Full Dragon Sculpture, Part 2. Wings, foil, and tape!

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Polymer clay dragon sculpture, in progress! Now I am even MORE excited then the last video!! Putting those wings on this dragon really helped boost my confidence level.. All I had to do way try, instead of fretting. Still working to keep these video simple, learning is seeing. If you have any questions I will try my best to answer them.
It is important to bulk out the armature with foil to save clay reduce complications from baking clay too thick. What happens is the thick part is usually not baked enough, OR, if you do bake it enough the thinner part (like the wings) will be over baked, resulting it possible burning or browning..
The body area will still get a lot of clay though, and I may even add last minute foil if I feel its needed.
The tape is to protect the clay from the foil and the clay also sticks better to tape. Also, the seams of the foil can work apart during the claying part. Another reason I add tape.. Have you ever messed up and had to take a sculpture apart? You will have a bunch of tiny foil pieces in your clay, its a mess!
Thank you all for being a part of this project, this channel, and for all the help and encouragement.. This all would be nothing without you..
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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@marcuswrightchannel 11 лет назад

Awesome job dude! I'm learning a lot about sculpting from you and your videos! Keep going, you're doing an amazing contribution for those who just start in this fascinating world of sculpting! I'm gonna show you what I have in mind to sculpt when I am ready! Thanks a lot man!

@ImTheDaveman 12 лет назад

I am anticipating the final product but also enjoying the stages in creating this dragon. Always cool stuff and informative. I just KNOW this is going to be your best ever! By the way - what project have you done that YOU personally feel the most proud of?

@auneananeomey6877 11 лет назад

U might wanna make the wings fan out a little more next time How I know that is beachside I draw dragons.for a livening and I'm almost twelve and I'm trying to make a paper sculpture and I'm wanting to know if you can make one so I can see what it looks like well thx and btw that's an amazing sculpture

@PR-fh1wi 10 лет назад

Wait you draw them for a living? Are u already working at 12?

@xMissJolie 10 лет назад

"Livening"

@phatnguyen5683 10 лет назад

What kind of tape you use to protect the clay from the foil ?

@angelhowell7588 7 лет назад

do red dark red light yellow and Gary

@hristochobanov6660 8 лет назад

Can i use heat-resistant tape?

@3nertia 7 лет назад

Of course you can but I don't think you need to ...

@crashdummyglory 9 лет назад

thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Beginners such as me find them very helpful. all part of the puzzle of the creative process.

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

YEP!! I was unsure at first.. but once I got pass making the armature part of the wings, It was settled.. This creation will FLY! And thank you, I WILL!!

@sergiosart8406 10 лет назад

I like you color pencil set up

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Too late! I have spotted your drake long ago! You do some impressive work! How long have you been doing this?

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

About 2 years now.. But I don't sculpt as often as I am supposed too =/ I often just space out for days, my wife thinks I have a weird like ADD or something.. Or maybe I have a hidden "cool-down meter" Like some super power a video game character has! LOL! I have no schooling in what I do at all, I even failed art once. Sculpting was a overnight decision for me, after about 10 years of drawing. It felt like I did it forever..(I drew even less then I sculpt now) I need to pick up the pace! =O

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thanks! And wow, black?! I know you can bake longer then normal, or even at lower temps but at longer times.. But I try to follow the basic methods as to teach whats recommended first. Its up to people to experiment on their own.. I for one want to try the microwave out... Just to see what happens. It says "don't", but I have to know "why" LOL Maybe I will make a video [why NOT to microwave polymer clay] This way they know why and what happens without actually having to do it.. I dunno.. xD

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Every now and then I get that question.. So I made it a point to say that in the video for those that are new to polymer clay and want to use my "style" of sculpting to produce their own work from it. You ask me "are you sure" when I have baked over 17 different sculptures, in my oven, with tape inside them. To answer your question, yes, I am sure, without a doubt [as long as the manufacturer's instructions are followed. Which are printed on every package of polymer clay, regardless of brand]

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Any type of clay that shrinks cannot be put over a wire base, rigid form, or "armature". Because when the clay is fired or air cured it will crack badly, if not wind up completely destroyed. Polymer clay has less then 1% shrinkage, so it can be wrapped and baked around fine glass even!! And your welcome, no problem. =D

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Very true... (if) I do it right, it could become a great referencing for future dragon makers.. I can only hope for something like that. But first, I have to succeed in making a awesome dragon.. Thank you so much!

