Making a Glowing Kelpie Model Horse

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Materials used:
Jewelry saw
3D skull: www.thingiverse.com/thing:464...
Dremel 4000, pointed bit and thin metal cutting disc
Eye protection, respirator, and gloves
LED fairy lights with coin battery pack
All purpose wire
E6000 glue
Hot glue
Aves two part apoxie
70% rubbing alcohol
Xacto knife
Duplicolor sandable primer
Liquitex acrylic paint
Silicone sculpting tools
Floral wire
Aluminum roof flashing
80 100 400 grit sandpaper
Small screws off of glasses
Small o rings
Azteca airbrush
Model air acrylic
Airbrush thinner
Mr super clear matte spray
Eyeshadow (urban decay (lol) and colourpop)
Eyeshadow brushes
Liquitex gloss varnish
Pan pastel
Camera lens blower for pastel dust
Testors silver enamel
Testors spray lacquer
Felt
Super glue with brush
Necklace chain

[@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 😭❤️

[@neo-pronouns]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@HelenaZaerra888]

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

[@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

[@aurathewolf6737]

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

[@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!

[@derskalde4973]

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

[@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!

[@xrodr2]

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

[@5Demona5]

I love iiiit! Makes me wanna watch Kelpie animations now

[@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!

[@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!)

[@DiscordedSoul]

You should totally make Long Horse next!

[@starbatcraft]

Oh my god bahaha that would be terrifying

[@austinwattler5226]

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

[@soapytoastpants]

i had a huge breyer collection as a kid (i was def a horse girl lol) and now i'm into doll collecting and customizing and i'm so glad this was in my recs! you're very talented and kelpies are one of my favorite myths too

[@brianahawkins8124]

That looks amazingly spooky, have a great day.

[@grcale]

It will give you nightmares (beautiful!)

[@liisaerita3969]

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

[@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!😊

[@whyflippenme]

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

[@creaturecomfort9184]

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

[@riza3012]

Im so glad youtube reccomended you out of the blue

[@samethbo109]

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

[@Hollow_moon706]

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

[@Pinewood_Stables]

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

[@tazmunster7646]

Amazing transformation. A work of art

[@kelsyervin9039]

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

[@samdancer3808]

That look frightfully amazing!

[@frosty8104]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@BreakingLightProductions]

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

[@ZeASK]

Gorgeous job!

[@Alliestillman-cs2gm]

Literally my all time favorite legend.

[@melissarodriguez6992]

Instant like! 🤩

[@user-zs3jy7cz5b]

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

[@Caballusss]

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

[@katiewaterrose]

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

[@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!

[@Olly_rules_the_world]

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

[@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

[@Zalia13]

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

[@spacykacy31293]

I just found my new favorite youtuber!🎉🎉🎉

[@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.

[@cassyscreations648]

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

[@lorenaoyarce3708]

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

[@yaoiboilover]

KEEEEEPIES ARE MY FAAAAAVEEE!

[@goldfishwishes]

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

[@Sailortwilight]

Gorgeous and amazing work!!! Subscribed!

[@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

[@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.

[@coffeeholic5303]

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

[@coral4826]

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

[@Lioru92]

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

[@juliaizquierdo923]

I love the concept and execution. Well done!

[@lizweber4996]

Bad ass!!!

[@valeriebrincheck6034]

Wow… this is really awesome. Just beautiful detail!

[@TheAquarianibis]

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

[@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 🥰

[@lollysnake6126]

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

[@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😀

[@jordenhammons1445]

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

[@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

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

I love your sculptures. There amazing.

[@BeagleRescuer13]

Wow! Simply gorgeous!

[@jackcleveland1175]

Great build! And great topic too.

[@starwyvern010]

Stunning work!!

[@giulf3der957]

HE LOOKS AMAZING!! Well done!!😍

[@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!

[@ghost-fs7th]

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

[@starbatcraft]

He knew 👁️👁️

[@tsulong]

this is so awesome! excellent work

[@_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!

[@marshmellowpops]

Awesome mod! Hope to see more soon 👍

[@reaganbutler1577]

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!

[@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

[@nengelen]

Awesome, good luck with your channel 🐴💀

[@krissharpe160]

i love it kelpies are my favorited creature

[@lucarubinstein3907]

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

[@caramelbanana1327]

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

[@avaturchan2771]

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

[@Dragon_Fang_Art]

Wow I really like this!

[@bluenovacorgi8230]

Thats so sick!!!!!!

[@BobtailedDumpling]

This is so cool!

[@Seren239]

goddamn this is cool

[@StAngel22]

Love it!

[@hylianflower9681]

This is amazing. I love horses so much and doll customization!!! Perfect vid for me, definitely subbing ❤😂😂

[@xxprrrrrrxx]

Hi! Your channel and this video popped up in my recommendation, and I love it already. I've just subscribed.

[@complexpixel5297]

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

[@Scriblyn]

Amazing work! Subbed!

[@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!

[@larrynorris9450]

Amazing!

[@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

[@TattooedPink]

It's beautiful ❤ !!!