Ancient Ruins Reclaimed by Nature Jungle Paludarium with DIY Waterfall Statue Face
A few months ago while exploring ideas, I decided to finally give an ancient ruins design a try. As I explored the concept, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. That was easier said than done, though. One thing led to another and I ended up using a lot of different techniques to create what I had imagined. I had a lot of setback and it took me awhile to pull it off, but it's finally complete!
I'm so excited to share this one with you all and I really hope you all enjoy the build. Let me know what you think about it down in the comments, like, and subscribe for more!
Note: I mentioned in the video that I would have changed a few things if I had more time. Originally I wanted the hands to create a second waterfall, but I had to raise the water above what I originally planned to maximize water volume. Additionally, I would have made the hardscape with smaller, more intricate details, to give a different sense of scale. I think it would look cool if the sculpture appear larger than it does in the current design. Regardless, I'm pleased with the result.
00:00 Intro
00:14 Sculpting a Statue Face
02:00 Wooden Form
02:15 Distressing the Clay
02:44 Casting a Silicone Mold
03:48 Sculpting the Hands
04:16 Creating the Form and Mold
05:12 Casting Resin Sculptures
07:25 Constructing the Aquarium
08:30 Accounting for the Sculpture
08:51 Scaping the Background
09:57 Addressing Filtration
10:43 Adding Terrestrial Plants
12:04 Extra Details
12:19 Finalizing the Hardscape
12:48 Adding Aquatic Plants
13:34 Snails and Fish
13:49 Completed Design
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"I'm so excited to share this one with you! It's been in the works for a while and I really hope you all enjoy it. Let me know what you think and have a great weekend SerpaSquad!"
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