I Made MOTHMAN! Cryptid Sculpting & Storytime | Polymer Clay Timelapse Tutorial

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Continuing my cryptid series, I bring you my version of "Mothman". This guy was so much fun to make. Watch the entire process as I create his armature, sculpt his face and details out of polymer clay and paint him with acrylics and an airbrush in this full process tutorial that's perfect for beginners.
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[@aceofclay]

Let me know what you think of my version of Mothman! What or who do you want to see next? I'm trying to plan out some new, fresh ideas for this channel and I would love to get your thoughts. At the end of the day, if you're happy, I'm happy 😊. Thank you for watching and being here! See you in the next one ❤

[@anubhavrajkunwar2145]

Please🙏! Sir, stop using air paint brush🖌️! I told you, many, many times. I can't afford this machine. And, not just me, but, some other people too. So, please🙏, only use normal paint brushes. Stop, using air paint brush🖌️. Please🙏! Accept my request🙏.

[@LexaJ828]

Could you do some basic tutorials?? ❤❤

[@LexaJ828]

@@anubhavrajkunwar2145that’s a bit absurd to ask him to not use a tool because you can’t afford it.

[@gabrielabrera9966]

@@anubhavrajkunwar2145 I really don’t want to be toxic but this is an actual brain dead comment. He’s not allowed to use a certain product because you cannot afford it? Are you kidding me? Respectfully, you’re not gonna get anywhere in life with that kind of logic. Please do better.

[@PascalDeckwerth]

AWESOME ILOVE IT 1000000000X PLEASE CAN YOU NEXT PLEASE ENID OR BIANCA FROM WENDSDAY SERIE FIGUREN PLEASE

[@lisagauci3354]

This is awesome. I think an Edgar Allen Poe raven statue would be awesome. I love your videos

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

An easy cryptid: Walking Pants! AKA The Fresno Nightcrawler. Absolutely dorky looking but hilarious at the same time.

[@lonewolf9390]

The Fresno Nightcrawler is absolutely the dork of the cryptid world. LOL

[@aaronsmith3264]

Agreed I would love to see it

[@vincenthamilton7967]

ITS MY BOI MOTHMAN!!!!! You should sculpt the Flatwoods Monster next!

[@lonewolf9390]

Oh hell yeah! The Flatwoods Monster would be sweet!

[@Mothman1966]

*Mothman has entered the chat*

[@allendean9807]

I’d love to see a series where you make a character, and Adam (north of the border) remakes them in his own twisted sensibilities.

[@jennylawson1980]

Have you ever thought about doing a version of The Faun? Half man Half goat? In some stories his kind is evil, in others he is fair and good. Some he is a musician like the pied piper that gathers children... Your version on Mothman is epic! Great job Ace.

[@caleblawson3867]

My second favorite cryptid next to the Loch Ness Monster!

[@michelle_mitch_p]

I’m just finishing up a wife for the fisherman. Can’t wait to post it and tag you. You really ignite my love for creating again ❤

[@aceofclay]

That makes me so happy! Can’t wait to see her!

[@robinhart5586]

The green, purple and sparkles really elevated this piece! He popped off; amazing!

[@vinnygothika7510]

Mothman! He's a moth and a man, I said Mothman! Love him, I love the little stuck out butt, lol

[@SabakuNoShi]

I really like this glimmery effect on his skin. Adds so much to character!

[@talknerdy2me926]

More cryptid sculpts would be super fun to see. I have a suggestion for a future sculpt? I don’t know if you really care for them or anything but two characters popped into my mind while watching you smooth and paint it. The creature from “Splice” would be a really cool sculpt. And Batman when he was mutated from the ooze that mutated the ninja turtles. To anyone who may be curious there is a movie of Batman and TMNT crossover. And at one point the ooze gets on Batman, who proceeds to mutate into a Bat- MAN. His mutation was pretty gnarly to say the least. Seeing a miniature sculpt of that would be badass :) Again. Just some character/creature suggestions. ✌️ keep inspiring!

[@serenadavis5956]

I love his bright red eyes they make his face standout giving him a scary look.

[@brianbowman7681]

I love your take on him more inset...over the klunky bigfoot look...killed it

[@gwencrable7286]

I love the addition of the tiny bits of wire on his body. It's so creepy. The movie Mothman Prophecies freaked me out so much. This is such a great interpretation.👍🏾❤️

[@claressadubs]

It's so cool to see you do both very cartoony stylized characters and super anatomical ones!

[@bethanytemplin4599]

I love the glitter addition on this. It really makes it pop and look otherworldly. Great job as always

[@miriahmassaro562]

Love this! Mothman is one of my favorite folklore monsters.

