How I Made the Crown Forest Terrarium

In part 1 of this build log series, I’ll go over the concept and prototyping phase, and then we’ll begin construction of the wood stump

• 00:00 – Intro
• 00:35 – Typical phases of a build
• 01:10 – Conceptualization phase begins
• 01:57 – Tips for creating combo hardscapes
• 03:30 – Hardscape thought process and examples (test fitting in tank)
• 04:25 – Further concept development
• 04:53 – Construction of the custom wood stump

Project Shopping List (Some of the products, tools, and supplies used in this project)

In part 2, I’ll go over creating the foundation and constructing the majority of the final hardscape.

• 00:00 – Start
• 00:34 – Phase 3
• 02:52 – Benefits of foundations
• 05:30 – Tips for using expanding foam (Part 1)
• 07:30 – Design theory / Scape layout insights
• 09:36 – Tips for using expanding foam (Part 2)
• 12:00 – Photoshop conceptual prototype
• 12:30 – Substrate divider

Project Shopping List (Some of the products, tools, and supplies used in this project)

In part 3, I’ll go over substrate, rootscape, complementary details, and my special mold cycling method.

• 00:00 – Start
• 00:32 – Substrate
• 03:11 – Root-scaping
• 06:20 – Design theory
• 09:30 – Complementary details
• 10:23 – Another World Terraria Mold Cycle Method

Project Shopping List (Some of the products, tools, and supplies used in this project)

In part 4, I’ll go over planting the tank, and making adjustments to the layout and plants over time.

• 00:00 – Start
• 00:28 – Planting
• 06:19 – Adjustments

Plant List

• Microgramma heterophylla
• Adiantum ciliatum
• Reldia minutiflora
• Misc Moss & Liverworts (Fissidens, Riccardia, etc)

Project Shopping List (Some of the products, tools, and supplies used in this project)

Below are links to some of the products and supplies used in this project.

60 second epoxy
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5 minute epoxy
https://amzn.to/3hbgjqQ

Putty epoxy
https://amzn.to/2KK76d3

Gorilla glue clear grip
https://amzn.to/2WFih9E

Peat moss
https://amzn.to/37KK5zU

Brushes
https://amzn.to/3aB7OEk

Safety goggles
https://amzn.to/3piOtfj

Blower brush
https://amzn.to/38vjXrJ

Slik or other small tripod
https://amzn.to/3aAxL75

Arca plate
https://amzn.to/3mNwiN4

Arca clamps
https://amzn.to/2KyGoEp

Magic arms
https://amzn.to/3aDLRVk

Mini ballheads
https://amzn.to/3hjM7dh

Mini clamps
https://amzn.to/3nF6WCi

SmallRig Ballhead Arm Clamp
(attach 3rd magic arm to tripod leg, also to phone clamps, etc)
https://amzn.to/2KLfZmG

Eggcrate Lighting Grid
https://amzn.to/3hywqiq

Side Cutter Pliers
https://amzn.to/3b2cfs2

Painter’s Tape
https://amzn.to/3aZaN9V

GE Type 1 Silicone
https://amzn.to/351N6d0

Caulking Gun
https://amzn.to/3hDGNSm

Cheap Brushes
https://amzn.to/2LfY5sh

Zip Ties
https://amzn.to/3n2KDFH

Touch n Foam Landscape Foam
https://amzn.to/38XmQSB

Tape Measure
https://amzn.to/2X9cppb

Horticultural charcoal
https://amzn.to/2XGBU1r

Seachem Fluorite
https://amzn.to/2Lw4D6O

Red Clay
https://amzn.to/2LwPEJN

Sand
https://amzn.to/3qnew5k
https://amzn.to/2XFAKn6

Large Plastic Mixing Bowl
https://amzn.to/3bEoP0M

Dragon stone
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Floral Wire
https://amzn.to/39kPjCV

NICREW Classic LED Light
https://amzn.to/3F6csqT

Digital Timer
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Sphagnum Moss
https://amzn.to/3oom72r

Large / Long Tweezers
https://amzn.to/2KQhccG

Small Sharp Tweezers
https://amzn.to/2YlJNd0

Osmocote Plus Fertilizer
https://amzn.to/2KWmP9s

Seed Dome for Growing Plants
https://amzn.to/2KSOmIR

Pump Sprayer
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