How to SCULPT a MINIATURE (in Green Stuff)!

[@BillMakingStuff]

great job on your mini Crafsman! Now go cast it and gimme one.

[@nestinggoods4312]

As a kid who grew up building models and fighting with essential tremors, thanks for acknowledging your shaky hands and not letting it deter you. There were times I’d mess something up and get really down on myself about it. You set a great example for people of all ages!

[@_GreenSkies_]

KZbin algorithm was doing me dirty there for a while, but bringing this channel to my attention was such a win. Crafsman is just so wonderful to watch and listen to

[@TheCrafsMan]

TIPS for SUCCESS (avoid frustration with Green Stuff!): ► Work in LAYERS! Sculpt a bit, set aside and let it cure, sculpt some more. Take your time with SMALL BITES and you'll avoid working under panic or stress. ► Work WET! Have a cup of water to dip fingers in, especially while mixing. Use a very thin, rubbed-in amount of petroleum jelly on tools or fingertips in extra sticky situations. ► If in a HURRY, use HEAT! Consider OVEN curing or, as I did to lessen cure time, a HEAT GUN. ► MAGNIFY that MIN! As shown in a few of the montage shots, I had head-worn magnifiers on for the finer details. If you've never worked with magnification, try it - because if something looks halfway decent zoomed IN, it'll look wholeway decent zoomed OUT. ► EVEN THAT MESS OUT! I almost didn't apply the Liquid Green Stuff, but I'm glad I did. I think that's when the whole thing came together, and some mistakes were hidden. TIPS for TAKING it FURTHER: ► MIX it UP! Consider mixing GREEN STUFF with MILLIPUT, PROCREATE, or other epoxy mediums to achieve a less "bubblegum" consistency. ► Get SHARP! For this video, I did a majority of the sculpting with a size 0 flat/chisel silicone shaper tool, and this shows in the soft, more ROUNDY features. But I think you'll get better results if you think like a wax carver, in terms of laying in material and making *cuts* with sharper tools.

[@Miscast]

This is incredible!!!

[@doominionl.o.3358]

Oh Crafsman, you can't put "Green" and "Miniature" in a title and not expect the Warhammer 40K Ork players to come in here all excited and such!

[@aaron.k.]

I'm trying to imagine Crafsman shouting waaaaaaaagh!

[@BlaineKodos]

Keep on steady crumpin'

[@capnskustomworks]

“Now we’ve got to just add some more of that dakka on right over here, just like that.”

[@MegaMaximus333]

Or death guard players.

[@BlareWolfgang]

@@BlaineKodos😂

[@bunnyonabunwithagunnicepun5689]

As someone who has shaky hands, this is genuinely one of the most inspirational videos, by one of the most inspirational people, on the entire internet. It reminds me that being Steady is not a state of physical being, but instead, a state of mind. Keep on Craftin’ Steady, Crafsman!

[@TheZoorat]

The crafting you have done to your show over time is inspiring in itself.

[@TheCrafsMan]

I really really appreciate this. Seriously goes a long way.

[@discosludge]

Crafsman and miniatures go together like peanut butter and jelly. Love the sculpt and the video, Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much!

[@jordaneash5039]

Crafsman swooping in again to save me from creative frustration. Seeing this gave me just the tips I needed to get me going again (waiting a bit for the green stuff to destickify, working a little more patiently, forming vs. trying to cut). Thanks, Crafsman!

[@CharacterDesignForge]

This is an amazing sculpt at any scale, but that clean, so tiny?! Amazing! Lovely video as always, this is a mighty tempting material to try out

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much! Coming from you, that's some big encouragement!

[@themesteryphantom]

Damn Crafsman, I started out making miniatures for our DnD games like this, from scratch with greenstuff, and I always felt like I just couldn't get the finesse and level of detail I wanted. So I've started "cheating", by modifying minis that I find in the hobby store - but you've just inspired me to go back to basics and make my original designs from scratch again! Just gorgeous. Never seen a mini with so much personal style!

[@asafoetidajones8181]

90% chance your issue was failing to work in layers. That is to say, sculpt the basic structure, let it cure, then add bits, let them cure, details, cure. Doing too much soft clay at once means not only having to rush, but having to mush. This is true of sculpey, too - baked sculpey can stand rebaking just fine, so sculpt your basics, bake, sculpt more til you're happy, bake to "save" your progress, add more layers. Green stuff is great for thin, fine detail like ears, faces, etc but kind of frustrating for your entire mini. I prefer to start with sculpey and only use GS or apoxie sculpt for details.

