Learn to sculpt armor, accessories and detail for character maquettes with master sculptor Adam Beane, creator of Cx5(s) modelling material. Working once again alongside artist Jessica Dru Johnson, his figure model for PART 1, Beane shares his secrets for making everything from armor, hair, capes, weapons, boots, and gauntlets for fantasy sculptures, using hot-sculpting techniques and the unique properties of Cx5(s).

Created by Adam Beane, Cx5(s) is a new material that combines modelling like clay, tooling like plastic, and finishing like wax.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Beginner Level

6h 41m of duration

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Tools & Materials - 7min

3. Creating Backstory - 6min

4. Planning for the Armor - 8min

5. Transitioning 2D to 3D - 12min

6. Creating a Cape - 12min

7. Knits & Weaves - 10min

8. Using a Sculpture Holder - 10min

9. Attaching the Cape - 21min

10. Re-evaluating the Sculpture - 11min

11. Refining the Surface - 20min

12. Re-attaching the Sculpture to the Base - 7min

13. Sculpting Armor Plates - 17min

14. Making an Armor Scale Negative - 15min

15. Pulling & Refining the Armor Scale Positive - 13min

16. Sculpting the Head - 20min

17. Adding Hair - 24min

18. Boots & Armor - 33min

19. Texture Stamp Materials - 15min

20. Sculpting the Skirt - 10min

21. Using an Extruder to Make Coils - 15min

22. Making the Chest Plate - 19min

23. Attaching the Scales - 10min

24. Attaching the Head - 22min

25. Attaching the Cape & Spear - 8min

26. Leather Gauntlets - 8min

27. Head Dress & Detailing - 32min

28. Comparing the Sculpt & Concept Art - 3min

29. Adding Holes to the Cape - 6min

30. Breaking Apart the Sculpture - 6min

31. Wrap-up - 1min

Materials

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Adam Beane Industries

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Fire extinguisher

Heating vessel for Cx5s (small crock pot, electric skillet, microwaveable bowl)

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Cx5s*

Optional: Cx5*

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Denatured alcohol

CX5s Solvent*

TOOLS

Waxer: the Kerr Ultra Waxer 2 with sculpting specific tips*

Alcohol lamp*

Flat metal spatula tool

Metal rake

Any other metal tools you enjoy sculpting with

3M Sanding Sponges*

Scissors to cut the sanding sponges

Optional: Bastard file and file card

Optional: Clay extruder

SUPPLIES

Durable paper towels

Fabric (preferably knit, like tee shirt material)

Wooden dowel (around 1/4" or less)

Optional: Thin wire (magnet wire)

* Available at the Adam Beane Industries Store

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyAdam Beane

Master sculptor known for hyperrealistic portrait work, founder of Adam Beane Industries & inventor of the revolutionary sculpting material Cx5

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