Making a Glowing Kelpie Model Horse

[@abilaidamiguel]

Fun fact: male kelpies are rare in the mythology they come from! So this guy is extra special!

[@starbatcraft]

Oh I never knew that! I haven't seen any males, always the ladies haha

[@abilaidamiguel]

@@starbatcraft another cool fact is that most kelpies are shown as black, but the one in the story of the River Spey was a white one that lured riders onto its back with singing. There are even some rare stories kelpies being helpful. Also one story where a kelpie becomes a mortal human to marry a girl he fell in love with. Such a cool piece of folklore!

[@_Nadii89]

Along with unicorns and werewolves, Kelpies are my absolute favorite mythical creatures. and it looks damn good ✨✨

[@gnhpinn]

I clicked on the thumbnail because it looked like a certain anime chimera but damn I wasn’t disappointed when I watched this kelpie come to life. You’re very good at sculpting and the result is wonderfully spooky

[@starbatcraft]

Eddwaaaarrd... Lol, thank you!!

[@gnhpinn]

@@starbatcraft it looks really good

[@hopefullyhelping6664]

I’m surprised you don’t have more views or subscribers!!! Your work is so beautiful and detailed.

[@Fizzarolli266]

I read your comments first wrong and thought tha audition but I'm sleepy and read it wrong

[@coyoteclockworkstudios3140]

Really like the cream and eyeshadow shading on this guy. I was worried you'd wipe out all the red undercoat, which was a good choice for a white. And look at you, adding reds to the grass! I'm impressed! I wish there was a little more harmony in the reds of the grass and the red of the exposed muscle, and that the bone had gotten some of the cream shading. Take this guy to a show. He will kill!

[@18.Springer]

Literally my favorite Breyer customization channel

[@starbatcraft]

Thank you 😭❤️

[@HelenaZaerra888]

I love when horse model artist make this kind of projects ❤ i need more fantasy horse in my life 😍

[@Onsvaltti]

Some say that Nocken (another monster that drowns people, usually in a form of violin playing attractive man) is sometimes in a form of a kelpie!

[@vxllzie3025]

I'm scottish and love hearing about folk lore that is scottish, kelpies are one of my favourites so i was very happy to see this video! Very underrated

[@ghoste3991]

The horse skull is anatomically correct!! I love it already :)

[@starbatcraft]

Thank you! It's printed from a scan of a real skull!

[@grcale]

It will give you nightmares (beautiful!)

[@cha-cha1345]

:DD one of the most hauntingly beautiful horses i've seen! i love the amount of attention you gave the mane and kelp, the clumped and twisted strands are hypnotizing to look at, and the bits that hang straight down and drag behind do so much to sell the look and it's given me a lot of inspiration on how to sculpt hair as well :D the lights and the exposed ribs are also such a great touch! beautiful wonderful work! kinda wish more people get to see this!

[@morissaedwards7348]

This. Is. SO. COOL! The attention to detail is amazing, and he definitely gives off spooky vibes. He's also eerily majestic in a way. Awesome job❤❤❤❤

[@AyaBlue22]

The story of the kelpie has always creeped me out, and this model is surely no exception. Truly eerie, unsettling, and stunningly good work!

[@neo-pronouns]

the horse girl within me has me convinced i could tame this beautiful beast

[@aurathewolf6737]

That looks really cool! I hope more people find your channel since this is criminally underrated!

[@mackennaomara4868]

I saw this and clicked on it, but my phone died before it could be added to my history. I remembered it had “kelpie” in the title. I’m so happy I was able to find the video again!

[@austinwattler5226]

This would most definitely put pestilence’s horse to shame 😮 this beyond words I ❤ It!!! -

[@pogostix6097]

Yaaaas Kelpies! I love seeing all the artistic takes on them. I was gonna recommend Cosclay for future seaweed endeavors, as it stays flexible after baking, then remembered you have to bake that... probably shouldn't put plastic danger ponies in the oven. (Elsa fighting and taming a Kelpie was the only good part of Frozen 2 in my not terribly humble opinion... TLDR I know too much about dams to enjoy the rest. And I will not be convinced it's just a magic water horse!)

[@Rickerov]

This is SO amazing. All your videos make me want to take out all of my 90s Breyers and all the things I made for them.

[@starbatcraft]

You totally should! 😍

[@LostTideLover]

As a Kelpie, I approve of this! ♥ All jokes aside though, immediately subscribing. I thought 'this looks cool' and put your video on for background noise while I worked but I just couldn't look away. The mustang body was a perfect pose for it. And your attention to detail is spot on, i got so giddy when i saw the reference images behind the sculpt while you worked, it's acurate and beautiful and the glowing effect is incredible. I adore these kind of sculpts, i'm an immediate fan!