[@jeepscreeps]

Love him! The details, the anatomy, the paint colors AND ❤ THE GLITTER EFFECTS. You never cease to amaze me with your talent!

[@beatrizlioness]

I think I've never saw you sculpt such a realistic body before! 😮

[@nicolelylewis]

the glitter and painting job is so cool! I'd like to see the disney princess turned monsters sculptures again

[@elizabethclay2016]

Thank you for making him.

[@AndrewsClayCreations]

This is awesome! I have always been intrigued by the Mothman stories, and I am actually working on my own version of him for my next video.

[@FallenAngelHiroko]

Yes!!!! My favorite “legit” (pre-internet) cryptid.

[@elishahankin6465]

Yes, he is sasweet! The purple and green give him an iridescent vibe!❤❤❤

[@Sharauni]

Love it! I've been fascinated by Mothman for many years, my father is from West Virginia and told me the story as a kid. I think you captured its creepy essence perfectly! And love the sparkles lol. Also, one of the funnier West Virginia "cryptids" he told me about was when his father was a young man there was a "monster" running around the Braxton Creek area. Those familiar with cryptids might be thinking I'm talking about the Flatwoods Monster but no, this was a totally separate critter that scared the daylights out of the locals for a few days. Said to be about the size of a dog, running on two legs, with red glowing eyes and a haunting call...scary huh? Well, turned out it was a Greater Roadrunner! I love the idea that the townsfolk were panicked because of a roadrunner that somehow made it's way to WV lol 🤣

[@obadijahparks]

My sisters will love this!

[@jessiegamer355]

thats so cool that th purple and green almost makes him look stellar, like hes from another world, galactic almost

[@tamaraeads3650]

Great attention to detail!

[@looneylyd7521]

GLITTERRRRR!!!! 🥰🥰✨✨✨

[@resin_Hd]

Oh! Looks great! The greens and the sparkles really give it a ghostly glow.

[@andyrewski]

Thank you for being so consistent in quality and uploads. I love watching your videos ❤

[@samanthadean1083]

I asked for this!!! Awesome!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Now I just need to see Ogopogo!!! Happy Canada Day!!! 🇨🇦

[@Mothman1966]

Nice sculpture! You got my good side lol

[@diamondsandthings]

He turned out really great. I loved the movie.

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Wow! I’d say this is your best sculpture to date. Absolutely amazing! Love the wire fuzz/hairs, the face sculpt, the beautiful anatomy. Your technical skill are out in force and I’m in awe. Very impressive proboscis too (that’s what she said)

[@gdby44]

Looks great. I think you did a great job in bringing Mothman to life.

[@amandagermany5933]

He's incredible!! Would love to see your take on a skinwalker. Can be interpreted so many different ways.

[@christoffernero5829]

Your version of the Mothman is awesome, lots of detail! Well done!!

[@mizzuzie3338]

The combination of a mostly humanoid body with a moth head and wings is a stroke of pure genious. Amazing work!

[@brianahawkins8124]

Oh my wow Mothman looks awesome! I love how you gave him the sparkle. Can you try the Owlman from Secret Saturdays?

[@jurgeninghels839]

This is creepy like hell.....I love it!!! Great work dude. Ever thought to make a series of folklore / legends / mythology from around the world. Could be interesting to see your interpretations of a Banshee, Selkie, Scandinavian Trolls, etc......

[@andrea.rivers]

He turned out fantastic!

[@catherinetetrault4789]

He is phenomenal. I wouldn't want to see him in our town. But really you did an excellent job with all the details. I like the little hairy bits on his shoulders. It makes him look fuzzy. The dragonfly glaze is the finishing touch. He's superb 😊❤

[@davidhorn7360]

One of your best this year, no question

[@LaurenVanDerHoven]

I love mothman he is so amazing and I would like to see another guide character

[@jeriherman9639]

Great job! I have grown up in the area of the Mothman. It’s right across the river from me. I love all your creatures! 🧟‍♀️

[@claressadubs]

We NEED Javier Botet or Doug Jones to play this guy in a Mothman movie! This is a for-real horror movie monster costume design!

[@080892Carlos]

I love this, he is one of my favorite cryptics! You should do the Chupacabra next!

[@critter_guy2197]

Reminds me of way back when you sculpted the Wendigo

[@mantismodels1207]

Top notch, man! Mothman looks great, and you did the cryptid justice. Great job!!

[@racheed5383]

Your Mothman turned out great! I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@kianschmeling3893]

He looks so cool!

[@zer0399]

Incredible! I loooove the iridescent details

[@TheMoodyHere]

West Virginia here and I love your take on Mothman!

[@paulaschaffer2418]

He turned out amazing!!!

[@brantleenoland6044]

Love the wings

[@francklie6568]

He looks great!

