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[@SculptureGeek]

🔥🔥🔥CHECK OUT MY LATEST VIDEO HERE kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWO7qZZ-fc50j6M Sculpting Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid!🔥🔥🔥

[@goldenwitherphoenix1389]

This will be useful if I ever start sculpting.

[@MsEmilie282]

I was immersed by this video... and I don't even sculpt ! That proves that your work is quality !

[@SculptureGeek]

This is one of the highest compliments that I was hoping to see :) I’m happy anyone finds it entertaining. Thank you for watching!

[@fantasick8880]

You put the same aesthetic quality into your tools as you do the art you create with them. I’m the exact same way. I find the care and respect I put into my workspace translates into the art itself.

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! I really enjoy all aspects of what I do here so I guess I might get a little carried away. I actually set out to make like a 5 minute video and it turned into 17 minutes instead- but I feel like it’s all important like, I’m not trying to fluff anything. I just put myself in someone’s shoes who is new to this. But yes, I do enjoy all of it so much since the whole thing is visual. Thanks for watching!

[@fantasick8880]

@@SculptureGeek You're not getting carried away. You're passion and dedication to quality is exactly what makes you a great artist and an inspiration to others. Never change that.

[@fortunatethreat1287]

The quality and work that goes into this videos are so professional Love your videos hope your channel grows!

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you very much :)

[@Ibaneddie76]

If you thumbs down any of these videos you must really hate amazing art.

[@SculptureGeek]

Aww thanks man! I try not to take it personally tho. I think it’s just people that have no interest in making a sculpting tool- but you have to wonder why they bothered to click on the video then :/

[@doublevitrage410]

I always wanted these tools but never found how to make them !! I'm shook like ?? guitar strings ??? You just saved my life thank you

[@SculptureGeek]

Lol thank you! Yeah guitar strings work great. Just make sure to get the ones that are metal on the inside as well because they also one in nylon which would work fine, unless you’re working in a material that requires heat. Hardened steel, piano or music wire also works but more for regular loops to burnish with or to sharpen up and make really good scraping style loops. Thanks for watching :)

[@doublevitrage410]

@@SculptureGeek Oh yea I see!! I work on polymer clay so nylon strings may not be a problem for me ! Thank you so much that's so much useful you have no idea ! (btw nice pixel art intro, loved it !!)

[@YHFiguremaker]

I'm making a tool similar to that and using it to make my 1:6 scale sculpture. I'll make the last thing you showed me because I didn't know. Thank you. :)

[@SculptureGeek]

Awesome! Yes there are a bunch of variations of texture tools and an infinite amount of useful shapes that work well. Looking back, I probably should have included more examples but I use this one tool all the time so I’ll leave it up to people to experiment. That’s half the fun, anyway. Thanks for watching :)

[@niamhhanna1664]

Your videos are so amazing, you put so much work into them and u teach your audience while you do it. You are so talented and honestly one of my favorite channels. I look forward to new videos all the time.

[@jeonguidong1630]

This video really helped me make an animal model, it is really useful. Thank you.

[@SculptureGeek]

Thanks for watching!

[@boscorner]

Love the beautiful simplicity of it

[@Raegon7]

I do a lot of 3d sculpts and your techniques always transfer amazingly well to digital so I always watch your videos for inspo and to help with my studies. I cant wait to figure out how to make a similar tool like this for my 3d sculpting programs.

[@SculptureGeek]

That sounds cool! Let me know how it goes. I think everything translates pretty well back and forth between digital and traditional. I really want to learn more about digital, myself.

[@Ibaneddie76]

Beast of a sculptor and best sculpting channel on KZbin hands down.

[@thomasbecker9676]

@9:55 made me giggle, I'll admit it.

[@SculptureGeek]

Lol- sometimes man, sometimes... :)

[@EthanDoezYT]

Literally as I was preparing to get my stuff ready for sculpting with monster clay I get a notification for this. Lol. But I am gonna enjoy watching it.

[@SculptureGeek]

Awesome! Good luck and happy sculpting :)

[@EthanDoezYT]

Sculpture_Geek thanx! U too.

[@LimabeanStudios]

Homemade sculpting tools are the way to go. My most used tool is a double sided one made by hammering square brass tubing I made 6 years ago.