[@liisaerita3969]

Love this! Probably my favorite Kelpie sculpt or custom model horse!! ❤️🎃

[@lollysnake6126]

An accurate representation of what I look like when I wake up

[@brianahawkins8124]

That looks amazingly spooky, have a great day.

[@whyflippenme]

I love the exposed skull and spine and muscle attactments makes it look real gorey and definitely something out of a horror

[@zazzenfuk]

Ok... fuck... This was absolutely terrifying because horses and drowning are my biggest fears. And wow, I learned that there is something that encapsulated both those things. I'm subscribed for more, but man, oh man, this will haunt my waking hours.

[@starbatcraft]

Oh no 😂 very brave of you to click on this video

[@sol7952]

This is amazing! I have also made a kelpie or three, although I don't have the skill to add the lights. I've never seen someone use eyeshadow in place of pastels, but clearly it works! Great work with this piece!

[@TheAquarianibis]

I really love watching your process! I just wish the music had been spooky to match the subject matter...

[@riza3012]

Im so glad youtube reccomended you out of the blue

[@BreakingLightProductions]

Really enjoyed the white airbrushing stage; it made the sculpted details really pop for the first time.

[@derskalde4973]

Looks amazing! If you want to do another creepy equine in the future, maybe you could give the nuckelavee a try.

[@the_olly_chronicles]

By far one of the coolest custums I've seen!!!

[@KelpieK]

I love Kelpies! Your model came out amazing too!

[@AwkwardBirb]

What an absolute pleasure to watch your skill as you created this amazing piece! I love how spooky it came out and how the ribs also kind of look like gills!

[@DiscordedSoul]

You should totally make Long Horse next!

[@starbatcraft]

Oh my god bahaha that would be terrifying

[@katiewaterrose]

This is absolutely incredible! I just happened to stumble across your channel, I hope you get more attention because you deserve it.

[@5Demona5]

I love iiiit! Makes me wanna watch Kelpie animations now

[@coral4826]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! The detail is amazing. ❤❤❤

[@Hollow_moon706]

Kelpies are some of my fav mythical creatures they are so cool

[@Zalia13]

This is so cool. I love how it turned out. It gives the perfect Halloween/scary feel. Amazing job!

[@RJaybirdy]

When it was coated with just the primer it reminded of the red ghosts in crimson peak

[@micah06v8]

Amazing work! You might want to consider adding a description to your channel so that people who stumble across it while browsing see what your channel is about even if they don't click on a video.

[@creaturecomfort9184]

Just saw this guy at a show in Delaware! Everyone was going crazy over them and taking pictures!

[@kelsyervin9039]

This might be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen 😍😍

[@Caballusss]

Just discovered your channel and I am OBSESSED!! Your work is so intricate and beautiful :) ❤

[@frosty8104]

Well done with creating that nightmarish look.. something you for sure would not want to encounter for real

[@valeriebrincheck6034]

Wow… this is really awesome. Just beautiful detail!

[@samethbo109]

Subbed at 1.14k... so I can look back when you have millions and know I was there early on 😎

[@xrodr2]

This was in my recommendations I'm absolutely floored, this is amazing

[@juliaizquierdo923]

I love the concept and execution. Well done!

[@halmoser]

If you do something like this again, I recommend Cosclay!! It's a clay that stays bendable after baking, which yeah doesn't work with all models you may use I'm not sure, but if you do, it could add a TON of movement to the hair and keep it from being fragile! Amazing video!!!

[@starbatcraft]

I don't think they would like a field trip to the oven haha, but could be cool possibly attached after!

[@Sailortwilight]

Gorgeous and amazing work!!! Subscribed!

[@samdancer3808]

That look frightfully amazing!

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

I love your sculptures. There amazing.

[@Pinewood_Stables]

I want this horse so bad! Its so detailed and realistic

[@tazmunster7646]

Amazing transformation. A work of art

[@GaijinBangya]

Omg that's so freaking cool. As someone who loves the dark reality of the Fae and horror and Kelpies in general, I'm obsessed with this sexy thang. 😂 Not sure it's luring anyone though 😅 I'd run from that

[@BeagleRescuer13]

Wow! Simply gorgeous!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Wonderful work!

[@starbatcraft]

Thank you! 🥰

[@neonpaintings1994]

Ive never been this early, ha. I love to watch these or listen to these in the background while Im working on anything. I always love these! 💖

[@starbatcraft]

I do that with other videos while making these haha, glad you like them!

[@Alliestillman-cs2gm]

Literally my all time favorite legend.

[@ZeASK]

Gorgeous job!

[@_citarra_]

Amazing. Love the gloss on the kelp as a nice highlight as it turns. I'm surprised you don't have more subs yet! Will be sharing you! Time to binge watch your vids!

