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Diorama Water Effects
Making water, waterfalls, ponds, rivers, moats and other water effects is one of the most dramatic parts of diorama making. It can really add something special to a diorama. Here I have put together all my various tutorials on how to do it!
A Waterfall in a diorama
Actually pretty easy to make a great looking waterfall if you know the right tools and techniques. I show you how to make this waterfall using just a tube a caulk you can buy at the hardware store. I have it right here: Make a waterfall in a diorama
NEW: Easy waterfalls and diorama water with Elmer's Clear glue gels
In this tutorial I make Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth. But the real thing about this is the various water effects you can make with the new Elmer's Clear Glue Gels. We make a Waterfall, brook, fountain and pond. Easy Water effects Diorama
Storm The Castle Diorama Part 7: Use a sheet of plastic to make water
This tutorial is perfect for making large areas of water for big dioramas such as ocean scenes, large river layouts and more. And it is inexpensive to do. I use a sheet of clear plastic and I show you how to do it right here. Storm The Castle Diorama Part 7
Realistic water is a product to make very easy diorama water - you pour it and let it dry!
Here is another great diorama made by Frank. This one has a great layout and a great look. And it has water effects. But the big thing about this one is that Frank has figured out a very inexpensive way to make great looking water in a diorama. Check it out here: The English Water Mill Diorama.
How to make a Whirlpool diorama
This is a wonderful little project made by a web visitor. It has a ship being pulled into a whirlpool. Easy and effective technique! How to make a whirlpool in a diorama.
Water effects tips and techniques
Here is a nice tutorial on water effects submitted by a web visitor (Cristi). He shows us step by step how to make some nice effects and also shows us some experiments and alternate techniques. Water effects tips and techniques
Make a Dolphin Diorama This is a beautiful diorama made and submitted by a web visitor. It uses some easy yet fantastic water effects. Check out the diorama and see how to make one here: The Dolphin Diorama
Inexpensive way to make water in a diorama
These pictures and this tutorial was submitted by a web visitor (Ryan) He gives us some tips on how to inexpensively make water in a diorama. He uses caulk and paint. And in this naval scene diorama he even adds the water spouts for dropped bombs! Water in a naval diorama
The Battle of Thermopylae (300) diorama
where the 300 Spartans made their last stand. I have also transformed it into a tutorial that shows all the basics of how to make a diorama. This also includes information about how to make the water effects along with a video. The Battle of Thermopylae Diorama
Medieval Castle Diorama A Video of my six foot Medieval Castle Diorama - This video shows my diorama which has a working waterfall and lights in both the castle and the evil mountain. Medieval Castle Diorama Video
Controlling a real waterfall
If you want a real waterfall in your diorama here is a nice tip for you that will help control the water so you don't get a lot of splashing. Controlling a diorama waterfall
How to make a terrarium waterfall from scratch
I show you how to make a small waterfall that you can put in your terrarium. This is a complete tutorial that even includes a how to video How to make a terrarium waterfall While this tutorial is technically for a terrarium it is actually a small diorama unto itself. It shows you how to use a little pump to make a real waterfall.
Make a foam based diorama with a river
This is a great diorama submitted by a web visitor. It shows all the steps taken to make this wonderful scene from the past on the Mississippi River. The Diorama
( You can also watch the video just below, or check out the pumps and waterfalls you can buy)
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This books shows you how to make fantasy and medieval dioramas using many commonly available tools and materials. There are over 100 pictures and illustrations showing you how to make great dioramas in fantasy and medieval styles. Chapters include basics, water effects, terrain tips and special effects like electricity and small motors. Tutorials include how to use foam, plaster of paris and paper mache to make great looking dioramas.