[@SculptureGeek]

Agreed! I love making tools. You always get exactly what you need and dialing the edges in makes it so useful. On the flip side though, I guess it’s not like there are a ton of places to even get sculpting tools. In my humble opinion, Milani in (Italy) makes the best tools you can buy hands down. But I have tools I like even better than those that I’ve made myself :)

[@Log-On-Line]

ive been sculpting for 4 years and i dont use tools i use pencils and anything i can find to do what i need i never had the money to buy tools as i would have to spend it all on clay but this is a good way of getting these types of tools im gonna try it out thanks

[@SUTURE93]

Blaster master music is awesome, love your work , it’s outstanding.

[@tomferr1096]

Brilliant that you've given a face and voice to your channel, your work is incredible

[@0reshi]

毎回とても参考になります。 是非これからも投稿よろしくおねがいします。 I always refer to your videos very much. Thank you for your upload.

[@badadvice6129]

Thank you for your advice I will definitely try and do it , I was taught by my sfx teacher how to do some of the tools (all of his tools was made by himself and I was in aw) and your teaching is a very good add to an existing knowledge.

[@SculptureGeek]

Glad to hear that! Yeah these are really common among sculptors because they’re so easy to make. There are lots of different types of tools, but I thought I would go over something easy that would help anyone get started. Thanks for watching!

[@jermbonotrombone]

Oh my gosh this is genius, my friend. Cheaper and more effective than what you would buy otherwise.

[@SculptureGeek]

Jermbo Notrombone Thank you! Yeah I think that’s the case most of the time for sculpting tools. Unless you were to pay someone a lot to make a precision tool for you. This way, you get exactly what you want. Happy you find it useful tho. Thanks for watching :)

[@explosiveturtle266]

FINALLY! I've been waiting so long.

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! If this does ok, I’ll make more :)

[@BrokenAngelFalling]

I love the editing and the content! Definitely want to start making my own tools and creations now.

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! It can be as fun as sculpting! There’s so many different ways and types of tools. These are really quick and you can do a lot with them.

[@Roxanneer98]

bruh the intro is so unnecessary well animated/edited damn

[@spry2125]

holy,,,,, i love your videos so much! the amount of effort that goes into not only sculpting and your brilliant ideas, but the way you edit your videos brings me life!! honestly, you deserve so much more recognition! guitar strings?? innovation who?? creativity who??? you inspire me to go out of my comfort zone and try new things, and that my friend, is the best. actually, no, you're the best! much love from australia!

[@SculptureGeek]

Wow! Thank you so much! This really made my day!

[@marcosleal4951]

B R O, your intro really takes me back... Great memories 👌

[@SculptureGeek]

Haha! Super glad to see this! Skate or Die was such a nostalgic game for me. Always loved that game and the music was some of the best on the nes in my opinion. Plus, crossovers are always fun. Thanks for watching, man! Cheers :)

[@tinaa3645]

Omg this tool is brilliant! I wondered how you got those beautiful fine scrapes across the clay. Thank you so much for sharing, I can’t wait to make a heap of these and use them

[@metal_1398]

Please make a Metal Sonic! It would be so cool!!

[@iwakuralain1459]

I knew I had to keep my guitar strings!! Gonna look them real quick!!

[@benkirkland5354]

Love your stuff! Happy to see a new type of vid for us design fools.. thanks!

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you very much! Happy to hear it. I just get asked so much about tools I thought it would be a good idea to make a simple tutorial for people. Thank you for watching :)

[@lambperdizioneinfernale394]

GODNESS, you can make your own tools !!!! (I wait for this video so long, AND I LOVE IT)

[@SculptureGeek]

Awesome to hear! If it does ok, I’ll make more. This is just a quick crash course on making a tool.

