Rane's crafty corner collection

[rane]

I figure I should just make myself a thread to contain all my pics so I don't clutter up the forum with here and there topics of ideas.

Caves


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i62.tinypic.com/23w2npz.jpg Fungi growing in the damp caves

Doors and Dungeon features

Door collection. Smooth Stone, Rough Stone, Strong Door, Wood Door, Crude Door


Crude door perfect for green skins, and other uncivilized creatures.


Rough Stone doors. Made with paper towel over cardboard to simulate a carved look

Dungeon Furniture


Tables and some prototype reversible crates - I need to do final touch up paint to them to better simulate them being full of apples, and oranges.


The full range of Shelves for a dungeon/castle/keep styled location

Closeups:
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Library bookshelves.


Broken shelves


Modular fountain

I got an idea using some spare 1x1 tiles to make some modular fountains that can be placed in corner sections of rooms. I will experiment with some animal/figure beads I have on later fountains for a bit more effect where the water comes out of. Was excited to finally use Mod Podge for a water effect (thanks for the idea DMNate). So far I think it came out pretty decent for a trial run and Im hoping to make some more impressive ones like some of the other members of this forum have put out.


Here is the second fountain done. Using a jade green elephant bead on the second, I plan to make two more using two different other animal beads I have. I am planning to use them as not only visual/detail flare, but I also plan to use them in future puzzles.


Here they are on an example 3x2 square with everyone's favorite anonymous hero!




The campsite



Stones in the campfire are little bits of Styrofoam that I squeezed further to try to clean up/push in the rough ends to make more natural looking stones. Didn't have any construction sand to make the sweet coal look DMScotty got in his video, so i had to improvise using little broken off balls of styrofoam and match stick cut offs. Painted the Tents to look like animal hide/leather.



Weapon Rack









Alchemy and Sorcery



a ritual table set piece. The skeleton bead is actually carved out of bone (I think it began as a tooth) - super awesome effect - the dagger was a serious pain to make, and I'll be looking for some fantasy toys at dollar stores from now on.


Outdoors and Wilderness





Some Wilderness set pieces that are WIP.

[wildagreenbough]

The water effect in your fountain looks really good Your wooden furniture looks amazing though and your books and scrolls are lovely.

[dragon722]

Rane ur stuff came out awesome. Was thinking about ur scale of the one bookcase....Realized it is not that big actually. Look at all the bookshelves in movies and what not. they r always pretty big. u could add another shelf if u wanted or could turn it sideways and add smaller shelves inside. just some ideas to think about dude.

[bloodchoke]

Yeah, I don't think the bookshelf is too big at all. Might be cool to make shelving inserts with different things on them, so the unit could be either a bookshelf or tool storage, kinda like DM Scotty's tables. May be more trouble than it's worth though.

Anyway, great stuff Rane. I also agree about the water in the fountain, it looks very convincing. Thanks for sharing!

[rane]

im gonna try making some weapons out of toothpicks and shields out of some wooden circles I have, and maybe turn one of the larger shelves into a weapon storage shelf (ala Skyrim) - the main problem with them being used as book shelves right now is that they take up a lot of real estate on the modular tiles - As you can see, their depth is about just as wide/a bit wider than the mini on the table - my newer book shelves are about half that - however I plan on using those for more cleaner "library" type settings, as the books fit perfectly snug on the shelves, where as I can keep the larger shelves more sloppy and use them scarcely for their full effect, such as a mad alchemist's lab of some sorts.

Thanks for all the kind words so far!

[WeAre138]

All your stuff is inspiring!! Off the craft table!!

[rane]

updated with a bit more organization - Bolded theme titles!!!!

[halloweenville]

Very nice work!

[dragon722]

Rane I made some wooden weapons a few weeks back for the same thing/idea. I used popsicle sticks sanded down edges and used a thin wooden dowel for the hilt and whatever bauble I thought looked cool for the pommel (which was hard to find stuff that small lol). I too used rounded and squared wooden pieces for shields. Can use ovals too and cut the top off one side to make tower and heater shields (Note to self too). Also can put thin layer of cardstock around edges to outline it and use hot glue to make rivets.

[rane]

Jun 12, 2014 14:45:00 GMT dragon722 said:

Rane I made some wooden weapons a few weeks back for the same thing/idea. I used popsicle sticks sanded down edges and used a thin wooden dowel for the hilt and whatever bauble I thought looked cool for the pommel (which was hard to find stuff that small lol). I too used rounded and squared wooden pieces for shields. Can use ovals too and cut the top off one side to make tower and heater shields (Note to self too). Also can put thin layer of cardstock around edges to outline it and use hot glue to make rivets.

Hrmm, that is a good idea using small bauble/beads for the handles - I have some super tiny ones laying around, I'll try to make a couple of swords and use those as the handle - should be easier than trying to line up a tiny offcut of wood.

[Draklith]

Great job crafting !!!

its the little knick knacks sometimes, (I call it eye candy) that can really bring out an adventure...and ensnare your players.

funny that's all the kinds of stuff I built for like the first month, after finding this forum

[Cyan Wisp]

Sorry, I am going to have to "borrow" your rough door and campfire ideas. I really love that door! Great stuff all round!

[jocke]

Great Stuff... And a lot of great inspirations...

[Pagemistress]

Looks great!  I love the bookshelves and scrolls

[rane]

Updates, Gandalf! Updates!

[Mortal Knight]

I love the detail you put into your work keep this awesome work up I enjoy seeing such great ideas.

[Jason]

Your stuff looks amazing!! I really love the doors and the tables.

[skunkape]

Good looking pieces!

[beerfrog]

I agree with everyone else. The little things on the shelves are stunning. I see potions, scrolls, books and everything else that should be there. Bravo, good sir.

[rane]

Updated: they say there's gold in those caves!