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How to Make Wire Armatures for Sculpting

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июл 2021
  • In this lesson you’ll learn how to build your own anatomically correct wire armatures! If you don’t know what an armature is, it acts as a skeleton that will support your figure sculpture. This prevents the sculpture from sagging and slumping over. The second benefit to a wire armature is that it serves as an internal measuring system for proportions. It’s a foundational step that you don’t want to skip!
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    COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This free sculpting lesson is a sample of the Figure Sculpting Fundamentals course offered on Proko.com. The premium section has more demonstrations and extended lessons on the forms of the human body. It also has 3d models that you can spin around, study, and sculpt from any angle. Get the course at proko.com/scul...
    ABOUT PROKO 3D:
    Instructional How to Sculpt videos for artists. These sculpting lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching. If you want to learn more about drawing check out my other RUclips channel: Proko - / prokotv
    CREDITS:
    Artist | Instructor - Andrew Joseph Keith (www.andrewjose...)
    Producer - Stan Prokopenko (www.stanprokope...)
    Script - Andrew Joseph Keith
    Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh , Rebecca Bozza ( / itsrebeccarose , Patrick Bosworth (www.patrickdav...), Sierra Tillman ( / blu_perceptions )
    Editing - Sierra Tillman, Charlie Nicholson, Rebecca Bozza
    Additional model images from 3d.sk
    Music Used with Permission
    Additional Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsou...)
    Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra

Комментарии • 231

  • @Vierry
    @Vierry 2 года назад +225

    "wrap the wire once tightly around the neck" can confirm. this'll do the trick

    • @karabean
      @karabean Год назад +10

      It's time for a game of 'Spot The Assassin'.... 🤣

    • @sandrastowell
      @sandrastowell Год назад +3

      I did that too, even on the third try! All that wrapping was a wee bit 😅painful!

  • @gostowl
    @gostowl 3 года назад +155

    That’s an interesting way of doing an armature. The previous ways I’ve learned used multiple pieces of wire, and I had a time. This method also makes it easier to anchor the armature to a base because of the loops. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MugiwaraRuffy
      @MugiwaraRuffy 2 года назад +8

      Same for me. I'll definitely try out this "one wire armature" technique for my next figure sculpt.

    • @reema939
      @reema939 Год назад +1

      did you try it

    • @gostowl
      @gostowl Год назад +3

      @@reema939 Yes, I did. I like it for human figures; haven't tried with animal/four-legged figures.

  • @shesees432
    @shesees432 Год назад +21

    Dude, I am so glad I found your channel! You have to be the absolute best teacher who cuts out all the crap by keeping it simple but it's super memorable too!. Thank you soooo much!

  • @totoro5527
    @totoro5527 Год назад +12

    What a natural communicator. Thank you so much for these videos.

  • @mkultra2242
    @mkultra2242 Год назад +15

    First time that I've created an armature in decades and this method was fantastic! Thanks Proko! I went with 1 unit = 1.5cm. In order to easily measure the proportions out I drew 1unit, 2 units first. That way instead of measuring with a ruler the whole time I had everything laid out already to measure against. Anyway this is a really cool method! Thanks!

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah that works great! That's why I like this method is it's so versatile and easy once you practice a bit.

  • @jessiemcjess702
    @jessiemcjess702 7 месяцев назад +4

    I just finished making this armature after following along and I am so thankful you made such a great tutorial! Your instructions were clear every step of the way and I’ve never made such a perfect armature before! Thank you!!!

  • @burntmarshwigglestudio597
    @burntmarshwigglestudio597 3 года назад +18

    Wow. Way more in depth than I anticipated. Excellent!
    I really hope you one day do a video on sculpting horses

  • @renemarquez7947
    @renemarquez7947 Год назад +7

    Thank you for your help today I finally got the best peace of information that I NEVER knew , I need it.
    Thank you so much for all the help that you provided for all of us who love to sculpt you are a great teacher 🙏🏽

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks! glad to hear you found the information useful.

