope you like this super short video!
🎼Music Used: Myuu- Suspicious youtube.com/watch?v=U5aaWqyxOFgMaking Brick, Wood and Stone from Simple Craft Foam | Miniature EVA foam tutorialMelissa Dawn Makes2020-10-28 | I wanted to share some of the craft foam techniques I use in my projects! In this tutorial, we'll cover how to DIY bricks, wood textures, stucco or leather texture, and cobblestone textures out of craft foam. These basic techniques can be used for lots of miniature book nooks and dioramas, and can look really different with different paint jobs!
Intro: (00:00) Bricks: (00:28) Cobblestones: (02:09) "Pretty Wood" planks: (04:40) Herringbone Wood planks: (06:32) Stucco/Leather: (08:17) Old Wood: (08:57)Polymer Clay Miniature Pumpkin TutorialMelissa Dawn Makes2020-09-10 | This time, I'm making some pumpkins to decorate my Diagon Alley Book Nook for Halloween (original build video here! 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=H2_iAxtqOWg) This time I wanted to share how I made a pumpkin out of Sculpey polymer clay.
This is my Diagon Alley book nook, inspired by the Harry Potter books. I'll be creating several more videos about specific parts of this build and the materials I used, as well as the things I wish I knew before doing parts of it! If you want to use the materials I tried, please consider using the affiliate links below!