[@themesteryphantom]

Yep, this is absolutely true. The difficult part is usually that I have a tendency to be short on time and procrastinate 😅 not much time for curing layers. So I’ll often do the basic bulk in fimo, bake it, and then a layer of green stuff. But yea, absolutely true

[@mattdutton2094]

Love how you demonstrate how you learn about the material. The process of learning to learn is so important and so easily overlooked!

[@team_rex]

Oh boy! Sculpting! Cameos! Heroic scale!

[@taftmemmott141]

I love watching these, and seeing the little un-acknowledged techniques/problem solving that people figure out. Like making the scope for the rifle, you placed the styrene tube on a drill bit and laid it on a sanding sponge to hold it steady to scrape a side down to glue it nice and stable. *chefs kiss*

[@toddslanga5262]

Crafsman, you are such a treasure! You never cease to inspire me to try things that have intimidated me for so long.

[@CCMinis]

What a fantastic mini!!! Lovely video as always Crafsman - thanks for including me =]

[@TrashbashMan]

Boss what are those heroic scale models shown in your explanation? Those look awesome!

[@CCMinis]

@@TrashbashMan thems the Khorne Warhammer Underworld warband

[@ItsDrMcQuack]

I LOVE that you chose Turnip 28 figures for your true scale example 😄 good explanation, too

[@TrashbashMan]

​@@CCMinisThanks man! They don't seem to be available for sale anymore sadly but they do look wicked, going to keep my eyes open for a lost set

[@salvation7362]

It's been really busy at work the past few weeks and I've been stressed out, running around all day. This was very relaxing for me to just sit back, decompress and chill. Thanks Crafsman, you da' best. ☺

[@roidroid]

i'd skipped this initially. But the next vid on hoses&cables referenced back here & i got interested.

[@brianartillery]

Beautiful minifigure, Crafsman. Sadly, my eyesight isn't up to making stuff like this anymore, but I'm happy to enjoy watching you create wonderful wee figures like this, for hours. Thank you!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much! That was probably one of the more challenging ones, due to this very issue. I had a head-worn magnifier (shown a little in a few of the montage shots) and I can confidently say I will *always* reach for them when sculpting something like this. :) Sure appreciate you!

[@chaos.corner]

@@TheCrafsMan Those head-worn magnifiers are fantastic. My main hobby is electronics and as the years have rolled on, it's become an essential to have. It just makes things so much easier.

[@hunterlangley8287]

I'd love to see this little guy return in a painting video.

[@markusvurrgh4549]

Sweet sculpt and ah particularly appreciate the awesome soundtrack you produced for this one! Ultra tight work, Crafsman, thank you.

[@marlenemcrae4125]

your work makes me smile real big. enjoyable to watch and listen to.

[@rachealgetscreative]

Like the je ne sais mohawk! And we don't mind your shaky shaky - don't even worry about it! Love to you and the whole CrafsFamily.

[@danthemakerman]

Dang man I don't know how people can sculpt stuff so small. That turned out great!!

[@smp1990]

im not finished watching yet and its already the coolest thing ive seen someone do by hand! awesome job!

[@scootb7400]

Super fun. Immediately made me think of Air Raiders!!! My favorite 80’s miniatures.

[@McSwaggerMuffins]

I’ve watched this video about 5 times. I have now ordered green stuff and tools and I’m so excited. Thank you so much for linking everything in the description!

[@JeffThatcameraguy-og3hr]

Oh my good-diddly-goodness!!! I needed this sooo much!! Thank you!!!

[@MagnumPopeye]

CrafsMan is like Hennessy🍾 and cool jazz🎶.. Going to get some Monster Clay myself.. Keep on keeping on and craftin..

[@DigiLab360]

Feels like the old CrafsMan is back, showing us how to build stuff. Thank you CrafsMan!

[@bradbla]

Thanks for letting us chill with you, CrafsMan.

[@Dan_Does]

Turned out great, buddy. Love the rifle!

[@gornser]

All those years you've put into crafting really shine in videos like this

[@TheCrafsMan]

This means a ton to me.

[@alexnoahvogel]

Crafsman be steady craftin his way straight into our hearts. Thanks, Crafsman

[@travisshallenberger9486]

Heck yeah, Crafsman! This is right up my alley, But I've always been too intimidated to try it. I love that you try so many different things and show us that it's not as difficult as we think.

[@iangreen4572]

50% Greenstuff and 50% Milliput will give you the best of both worlds. A lot of scultors are starting to use both as Greenstuff on it's own can be quite hard to sculpt.

[@carltonwagner]

Soooo cool. And great music, as always, Crafsman.