  • @vintagehorrorcinema
    @vintagehorrorcinema 6 месяцев назад +4

    This totally transformed my armature creation process. Thank you so much!

  • @pliniohessel
    @pliniohessel 3 года назад +18

    With the 20 awg was impossible to finish without break the wire. the aluminum wire does not allow me to make a 90° bend without breaking at the slightest movement. With the 12 awg my armature construction was a success!
    Thanks

  • @mimizdoodles
    @mimizdoodles 9 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was so easy to follow, I made this for the purpose of stop motion and I had never made an armature before and it turned out awesome 😁

  • @tommycoppola6684
    @tommycoppola6684 2 года назад +7

    3 armatures done! Thanks man!! Can’t wait to actually make some sculptures!

  • @jesselegood7454
    @jesselegood7454 7 месяцев назад +1

    This helped me so darn much. It is really rewarding to see the finished product. After taking a hiatus from this hobby it is not easy to pick up where you left off. Good news is it only gets easier and if you had any bad habits from before re-learming Tabala Rasa style is very refreshing.

  • @jellusbox
    @jellusbox 16 дней назад

    Wow I'm learning so much! Thank you very much for all your help! Great videos! So thrilled I found your channel.

  • @GreyWolf11022
    @GreyWolf11022 2 года назад +7

    wow this was the best tutorial i´ve ever seen. Clear and structured. thank u

  • @kiesyo
    @kiesyo Год назад +4

    This looks super simple but a great method, I can't wait to try it right after watching the video. The explanation is very very clear, the setting/background of the video is slick, it is very entertaining and you are such a charming person to watch and listen to. Thank you.

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks for such a positive comment! glad to hear you found the info helpful! hopefully as you make the armature it goes well!

  • @danielacastillo7453
    @danielacastillo7453 Год назад +7

    Thank you for this. I am new to sculpting and this was easy to follow and the perfect size for what I am creating.

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad to hear it! What are you creating.

    • @user-me8dp6ci3i
      @user-me8dp6ci3i 8 месяцев назад

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤з😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 1:35

  • @crazedcatlady867
    @crazedcatlady867 2 года назад +12

    Thanks, I’m trying something ambitious for a gift for my brother but I’ve never made a armature, so big help!

  • @sarahstewart2059
    @sarahstewart2059 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great frign video. Thank you for sharing. I'm a sucker for scale and for some unexplainable reason, my torso length is either acceptable or flat out hilarious. Great refresher for sure. Worth a mention. Sometimes, I reinforce my armature by wrapping a thin/fine gauge wire. Gives it a bit more stability and helps when adding sculpture medium. Cheers from BC Canada 🇨🇦

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 6 месяцев назад

      Yeah additional wire can help for structure!

  • @dndsl3436
    @dndsl3436 3 года назад +3

    I remember Proko's first video on cranial proportions. I was a convert. Glad to see it's important for sculpting too.

    • @RobbW-ay
      @RobbW-ay 2 года назад +1

      It doesn’t work on everyone. I built an armature and I compared to to a photo of dr strange (Benedict Cumberpatch) and from the Hopp’s it does not line up at all. Other photos I compared it to matched perfectly. So cranial units doesn’t work on all models unless o did something wrong.

    • @dndsl3436
      @dndsl3436 2 года назад

      @@RobbW-ay The same could be said about other body proportion methods like the Lumis one. I think this method is a better starting point though.

    • @karabean
      @karabean Год назад

      @@RobbW-ay Well comparing anything to Benedict Cabbagepatch is going to go poorly, since his alien parents didn't take any Proko classes when they made him.

  • @user-jp7ul4cv7z
    @user-jp7ul4cv7z 3 месяца назад +1

    I really appreciate you re information!❤

  • @mroudemus410
    @mroudemus410 3 года назад +10

    Very well explained. Thank you so much for this video. This is the clearest instruction I have received for this important step in sculpture.

  • @andreag3561
    @andreag3561 Год назад +2

    Great tutorial so easy to understand, plus the assignment motivates me lol thank youuuuu❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-md2bx7hh9f
    @user-md2bx7hh9f 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your good video❤👍🙏

  • @insekto6341
    @insekto6341 3 года назад +6

    Great vídeo,thanks!

