"You might end up rotting before your bases do." Nurgle: Why not both?
@Halflifecraig
4 жыл бұрын
Porque no los dos!
@jinji8313
4 жыл бұрын
Nurgle papa loves me
@Dsabide
3 жыл бұрын
Best comment on anything ever :-D
@scottbarlow353
3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Nurgle, that second base with the crack filled in with some nurgles rot would look epic!
@archdeluxe290
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the part where you painted coffee to look like coffee.
@MidwinterMinis
4 жыл бұрын
Now I feel bad, haha
@brianbassett3896
4 жыл бұрын
Dunnae fash yerself Guy, yer teachin real money savin tricks!
@Benneth2012
4 жыл бұрын
I read this in Pennys voice.
@BlackCoyote66
4 жыл бұрын
I liked the coffee wash the best.
@AceDRoses
3 жыл бұрын
@@MidwinterMinis What about freshly ground coffee? that is even drier right? it would probably work if you dry it some more on the oven or is there something special about "used coffee grounds", like some acids or something that is released?
@pazuzu_666
4 жыл бұрын
I've used coffee grounds for many. many years. I add PVA to help seal it and avoid mould. Maybe overkill, but I have not had a base spoil in 20+ years
@nameisbad
4 жыл бұрын
what's your exact process if i may ask?
@notLura
4 жыл бұрын
@@nameisbad probably add the glue when you add the black paint
@nameisbad
4 жыл бұрын
@@notLura yeah thinking that, can any acrylic paint work?
@pazuzu_666
4 жыл бұрын
@@nameisbad I use about a 70/30 mix of PVA to water (and have even used Isopropal Alcohol) and add coffee until its a thick consistency like in Guys video. I use the grounds fresh from the container, not used ones. The the coffee actually turns the glue mix a nice natural brown colour. You can also add any paint you want in as long as its a dark paint.
@RodneySloan
4 жыл бұрын
Using PVA instead of paint makes loads of sense. Then you're just painting over it rather than using paint to bind it.
@Arkhavist_S
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, cool - my current addiction being used in jolly cooperation with my burgeoning new addiction. Thanks.
@cocototo00
4 жыл бұрын
Praise the coffee my friend... always praise the coffee
@pizzalord3n
4 жыл бұрын
"No mold or bacterial growth" *sad nurgle noises*
3 жыл бұрын
Coffee molds really fast. In a few Days. With some hope the acrylic (plastic) will cover it from air and moisture to prevent it from growing.
@SquidmarMiniatures
4 жыл бұрын
Who's that handsome man with long hair? 😅
@MidwinterMinis
4 жыл бұрын
OH BABY
@Dudenob123
4 жыл бұрын
The true handsome long hair guy is bardscraft. Please check and shout him out.
@gadushholl3469
4 жыл бұрын
@@Dudenob123 you better watch the video again .. 4:40
@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn
3 жыл бұрын
Someone write me a nice long smut fanfic involving these two please. "Ohhh daddy, you make my pallette wet!"
@matthewbull3688
3 жыл бұрын
@@MidwinterMinis 9 months later, anybody try this and can verify there was no issues with mould?
@spacechannelfiver
4 жыл бұрын
"I'm not going to tell you how to make coffee here" - cue flashback of american women brutalising tea with a microwave
@MidwinterMinis
4 жыл бұрын
No. NOOOOOO. Don't remind me!
@LechugaOP
4 жыл бұрын
Okay in my defense I'll say that the teapot I have can't be put on the stove (I have induction) because it's made of glass,so I just boil the water and put the tea on the net it has
@tragicthegarnering3619
4 жыл бұрын
@@LechugaOP That's how tea pots are meant to be used, only thing that would go on the stone is a kettle to boil.
@NeutronicalGaming
4 жыл бұрын
I make tea in a microwave, once you learn how you can cook anything in a microwave, it's just a heating system like any other.
@MrTrenttness
4 жыл бұрын
Somewhere there is an nice sweet woman putting a kettle in a microwave.
@sbalazs0019
4 жыл бұрын
Next time on MidwinterMinis: How to sculpt an entire ork army using ONLY coffee?
@Dave435l
4 жыл бұрын
😂
@superchroma
3 жыл бұрын
Make your own uncomfortably energetic ork army.
