Mini Sculpting Super Show 29 - Sculpting Hoods

Sculpting hoods! It's a great way to get out of sculpting the head and face ... er ... um ... Just kidding (sort of kidding).
Hoods are a fun detail to add to your sculpts. But if you don't do it the right way, it can make your mini's head look large and bulky. Check out the video for some great techniques you can use for sculpting hoods and that can be applied to other elements as well.
Medium:
FIMO Professional (polyclay)
Tools:
Wax #5
Colour Shaper Flat Chisel Size 0 Firm
Scalpel
X-Acto blade
Small Burnisher
Needle Tool
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[@GamingMediocrity]

That intro was so wholesome. The bit where he pushes up his glasses. 😌

[@jonathanyelland9239]

Great video! Every time an episode comes out I get excited to start a new sculpt!

[@TomMasonSculptor]

That’s the best thing I could have heard! Take the momentum and run with it.

[@rextang6496]

Love the new intro! This show keeps getting better and better!

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thank you for the compliment.

[@stephenm1731]

Great video Tom! I wish I had known this earlier but will definitely use this technique going forward. Thanks. P.S. The new intro is great too. Great work Miko!

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

AMAZING INTRO! Great show I love the improvements!!!

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thank you. Hope to keep on improving it.

[@ars5047]

One of the most useful tutorials Tom!thanks a lot

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Glad to hear it. Approaching things this way was a BIG help when I first figured it out.

[@mscandlex]

loved the intro mate, really pro :D And I liked the approach you showed on sculpting hoods, it really gave me some insight I didn't have before

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Great to hear. Thank you!

[@thankhashem]

If you aspire to be a #sculptor , and you are not watching Tom Mason, you are a fool. Thanks again Tom!

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Wow! Thank you so much for this comment thankhashem. Means a lot.

[@dickward1090]

couldn’t agree more. hopefully I’m not the only person who watches these videos and takes notes haha.

[@rosstiling]

loving these tutorials, thanks

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thanks for watching!

[@hezakighamorgan9974]

God, you make it look so easy! Lol

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Keep sculpting and it does get easier :)

[@Eldormen]

I was looking for sculpting another thing but got recommended this vid. and as I plan to do a hood today to I clicked it and am so glad I did as I was going the big piece route

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Glad it helped!

[@douglasrees5694]

Woo yeah, another video :D. Trouble is I rarely see what's happening as I when I watch I always have the irresistible urge to pick up a mini and get to work. I can't believe how long it took me to approach clothing as basically adding very small details (edges and folds) to underlying anatomy, rather than adding a whole new layer. Ps, love the new opening.

[@TomMasonSculptor]

That’s a good problem to have. As much as I love for people to watch the vids, the best way to get better is to simply keep sculpting. Thanks!

[@Mythic295]

I new that the goblin was from something else but I just could not think of it till you said it Also your videos are the best I would love to see more of the clothing videos great work ❤ your videos😁

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thanks Matt. More clothing vids is a good idea.

[@EvilAnglo]

Great vid as always Tom, you've been busy with the new intro, very good.

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thanks! Yes, I am so happy with how the new intro turned out.

[@johnkelley9877]

Excellent tutorial!

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thanks!

[@johnbastion747]

Who knew the though process was much simpler than I imagined!

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Glad this helped shed some light.

[@waynehumber8906]

Amazing stuff

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thanks!

[@P0RKE1]

thank you

[@TomMasonSculptor]

You're welcome

[@pastuh]

What if i want to add different shapes of ears? How i can make moddable model parts? :)

[@kylefunk546]

How does this stuff hold up if im sculpting long hair? Green stuff is rubbery when cured?

[@maciejtomaszgross8699]

well tom, im a new supporter in patreon :D

[@maciejtomaszgross8699]

i'm actually supports nº 50 XD

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Thank you Mateo!!! I look forward to seeing you on the next hangout.

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Oh wow! Thank you for helping hit such a milestone!!!

[@misterPloms]

any simple beginner tips on green stuff? tested it over a model and I was having a bad time struggling with how sticky it is. thanks in advance

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Greenstuff is... well... it’s a tough material to work with. Check out some of my earlier vids where I talk about Greenstuff and ProCreate. That will have a few tips for you. I plan to have some more videos in the future where I cover most specifics when working with putty.

[@travisjohnson622]

100 percent new.. haven't even bought the tools or medium yet but will soon. Watching your vids in the meantime and learning.. So I have a question about using the clay on a pre existing figure, like say, a warhammer model. Something that cannot be baked along with the hood.. Is the clay simply out of the question? I'd like to start out on the clay because it doesn't quick dry, but obviously I couldnt bake it on to of a plastic Marines head after I shaped it there. So what are your thoughts on this? Any tricks on how to mold the hood like this, remove, so it could be baked on its own free of the plastic?

[@TomMasonSculptor]

If the mini you are sculpting on is plastic or resin, then you are correct. Polymer clay is a no go because you can't bake your miniature without everything melting. If you are using a metal miniature as the base, then you can cook it along with the clay and it will be fine. There are ways to sculpt with polyclay on existing miniatures, but you will probably still need some putty to help the clay stick to the miniature. Or you can always glue the clay bit on afterwards. Good luck!

[@rdilgart]

any chance we could see a video on beards, and fur?

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Both of those are topics I plan to cover. Probably fur first.

[@alexnicole7431]

Do you sculpt figures for a company?

[@TomMasonSculptor]

I have freelanced for numerous companies over the years including Reaper Miniatures and Wizkids. I was also the Miniatures Director for MegaCon Games (MERCS Minis). Now I mainly create my own sculptures but sometimes take on professional work.

[@alexnicole7431]

Tom Mason thanks for the reply. do you sell your goblin figures they are really nice?