How to Sculpt VENOM from Polymer Clay / Marvel Comic Book Style

I'm on a super hero binge. Super villain? Or Anti-hero? I dunno, but today I made a comic book version of Venom. Let me know what you think and if you like it what other comic book characters do you think would be cool?
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Chapters
00:00 - I Made a Thing
00:50 - Just Practising
01:13 - For Realsies, this Time
02:58 - Musing on Muscles
04:38 - ... Audrey II?
06:07 - Remember the Marvel Cookbook?
06:35 - Tap Tap Texture
07:22 - Never Skip Leg Day
08:45 - Black is the new Black
10:06 - Easy Pizza Base 101
10:53 - Glamour Shots
#venom #marvel #polymerclay

[@st1nkf1nger42]

"i'm gonna spend several hours making the vast majority of the sculpture before deciding once again that i hate it" oh we're delivering REALLY RELATABLE CONTENT today huh

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I was radio silent this week because I was raging at having remade venom for the umpteenth time

[@diamondfire8374]

LOL

[@xlight-nullx5775]

Ye I’m working on a charizard and it cracks every day for no reason

[@claireprior43]

Sorry man

[@1SLMusic]

Time stamp?

[@patrickmcgregor5168]

Adam doing what Sony's afraid of: making Venom look comic-accurate

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Just let him have his spider! He looks nekked without it

[@thespork1804]

I don't know though I kind of like the Sony Venom

[@Zeromaru42]

@@thespork1804 He still looks dope without it but the lack of the Spider hurts. Hopefully when he meets a Spidey he gets the Logo from stealing his powers.

[@maxdamoose1421]

well, it's not actually a spider..

[@spideyithink]

@@maxdamoose1421 actually it is, when was it not?

[@morrisginzburg1978]

It hurt to see all that leg work go to waste, but the end product is definitely worth it!! Also, keep it up with the chapter names, they always crack me up!

[@LinktheHylianChampion117]

Yes, I love the chapters!!

[@Jackanaitor250]

Honestly the humour on this channel is what I live for. Generally some of the best content on KZbin, always the love the chapter titles too. Amazing work Adam, Your tiny nerdy things truly are extraordinary

[@weslks1929]

I don’t know if you’ll read this after 7 months but I just wanna share with you, that now it’s the same for me. Yt recommend one of his videos a few days ago and I’m glad I watched it :) Adam, keep up the great videos and make each of my days a little bit brighter.

[@Jackanaitor250]

@@weslks1929 after 7 months I’m still here! This channel is still just absolutely amazing. Glad Adam has gained another fan.

[@veryyelloo4130]

Looks amazing, also i like that you countered your problems and showed how to fix them, like chop chop legs :)

[@NorthoftheBorder]

One day I'll make a video that is smooth sailing all the way through

[@mikeysrose]

"When things are on fire, they're generally harder to work with." I come here for the solid professional tiny nerdy modeling advice.

[@BR4Y10NR26]

Make "the red one" next, and then... make them fight!

[@fx4198]

That is sick ngl

[@Cobra99654]

I think it’s name is Carnage

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Oh shiiiit. THAT is a RED ONE

[@Canned_Beef]

Carnage?

[@BriarTheShark]

Carnage you mean

[@LaserGadgets]

Im still wondering, why nobody is giving spidey and venom a movie! Can you imagine Tom Hardy and Tom Holland side by side? Or as enemies??? Gawd.

[@hamsterlord4901]

Kinda like a versus movie (like Batman vs superman kinda thing) or like a side by side kinda thing?

[@CityPlannerPlaysChair]

I'm sure they'll come together eventually (Sony still owns both IPs) but I'd assume the contract with Marvel Studios doesn't allow it while Spideys in the MCU. If things pan out, doing Venom as part of the "Multiverse" with an entirely different Spidey would be cool too.

[@gamestar6479]

While this would be a cool concept, I keep wondering...how would they become enemies? I mean Eddie in the Venom movie isn't even a bad guy so I feel like him and Peter would at least get along a little and wouldn't be flat out enemies

[@LaserGadgets]

@@hamsterlord4901 Yeah or enemies first then unite vs carnage or something.

[@LaserGadgets]

@@gamestar6479 They started as enemies.....in the comics I think.

[@MichisWayofArt]

Love the crumbled paper, I know that feeling 😄 awesome that you didn't give up 💪

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Throwing stuff away before I'm finished with it is one of my greatest strengths. I'm all for the garbage digging life

[@TransGamerNerd27]

I love the black base with the dark blue drybrush, that is so nostalgic and took this project to a whole new level imo Have you ever considered doing someone or something from the witcher universe?