[@Lioru92]

Well this was a cool video to find today! I can't wait to see what else you come up with

[@kristenweekleyandcatbelly680]

😮 you know once the head was off it already looked scary enough lol but I'm loving the entire kelpie 😊❤ and I just love your work and the ideas you have are amazingly perfect because everything works and looks so good!😊

[@giulf3der957]

HE LOOKS AMAZING!! Well done!!😍

[@anscerram9816]

Second i saw the thumbnail, the amount of work and love poured into this horsie boy showed, and i instantly subscribed 😊 cant wait to watch the rest of your videos

[@LucyBall-d9t]

this is so good!!! you have such a firm grasp of anatomy and the composition across this guy is really fantastic ❤

[@starwyvern010]

Stunning work!!

[@garystorey6472]

I love this I did the same thing as a drawing in my highschool art class. I am so happy. Its true that great minds think alike. I love this idea so much more however.

[@GraceHutchison-v1y]

Your art is amazing I love it!

[@Chevynova88]

I love it!! Incredible detail! I love watching your videos, I’m constantly checking too see if you have new ones lol That mold was the perfect choice too for this guy😀

[@nengelen]

Awesome, good luck with your channel 🐴💀

[@rawniemoon]

You did a fantastic job. However personally I think that the blue / white light is too bright and the eye sockets are too round. I would like to have seen it with a little bit of flesh and or maybe pieces of the mane or even seaweed hanging over them just to make them less pronounced, less perfect looking. Still a fantastic job, better than I could have done and you have a new subscriber!

[@spacykacy31293]

I just found my new favorite youtuber!🎉🎉🎉

[@clevelandranapia9745]

Looks awesome, love that you did a lighter head instead of a dark one but it is beautifully scary and elegant. It did feel a little boring in the back when you revealed the whole thing. I think if you had added some strands of seaweed in the tail it wouldve tied it all together but that is awesome, keep up the talent

[@jordenhammons1445]

Never seen someone do a kelpie in a light color palette before

[@complexpixel5297]

I would pay sooo much money to own this 😭 awesome work ❤️

[@zedetta6239]

Beautiful project! Though I don't recommend using eyeshadows on resin as the oils can cause damage

[@grimlen_named_Moss]

Amazing its hauntingly beautiful. Also as soon as you painted up the kelp it made my skin crawl thinking what it would feel like or sound like if it was real lol

[@goldfishwishes]

YOu are so talented! Im so glad i stumbled across your channel!

[@lorenaoyarce3708]

I realy love your work on this video 🤩😁😁😁

[@ITZBADDIE_MACI-LYNN-zb8tb]

This reminds me of my horse named Kelpie

[@tsulong]

this is so awesome! excellent work

[@amymartin-b1n]

Kelpie is a great folklore and maybe you can make the rest like nessie and bigfoot if you have the time

[@ghost-fs7th]

I was just thinking about kelpies and this shows up 😭 how strange, but I'm very excited to watch

[@starbatcraft]

He knew 👁️👁️

[@jackcleveland1175]

Great build! And great topic too.

[@marshmellowpops]

Awesome mod! Hope to see more soon 👍

[@coffeeholic5303]

HE'S SO PRETTY!! keep up the good work! :D

[@cassyscreations648]

This is just amazing! I like this so much! 😍

[@Hekateras]

Gorgeous creation. Some LED lights also come with a remote control, might be worth considering for something like this. But I don't know if the lights and wires would be small enough in that case.

[@Zt4r_Duzt]

Your giving major dollightful vibes im lovin it🙏🙏🙏 your so underrated man, this is awesome😭

[@starbatcraft]

That means a lot, she's so good 🥰

[@yaoiboilover]

KEEEEEPIES ARE MY FAAAAAVEEE!

[@novaknavekey]

I saw the thumbnail and I couldn’t resist. I pressed subscribe as soon as I saw your adorable intro. How have I not found you before???

[@caramelbanana1327]

you’re so underrated! your work is amazing :D I will be watching more videos from you!!

[@lucarubinstein3907]

This is stunning! I’m so glad I got recommended this video :D

[@avaturchan2771]

youve earned a new sub!! this is beautiful work!!

[@reagan.butler]

this is dope as hell. ever since i was young i always wished i could do stuff like this. im jealous XD

[@starbatcraft]

You'd be surprised at what you can do! When I was a kid I made the most horrendous little horses 😂 but I learned something from each one!

[@blackfeathercrafts]

This is extremely beautiful. My only issue is the lightbulb being so visible in the eye. It was a little out of place for me. I don’t know if tissue paper in a single layer over the bulb would help or what. Other than that, this thing actually scared me. It’s a very effective and beautiful piece.

[@vil8374]

This is pretty neat I want to make one of these but more of like a doll or whatever

[@starbatcraft]

You totally should! Kelpies can also appear human