[@Painted_Owl]

Wow, that was the best intro I’ve ever seen

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! I had fun with it. Really enjoy editing as much as sculpting. Thanks for watching! Cheers 😃

[@archie8tv445]

This is very informative and very clear tips. Thanks bro

[@SebTH1Games]

So Izuku Midoriya when? I wanna see you do a more stylized anime face. Or Goku, that would be cool, but Midoriya I'd prefer to see

[@SculptureGeek]

Hmm, at some point both would be fun to sculpt, but I'm actually curious- don't you feel that there are so many sculptures, statues, figures etc... of Goku? He's such a popular character, I think the only stuff that would compare is Marvel and DC superhero stuff. It's not that there's anything wrong with it, it's more that there are already so many great versions of the character in statue form. Izuku, I can understand but, there is so much Goku stuff lol. Almost as much as like Spiderman, Superman, Darth Vader etc... I do get a ton of requests for him and I am a big DB fan so I will eventually get to him- I think maybe I'm just surprised at how many people want to see that. There are a bunch of DBZ characters I'd like to sculpt especially Roshi, or Majin Buu (evil, fat, or muscular). I'd love to even sculpt some OG DB characters like Son Goku, Krillin, Shu, even Bulma lol. Idk, stick around, I'll get to them eventually :)

[@SebTH1Games]

@@SculptureGeek Actually Roshi would be neat to see. Midoriya would be my prime since -decent- statues of him aren't really common, or cheap, or pull off a normal look. At least yet. But on the DB Side, Roshi would be a fun treat, also know a character whos rarely done? Launch

[@samaracaroline3951]

I love your videos,inspiration me

[@SculptureGeek]

That’s awesome to hear thank you and thanks for watching! :)

[@xHarpyx]

I love how you put all the little text additions and walmart/Satan visual cracked me up. I want to sculpt more and I'm immersed by your teaching technique. Subscribed!

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you so much! I love to joke around and make people laugh. Glad you enjoyed my jokes. Thanks for watching :)

[@xHarpyx]

Thank YOU! You're extremely talented, and we're lucky to be able to see your artistic process. I can't believe how life like Baraka's skin is! Epic AF.

[@zsrecyclebin6957]

It took me 10 min to understand the thumbnail. Dude nice work!!! The intro and everything in this video is just so well made it, keep it up 💖💖💖

[@SculptureGeek]

Haha it’s a sculptor’s lollipop lol. I will and thanks for watching!

[@DeceptiveDice]

Love the videos and the editing

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you!

[@christmasdespacito2505]

no way because i was literally searching amazon for something like this and just happened to stumble across this video?? they are listening bro im being tracked on god

[@Kabodanki]

Damnnnnnnn the timing is on point. This afternoon will be first try for me

[@SculptureGeek]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

[@BiBi-mc9dj]

I would be interested to see how you got to be a sculptor, how you started, how you got interestedinthe frist place, did you go to art school, etc ? :) This looks like a dream job to me, I would like to see your realistic perspective!

[@SculptureGeek]

I'll do my best to answer those questions for you in a future video. I have a bunch planned. Been so busy lately I haven't had time to even finish up the latest one. Thank you for watching and more is 100% on the way! Happy holidays :)

[@mpooul2192]

thank you so much for sharing! Are you going to make a video on molding materials?

[@icarus3895]

for cleaning burrs on the inside you can use a Phillip/Star screwdriver.

[@SculptureGeek]

That's an awesome tip! Thank you for sharing!

[@mrchf_]

So helpful., i never imagined using guitar strings. Amazing tips . Appreciate!

[@waos0211]

Se te fue un poco la traducción pero me bastó para entenderlo. Así que muchas gracias por este contenido

[@marvingutierrez4958]

Really useful video, thank you for sharing tips !

[@marvingutierrez4958]

After all I used calligraphy nibs, and epoxy to seal the tool. It's a little more expensive but more pleasant in my opinion

[@christopherazzopardi2062]

Excellent tutorial!

[@SculptureGeek]

Glad you liked it! Thanks and happy sculpting!

[@unoso_]

I will definitely try:) thank you

[@mrartistgill]

I also use some of these I make a lion

[@laviniaandreea9346]

Thanks for this video! You are amazing!

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! And thanks for watching :)

[@williamlinton1428]

You have half a million subs off 20videos need to post way more .... Great stuff

[@SearchScripture]

You should make Sigma from Overwatch

[@vinzercly]

Starting my first real sculpt soon, been watching all of your backlog and have realy been wondering what you used for the wire for that tool. Thank you for the video, so much.