@ReallyBigBadAndy76
4 жыл бұрын
If the grounds are dry, nothing is going to grow in them. People love to get all worked up over stuff but your bases aren’t going to spoil.
@jeancouscous
4 жыл бұрын
ive been using dirt and all kind of crap found in parks and forest, it's all fine really.
@joshpickering5039
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a biochemist. I agree with this statement. Dry them out in an oven or microwave. Seal them to your minis with PVA, Paint, superglue, acrylic medium, Mod Podge, varnish, etc.. etc.. and you’re good to go!
@WarhammerGeek
4 жыл бұрын
I mean not only have the grounds been cooked, but won't the chemicals in all the paint kill/prevent life as well?
@knightsljx
3 ай бұрын
"IF" is the operative word here. you're giving people a lot of credit if you think most people are going to dry and seal the ground properly
@MrLC-cd8ms
4 жыл бұрын
"You might be rotting before your bases do" From 0 to death threats real fekin quick!
@lukaslehmann7011
3 жыл бұрын
To everyone who says "coffee based bases could not grow mould" I am saying "it happened to me". I tried a similar technique years ago. I however did not super heat them and was not too careful painting it, as I was going for a brown effect (nor did I use varnish). The result was mould patches with some models actually having mould climb on them. I should add I was also living in a Hebridean cottage (so damp climate and lots of sources of mould). So yes - in some circumstances if you are not too careful following the recipe you can end up with problems. On the plus side - I managed to clean them off with isopropyl alcohol and start over, but it was a rather unpleasant surprise (sadly it was not Nurgle models). I have however since switched to plastic grounds. But maybe this better recipe will make me try again!
@SpartanOops216
4 жыл бұрын
Guy, you're a madman
@amandadowsett2782
4 жыл бұрын
Hi guy I’ve just got into warhammer and you’ve been a massive help in getting into the hobby your my favourite channel Thanks for the videos!
@MidwinterMinis
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Amanda! Hope you're enjoying it so far :)
@teresawinyard5862
4 жыл бұрын
Right then, my coffee addiction starts now!
@p3ggles32
4 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it
@WayneCatlin
4 жыл бұрын
You won't regret this!!
@Gaspingindeath
4 жыл бұрын
Considering how much coffee I drink, and I'm running low on sterlund battlemire (which. Using to base my blood angels army, still in progress), looks like this just solved my problem. Thanks Guy! This is awesome!
@Berserkerworks
4 жыл бұрын
I'd never thought coffee could give a cracked earth effect, thanks! I've used coffee and gesso for years and never had any rot. I like to use fresh coffee cus it makes the terrain smell amazing!
@yeetusdeletus108
Жыл бұрын
A tid bit late on this one, but how do you go about using fresh coffee? Grind it up, heat it up and then mix with paint?
@Berserkerworks
Жыл бұрын
@@yeetusdeletus108 nothing different, I just pour some out of the bag, mix it with the gesso and brush it on.
@yeetusdeletus108
Жыл бұрын
@@Berserkerworks Thanks! Being completely new to this hobby, I'm taking every tip I can to keep enjoying the whole process!
@philurbaniak1811
Жыл бұрын
4:41 that's the spirit mate, embrace entropy! 😁
@samuelcoburn2904
4 жыл бұрын
Your at 150k congratulations!!
@MidwinterMinis
4 жыл бұрын
I know! CRAZY! Can't really believe it
@gabrieleomaggio1461
3 жыл бұрын
Props for the Bialetti coffee machine. Really rubbed my Italian pride
@ThaBenMan
4 жыл бұрын
What a great trick with cool results, I'm sure I'll put it to use soon
@Emily-yq4bl
3 жыл бұрын
I gotta be honest I'm not into miniatures and I found this channel through your moka pot video, but I keep watching these cus your voice is so relaxing aaahah
@grimisnice6195
4 жыл бұрын
same, all your videos are great Guy! been watching your channel ever since this channel started!
@MidwinterMinis
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks matey! :)
@Lamefoureyes
4 жыл бұрын
I just got into painting my tyranids after a 9 year hiatus, your recipes for home-made washes and paint thinning fluid have been a lifesaver!
@joshpickering5039
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using dried coffee grounds for my texturing bases/terrain for aaages and it works great! Mixing with paint is a great idea but you can also use PVA, Superglue, Mod Podge & Filler/Spackle. Can even be mixed with tile grout for larger pieces of terrain to REALLY seal it in! I really endorse using coffee grounds for your mini projects!