@rainbowferndesigns 12 лет назад

to be honest.. i just bought my first car.. mazda 2 :) and its lime green.. so everything ive been buying lately is green.... so i wud say do a blend of different greens :).. and do some tears in the wings to look like hes been battered around abit.. (like in fights) :)

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

You can buy a whole pound of original sculpey for just $5... And that's what I used to make my larger King Cobra... I say go for it! You can always back out at the last minute and take it apart to save your clay.. Remember it wont dry out =P

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Not really sure yet.. It could very well be hand painted.. That is a ways away though.. But actual color is yet to be decided. [inner voice screams GREEN] LOL! Seriously though, not sure.. What color would you do?

@salmonbreath 5 лет назад

Answered the doubt that I was having: there's no way I can bake my sculpture with tape around the skeleton. Good to know that I can! Going to start my first oven-baked sculpture, and knowing that I can keep the skeleton tight and clean with tape is relieving. Thanks for the advice and sculpting walk-through. :)

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

WOW!!! Dan, you honor me!! Thank you SO MUCH!!! Btw, I finally got a idea for a paper mache project!!! ..It took me long enough, huh? LOL I can't wait to give it a go. I'll have to visit your website for the paste formula.. Thank you for all that you have done for the world of ART, you are awesome my friend!

@TheBroodingTom 11 лет назад

It's called masking tape, I get the generic kind at wall mart. And yes its basically sticky paper. I use it all the time and had no problems at all, hope it helps you too. Just be sure to have all the tape covered with clay before baking. :)

@bluesteno64 3 года назад

Thank you!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thanks! No color yet.. I have to see more of the dragon "to be" =D What color would you do?

@lemeowadventures1528 8 лет назад

Could you sculpt Robot Giant? Please google him please

@xDiversitee8 10 лет назад

Are you using masking tape????

@HenrikLarssonArt 5 лет назад

Thanks for this, helped alot - Now, Beard on and Craft! 🍺

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thank you I appreciate that!! They will come, it just takes time and a little "planning" In the near future I will be collaborating with 3 different channels.. I have a LOT to do! I'm glad you are inspired to go bigger, and try new methods.. That awesome!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thnanks!! And I am feeling the same way.. wow I hope it turns out o.k. =O

@rainbowferndesigns 12 лет назад

what colour is it going to be? hope you do some kind of blend

@iFrostNight 12 лет назад

Wow! this is apazing! im gonna subsribe to you. i used to draw and i was going to try to get into gifted art... but ive given up on that. im just not as good as i should be if i were to be in 8th grade GA. ive wanted to sculpt, we just dont have enough money to buy anything. keep going though! i love seeing you do this stuff. you have SO much talent!

@jakkibee1 9 лет назад

Thank you so much for your step by step video's I made my first dragon from this and so pleased with it , so thanks again

@EtTuBroTay 8 лет назад

Hey was gonna send a pm, and couldn't figure out how. I'm a cake decorator and I've been using polymer clay stuff as inspiration for edible sculpture toppers for a while. This was some of the most helpful stuff I've ever seen. Started out by watching the elephant video to try and figure out armature and ended up watching the full dragon playlist because that's what I'm currently trying to make. ;p Isn't that just the way it goes. It's amazing the crossovers in technique between cake art and polymer art. Thanks for the videos.

@Ridiculeisnothate 9 лет назад

thank you I've learned so much from you!

@Aliengirl3690 3 месяца назад

I am trying to create Trash Dragon from Twentyone pilots. What wires do you use? I have never done this method before.

@EmeralDQueenTV 12 лет назад

mmmm...I would use a combiiantion of Earth colors, you know the browns the beige maybe some olive green don't know just my thoughts.

@seshe1995 11 лет назад

I've been doing polymer clay little charms for about a yr and a guy friend of mine just requested for his birthday in a few months a dragon so when I found this I was so excited. It's really easy to understand. When I make this it will be my first actual sculpture as Ive only done charms. Thanks so much for the uploads. I can't wait to get started. Just wondering, about how much clay was needed to finish this?

@ojebussaveus 12 лет назад

Thank you for making this video. I was inspired to make one myself but i ran into several issues. the wire i used wouldn't support the weight of the clay. >.> I thought that was no big deal I would just bake it upside down. Well after several days working on it making 1 cm or smaller scales all over it he got squashed under a grocery bag. -_- I will remake him but I'm going to use better wire next time.

@stevenlangley8646 8 месяцев назад

Excellent! I’m about to make a smaller dragon and your tutorial is very helpful.

@neokneu9598 8 лет назад

please tell me where you can buy a clay? Son thrilled with your work. Thank you !

@rainbowferndesigns 12 лет назад

nice work :) cant wait to see it finished..