[@SculptureGeek]

That’s awesome! Good luck on it. Keep me posted and if you have any questions feel free to ask!

[@wisem6792]

@@SculptureGeek !

[@Darknexea]

Thank you for that video ! I never have enough sculpting tools :D

[@SculptureGeek]

Same here friend! Looooove sculpting tools even though I only use a few of them 90% of the time XD

[@strain2211]

I loved that beginning, Suuuuuper retro

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! Shout outs to Skate or Die! Still one of the best game soundtracks ever! And rip Rodney Dangerfield! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching :)

[@jellyzelle8334]

Thank you!! 🙌

[@Painted_Owl]

One could say this is a very useful tool-torial

[@funkybones]

Oh, I didn't even know you made your own tools. Thats very clever!

[@SculptureGeek]

Yeah most of them. If not, they’ve most likely been modified in some way or another. You can certainly buy sculpting tools too though. These are jut fun to make and use and super easy :)

[@mauritaeaton9471]

very indepth...I don't see me making tools.....suggestions for buying some?

[@xxx1x47x41x3]

holy shit man you're so talented

[@SculptureGeek]

Thanks man! Cheers :)

[@lacroixcamille6075]

This is amazing, thanks! I'll probably never do this but it's nice to know. Very interesting :)

[@fx1c333]

Or you could use a brake cable or gear selector cable from a pushbike.

[@Johnmccoyart]

Thank you! This video was very helpful/informative!

[@SculptureGeek]

Thanks for watching!

[@Drawingamer93]

Cool tutorial, dude! I liked the video game beginning.

[@SculptureGeek]

Thanks man! I couldn't resist lol

[@sugartemov3152]

thank you bro!

[@jacobpaterson637]

now i know what to do with guitar sting cut offs

[@bastianmarkstadter7969]

I just started sculpturing and I don’t know what I am doing xD Can you make a video in which you explain which tool to use? An how to use?

[@youtubasoarus]

Skate or Die vibes intensify! O___O

[@SculptureGeek]

Haha! Always loved Skate or Die! The music was enough to draw me in. I played that a lot when I was a kid. Actually there’s just always been something about shops in retro video games. They always have the best music and fun characters.

[@youtubasoarus]

@@SculptureGeek Damn straight, I picked up this nostalgia seeing that intro! Super well done man. XD

[@lennardbernal9441]

Yes please

[@stormior12]

Cool !

[@rodrigohurtado3011]

Thank you for the how make show. Could you make a tutorial of how to use each tool for sculpting in profesional clay , please ????

[@Death-qb6kh]

thank you

[@Cindylee29]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing!! I love your videos! I am not sculpting. I do work with Polymer Clay. But i am MILES away from what you create. I am trying a Chucky head that i‘ll glue on a cup, for my daughter! I just can‘t get it to work!! 😫 But i won‘t give up!! 😉

[@SculptureGeek]

That sounds awesome! I started with super sculpey many years ago but nowadays, I only end up using it for add on pieces like teeth and eyes and stuff. I’m planning on making the next entire piece from sculpey though so it’ll be fun to re visit. Chucky sounds cool! If you wanted to bounce anything off of me, shoot me an email. Thanks for watching :)

[@Cindylee29]

Sculpture_Geek thank you, i will get back to you!! :) I already made Emily from Corps Bride, and i did pretty well, oh and groot as a flower pot!! hehe But my daughter LOVES Chucky when he has his scars and everything, which is pretty complex! I have been more the tea light holder, jewlery type of crafter! But i really wanne get into the sculpting. Can‘t wait for your next video! :)

[@HeyHey-ck6su]

I thought the hook tool was for pimples..

[@SculptureGeek]

Sure, when no one is looking!

[@sensetrigger]

This is great! Thank you!

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! Hope it serves you well :) Let me know how it goes if you make some tools!

[@Oddy_for]

Oh boy, spooketomber is almost here! You better make that ryuk character from "death note" (in full body) That's right! I still remember that response of yours.

[@raulitogerarditotamez8525]

Hola

[@SculptureGeek]

Hola!

[@stormior12]

Hola !

[@jyacthepianoman]

You should sculpt Mama from the Tattletail game

[@Handprintornament]

what methods do you use for warming clay and keeping it at working temp close by?