@MrBizteck
4 жыл бұрын
I use tea bags leaves !!! Oh boy the cracked earth ! Love it !
@landotucker
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 150K subs, Guy. It's really impressive how fast your channel has grown over the past year.
@MidwinterMinis
4 жыл бұрын
It's been wild, eh?!
@jonasbirner2231
4 жыл бұрын
I still think Guy deserves far more subs than a 150k, mostly for his terrain videos and also the new coffee brewing vid.
@cyducktv
4 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, I knew you’d get my name right! Artists always do! Thanks a bunch for the lovely content, Guy!
@brothersteakneggs1274
4 жыл бұрын
I've been breaking my brain on a quick basing for my minis. Lo and behold, Guy and Penny ABSOLUTELY DELIVER yet again.
@MiniatureHobbyist
4 жыл бұрын
So simple but effective and I loved all the technical know how on paint and coffee properties, awesome video as always =)
@GameBoothUK
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, 5 to one in the morning, the perfect time for coffee. Great job on the CALM donation Guy. Still crossing my fingers Henry gets back to you
@sep3189
4 жыл бұрын
Really creative idea! Recycling is one of my favourite parts of the wargaming hobby.
@teddyharvester
Жыл бұрын
As a fellow coffee addict, this video speaks to me on a deep, personal level.
@YouTubeSaysThereCantBeTwoRyans
3 жыл бұрын
Dude that's a great idea.. maybe after the coffee and paint mixture is dry, maybe cover it in diluted PVA glue? It'd create a barrier against mixture and time getting into it.
@ThePudge1976
Жыл бұрын
Super 👌 idea. I'm a modeller who runs a coffee stall! Perfect 🥰
@Danger-zi3oo
4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video. I have been using spent coffee grounds on my bases in various ways for years, I am happy to see people get this idea shared with them!
@SamHoughton
4 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, Guy here from Midwinter Minis. All you need to do is walk around Colchester until you've found enough hobby supplies on the floor or in bins, and then you'll just need to throw them in the vague direction of your models. Then, you clean up any mistakes you've made, and in less than 18 seconds, you've got a fully painted 2,000 point army.
@bluenine85
2 жыл бұрын
Fun tip: those coffee grounds are also good for your sink, they soak up excess grease and work as a soft scrub on the metal
@Jon.Alexander
4 жыл бұрын
Please do get sciency. I'm thinking about the water in the acrylic paint, which will definately evaporate, but also partly be soaked up by the coffee grounds. You then seal it with practically no air leaving it with few but still some "main" materials for organic decay. So it depends on the amount of water in the grounds and the amount of air sealed with it. And how strong the layer sealing it is. I wouldn't worry, but it seems the conditions for organic decay are there - at least on paper. Perhaps give it a good layer of varnish between the paint/grounds medium and painting it? Inspiring and thought provoking video, thanks!
@TheDaltonius
4 жыл бұрын
I just realized the perfect reason to watch any Warhammer guide You are listening to people reading from a script so you can perfect reading yourself Which means a perfect excuse for watching Goober, Midwinter, Miniac, etc.
@DungeonMiser
4 жыл бұрын
Use mod podge instead of paint. It's far more sturdy and dries quicker.
@lornevirgin410
2 жыл бұрын
A bit of boric acid will help keep creepy crawlies from eating your bases. My favorite recipe is unsifted beach sand minus large chunks of shells, acrylic caulking, cheap craft paint and a bit of glue. For smoother base or for gap filling I use talcum powder instead of sand. Works great, looks great and is cheap.
@A_Balanced_Breakfast
4 жыл бұрын
If you were super worried about the coffee rotting, you could cover the dried base in super glue to basically seal it shut. I do that with wood all the time to basically turn it to plastic and it has shown no signs of rotting or degradation over the last 8 months or so.
@johntailby74
4 жыл бұрын
You could always cut out that whole brew and dry out the coffee and just buy a bag of decaf. A nice idea. You could do your own line of coffee ground bases.
@WilCornish
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that the triangle of quality is still right there, proving itself. It’s easy and it’s cheap, no questions there.
@ArdWulf
4 жыл бұрын
"...or 210 in old money" I love ya, Man! Great vid...consider spent tea leaves as well, though the consistency can vary by type and use, they also can serve this or another purpose at hand, following pretty much the same routine and caveat. CHEERS!
