Full Dragon Sculpture, Part 1. Armature wire

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I'm so excited to be starting a NEW project!! This is going to be awesome! I am doing a full figure sculpture this time. If possible I would like to sculpt a dragon! Wings and all! But if for some reason I am unable to do that I will just sculpt something else... Most likely a abstract creature.. Either way, it all sounds fun! lol Sorry for not getting this video up sooner, I had serious issues with my computer and had to reset it back to the way it was shipped from the factory.. A pain, but now its running good as heck! lol (yes I backed up all my files)
I tried my best to explain what I did on this so far... sometimes its hard explaining this stuff! lol I am a visual learner, so its weird explaining.. But like always if you have a question just ask, I'll try to answer if I can.
I would really like to hear what you think so far, I know its early in the project, but I can't help to feel excited!!! Part 2 will come much faster now that my computer issue is solved, so you can look forward to that. I am going to be doing other stuff in between some of these project videos, just so you know! For example, I have a particular way I marble this clay, and it yields similar results every time.. I think this would be helpful to everyone who needs to simulate marble. It SUPER easy!! I also have some VERY COOL ideas for clay projects!! But its top-secret...for now.. =D
Thank you so so much for watching everyone, don't forget to rate.. And I will see you again SOON!
Full Dragon Sculpture, Part 1. Armature wire
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Full Dragon Sculpture, Part 2. Wings, foil, and tape!
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Full Dragon Sculpture, Part 3 Starting the clay (covering the armature)
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Full Dragon Sculpture, Part 4. Got muscles?
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Full Dragon Sculpture part 5. (3 headed dragon!)
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@leesasees 4 месяца назад

I never commented back when you first did this project, but I have to tell you after all these years how beautiful this piece is and I'm glad to see you're still at it. Blessings sir.

@softsounds8453 Год назад

This RU-vid series is one of my earliest RU-vid memories. Can't believe the video is 11 years old

@leesasees 4 месяца назад

Yeah me too! The work this man put into his creation is mind blowing!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Its tempting!! But I have been wanting to do a dragon FOREVER!! A lot of requests for that as well.. No worries, I will be doing this for the rest of my life! And I'll get better as I go, should at least lol. So I can do many things.. I agree, dinosaurs are cool!

@bobbypierce7608 6 лет назад

I just wanna say..WOW! You covered so many aspects of armature..sculpting..and painting. Thankyou!

@WendyfaeArt 12 лет назад

this is really awesome!!! not only is this fun to watch but very inspiring, your voice sounds great describing everything too very smooth and calm and I love everything!

@TheBroodingTom 11 лет назад

It says I got 16 views from battle(dot)net.... Thats strange how'd they know about this video, I mean, how would I get views from there?! LOL xD Weird.

@benjamincostello 11 лет назад

Thank you so much for this series. I am just delving into the sculpting thing and so far I have loved it. This series was incredibly helpful and taught me huge amounts. I can't wait to use the things I learned. Thank you again!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Hello, glad your giving it a try! If your having trouble connecting the two pieces of wire, try hold them together with some regular pliers, or needle nose. This will free up your other hand.. And don't worry about making the first few wraps so tight, as long as they hold it in place you can begin tweaking it with more wire afterwords.. Hope that help! =D

@TheBroodingTom 11 лет назад

Good question... Do everything you see me do for the 3 heads, but only do it for one head? I was originally set up for a one headed dragon but I got a cool idea from a viewer to do a 3 headed one. I only added 2 extra wires to do that, so just skip that part I suppose.. I'll try to do another dragon soon and this one will have only one head. (really excited to try that new mixture of clay for it too)

@stephychu025 10 лет назад

Dude you are so great! Thanks for sharing this with us I'm so glad I found this video I will see them all to get an idea on how to make a sculpture! Thanks

@BarbGhig 12 лет назад

Thanks so much for sharing your process with us...I can't wait to see what you're gonna do next!

@deborahmcleod-morris6290 9 лет назад

enjoying watching. My grandsons want me to make them a dragon statue.... this helps a lot on how to get going on it.

