Check Out This Handcrafted Lord of the Mountain Statue and Diorama
Posted on August 22 2023 by David Lasby
Perhaps one of the strangest and most-discussed encounters in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the discovery of the Lord of the Mountain near the cherry blossom tree atop Satori Mountain is downright iconic. Bizarre, unexplained, and beautiful, the moment encapsulates so much of the experience created by the 2017 Game of the Year and its 2023 sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. Now thanks to artist The Spider Cellar (Shayla), fans can display this legendary moment at home or at the office.
In this tutorial video, Shayla explains each step for creating your own diorama. For a breakdown of where you can find each step of the process, see below:
- 00:00 Foam cutting
- 00:20 Handheld proxxon hotwire tool
- 01:18 Sculptamold base
- 02:04 Painting terrain
- 02:51 Cherry blossom dirt
- 03:28 Applying dirt to base
- 04:20 STATIC GRASS and making grass tufts
- 05:02 Armature tree
- 05:51 Milliput tree – carving bark lines
- 06:35 Painting tree
- 07:10 Cherry blossoms on tree
- 07:44 The Lord of the Mountain
- 08:56 Painting backdrop w/ LED fireflies
- 09:43 Hot glue everything
- 10:14 Soldering
- 10:44 Pool of water
- 11:06 END SHOTS
The artist uses 3D printed miniatures, handmade trees and shrubs, along with LED fireflies to create a beautiful diorama that sparkles with life. She also includes a variety of calm and relaxing music that is sure to put you at ease as you learn how to build your own.
For more creative content from Shayla, check out her YouTube channel, The Spider Cellar. You’ll find content featuring ACDC, Futurama, Star Wars, and more.
Tell us what you think! Did you enjoy this tutorial for the diorama of the Lord of the Mountain encounter? Will you be trying your hand at this creation? Share your reactions in the comments below.
Source: The Spider Cellar
I’m a life-long fan of video games and have been playing since I got my NES in the 1980s. The Legend of Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Aliens, and Halo are some of my favorite game franchises. I write for several sites, including Zelda Dungeon, Boss Rush Network, and The Mighty. Find me on Twitter to check out my other content!