[@cosmoapeters]

This looks so good! And I really appreciate the narration of the process, I've wanted to sculpt some guys from scratch for a long time

[@Gamma7DroidSecurity]

Crafsman, I just wanted to thank you for always being a positive influence on the KZbin platform. A lot of content creators on this site have been doing some terrible things, SSSniperwolf and Ephemeral Rift being two prominent examples. I know that sort of drama isn't your speed, but it really does mean a lot to me that I can always come to your videos to de-stress. We love you, and keep oooonnnnnn steady craftin!

[@discosludge]

Dude the ER stuff FLOORED me. I was gobsmacked. Totally agree, nice to decompress with some Crafsman.

[@volttherobot]

Well said, human - "A dose of SteadyCraftin' is definitely a viable therapy for de-stressification"

[@waltonfurnacewoodworkingan8663]

I wouldn't call out other people who are trying...

[@kinniealford7393]

Awesome

[@jeremycatches9766]

You are really showing off now! Your sculpting skills are impressive.

[@NerdFightThis]

This a masterpiece Crafsman.. seriously one of my favorite things you've done so far. So much skill.

[@joman104]

the insane level of production value is under appreciated

[@johnburgoon8711]

CrafsMan you are the best. Thank you.

[@jasonhendricks1174]

I've been a freelance miniature sculptor for almost 20 years and it's cool to see you use the same techniques as you try stuff out. I can't stand greenstuff myself and only use it when I have to so you got my respect for sticking with it and getting a mini completed, I've seen others interested in trying this just give up rather than deal with Kneadatite.

[@alanlabriola3810]

Do you have a website or social media showing your work?

[@jasonhendricks1174]

@@alanlabriola3810 For some reason KZbin comments are preventing me from talking about it

[@jasonhendricks1174]

@@alanlabriola3810 But if you were to look for my name sans the number and add sculptor you should find a blog.

[@r3v3n63]

Do a search for monster-zer0@@alanlabriola3810

[@andykelly9035]

Crafsman you are awesomely talented! The patience it must have taken to create this amazing miniature. Keep up the great work! All the very best wishes 😊👍

[@degerdi]

You’re a gift, thank you for doing what you do

[@BernardSandler]

Thank you for a moment of gentle in a time of harsh.

[@GamingMediocrity]

This channel is such a gem. I go piece by piece, slowly just like you do, so what I'm saying is thanks for the videos. 👍

[@johnii7896]

This is great, Crafsman. I wondered if I could just make figures out of Green Stuff...

[@rubensantiago6403]

Craftman you make things look so easy !!! And i love your soothing voice ! Not to mention all your projects keep up the great work !! And THANK YOU !

[@lmao7562]

A crafsman video dropping while I'm at work. This is exactly what I needed to power me through the day.

[@waltonfurnacewoodworkingan8663]

Good job! Always looking foward to what you come up with next!

[@capnskustomworks]

That’s how I look when I wanna do some crafting today, too! 😄😄😄

[@ScottKendall1969]

I just found you and subscribed. You are an extremely intelligent person that talks to me like I am 4, but a very smart 4 year old. I love it. You say exactly what I need to know minus a bunch of extraneous talk. Every word has value, and you are simultaneously entertaining. Everyone making DIY videos needs to watch you.

[@killerkratos]

It's only a matter of time before a Space marine project hits your desk. I'm here for it 😁

[@sketch2347]

WIcked mini, an some chill beats, always a 10/10 with TheCraftsman.

[@MrJef_Paints]

Always love me some craftime with da crafman oh good stuff

[@PossumMedic]

Heck yeah Craft Man! 🤘

[@thekittenfreakify]

Been sculptingnmynown minies for a year with your vids in the background really excited for this episode and I hope to see you expand it on it.

[@TwinSteel]

Perfect 5/7 cameo! 🥳❤️👍🏿

[@chumon1992]

Really love the details you always manage to get. Especially with such tiny things. Also your little joke at the end about your shakeyness made me giggle.

[@boyleiideasmusic]

Thank You Craf Man! Nice Job!!!!!!

[@treesnl]

That kind of detail in such a tiny sculpt is amazing. I love how you're always trying something new. Fyi Hecate = heck ah TEE

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much! And I appreciate the info on pronunciation, too! (I was going to attempt Ms. Ana's last name, but I 100% guarantee I would have butchered that too. LOL!) Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment!

[@jaserart]

I came to this channel for the green stuff and I'm subscribing for the Bob Ross of sculpting 😀 great vibes man!

[@rotaman8555]

So cool! Thank you CrafsMan.

[@spicypickle666]

Looks absolutely sick!!

[@estiuestiuestiu4149]

Amazing work. I love how you give credits to those who inspired you and that you always come up with something new. You are such an inspiration.