[@teplooooo]

Спасибо что сделал русские субтитры я твой поклонник

[@SculptureGeek]

Спасибо за просмотр :)

[@haterdemendigos7636]

Eu sou do Brasil parabéns pelo trabalho $2

[@samuelsg2423]

heeeeeellll yeahh man

[@PENFOLD1962]

New SUBSCRIBER👍😆👍 Is there any other kind of wire other than Guitar Strings and Jewelers Saw? Thank you for a facinating and very handy video👍😎👍

[@SculptureGeek]

Sure, you can also use hardened steel piano or “music” wire. Acupuncture needles work there’s lots of choices but for a tool with a little tooth or texture, certain blades and guitar string work really well.

[@PENFOLD1962]

@@SculptureGeek Thank you for replying I really do appreciate it. I'm house bound so I have to rely on the internet for my tools and materials, so I have to take pot luck in sizes... I have many wrong sizes lol in all areas of crafting. Should I be looking for something around a 26 gauge or finer? But I guess if I order a few sizes this will be one time that the wire will come in handy for different sized tools. Thanks again for your help you are a STAR👍😎👍

[@mattlambertsculpture]

Haha Love zbrush but you are so right! P.s great vid very useful!

[@joelsonich]

excelente!!!!!!

[@SculptureGeek]

J S Thank you! :)

[@Apophis324]

Who made that pixelated bit?! That was hilarious :P

[@SculptureGeek]

Just me over here :) Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.I might bring him out more often lol.

[@Apophis324]

So you're not just a skilled clay-artist, you're also a pixel-artist? A man of many trades!

[@SculptureGeek]

Apophis324 Haha no, I’m terrible at the other stuff. It took me forever to make it. I’m learning though!

[@Apophis324]

Well, for someone terrible at it, you did do a fine job then :3

[@foxyboi4316]

What clay do you use? I've seen your other video and I would like to try sculpting out.

[@Omen_Customs]

can you make a tool for fur please.

[@nickgore987]

Wickedd this will help alot thx dood

[@SculptureGeek]

Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@sarazotto3684]

Does anyone know what the stand he uses to hold the armature is called or is

[@SculptureGeek]

Usually it’s just a threaded black steel pipe and a floor flange that I screw to a board. You can find them in the plumbing section of a hardware store. Sometimes I’ll use hard plastic pipe as well if I’m not worried about strength. You may want to wash the steel pipe with a degreaser or dish detergent to avoid getting the clay dirty. If you’re careful though, that’s not usually necessary. There are lots of different ways to make armature stands- that way works great for a bust and is quick and easy. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching :)

[@sarazotto3684]

Thank you very much, love your content

[@dr.pegasus6395]

After I found 1 video I watched all of them and I want to see you make a dragon from the elder scrolls please if anyone could do it. It would be you

[@SculptureGeek]

Thank you! Maybe someday. I have quite a few hours logged in Skyrim lol. Wish they would make a new one!

[@dr.pegasus6395]

They are its the elder scrolls 6 Dominion

[@hermestj2793]

GRATITUDEEEE THANK SO MUCH!!!

[@SculptureGeek]

No problem! Thank YOU for watching :)

[@CookyKiriak]

First comment xdxd, your genial, i love your videos

[@SculptureGeek]

Thanks for watching!

[@sarahslame]

okok I get it already. I'll make my own. GEESH.

[@SculptureGeek]

Lmao! It’s just easier this way. XD

[@NeonsStyleHD]

The medium you use doesn't look like clay. what is it?

[@SculptureGeek]

It is clay. Chavant nsp hard or medium grade. Oil based clay.

[@franciscovaldiviacordova5586]

Does anyone know the small rolling tool he used to make skin pores textures in the Baraka sculpture thought it was genius because I’ve been doing it individually and it’s really time consuming

[@muichiroff3322]

hello it's me again wanted to give you a video idea make the sculpture of itachi uchiha but just want

[@Pallottaish]

What is your das?

[@MeanJohnDean]

No big box store but Ace Hardware does.

[@SculptureGeek]

Oh yeah forgot about them but they usually have a whole display of k&s stuff! Good call!