@Ghostrider1717x 8 лет назад

Thanks for the great video. Just starting out myself and really like that your videos are broken down in short easy to follow tutorials. Well done, look forward to seeing your progress.

@Hawkeye1535 11 лет назад

I dropped on one of your videos of the dragon quiet by chance. it looked fantastic so I decided I am going to watch all the series. so far part one alone has been a great help in understanding sculpting in clay. time lapse is a great way to learn but what I really like about your videos is that you comment on them as we watch. it is so much better for the viewer. thanks for taking the time to make these videos for our benefit. best wishes, hawkeye1535

@srockies 11 лет назад

I have just started learning to sculpt. I'm into the greenman and have been making mobile wind chimes. I used flex wire and then covered a 6" brass circle to make a disk then covered it in foil. I used liquid clay to cover the foil and then added the cover onto the disk. Which worked well, but your tape idea is better.. I used glue to glue down the foil, but it didn't work so well. So your taping idea is much better. Thanks for sharing

@cozzyscreatures9198 12 лет назад

I love the movement that it is already showing in the wire frame. Beautiful, look forward to seeing more :)

@MalloryAmburn12 12 лет назад

My dream is to be an artist... And u r my new role model! I love your art and please keep posting videos and it might help me learn more about art because I am only 12... So I have a lot to learn!

@ponytoes 11 лет назад

You are not only a wonderful artist, you are a great teacher! :-)

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Awesome! And I'm glad you enjoy this, that makes it all worthwhile! Thanks!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Mouth will be open, but I am going to form it over balled up foil, after baking I will cut it in half. That will basically give me a skill, made of sculpey. I can then add super sculpey around both pieces for details. Most likely will use epoxy for all the teeth. Yes I will do muscle structure as best as I can. Not sure if I'll do environment stuff. It is going to be tricky trying to film all this LOL And sculpting is a way to relax, shouldn't be worrying about it.. Even if I fail, I learn. =D

@mzGLEElvr 11 лет назад

In love with your colored pencil storage

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thank you for reading all that! I will definitely do a marbling video, for sure. But I am not sure what a turquoise effect is, so I will have to look into that, thanks for the feed back!

@sevenmoonz6517 5 лет назад

Before I did these really small dragons that took me like no effort but now imma make these! Thanks for sharing dis

@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf 12 лет назад

wow. I would really like to see you make a dragon. You are of to a great start so many possible outcomes from the starting building. Look forward to seeing part 2

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

It does... And now that you mentioned it, I want to do a piece of modern art... It would be fun! Just a bunch of shapes and angles, then spray paint it black, or white.... or cover it with cane work.

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

:D I appreciate the confidence!! What I am trying to figure out is what kind of clay will I use... I have almost 5 pounds of super sculpey, but if I use that it will need painting. I could mix a few blocks of color clay into the super... hmmmm. I will figure out something.

@plug1461 4 года назад

I do a craft where I use wire it can be at times a tricky medium to work with. Love your scale, looking forward to watching too completion

@10honeybeeautiful100 12 лет назад

I'm excited to see what it is going to be!. I hope it will be a sculpture of your cat.

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

It really does have endless possibilities!! Glad you are looking forward to this!! Thank you!

@coryssanchez 8 лет назад

Thank you so much! I love dragons and serpents and you've helped me so much. You are doing amazing work [here and there] and you can tell by the Dragons you create. Much love and Life! CorysS

@KawaiiStudioCrafts 12 лет назад

Ahhh so excited to see what it's going to be as a finished product!!!! :D

@walkitout1963 12 лет назад

Can't wait!! I know you will make us go WOW!!!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

I got these wires at wall-mart actually... They are in the hardware section and are galvanized. I saw 2 different sized of wire, so I got both... WAAAAAY cheaper then true armature wire, trust me! You can also buy service wire from Lowes, both copper and aluminum by the foot. Then I take it home a strip it myself with a knife... not as easy but a cheep source compared to actual armature wire.. hope that helps!