[@beanny0268]

This was awesome! I showed my husband to prove I'm not the only one who just totally starts over rather than just fixing that one thing lol!!! I would love to see you do any of the kaiju from Godzilla Singular Point.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I do love a big ol' monster

[@unaozolina3355]

I love Venom, so this makes me very happy

[@SuperChiliDogs-rk9by]

Me too

[@carrie4910]

He turned out AWESOME! I loved the voice over, your descriptions of things made me smile and laugh. ADD MUSCLES!

[@kbetz2076]

As always. Solid work. Literally, those buns be solid. Enjoy the range of topics you create from. Love that you showed your struggles. I'm an art teacher and your videos are great examples of working through it.

[@anonymousbat223]

This is 💥AWESOME💥!!! The amount of detail is just a lot. Thanks for inspiring me to make clay figures.

[@JT_Lich]

How to make Carnage: - make this model skinnier - oh, and make it red too Done!

[@Browncow287]

Dude venom is sick.

[@rossgordon9878]

Very awesome sculpt, was going to recommend venom. i would love to see sculpts from the game moonlighter(reminds me of Zelda and the Minish cap on gameboy)

[@CallumariMan]

Hello Everyone!!! This videos gonna be amazing

[@Swefferre]

I love supporting these Tiny Nerd Things

[@Mr.Fahrenheit825]

Venom is easily my favorite marvel character and you did such an amazing job with this sculpture! The blue dry brush on the sculpture hit me with a huge style of nostalgia (i miss the old school comic venom design)

[@Donkeh245]

This is actually awesome

[@nefarius6879]

Thank you for being a cornerstone of my weekly Entertainment and showing me that not everything has to be perfect in the first draft.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Or the 2nd, 3rd, or soemtimes final drafts too!

[@michelleford405]

Love the "cooking" method for the teeth. Thanks!

[@goblincavecrafting]

This could genuinely be an official action figure! I feel your pain on it not working out the first few times, but it more than paid off. Take care of yourself and take it easy with the rate you’re producing amazing content.

[@hamsterlord4901]

Ok well that's just awesome

[@josephkucala434]

I've just discovered your website and I can't get enough of it. I love watching how you create your sculptures and I'm very impressed. Please continue to bring me more creations and I appreciate your talents. Love the humor and don't stop. Thanks again.

[@cerisekappes580]

Venom turned out awesome in the end!!!!

[@nickstolfe1001]

I love your work! You have inspired me to start doing art again. For my first project I’m going to attempt a book nook scene from Luigi’s mansion. The hard part will be figuring out what one to build. Any suggestions?

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I never played luigi's mansion! So... maybe something with Luigi? Or the Mansion? OR BOTH

[@marksutheran6003]

The people who disliked this video don't know what true talent is

[@joeyabalone9549]

this turned out awesome!

[@samanthadean1083]

From DC to Marvel… They are all cool!!! Still would love to see you make Harley Quinn, though!!! 🃏

[@ford9501]

Came for the modeling, stayed for the top notch comedy! I just love your content.

[@Punkfish050]

Adam casually starting his own action figure manufacturing. Todd McFarlane watch out!

[@Punkfish050]

Speaking of Todd McFarlane... You would really rock at making a evil looking Spawn sculpture!

[@artistic_spaz3724]

Love that you are so honest about successes and failures!

[@aegisring]

I'm so glad you made him with his spider, it's just isn't right without it

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Agreed, and watching the movies I couldn't quite figure out why he seemed so ... off

[@PaleNoFace]

It's him ! The slime guy !

[@01enkidu]

Dude you got to do a 'Borrowers' diorama and put it in a wall somewhere in your house for someone to find years later. That would be so cool!

[@johncameron4155]

All your work is so enjoyable to watch

[@T-bone1950]

That little burn on Carrot Top was outstanding ! !

[@PinballWarrior]

Venom is my favorite marvel character.

[@alistairharrison9347]

i always love the wormie dealies in all the sculptures

[@apr.pinksede089]

This was a struggle but it looks so good

[@Sarnandhun]

My Symbiote and I: "AAAAAAH!!!!" 😳😱🖤

[@adamkeck4610]

I really like this one, venom was always a favorite of mine. Another villain that could be awesome would be Green Goblin!

[@rolfmhansen]

You are much better than clay claim!

[@PeppaPigAinthavingit]

very good venom sculpture

[@emilyvanengen]

Very cool, Adam! Definitely would be fun to see more superhero/villains involved in your nerdy thing making

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Well there's definitely no shortage of options, just need to pick!

[@xx_epicgamergirl_xx6718]

@@NorthoftheBorder if I may make a suggestion! I think thor would look cool (mostly cuz of mewmew tho)

[@therealGecko_KingYT]

@@NorthoftheBorder can you make Venom?

[@thefinegameofnil9326]

Brings a new meaning to ‘not skipping leg day.’ Awesome work as always.

[@zeys.mystical.art99]

An iron man with his hand and chest actually glowing would be real cool!

[@oishi_sammich4542]

Venom running over to give Adam a big ol bear hug for working so hard on him and not giving up.