  • @ArtofRennie
    @ArtofRennie Год назад +1

    Sculpture pun. Was actually fantastic. 😂 thank you for the informative video. Always learning.

  • @thefriendlyaspie7984
    @thefriendlyaspie7984 2 года назад +3

    i love how you give homeworks

  • @abiodunhowell
    @abiodunhowell Год назад +1

    I just finished my armature now and it look great thanks for the explanation

  • @benphillips318
    @benphillips318 2 года назад +1

    ar-mature is one of the funniest things i have ever heard thank you sculpture man Mc dude

  • @ScottH
    @ScottH 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks this was a great video. Cut the 1 inch to 1/2 and got a 6 inch height, exactly what i wanted. I need more practice but dang, im posing this thing and its ready for clay!

  • @alfonsocancino5756
    @alfonsocancino5756 3 года назад +5

    Thanks is Amazing.

  • @JIMBO8472
    @JIMBO8472 2 года назад +2

    great tips thank you

  • @wedo4fun251
    @wedo4fun251 2 года назад +1

    “Are Mature” - 🤣🤣🤣 I love it. Will definitely use this one… Thanks for great tutorial.

  • @YunaElphabaLovegood
    @YunaElphabaLovegood Год назад +1

    This video is very helpful. I'm still bad at creating armature, but with this video I have always been successful in the end. Just takes me ages to make...
    I am using the armature for needle felting, btw. Clay is, unfortunately, not my medium.

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад

      Interesting I haven't head of many doing felting using wire armatures but that's way cool.

    • @YunaElphabaLovegood
      @YunaElphabaLovegood 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@AndrewJosephKeith It's very common, actually. Especially for animals. I make characters from video games and TV from time to time, so having a good human armature to work off of is very helpful!

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад

      Very cool! @@YunaElphabaLovegood

  • @stickupcrewuk8473
    @stickupcrewuk8473 Год назад +1

    you are awesome and I love the get your friends involved such a great idea, thank you for sharing

  • @gundamizer4352
    @gundamizer4352 2 года назад +1

    Thank you sir Proko.
    So informative.
    I learned a lot this day.

  • @MuffinKat11
    @MuffinKat11 Год назад +2

    This helped a lot thanks!

  • @davidkalima9213
    @davidkalima9213 2 года назад +1

    Well demonstrated.

  • @Pomni2023tadc
    @Pomni2023tadc Год назад +1

    😮 I love making sculptures

  • @RobbW-ay
    @RobbW-ay 2 года назад +3

    I see this works for most people. But I was going to use this method to sculpt dr strange which is essentially sculpting Benedict Cumberpatch. It doesn’t work on him. Cranial units does not work unless o did something wrong but i compared it to other photos and it matches perfectly. On Benedict it’s at his hips it stops lining up.

    • @colethefatcat
      @colethefatcat 2 года назад +1

      He may just have unique body proportions, maybe his torso is a little longer or shorter than the average person, making this not line up perfectly?

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад

      You may need to bend the hips down or up depending on if you need to lengthen or shorten the torso in comparison with the legs. Most people don't have these exact proportions and the armature will need slight modifications to better fit the body type.

  • @jahmya58
    @jahmya58 2 года назад +3

    Practicing this while on the toilet

  • @mermelada.
    @mermelada. 3 года назад +8

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @ClayDay
    @ClayDay 10 месяцев назад +1

    thanks for making this video! super informative :)

  • @cryt2801
    @cryt2801 3 года назад +1

    I love your humor x) And your videos !

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 3 года назад +1

      Haha thanks! At least someone gets my sense of humor. 😆

  • @rheanuppal103
    @rheanuppal103 2 года назад +13

    Hey there, thanks for such an awesome video! This is super helpful and your instruction is really clear. Question for you - I'm trying to make a figure based on my own proportions, would you recommend taking my own body measurements to make the armature at this stage? Or is it better to figure out those measurements later in clay?

