I'm back! Here's a little weeping willow tree tutorial to start the year off :)
Thanks guys!
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NOTE: I'm going to keep my patreon shut down for now. I'll make a public post if and when I open it up again though!
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Creator links:
Frond flocking idea from @sparky107107
Original wire tree idea from @TheTerrainTutor
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Tools and Materials:
Note that all links below are Amazon affiliate links. I receive a small commission on anything ordered through my links (even if you buy something other than the item linked) at no additional cost to you. Thanks in advance! :)
Crafting:
22 gauge floral wire (16") - https://amzn.to/4aRQCY5
Wire snips - https://amzn.to/4aUTyTH
PVA glue - https://amzn.to/3ShgnJZ
Baby diapers - https://amzn.to/48YwJwJ
Craft paint - https://amzn.to/3HrfYOF
Baking soda - https://amzn.to/41XKsBm
Baby powder - https://amzn.to/3HlpHWQ
Modge podge - https://amzn.to/423BnHw
Air brush - https://amzn.to/3tX9K6f
Tamiya flat brown paint - https://amzn.to/3vy5RoB
Makeup brushes - https://amzn.to/47xlSbH
Padlock torch (lol) - https://amzn.to/48YjbBj
Brad nails (18 gauge, 3/4") - https://amzn.to/48TJg4f
Needle nose pliers - https://amzn.to/48Rtk2y
Thumb tacks (alternative to nails/wood) -
Cotton thread - https://amzn.to/4247TsP
Masking tape - https://amzn.to/48wFkqv
Sponge brush - https://amzn.to/3Sm7S0l
Brown paper - https://amzn.to/3Hl14tj
Scenic express superleaf - https://www.sceneryexpress.com/MEDIUM-GREEN-SUPERLEAF-24-OZ-ECO-PAK/productinfo/653%2D6133/
Liquitex matte medium - https://amzn.to/422x5Qk
Spray bottle - https://amzn.to/3UjyFvJ
AK Fix superglue and accelerator - https://amzn.to/3U8IZWW
Small pots - https://amzn.to/3U8IZWW
Film and lighting:
Canon SL3 https://amzn.to/3pWlf8u
SL60w studio light https://amzn.to/3RiABQi
Soft box with grid attachment https://amzn.to/3TkhFm1
C stand https://amzn.to/3AVcS31
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Music:
Falconer - Swamp Shack
Falconer - Desperado
Alex Mastronardi - Big Greasy
Ikoliks - The Western Wind
Alon Peretz - The Hard Way
Nick Poss - Ace High
Alex Grohl - Beer House
Richard Farrell - Ain't looking Back (Instrumental)
D Fine us - Howling at the Moon
Attribution:
3D model - "The Swordman" (https://skfb.ly/opsvX) by SomeDude is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Wire Armiture
04:07 - DIY Fibre Paste
06:08 - Paint
07:00 - Frond Box
08:39 - Fronds
10:28 - Sealant
11:46 - Bundles
13:39 - Assembly
11:41 - Trimming
15:11 - Glamour
15:54 - lol