How to Use Greenstuff Tools - How To Sculpt Miniatures - Episode 3

In this video we'll combine what we talked about in videos 1 and 2, applying tools to greenstuff and seeing what the different tools can accomplish.
This is part of an ongoing series of videos on how to sculpt miniatures, intended for games workshop miniatures.
If you'd like to follow along with the blog post I wrote on this topic, find it here:
www.modernsynthesist.com/2012/...

[@HavoCentral]

Going to watch everything. Got a daunting protect ahead of me. Barnacles, seaweed, sand dollars, and star star fish on a 30mm miniature. These are going to be so helpful

[@ModernSynthesist]

That actually sounds like an awesome project!

[@Illersvansen]

Wish I had found this channel sooner. This video series has been super informative.

[@ModernSynthesist]

Well, I'm glad you found it now. Happy sculpting!

[@necalovescake]

found your channel from the colab thing with eric, such amanzing aliens m8, now watching through ur whole series, followed on insta, about to build and paint some tyranids myself and i really need to learn more about sculpting in general so couldnt have come at a better time. thanks a ton for all this knowledge, ur sculpts are insane 👾

[@ModernSynthesist]

Oh amazing! I'm so happy to hear all of this, and so glad you found my channel! Please share it with other folks whoight be interested!

[@opsimathics]

this should have a million views

[@ModernSynthesist]

Glad you think so, and you can help that happen! Share it out! :D

[@kiermac]

Great video, helps greatly. Just starting to get into sculpting some turnip28 stuff. Thanks!!

[@ModernSynthesist]

Yes! Glad to hear it! And good luck with the turnips!

[@benhadaway3322]

Are you going to make any more tutorials. I am working on a converted kit bashed Malanthrope and am using Green stuff. Your tool demonstrations and what not are very helpful. Would love to see some stuff on how to Make Carapce, how to make the bulbous eggs and what not on the malanthrope.

[@ModernSynthesist]

Thanks for the comment, Benjamin! I've actually got a couple more tutorials almost done, but I was a bit disappointed with the initial reaction to these videos, after putting in a LOT of work on them, so I deprioritized getting the other videos out :( That being said, sculpting Carapace plates is definitely in there and almost ready to go, so maybe I'll bump that one up for you :D

[@aiwass8866]

It's a shame because you make it look so easy :(

[@ModernSynthesist]

@@aiwass8866 It is easy! You just have to do it. I got to this point by screwing up a lot first.

[@andrewbenjamin100]

How do you get rid of the lube when you're finished? Said the vicar to the milkmaid. Seriously though, How?

[@ModernSynthesist]

LOL! You mean the extra lube that you didn't use on your tools? It's hand cream! Just rub it into your hands! The milk maid will be so pleased with your supple, dewy skin 😂

[@Thepaintingwick]

Once your green stuff is set, how do you get the hand cream off the model, so you can paint it? Just scrub the whole thing with dish soap? Or what if you've put down some green stuff, started sculpting and then realized you needed more? How do you get the new green stuff clump to stick to the old one if it's covered in hand cream?

[@ModernSynthesist]

Advice: don't think about it. Just try it. I've only used standard nivea from the blue tube/tub, and I have NEVER had any of these problems. I don't soap scrub anything. The key is that you're not putting GOBS of cream on. You just rub your tool through the cream, wipe off the excess cream on the back of your hand, and then go to work. The slick of oil left on your tool is VERY thin. One thing I do: when I'm mixing the putty, I wet my hands with water, not cream. Once the putty is on the model, then I switch to cream on my tool.

[@leestevenson80]

Great video mate. Your green stuff looks so flexible do you mix hand cream into the green stuff or just put it on your tools? Cheers

[@ModernSynthesist]

I pretty much always sculpt with a 50/50 mix of Greenstuff and Apoxie sculpt

[@istvanantal1984]

@@ModernSynthesist What is the difference between green stuff and Apoxie sculpt? I am using epoxy sculpt for some minor stuff, but till this video I thought Green stuff is same as Apoxy putty but with different names. I am obviously just learning still. :)

[@ModernSynthesist]

@@istvanantal1984 They're more different than I can sum up in a comment. I've actually got a video in the works all about Apoxie sculpt. If I had to give you one sentence? Cheaper and less sticky/annoying than Greenstuff, but with similar detail potential.

[@istvanantal1984]

@@ModernSynthesist Thank you! ;)

[@TheGamerZapocalypse]

Is this 100% Greenstuff or a mix? Those silicon shapers are a must have. I tend to use them more than the metal tools. That coffee stir stick tool looks really good. Thanks for sharing.

[@benhadaway3322]

In his second video he talks about this. Pretty sure its a mix of 1:1 greenstuff and expoxie scuplt (grey stuff)

[@ModernSynthesist]

Actually, if you check the previous videos, I pretty much always use a 50/50 mix of Greenstuff and Apoxie Sculpt, which makes it slightly softer to sculpt, and harder when set. I recommend it highly as Apoxie Sculpt is cheap as chips so it's a good way to extend your expensive greenstuff. Also, I'm getting ever more reliant on the silicone shapers. I was only using the smooth conical one, but I've been using the other two more and more these days :) And, YES. The coffee stir stick has blown me away. Gotta keep your eyes peeled for other weird tools like that.

