Tip not included from professional sculptors that work in Green: always remove the middle part of the ribbon where the different putties touch. They will already have begun to cure in that area and those pieces will never mix properly. Just cut the central part of the strip out. It's best to completely separate the parts of the ribbon from each other. The epoxy putty can be frozen to preserve freshness for at least a decade.
Vaseline is my choice for antisticking tools and fingers when using greenstuff. Although I would only suggest other "personal lubricant products" as an alternative if you are making a Slaanesh related model but they all seem to work. You just need something that clings to you and the tools and is oily. Although I have found it may get on the green stuff which may need to be re-adhered with super glue if it falls off. I made hats for some Ogryn and they stuck to the model initially but later fell off once solid but they were easily were glued back on.
Yeah, you do have to be a little careful of getting the lubricant between the putty and contact surface of the miniature but as you say if it is solid then it's usually pretty easy to glue back on. Also I do actually know someone who uses "personal lubricant".....
@@SprayBlackStudios by the way, if you are curious here is one of said Ogryn. Well slave ogryn I decided my Necromunda gang would be based on Super Mario Brothers as I think a bunch of hulking plumbers jumping through pipes and stomping on large humanoid turtles makes since in the grim dark future of the 41st millennium. twitter.com/zaggrim/status/1407370805638467597?s=19
Excellent tips; the one about letting it cure is especially important, and it really helps to plan ahead so you can work in layers. One thing to add to getting the right mix; greenstuff and milliput mix really well, so if you need to get some finishes that can be more annoying to do with greenstuff (like really sharp edges) throw some milliput into the mix and you should find it a lot easier.
@@beeeeeesbury Heya :) Yes, sanding, filing or scraping milliput smooth is one of the easiest ways to get really crisp, sharp, regular edges. That said I haven't experimented with more recent epoxy putties, so there may be better stuff out there.
@@Karlmakesstuff OK awesome, do you still need to be careful when sending the mixture? I know that people don't like sanding greenstuff due to the shavings being harmful.
@@beeeeeesbury I wouldn't snort it for sure. Same as with any other fine particulate really, just make sure you give your work surface a wipe down when you're done and wear a filter if you're using a dremel. If you're sanding by hand the dust will be more contained but you can still wear a filter to be on the safe side. Shavings (as opposed to dust) aren't so much of a risk.
Tips - 02:48 Tip 1 - Use the right tools 05:16 Tip 2 - Keep your tools clean 06:32 Tip 3 - Keep them nice and moist 07:59 Tip 4 - Get the right mix 09:26 Tip 5 - Don't be afraid to let it cure!
I know I'm three years late to the party but I've just found this video! I've been struggling loads with greenstuff trying to replace a missing Death Guard bell from a model bought on eBay and this has helped so much, I was ready to call it quits and just buy a new model but this saved me, thank you so much!
This honestly helped so bloody much. As someone finally returning to the model aspect of the hobby, this has been something I've been keen on getting better at. Before taking a break about a decade ago, I got good with the whole "molten flesh" bit of sculpting, but always wanted to learn how to do things like, armor, hair and cloth, and this definitely helped tremendously. So, new tools ordered and hopefully we'll see some good results in the near future!
Isn't it weird how everybody has a different experience with certain tools. I bought the silicone tipped shapers and the wax tools together on Amazon back when I started. Can't stand the wax tools, but I've managed to create my own detailed sculpts (entire miniatures, mind you) with the silicone tipped tools. The wax carving tools are great for hard lines, but I'm not gentle enough to get mileage out of them on detailed sections. Great video btw
Picking some up today! Gonna be making a joint for a death korps of krieg grenadier sergeant so hes got a more dynamic pistol pose. Thanks for the tips!
Fantastic video! I’ve been in the hobby for a while now and this is one of the most informative introductions to green stuff I’ve seen. Keep up the good work!
Thanks bud! It's something I don't often see discussed so felt I had to put something out. I love sculpting and learning how to do it was a big turning point for me. Now to improve!
Thanks heaps for posting this. I lost a few decorative pieces in my box set and wasn't sure whether I could try and replicate something similar with green stuff. Will definitely give it a go now. I might try the jaffer cakes too.
I'll definitely have to spend a little while doing the research for that one! I currently only have Greenstuff world's and Milliput..... will try some other brands!