[@paulwizard2003frizz]

"If you loose your legs, you can't walk. But if you loose your arm's, you can" I laughed way too hard and way too long at that. In fact I'm still sniggering now writing this 😂😂😂

[@hannahbouchard5107]

these creations are amazing

[@ESquadProductions]

Sculpting is super hard when modeling people since we all know what looks right/wrong. Venom looks AWESOME though! Especially those teeth!

[@DarknessLPs]

Holy crap, you did a fantastic job NotB! I love the dark look of Venom! I really appreciate you including your 'mess ups' to show people that even you aren't always perfect.

[@trexted0723]

We Are Venom...

[@banzaibobA7V]

It would be amazing to see you sculpt the villainously villain of them all - Dr Bong!

[@francesco6238]

Wow this looks so cool !

[@squelch13]

Venom Turned out great, am glad you went with the slight blue tinge to him As we're on Spider-man how about doing Morbius (The living Vampire).. would fit right in with Venom

[@baxcypoop]

Bro so cool keep it up

[@curtisleblanc5897]

Venom is my favourite MARVEL villain.

[@xxPenjoxx]

The black with the blue colour gave me such great comic book ink vibes. Solid build as always, love your candid descriptions.

[@arishetty6028]

I always clear my schedule for these videos because I know they are gonna be worth it

[@robotdobot321]

Always a good time when adam updates!!!

[@blakeellis9171]

The cool thing about comic book characters like Venom is that they've been drawn so many times by so many people that you have a lot of play with how you want it

[@nathanparkerson]

Watching this right before I go on THE date and get down on one knee. You’re great at calming nerves

[@bennohennig498]

That’s a very nice blue dry brush you got on Venom

[@loopymind]

Oooooooooooooh this is an AWESOME surprise this Friday!

[@pilgrimgrey4191]

Brilliant job dude.

[@isiahwhichard2177]

I think a classic comic version of the punisher might be cool

[@Nat1videos]

This is sick Adam !

[@TimbobJames]

I love the way you did the blue

[@NabayitFan1]

This piece is absolutely amazing👌🏼

[@phantomghost750]

Venons litteraly sculpted 🥵💪🏻

[@krsnalite4991]

Great 👍🏻

[@jjohnson255]

The end result is 💥INSANE💥!!! You can tell just how much work went into this. An immediate like from me!

[@RollieStudios]

Dope.

[@sammythecryptid2721]

*_slowly looks at my stack of Venom comic books_*

[@adsdeployed122]

This looks amazing! You should make carnage and make a therapist rich in the process.

[@MikeCheckBiloxi]

I love a good carrot top reference! MUSCLES!

[@thecatstrikesback2286]

You make this look so easy

[@WingGT79]

Amazing work !

[@samruffell812]

With every video I watch im ever so closer to literally buying the materials and trying something..

[@rnin6686]

This looks hard

[@TiTi_562]

Adam and his leg facts 😂😂 He’s hilarious

[@frie-anne4109]

Omg got the venom 2 trailer before this vid 😁 talk about great timing! Love the sculpture!

[@wolflower666]

great perseverance with a fantastic outcome! :)

[@sanjaysinha8449]

Wow, Awesome done,

[@atlas6355]

Might be too much but I’d love to see a Naruto build with a clay Naruto figure inside of an orange resin nine tails or clay Sausuke inside of a blue-purple resin Susanoo, love your work by the way :)

[@BrushQuill]

Awesome build, though I want a packman origin story now!

[@artfiend4212]

Carrot top reference was genius

[@SerpentVenom25]

I like venom a lot thank you for facing your fears Adam and making venom. I really enjoyed it thank you!

[@amygb]

This is so dynamic and wonderfully detailed! I'm looking forward to the new Venom film.

[@xrel3nt]

It would be cool to see Carnage be made even though he is mostly the same. I find the Bloody Red Crimson to be so Grim.

[@wolfform]

OMG, That's why I could NEVER make good clay hands! I always tried to cut the thumb from the mitt, not add it afterward! Thank you!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Yes! If you make your hand into a shape like you're grabbing a bottle, you can see how the thumb is an almost entirely separate part of the hand, so trying to cut it from the mitt is asking for trouble.

[@wolfform]

@@NorthoftheBorder I feel so foolish for not seeing it before watching your video! Thank you for the advice and the how to!

[@briannabee225]

A quick nod to the french revolution 😭😭😭 i love your channel sm, literally makes my day to see you've uploaded

[@gradeApuddin]

Thats so awesome!! I love it! I made a Venom costume for my kid for Halloween. That spider emblem was a pain.

[@clayfigureart5314]

Wow, it's the best.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Floofityflooftyflooferfloof]

Whenever he says bake and bond I hear bacon bond

[@havoc8702]

Just watched venom and this video popped up. Automatically Subscribed. Very nice work!