@nelrod9185 11 лет назад

This is my first time seeing your video, so excuse me if you have probably answered this question before. lol But i was wondering if you fire your sculptures and if so, does the tape have a negative effect? I'm completely new with all of this sculpting stuff.

@Forevercharmsxo 12 лет назад

hey tom! so i have an idea for the color of the soon to be dragon. i went to my local toy store and they had a bunch of dragon stuff which made me think of your project so, here is what i thought of... a burgundy red, a darkish or lightish green or maybe a purple i hope this helps :)

@vvelvettearss 11 лет назад

What tape is that you use please? Because you have no idea how my beautiful sculptures in the making can be completley ruined due to the foil deciding it wants to separate 3/4 of the way through, I was looking for that papery stuff...what's it called?

@seveno1 10 лет назад

Thank you... I am finding this very inspiring ...Pete from the UK

@parkachu00 12 лет назад

wow that is awesome!! i was going to get the van aken plastalina modeling clay, but because of you i think i am now going to buy polymer!! i am just getting into all of this clay stuff, and i was wondering what kind of tools and instruments i will need. like should i get a pasta maker or should i just use a bottle for now to mix clay?? as soon as i get clay i will start making videos, so wish me luck!!

@ClayCreeationz 12 лет назад

Hi Tom! I love your work and i really wanna start making figurines but the only tape i can find is the green masking tape. Would that be ok to use? and will the tape burn or get ruined by being baked? Thank You! :D

@LordRocksSTi 12 лет назад

2005 i went to the art institute of fort lauderdale for media art and animation, took a sculpting class and fell in love. ive been sculpting ever since. its a fantastic hobby and a great way to kill time. how long have u been sculpting if you dont mind me asking. and you have some wonderful work as well.

@aminasasa 7 лет назад

...i'm sorry but this just saved my life and my 10 starving children ..

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thank you so much!! Hope it does justice to all dragon lovers.. =O

@spazcreationscom 12 лет назад

cool, I seen your other videos and your good at the body stuff, please take your time on the head and face features. this has the potential to come out awesome. Thanks for the vid.

@alakashi12 11 лет назад

do you know if theres anyway to "animate" your sculture? like, say, you wanted the dragon's wings to move when you want, by moving them wth your hand. would that be possible?

@floramoserart 12 лет назад

So tape doesn't burn when you cook the polymer clay? That's interesting. I never used clay because I thought the tape would catch on fire I always used plaster and compound.

@angelabarton2551 8 лет назад

can't wait to see it when its all finished,,before I started watching your videos,about 5 weeks ago,I tryed my hand at making a geko,just a small miniature one, just to see if I could do it,!!it went wrong a few times,but then it had a dragon look to it, so I thought,OK its transformed from geko to dragon, so I placed it on a flat beach stone or pebble, then, decided to add some glitter,,it ruined the whole thing,way to much glitter,but I still have him,to remind me not to make that mistake again ,basicly I spoilt it,even my dragon don't look happy!!

@cuvo219 12 лет назад

Tom you should make a deviant ART page :D its a wonderful sight. you post all your art there and its great if your looking for a reference. I have one myself :D

@EmeralDQueenTV 12 лет назад

Very Nice Tom, adding the wings will make this sculpture special. Have you chosen your colors yet???

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thank you, it all happens in steps.. and the more steps I take the more sure I am. =D

@LordRocksSTi 12 лет назад

Can't wait to see the final dragon!! The foil and tape is what I do to 90% of my sculptures. Check out my dragon on my page maybe it might be some help to you.

@CherenkovBlues 12 лет назад

I also just saw comment from DanMonsterMan. Wow! You're getting recognized by a big boy! Keep up the good work man. :)

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

*getting the hair spray* LOL!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

I know, right?! What a honor!!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thank you!! And don't they?! =D

@arandomperson8636 5 лет назад

This is smart

@WitchfulCreations 10 лет назад

when do you sculpt the wings and bake it? and when do you bake the body and for how long?

@MegaLiePie 8 лет назад

I was wondering about the tape in the oven and you answered my questions. Very thorough and informative. I just did a foil only base and you're right. It leaves lots of bits of clay behind

@christopherwilde7158 3 года назад

Would this armature work if you were using an oil-based clay?

@RavicaArt 9 лет назад

Good base, and totally agree on using just tinfoil without tape being a mess. Did that a few times now and half the clay gets ruined >> lol

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

WOW, that is awesome!! I know... fantasy is so loved! I just hope I do good, we will see! =D

@WendyfaeArt 12 лет назад

u made it fly at the end HAHAHAHA lol nice. i love this step by step video you r doing. awesome job and smart!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thanks!!! And yes, watching it come to life is just as grand as seeing it done.. I agree! I sure hope it will be my best... And I am not sure, what you ask is complex. You see, once I make something it is like practice work.. Then I more on. Only when I do something several times could it be great, like my bigger king cobra.. So far I would have to say that one. But eventually I will start making things I already know to master them. Does that make since?

