Learn how to make toys and action figures with toy and movie industry veteran, Sandy Collora (Predator 2, Men in Black, Batman: Dead End). In Part 1 of his toy design and sculpture course series, Collora shows you how to transform a character drawing into a sculpture, including armature building, proper joint placement and blocking out forms in Super Sculpey.

Intermediate Level

3h 26m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 47s

2. Student Q & A - 14min

3. Tools & Materials - 8min

4. Designing the Character - 3min

5. Sketching the Character - 9min

6. Joints & Articulation Overview - 16min

7. Turnaraounds - 11min

8. Building an Armature - 28min

9. Marking Joint Placement - 10min

10. Blocking Out the Sculpture - 25min

11. Adding a Collar for the Head Joint - 23min

12. Roughing in the Head - 7min

13. Blocking in the Arms & Refining Shapes with Metal Tools - 6min

14. General Q & A - 21min

15. Student Q & A - 23min

16. Wrap Up - 39s

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Sculpting Stand

Lazy Susan

MATERIALS

Sketchbook
Pencils/Pens
Ruler

Super Sculpey
Armature Wire in different sizes, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 inch

Assorted Sizes Acrylic Balls... 1/16, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 inch
Small Ball Bearings

Wooden Base

2 Part Fast Dry Epoxy Putty

TOOLS

6 inch size Sculpting Tools & Brushes

Turpenoid
90% iso Alcohol
Super Glue

Wire Cutters
Needle Nose Pliers

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 BiographySandy Collora

Creature Designer, Master Sculptor, Writer & Director

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