[@TheGamerZapocalypse]

Thanks for the clarification. I find Aves Apoxie Sculpt to be the best for it's ability to smooth and blend. When combined with GreenStuffs characteristics it's awesome stuff. And you can adjust the mix as needed. I use the same mix generally and also add some BEESPUTTY (a polymer clay like Sculpey) to slow the cure time since the Aves cures faster than the Greenstuff. Speaking of smooth blending, I just started using NIVEA Cream and it's the best thing I've ever used. Probably tried everything, water, Vaseline, Greenstuff World Sculptors Vaseline, saliva. NIVEA Cream blows them all away. ATM I have the 1 oz tin. www.niveausa.com/products/NIVEA-Creme

[@ModernSynthesist]

Gamer, I'm glad to hear you're a convert to the Nivea ways!

[@TheGamerZapocalypse]

Thanks for the heads up about it. :)

[@pastuh]

Interesting if i create model only from green stuff.. can i make plastic mould from it? I will not lose any details? Because temperature raises and so on.. (Example keycap)

[@ModernSynthesist]

Yes, you should be fine. Although, I'm not sure what you mean by "plastic mould". Usually people use silicone rubber for moulding, and it works perfectly with greenstuff.

[@pastuh]

sorry.. question was about silicon :D ok, thanks :)

[@Lue_GameSpace]

Modern Synthesist Hi, from Malaysia. Epoxy Putty variants are drastically limited and expensive in my side of the world. Could I mix green stuff with miliput? How versatile is Miliput compared to 50/50 green stuff + apoxie sculpt?

[@ModernSynthesist]

Hello! I really don't love Milliput. When mixed with greenstuff, it does little to improve the consistency of the putty, and It also shortens the working time. If you can get Milliput superfine white, I like mixing that with greenstuff.

[@Sevfin]

I have a problem with green stuff being too sticky..So when my tools kind of slice/sculpt into it sometimes it pulls the green stuff and messes up anything i've created..I see that you're using a lubricant...what is it exactly? I've been working with water however droplets can also get in the way especially on very small details - edit: youre green stuff also looks suspiciously soft to work with..

[@ModernSynthesist]

Definitely not water. Water is OK, but you have to keep applying it. I use Nivea handcream. The standard stuff. Not anything fancy.

[@pavlepetkovic3048]

What size of silicone brushes do you recommend for sculpting miniatures?

[@ModernSynthesist]

Great question! I find Royal Sovereign size 0 are best for miniatures, but as my sculpts get larger, i do reach for Size 1 from time to time. But if you only bought one size, 0 would probably do you.

[@bartekkucharski3880]

Hiya. My green stuff is nothing like this. I cant really blend it at all and always getting visible joint line

[@ModernSynthesist]

How old is your greenstuff? Sounds like it might be old. I'd try buying some fresh stuff and see if that helps. Also, I mix my greenstuff with Apoxie Sculpt to make it smoother/softer. You could try that if you have access to Apoxie Sculpt.

[@bartekkucharski3880]

@@ModernSynthesist Hey. Just watched your part one now I know about apoxie. I dont know how old it is but I think I have it for 2 years.not a sculptor really, just painting.

[@ModernSynthesist]

@@bartekkucharski3880 Try buying some new stuff and see how it handles. In fact, if buy it from a different vendor from where you got the first batch. That store might have old greenstuff. Greenstuff is pretty hard in general, but as it warms up on your hands, it should get more flexible. Also, using a soft tool like a silicone shaper, lubricated with Nivea, can sometimes help eliminate hard lines.

[@bartekkucharski3880]

@@ModernSynthesist I've got it from green stuff world and I did use silicone brush but still you can see that micro joint line. Its ok for nurgle people but you know, I would like to sculpt something smoother. Thanks for your help anyway. Will try apoxie mix as I wanted to order it anyway.

[@ModernSynthesist]

@@bartekkucharski3880 Are you talking about using it to fill gaps? Because its not great for that. Or do you mean the line where you're trying to blend it with the existing model?

[@rogerpattube]

How would you do a straight line?

[@ModernSynthesist]

LOL! I wouldn't! I hate them! But if I had to, I'd use the knife tool, or the edge of a piece of plasticard.

[@willcollis4544]

I see you have played spoony knifey before

[@26snoopy82]

Show how to sculpt long hair.

[@ModernSynthesist]

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[@mr0shag]

For the love of all shit someone tell me how tf to produce decent rivets on armour more fantasy style trying to get it as close as possible to GW stuff

[@ModernSynthesist]

Dude. Just cut pieces of plasticard tube into little disks. Then superglue them where you need them.

[@mr0shag]

@@ModernSynthesist it's a good plan I'll do it again and just put in a little extra effort to round the edges haha was wondering if there was a way to sculpt them into it like a tool or something. BTW while your seeing this thanks for the tutorials really enjoy watching them and video quality is great really appreciate your channel man.

[@ModernSynthesist]

@@mr0shag If you're a masochist, you can put blobs of Greenstuff where you want the rivets, then use the end of a mechanical pencil or pen (minus the lead / felt tip) to stamp them out as if you were using a cookie cutter. Then simply trim away the extra Greenstuff

[@mr0shag]

@@ModernSynthesist man I tried that do you know of a tip so the green stuff doesn't get stuck? I tried oil but it didn't work. But also I probably just need to practise haha Also again thanks man nice to get some tips.

[@ModernSynthesist]

@@mr0shag Watch my videos, fam. Nivea. Use nivea.