@crowythebutcher6127
3 жыл бұрын
This is a game changer
@bigfil1981
4 жыл бұрын
I made a batch of coffe grinds/pva/cheap acrylic paint and wall filler. 2 years later I'm still using it.
@MrMarrok657
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been tossing old basing materials for years!!!!! this is an awesome idea
@genericname42
4 жыл бұрын
This was right on time for my first army. Thanks!
@RodneySloan
4 жыл бұрын
These types of videos are why I enjoyed Lukes APS so much. And in the words of the orks: "If it ain't workin', you ain't forcin' it 'ard enuff!"
@chuganoga1908
9 ай бұрын
Definitely beats buying some damn snow terrain for 6 bucks plus an insane $12 shipping and handling fee yeah no thanks I’ll give this a try! Thanks man!
@seankavanagh3742
4 жыл бұрын
Who the hell would think that plan old coffee would make such an epic base!
@stevenwestfall7638
4 жыл бұрын
I've used coffee grounds mixed with Woodland scenics grass flock and it makes a very lush looking ground cover.
@pixel2plastic832
3 жыл бұрын
Always admired your scrappy builds! There are always materials in plain site 👀
@MrSneakerHD
4 жыл бұрын
I really love your Chanel ! Like how creative it is and the way you give us the opportunity to bypass the fancy and expensive products. This are the tips that we always wanted ! Thank you 👏
@Eric-cm3bv
4 жыл бұрын
So great! Keep up the awesome work Guy!
@benmiles00
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thanks Guy.
@BudiSetiawan-ze8bv
4 жыл бұрын
My god , today exactly my 1st ever miniature a lord of contagion arrived after 3 month of shipping. Definitely going try this as another 1st time experiment !
@baileyholmes8985
3 жыл бұрын
I ran out of stirland mud for a swamp based army so I tried sand, cornflower and brown paint mixed with water and it cracked so I could add nurgkes rot into it it looks brilliant
@victoracevedo5107
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, mine are looking awesome. It's amazing what anyone can do with just junk. One mans trash another mans treasure.
@charles_wipman
4 жыл бұрын
Look really good and natural imo, didn't knew this method; but i like it.
@medlicotheunremarkable
4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering this myself recently. Good to know it's actually feasible! Although I've already got my models on bases, so I'll have to try and work around that. Should be a fun challenge!
@Sanjiro77
Ай бұрын
Dry used coffee grounds, use them for the background, it's awesome.
@dnte666
2 жыл бұрын
Brother! U r a mad genius. I always look for ways to recycle trash for buildings and bits but this is on a whole other level. I will never waste coffee grinds again😂
@hooshangmaster
4 жыл бұрын
you're a real genius! i drink coffee everyday and i have never thought of this
@antonjonsson424
4 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic and I am so happy I watched it. Now I just need to get up in the middle of the night and do this myself to avoid getting strange looks from my family.
@matthewmckenna8955
4 жыл бұрын
I came across your channel a few months ago and you've inspired my to get my old models out the attic and get painting again! Almost finished my sandstone necrons and I think this coffee base will look great with my orks. Your video quality is also amazing! Thanks Guy!
@Mari0s01
4 жыл бұрын
Add a 1/5 of craft paper glue 4/5 of paint to the mix with equal part coffee to see what happens. Also I am using a mix with plaster, coffee and alcohol. Another use is to spread a layer of of wood glue, dust of some coffee and apply another un-even layer of glue and coffee, it gives the effect of smooth dirt or city street texture. Very important in all my tests I used coffee that has been used and dried out outside.
@ihaveasnake
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using various Tea blends as bases for years and the amount of watered down PVA glue it takes to hold it all together is more than enough to stop decomposition.
@translego1
4 жыл бұрын
Now to experiment with the industrial bases from trash and the coffee ground terrain to come up with something different.
@TheFrenchtastic
Жыл бұрын
sand work as well for the one's worry of the "organic matter" very good video thx a lot
@scarecrow2097
3 жыл бұрын
I feel so happy for thinking about searching this. I will definitely do this the next time I have to empty the grounds from the coffee machine
@MysteryTom13
4 жыл бұрын
Caffeine, minis and science. Whats not to like. Great results for very cheap.