@MrSurudijes 12 лет назад

Well i haven't tried it myself thats why wanted to hear your opinion :) as far as I read you can do sculpting as with polymer clay, but there are differences - no armature is needed, its great for making molds, as you can cut it easily, and reuse wax for another peace, but it cannot be baked (obviously lol) and requires heat for sculpting.

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

LOL Yeah I know... xD I will maybe cut them down to size... maybe. Thanks for checking them out!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

VERY TRUE!!! I was also thinking the same thing!! lol I will have to look at the body once its done (doing the wings last) and if it looks like it needs it I will cut them a bit.. But I completely agree with you. Technically speaking, a dragon wings would have to be monstrous to support its own weight.. Good point!

@joshuadrake.8055 10 лет назад

wow I watched the entire make. your a great sculptor much better than me but I'm getting beter

@2009ladybugz 12 лет назад

great now i can't wait for part 2 lol ooh i hope it's a dragon what ever it will end up i know it will be awesome as usual

@BagiClaymations 12 лет назад

Oh hell yes, I'm excited to see how this is going to turn out, always wanted to see you try a figure like this! :)

@JitendraWagh73179 9 лет назад

Yes sir !! A big thumbs up !! A perfect armature. definitely the channel goes for a subscription. Just like other viewers, i too am stuck like... where to start ?? and thanks for that kick start .. great video. awaiting more to come.

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

I don't recommend using scissors to cut any kind of wires, as it can permanently damage the scissors.. But there are plenty of other tools that can do the job..

@TruthSeekingElf 12 лет назад

Could be a horse, or a unicorn? Or some sort of fairy tale animal you could even make up as you go along. Amazing, looking forward to seeing what you create from this!

@KyleWigginsArt 10 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this! I'm an illustrator and I'd like to start sculpting some of my references. I didn't know where to start, other than a 3d design class from several years ago. Your dragon armature was the first thing I watched. Now I know how to go about it. Thanks again, you have a new fan!

@TheBroodingTom 10 лет назад

The pleasures mine, feel free to follow whatever I have as closely as you like. I hope it helps! This is only a single approach to doing this, I sort of fumbled my way through things as I'm self taught. You'll pick up new ideas and techniques along the way. For most people seeing is learning (for me at least it is) So watch as many different artists as possible. Have fun and thanks!!

@migelsura5942 6 лет назад

Kyle Wiggins Art ")

@vicenteramos9595 8 лет назад

Nice intro, man. Thanks. En route to Part 2.

@crystalheart9 7 лет назад

Really great and helpful tutorial. Well done, you are great at instruction.

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Awesome! Me too, I ♥ dragons! A LOT! :D

@valentinaghiotto454 3 года назад

This video helped me a lot, thank you!

@2techshop 10 лет назад

Great video - thanks for not using annoying music!

@corneater23 11 лет назад

I have three on my list that i fund out about from other artists. Galvanized wire, Brass wire, and Gage wire. Each has its own strengths and sizes depending on your sculptor.

@luemoonba 12 лет назад

Can't waite for the next one. Thanks for sharing this.

@peacegirl567100 12 лет назад

I never knew you could use wire if you ever want to make a clay creation that is heavy! Thx, You really helped! :D

@lerossy66 12 лет назад

They make a paste that help you bind your wires and solder together. It should be by the solder wire and iron.

@madindog 4 года назад

I remember watching this video when I was little and horribly failing at sculpting

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Well this method of use involves minimal heating (the part where the sculpture gets baked) and is at a very low temperature. Thanks for the warning on soldering, but the baking part is just fine. I finished this weeks ago and I'm still alive haha!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thank you!! And no, not yet.... Is it fun? That is mostly carving right? And I'm guess you could expose it to heat to take out the roughness...

@cuvo219 12 лет назад

that looks like a very stable armature! :D and if you wanna try out some wings that good thing to do would be to just add them to the armature ;) I learnd that the hard way lol

@nox.diangelis 6 лет назад

Hey, sir! Thank you for sharing ! Hug from Brazil.