[@JackindaSack]

If you ever miss produced a miniature like this I would paint one in a HEARTBEAT

[@ScruffyLookinRGB]

BoomShakalaka! craftsman, thank you for another inspiring video 📹 🙏 ❤️

[@arvaniaconstructions]

I'm a bit of a shaker too. And working in such a small scale is hard. Holy! You nailed it, Crafsman.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, my friend!

[@Atrobro]

I really appreciate the way you talk through and reflect on your experience. I always learn something new!

[@Da.henrys.moments]

Amazing craften

[@Matt-md5yt]

thank you for doing this Craftsman.

[@Arkie80]

Far out CrafsMan. Thank you as always. Would love to watch you paint him.

[@panicpillow6097]

Loved seeing gardens of hecate popping up on a steadycrafting episode. This also really got me inspired to try and sculpt a miniature from scratch. Thanks crafsman!

[@TinyDiodes]

I started using Pilot V5/7 in middle school, about 30 years ago now. Still my go to pen for everything.

[@EHCreative]

Im sure its already been mentioned but I really like a combo of green stuff and epoxy sculpt or milliput white. Seems to be a magic formula for me.

[@joshuaedley5191]

that miniature looks really cool I really enjoyed watching the process

[@volttherobot]

Wow, that mini came out lookin' SO GOOD!

[@Valandar2]

I've been sculpting since 2000, and greenstuff is my putty of choice. Awesome vid, CrafsMan!

[@nandamari]

SteadyCrafsman, you got skillz!

[@neuzd]

Crafsman! Ana is the best, so nice you're a fan of her too! : D

[@echodelta2426]

one of the best miniature sculpting videos that I have seen. Not only did you show xto use green stuff, but how you made the styrene rifle was cool too. Great job of giving props to the channel that you got your inspiration from. I will check out Ana's channel now.

[@mraide]

Always wanted to try this, might just do now - thanks for the inspiration Mr Crafsman

[@barbaracabrera207]

I love your channel. I've been watching for 3 yrs. Thank you for your videos! You are a wonderful artist!!! TFS!!! Austin TX USA

[@jackcleveland1175]

Peace and love back at ya, Crafsman!

[@tinjoesstation]

That’s friggen sweet!!

[@Dellaluna13]

Great work on your miniature, Crafsman. Never heard of Gardens of Hecate until now, amazing stuff. Those Grobnik guys are too cool, they look like little Giger people.

[@jodezero]

Very cool. Got a lot of ideas from this. Have tried sculpting with green stuff before, but this helps. Thanks for sharing

[@seekertosecrets]

I could not do miniatures in the same fashion as people, like you, create them. You have more patience than me.

[@jasonhendricks1174]

Funny, it's the digital sculpting I have issues with. If i cant work with it with my hands I have troubles.

[@TheCrafsMan]

@@jasonhendricks1174 Have you seen some of the new "virtual" digital sculpting? It's very surreal to me - it looks like they're able to "in the air" sorta reach and pinch, pull, push, smooth... It's wild.

[@seekertosecrets]

@@TheCrafsMan Virtual Sculpting? That is wild! Sounds like playing on a theremin!

[@jasonhendricks1174]

I have! PS4 has a program with the Oculus that looks like fun, or more fun than Zbrush.@@TheCrafsMan

[@chaos.corner]

@@TheCrafsManI've played with it. It's pretty fun. I wish I had the talent (or rather I wish I had the stick-to-it to develop the talent) to really take advantage of it. You can easily 3d-print the results too.

[@card_stock_gliders]

30 seconds in and already love it.

[@skizzlep]

Maaaaan, I've had a tube of this in my crafts bin for FOREVER and never had the courage to try anything with it. Thanks for breaking the barrier.

[@nicholasgoldsborough1563]

Man I am SO glad I found your Channel! Fuqin rock on Craftsman!

[@zechwheeler5939]

Lol I figured gaslands would open the door to other tabletop stuff. I'm planning to try my hand at making some Mordheim and Necromunda figures so all of this info is super useful! Thank you Crafsman!

[@kiradelarochefoucauld7499]

I like to freeze up a lot of the afternoon before i begin my masterwork! Thanks for the inspo, Craftman. Excellent craftmat tip too!

[@porkchopulator]

Ive never been good at sculpting, but this looks so fun! Im gonna have to give it a try.

[@cheeserdane]

1:42 that's my favorite pen, writes notes on my arm just as easy as any piece of paper.

[@Nathanm7977]

Great job and thanks for sharing the knowledge. Granted I could never work that scale due to medical issues. But you can always scale up .

[@tygerbomb]

You're really inspirational