@mr.h4646
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@viktorsaurus
4 жыл бұрын
Two videos in one day? Finally some reprieve from general 2020-ishness
@zxc1972
3 жыл бұрын
For anyone who is interested, three nespresso style pods provided ample ground coffee for an entire Warhammer Recruit set, plus an extra Canoptek Doomstalker! So 20 bases plus a large one!
@Shadeas24
2 ай бұрын
The best basing guide for coffee drinkers! I wonder what you could do with tea though 🤔
@mifuneseven947
4 жыл бұрын
I have used leftover grounds as basing material for YEARS. I have never had an issue.
@krampus
4 жыл бұрын
haha, coffee is what ive been using for my basing. this makes me feel validated
@guillaume3702
4 жыл бұрын
I have been using coffee as a basing material for a few months now. No sign of rot so far ! You can seal it with PVA + water and it becomes hard as wood !
@darylbelanger7889
3 жыл бұрын
I take a break from painting for a couple months and just now see this?!? This is BRILLIANT! It'll save so much money on texture paint, especially since the pandemic has a lot of people including me out of work.
@SunDancerGE
4 жыл бұрын
All praise the bean.... coffee, saviour of all people trying to talk to me before I'm awake...
@kencrayton7577
4 жыл бұрын
If you grind them smaller , you can use it for typhus corrosion. Also if you let the coffee grounds soak in water for a day and then dry they won't stain.
@MichaelSmith-py6mg
4 жыл бұрын
Now I can say that my absurd amount of coffee consumption is actually productive. Thank you for enabling my addiction
@clockmonkey
4 жыл бұрын
I used to mostly use Model Railway Gravel/Ballast, but also some Cork and Lichen which are still OK after forty years! My recycling tip was using tooth brush bristles to make flower Stems.
@finnneary1679
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 150k subs! The bases look great, this may be the start of my own addiction to coffee :)
@hungrymatador213
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff! thanks for the video
@EidolonSpecus
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe mixing a tiny bit of isopropyl alcohol or antimicrobial dishsoap into the mix might help against spoilage. I.e., make sure the mix is disinfected until finally dried, and make sure to seal it well with a varnish in order to avoid it recapturing moisture after that.
@ObliviousProdigee
4 жыл бұрын
I've just tried this and it worked pretty good (only problem is the dried mixture not binding to the plastic, thinking of putting PVA into the mix to fix that because currently I'm just using superglue). I've got 3 bases complete now with 20 more ready to be painted. I also now have a new Moka pot and coffee to enjoy in the meantime.
@mrjimjimjimmyjim9824
4 жыл бұрын
i use old coffee and black tea bags mixed with a little dish washing liquid to make a brown wash i use on all my models
@jesser1070
4 жыл бұрын
I like to use coffee browns too but if you want it to look extra rocky then you can also add some sand to it
@DanishArtist
4 жыл бұрын
I have used earl grey from tea bags that are similar to grinded coffee beans, I even find uses for the used tea bag.
@artistpoet5253
4 жыл бұрын
Neat! Normally just after a brew I smear the wet grounds over a bunch of paper or card to stain them up for later use in whatever art/craft project that'll come up. But as a texture for bases? Hmmm...would even work out as a textured paint for waddle and daub walls in building terrain (fantasy) or battle damaged walls/streets (urban/sci-fi) too. A bit of sealer or spray on terrain glue should keep everything in place.
@LittleHillsTabletop
4 жыл бұрын
I think it'd be a really cool video to revisit these bases in 6 months, 1 year, etc. just as a follow up experiment to see what happens.
@Fauxmadd
4 жыл бұрын
I've been using coffee for years lol, its a common basing material. Works great. It also smells great.
@TheNorthernRider
4 жыл бұрын
Right so recently... that’s my brushes sorted and now I can recycle EVEN more when will this madness end! Never I hope! Thanks Guy!
@corbinjensen2579
2 жыл бұрын
i just now came accross your channel and its helpful beyond belief
@masterchieffindstheinterne646
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
@peadarmc91
4 жыл бұрын
If you can't get a hold of sawdust, you can use dried coffee grounds as flock. Just mix it with some acrylic paints. Obviously at a dryer ratio that in this video
@JamesWilson-sg7im
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up, no more coffee waste for me. Not that coffee was ever wasted on me......:)
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