@drawwitme8316 9 лет назад

How do you get inspired? You draw first? See a cool pic somewhere? Or do you see it in your head already?

@angelabarton2551 8 лет назад

I think that the wire is a great idea ,once covered with foil,it can be shaped into the shape of the wire frame of the sculpture in question, the hydra dragon,3 headed mythical creature,,, it will be beautiful,when finished,

@ajlomas7185 6 лет назад

Hey buddy, sorry I've only just discovered you're video, and it's really inspired me to have a go and sculpt my own dragons, as I draw a lot of dragons, but sometimes trying to draw a dragon in a different and dynamic pose can be difficult, so hopefully it will help me create better drawings. Thankyou for sharing you're techniques, and I just wanna say...YOU'RE AWESOME (and real handsome too) and that's another talent to add to your resume. Great work buddy, thankyou for inspiring me, love and best wishes from the UK. Definitely a sub and a like from me!!!

@keileyberry856 4 года назад

I tottaly agree, its so much easier to draw the dragon instead of sculpting one

@cuvo219 12 лет назад

im glad you went with that idea :) im sure it will work out great!

@GrumpyOldFart 4 года назад

I know this has been out there a while, but animals' walking uses opposite legs off the ground for the maintaining of balance. You would never step off on the right rear and start the raise of the right front.

@sexybackfreaky 12 лет назад

Cant wait for the next video.

@chicameowr 12 лет назад

Glad that your puter is feeling better :) This looks amazing so far and can't wait to see the creation...Thanks for showing us how you create the armature. p.s. would love to see how you marble clay to simulate marble. I have wanted to learn how to create a turquoise effect with polymer clay too.

@ALvatar3 7 лет назад

Very beginner here your videos are very helpful

@PhoebesWorldProductions 12 лет назад

Thank you!!! I am wanting to learn how to do this type of project, so this is very helpful! Thank you!! =)

@PrimevalCasserole 12 лет назад

Is it's mouth going to be open or closed? Should you make a seperate armature for the head? I'm just curious because i'm in the process of making something similar to this. An aquatic skink-like creature. Are you going to take things like musculature, skin, and environment into consideration? Sounds like a lot to worry about. I'm sure it would look cool in the end. :)

@pennywilliamson5417 9 лет назад

Hi, I make edible sculptures out of fondant and modeling chocolate, I'm learning how to do a dragon now so I'm excited to watch your videos and see if I can do something similar, great work.

@TheBroodingTom 9 лет назад

Penny Hall Thank you for taking the time to watch, I hope it helps a little... Wishing you the best of luck on creating a dragon, feel free to follow this series as closely as you want when sculpting. And thanks I appreciate it!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Yes I want to do this so bad!!! I plan on buying a pack of "living doll" from sculpey just so I can practice on such figurines... They are SO POPULAR right now!! It $20 a pack tho.. =/ Well worth it when considering what you can do with it though!

@goldenliontamarind 10 лет назад

how wide are the shoulder and pelvis bends? I am doing needle felting sculptures.

@zanz_king6968 7 лет назад

I was wondering the same thing

@cupstudios3788 7 лет назад

Nevan Schweitzer I'd guess an inch and a half each shoulder, so in total three inches

@lupumihaela7313 11 лет назад

Hi from Romania ! I love your work very much! You are very talented .kisses

@emmyblogs 12 лет назад

very cool Tom!

@ChibiChocoCharms 12 лет назад

Hi Tom, Youve really Inspired Me To start Sculpting And I Have Some questions, After You Put On The white Sculpy Original, Do You Move To sculpy III? Or Is That Something Different and Then You Move To Color Sculpy III?

@tarialorehand 12 лет назад

that would be awesome if you could solder the galvanized wire, but I have tried and it doesn't want to solder no matter what I have done. I'm still trying to find a way to get my wire to stick together without having to wire them together. there's a lot of tiny pieces in my work that make up a larger piece.

