![]() When thinking about sculpting, the notion of lubricating your hands and sculpting tools might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it is very important, possibly even more important than the physical implements you use to shape and manipulate putty. While there is no substitute for practice, having the right tools can help immensely when starting to sculpt. If you are just starting out, following three simple principles can make the process less daunting:Ī Sister of Sigmar Matriarch, with segments sculpted using green stuff, milliput, and apoxie sculpt. Learning to sculpt can be a long and challenging process, but also a very rewarding one. In this article, I want to talk about how I approach sculpting, provide some tips for news sculptors, and talk about the strengths and weaknesses of different types of modeling putty.Ī Death Guard Chaos Space Marine based on a Primaris Space Marine, with extensive sculpting work done with green stuff and Milliput to modify the armour to look like MKIII Iron armour. While this comes with a learning curve and can be time consuming, it provides an unparalleled level of flexibility and freedom when creating models. ![]() At this point, the next logical step in the creative process is to try sculpting with modeling putty. This endeavour has been made easier over the years, due to the vast range of model kits that Games Workshop produces, most of which are roughly the same scale, allowing one to mix together kits, or "kitbash." However, after building enough models, even kitbashing can feel limiting. Rather than building a model directly as shown on the box, the creator changes it, sometimes beyond recognition, to suit their vision and narrative. This article first appeared in Volume 2 of the digital magazine 28.Ĭonversions are a hallmark of almost all models created in the 28 style. Sculpting can really elevate your conversions, giving you incredible control.
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