Thanks for the tips! I'm finally pursuing my dream of converting a Death Guard army from 40k history, back when the Chapter was first inflicted by Nurgle. More Space Marine bits, original gray Death Guard color scheme, smoother armor with less Chaos-y spikes and such, and lots of green stuff pustules...
Oh nice! Will look forward to seeing what you do with the Custodes! Cloth can be a nightmare and definitely involves a fair bit of practice but it's so worth it!
this is my first day using green stuff and i didnt have tools so I used a toothpick, it worked WONDERS because if you rolled it as you pressed or tried to guide the putty it wouldnt stick fully and instead just help ease the putty with what grip it does have
This tutorial was excellent :) I am a bit scared of starting with greenstuff because I am afraid I will mess it up, but I think I feel a bit more secure now
Ive just got back into 40k myself after around 17 years.. hence why im youtubing green stuff to see if its still the go to epoxy sculpting putty for warhammer. it is kind of upsetting that the "make an original army" way of thinking has being lost and people are happy with 3 colours or sticking to the box art. its like myself ive just got back into 40k after seeing that the custodes are now an army (late to the party i know!) and bought a a few warden set and the first thing i did after part gluing some of the figures together was throw away the instructions, swap parts around, chop bits up and change stances. making a figure/army that cannot be bought is one of the most rewards things about this hobby... my first ever conversion was a "winged-demon chaos dreadnought" that had wings from a the malekith dragon from fantasy also used its claws and horns... admittedly it wasnt that good and back then cost me an arm and a leg to make but i was so proud of it.... this was before the tau army was even a thing😂
Great to hear that you are back in the hobby! There still are a few of us around that love a bit of converting/kitbashing but we are a bit more rare than we used to be! Custodes is a great choice to get back in with, not many models but oh man they are good....
@@SprayBlackStudios I guess im back rep'in the old school! hahaa. yeah, after a few hours looking on youtube it does seem that we are a dying breed or atleast a rare one. in all honestly i went custodes because i remember reading about them years back and the army of the ten thousand... just had to get my hands on them when i walked past my local games workshop and do a solar watch army but with my own twist. but the main reason is like you say they dont have many models so any changes are noticeable and following the lore each and every custodes is comparable to a hero of sorts so customising them will be a dream especially when most are just happy with them out of the box. if anyone else read this and is thinking about getting into customising please do! it makes the hobby so much more better seeing other peoples work!
To be honest the Iron Hands upgrade sprue is very much your friend, otherwise there is a tonne of stuff in the Admech range that can work well (Bionic legs, arms etc)
Thank you for the tips, where do I send the Jaffa Cakes? I've always been a bit worried about starting to use green stuff. It's that whole wanting to run before I can walk mentality.
You are welcome bud! You need to keep the jaffa though..... otherwise you wouldn't have as much inspiration! A lot of us get the whole "run before I can walk" mentality and get frustrated about not being able to do more advanced stuff early on. Just gotta take your time though!
Yeah we use to bribe Chris Fitzpatrick with Jaffacakes... Question for you if able... How best would you green a collar onto something like a Warg or Wolf?
Ooooh! Not something I have tried but personally I'd probably attempt making a nice flat rectangle, try and lay it around the area and then gradually work it down into the fur. Then finally tidy up the shape as required and add more material to the bits that require it. It would likely just require a lot of patience and careful adjustments!
@@SprayBlackStudios Cheers I come up with stupid projects and then think how the hell am I going to do that (like converting epic scale bikes hehe) I'll give it a go see what I can do hopefully will look semi ok :)
Great Tipps! My Problem is that my Greenstuff won’t get hard. I used it 48 hours ago and still get scratches inside it. I used 60 blue and 40 yellow. Did I do something wrong?
That sounds quite strange to be honest! Whilst when set it can scratch a little if it's not curing fully then I expect it may be either a different chemical makeup or possibly not mixing fully
"Tip number one - as with many things in life..... Lube is important" I would have bet my life savings thats how the sentence would finish - I feel upset it didnt :(
I tend to find 3d printing good for larger pieces, but it lacks the subtle detail of greenstuff. The more tools under your belt the better though, that's my opinion 👍
Agreed! The ability to sculpt well is definitely being lost with all the new technology coming out but personally I find it super rewarding knowing that I've sculpted something rather than just printing it off and sticking it on 👍