@cannedcatfood 11 лет назад

So awesome. Thanks for all your tutorials!

@hannarae4311 5 лет назад

I’ve always wanted to try sculpture! But make them from upcycled materials like tires.

@MakePastaNotWar69 11 лет назад

This is truly amazing. You have a real talent, my friend. Can anyone do this with enough practice and patience? I absolutely adore dragons and would love to make one.

@nicholasshelton6903 9 лет назад

Loved it..............................

@tarialorehand 12 лет назад

hmm, okay I'll try that. what about heating the wire up first, then add the solder? would that work? or would that be a bad idea?

@Shoujonekoninja 12 лет назад

Tom, I have a question for you. Inspired by this video, I'm attempting to build my first ever armature right now, and I'm having trouble connecting the pieces. How did you manage to wrap the wire connecting the front legs and the spine so tightly while holding it all in place? Please help. :(

@pralademarrakeshross3329 7 лет назад

Thank you Master! I from Brazil... you very best! grate!

@PrimevalCasserole 12 лет назад

Well, environment stuff, I guess, would be taking into consideration the environment in wich it lived. Like if it lives in a swamp would it's feet have swamp scum on it or would it be taking along a few ticks or leeches. Or if it lived in a cave it would be blind with longer wiskers or feelers. If it lives in a rainforest, then how might that effect it's phyisical appearance? Idk, I guess it doesn't matter. I guess I just think too much. :) Did you draw this creature out first?

@Rosecitycrafterdarylhallfan 12 лет назад

ok,you should create a zombie,since i'm a huge fan of THE WALKING DEAD,lol. because i love all youe pieces..

@Yaoifan10 11 лет назад

I have these little bumps that appear Some of them cracking my sculptures What should I do

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Are you asking how will I turn it around? I have a pretty big turntable (lazy susan), this will fit on it nicely!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Ummm.. needle nose pliers usually have a section to cut wire, diagonal cutters are made for that.. They come in many different styles, the bigger the easier the cut :D

@DragonFire8745 10 лет назад

Looks great so far. Can't wait to see the finished result. I subbed to your channel. I'd love to try this out sometime. I have a bunch of model horses and I've always wanted to make wings for one of them and have a dragon horse.

@Shoujonekoninja 12 лет назад

Wow, that was quick! Thanks for the tip! That trick helped a lot. :)

@DeviantCandy 12 лет назад

I actually have a question. I keep getting cracks in my polymer clay. I do large bust sculptures and I was wondering if I should bulk it up first. What would you recommend? I love your work :)

@EmeralDQueenTV 12 лет назад

OMG I can't wait to see this finished!!!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

It does feel stable.. I will consider what you say about the wings too. I was thinking of putting two pieces of metal pipe into the body, sticking out just a little.. then epoxy the wing in them when ready.. Its either that or just work around them the whole time. =/ I'll figure it out somewhere along the way LOL! :D

@susannewinslow5717 8 лет назад

This is awesome!!!! I was just planning on making one.

@louisbothma3165 9 лет назад

Thank you Polymer Clay Artist ! Just what I was looking for to give me instructions on how to make a wire dragon. Beautiful end product with clay. But I will cover my dragon with crinkle paper.

@owlan99 11 лет назад

IF, I LEFT IT UNBAKED, COULD I USE IT AS A POSE-ABLE ARMATURE SUITABLE FOR STOP MOTION? RSVP??

@Rockferry19 12 лет назад

I really think you can make a dragon! and it will be so cool too

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Galvanized wire, both 14 and 20 Gauge.

@sadief.3007 10 лет назад

@polymer clay artist, have you ever done full clay sculptures of humans and if you have can you please do a video on how to set up the wire and how to make body size proportionate in the wire stage.for I have a hard time setting the wire straight and calculating all the sizes becomes a real pain in the butt...

@CanOfMagic 12 лет назад

So far it looks awesome! it reminds me of a rapter. I know for sure this will turn out great. also having more videos of every process i think will be a great idea.