@Ambular479 6 лет назад

Fantastic! I'll be using this method soon so ty for sharing!

@ArtByJodiBauter 10 лет назад

Wonderful. It is good to know about the tape!!! :-)

@mauderobert320 6 лет назад

What are the measurements for your wings ?? Also you can use screen to make your wings

@TheBroodingTom 11 лет назад

Not fire, but bake. Firing sculptures usually means a Kiln and air-dry clay. Polymer clay is cured at a much lower temp. 275º for 15 minutes per ¼ thickness. The tape should be completely covered as well. You see its not a very high temp and everything is fine, in fact I done ALL my work like this lol. But I'm also cautious and sit on a stool the entire time it bakes watching it. And yes we use our standard kitchen oven, the same one we eat from. Its all safe been doing it nearly 4 years now.

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Thank you! And me either!! =D

@MTB214 3 года назад

That looks great! Any idea how to make wings without armiture wire?

@angel.phoenixx 6 лет назад

Hey I accidentally used duct tape instead of masking tape, is it safe to bake this too?

@thegameinggeek1369 9 лет назад

these are perfect for me I am building a large dragon for my sister for christmas this year so glad i found yotur videos

@Dj688toneo 4 года назад

I'm doing this because of the quarantine

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Hopefully like a dragon LOL! Detail takes time.. the more time put into it, the more detail. I have to set a realistic "goal" so to speak. If I don't it could take forever lol And thank you, I appreciate your confidence!!

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

I LOVED THAT MOVIE!!!! It was one of those movies you DON'T want to end =( A LOT of thought went into that movie, even the planet itself was brilliant! Very believable... for me.

@varshnimakkadayar980 8 лет назад

can you specify the measurements of the armature used ??

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

me too, I may do a different video though before part 3.. I want to do a quick marbling tutorial. To keep things fresh. =D

@Anaryon 12 лет назад

Beautiful, compliments non vedo l'ora di vedere il seguito ^_^

@user-vc5rp7nf8f 6 лет назад

thanks for showing and explaining the foil and tape

@MalloryAmburn12 12 лет назад

Quick question: was this your original sculpture? If not, who's is it?

@TheBroodingTom 12 лет назад

Yep! I do listen.. And I very much appreciate all the feed back I get, this channel would be nothing without that. Also, it didn't hurt adding the wings, and I lost nothing taking some advice. So thank you for the help! =D

@johnyabreu8825 11 лет назад

great...if u were excited...imagine we, your followers...great again

@sculpturesbyC.D. 4 года назад

Amazing, love your tutorial.

@twosiciliansisters5747 3 года назад

Measurements on wings, body ?

@user-fh9qj2on5u 7 лет назад

What is the name of your mass used in the dragon?

@circusfamilyflygirl5681 4 года назад

Great work! What gauge and type wire did u use?

@brokencreationlordmegatrol3037 8 лет назад

Is the tape to give the clay something to grip onto ?

@thepandareborn2564 6 лет назад

Do you take sculpture commissions?

@EliteDroxophy 10 лет назад

How tall is the sculpture in centimeters?

@TheBerryholic 12 лет назад

Awesome! Can't wait to see how it'll turn out! Made my fantasy-fan heart skip a beat :D

@katherinecarpio9252 6 лет назад

can i use scotch tape? instead of painters tape?

@anamkhan4563 6 лет назад

I can make dragon with wings of foil

@barkunderjord3708 8 лет назад

Hey m8! Wonderful stuff you make. One question if you have the time; what kind tape is it you use?

@heline52 8 лет назад

Bark Underjord masking tape if im not mistaken

@silvervixen1111 12 лет назад

So it is going to be a dragon? I love it! Keep going!

@ethanethan8867 9 лет назад

Haha.very punny. Winging it. Ha. Ha. Ha.

@crashdummyglory 9 лет назад

does baking affect the foil and the tape inside. Air gets released I read somewhere and can create surface bumps, but i guess one can always even that out with polymer clay. haven't used polymer clay yet. one day.

@3nertia 7 лет назад

The foil is metal and is usually used as a liner to bake in anyway. The tape is insulated by clay and the temp is relatively low. I'd imagine that if you take it out before the clay burns, the tape would be unscathed. I've seen/heard of people baking all kinds of stuff into their sculptures including various plastics! Their stuff seemed to turn out just fine ...