[@miippi]

I love how he made the Mothman as physically accurate as possible to human, really emphasizing on proportions and muscles, and then gave him toeless feet :D And yeah, the Mothman did get the ken doll -treatement, but you know.. KZbin.

[@MichaelBarcusGray]

I love him!!!! He turned out great!

[@lachauntiswashington231]

He looks great.👍👍 I'm used to seeing mothman as fluffy and cute and muscular. ❤😊

[@BunnyXproductions]

You are amazing and I’m so happy for you!! 🫶🏻

[@aceofclay]

Aw thank you!! You didn’t have to do that! Really means a lot ❤️

[@fairiesandfancies]

*ME SCREAMING ONCE YOU TOOK OUT THE GLITTER*

[@nailinartwithlisa759]

So cool! So many cryptids to choose from I will enjoy any you create.

[@TheSlugstoppa]

Truly relaxing to watch this artwork coming together. Great job.

[@aaronsmith3264]

I love this sculpture next you should do Bigfoot or the flat woods monster or even the love land frog man

[@kaylaleist2399]

As a West Virginia girl, thank you for this ❤

[@Gudsur]

Hey Anthony! It would be cool if you made Jean Jacket's final form from the movie "Nope". Amazing job on Mothman. I live in NY, and I love this new series of cryptids you've been sculpting.

[@sadlyashley]

My mom is from West Virginia, hearing all her stories growing up about Mothman I’d thought he was a proven and real thing until I learned what a cryptid was yeeears later. Anyway, go mothman go

[@jessicawylie6783]

THAT IS AWESOME 😎

[@KiwiCoffeeKing]

He’s brilliant!

[@stephenoran2019]

He is just amazing! Awesome work, man!

[@karabearcomics]

"Ace of Clay base" made me think instead it could be called "Ace of Base". Now I have "Don't Turn Around" stuck in my head.

[@aceofclay]

…cause ur gonna see my heart breakinnnn

[@Nathalie1811]

Another awesome sculpt! ( Try masking fluid for covering places you dont want paint, it peels off well)

[@beckyandrew53]

Your painting is tremendous. Very effective

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

The French (and Canadian) _Loup Garou_ 🐺 as well as _Le Dahu_ - a mountain goat with shorter legs on the up side of the mountain… that falls down if you jump scare it as it invariably turns around 😅 - would be a great addition.

[@ponyboy_]

I love this creature 👽 Nice job Anthony 🎉

[@tanmaree1290]

Absolutely phenomenal 👏 😍

[@dutchielander2478]

This is way creepier then the SMT Mothman. They should run with your design in the future imo.

[@Medusii]

You should defo do Goatman next!

[@GuhnomeArt]

This looks amazing! I love the wings!

[@izzieplier]

mothman is serving some body-ody-ody

[@malvernminiatures]

loved your mothman some more ideas for you (dover demon, Chupacabra and bigfoot)

[@joshvanbonn925]

Looks awesome love this take on the Mothman 🎉🎉🎉

[@chriscoleman6956]

Great job on the Mothman I hate to see him in the wild next time make the loch Ness monster it would be fun to make you into a monster.

[@EricNBoydArt]

Love it. The details and the colors, outstanding.

[@BananaMike780]

I like to use earthquake putty to cover eyes when airbrushing

[@pennydreadfull]

Fantabulous!❤

[@dwerenat1]

Nice work as always. Love the head and wings especially.

[@JulienDu92]

wonderful!

[@maddieadams75]

Excellent attention to detail. Thanks for sharing this lore ❤

[@tealeyestudios1856]

Nice! Love it! Looks very realistic. Your videos have definitely inspired me to sculpt! Keep up the great work.

[@vanevenezuela5781]

This is so cooool. You inspire me. I’m buying stuff I need to make some sculptures. So I’m really excited to finally use all of it. In the meantime I watch your videos for fun and to get even more excited haha!

[@candyjams8416]

Can you do Joker, Two face, penguin, poison ivy, riddler, mad hatter, killer croc, clayface please

[@yoricreator]

I just found your channel and I LOVE it! I can’t wait to see more of your videos! ❤❤❤

[@user-gs6fu6pf5c]

I'm sure you'd do great versions of either The Dover Demon or the Loveland Frog.

[@princebloodgrave8097]

Great as always. :) If you haven't tried to make him already, a Spring-heeled Jack would be cool to see, in your design. :D

[@Frozenkoldfury]

Yessss, Spring-heeled Jack is an amazing British cryptid

[@2tone209]

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[@aceofclay]

Ayyyy

[@user-um5mu9ws2z]

Great figure. Interesting history.

[@romanortega4385]

I love your work! Longtime fan! It would be nice if you made the creeper!