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 2 года назад +1

      I’d take a photo of yourself (see the video on taking photo references for sculpture) in an anatomical pose and then check your measurements that way. If you’re close to normal proportions then you can just move the armature joints to get the proportions. Consider posting your work at Proko.com/portraitsculpt so you can get feedback from other students and myself! Good luck!

  • @michelletaylor9278
    @michelletaylor9278 6 месяцев назад

    Hi! I just signed up for your sculpture course in Proko. Loving your classes & your wit & fun teaching style. I just bought the material to make my own armature stand. I was curious how you remove the sculpture from the stand once you’re done though. The course doesn’t seem to include anything on that & I can’t find anything on RUclips. Could you make a video on your process? I think it would be so helpful. Can’t wait to continue your course!! Michelle

  • @ALEJANDROARANDARICKERT
    @ALEJANDROARANDARICKERT 2 года назад +1

    Congrats. Great and simple way. I like all your vídeos a lot

  • @danielquebedeaux1835
    @danielquebedeaux1835 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for this and all the videos!

  • @malacara1335
    @malacara1335 Год назад +2

    The terrible pun at the beginning made me subscribe.

  • @Hachikii
    @Hachikii Год назад

    This is some high quality content, thank you!

  • @melissesilhan2208
    @melissesilhan2208 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video! 🥰🙌

  • @princesskassandra4253
    @princesskassandra4253 Год назад +3

    “You want to make sure that they are…mature.” I love your dad jokes!
    When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes a-pparent.

  • @nazufani4016
    @nazufani4016 3 месяца назад

    I just guess-ta-mated on the weird dolls I make. 🙃 Gonna have to go measure & see how I did. Lol 😂
    I pose them. They are made of recycled parts of old clothes.....my parents lived through the depression of the '30s.
    Throw Not Away! It's a
    part of my being. 🙃
    I learned through trial & error...... which is not a bad thing. Thank you for sharing your video. 👍
    ☮️💖🌻

  • @Araspalani
    @Araspalani Год назад +1

    That is nicely explained, thanks for sharing

  • @arthardware5560
    @arthardware5560 2 года назад +1

    "Are mature' great pun Love the video!

  • @yarikar
    @yarikar 3 года назад +2

    This is really useful for puppets too! Thank you! :)

  • @shereerabon8551
    @shereerabon8551 13 дней назад

    Wow- thanks!

  • @carolvalenta
    @carolvalenta 7 месяцев назад +2

    You had me at sculpture pun...

  • @ART_INDIA
    @ART_INDIA Год назад +1

    String is very flexible 👍

  • @VIPtotheVIP
    @VIPtotheVIP Год назад +1

    Thank you! 😊

  • @micahholmes1629
    @micahholmes1629 2 года назад +1

    That pun was flawless 🤣

  • @taisaelensminde7261
    @taisaelensminde7261 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I'm first time learn to sculpt. I had done 3 wire armetures. 🎉 What is the next lesson? 😍

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад

      Next is gesture studies and adding clay to the armature!

  • @luxurydeathtrap
    @luxurydeathtrap Год назад +1

    Great video! I'm going to try this for our next music vid, thanks!

  • @bennysong3490
    @bennysong3490 Год назад +1

    so cool thank you very much

  • @prateeksharma1981
    @prateeksharma1981 Год назад +1

    Thanks !

  • @zonaart6651
    @zonaart6651 2 года назад +2

    Amazing

  • @nicmetz4269
    @nicmetz4269 2 года назад +3

    I laughed out loud literally to that armature joke when most would probably not laugh

  • @gachonaghsh59
    @gachonaghsh59 11 месяцев назад +1

    👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👌👌👌👌👌👌You teach very well, I wish I could attend your class😔

  • @quarkcatd
    @quarkcatd 2 года назад +1

    We will build our Armature Army together! :D

  • @nickhamidi
    @nickhamidi 2 года назад +1

    It was very useful thank you

  • @kevinr.akerman1112
    @kevinr.akerman1112 2 года назад +1

    "MATURE" You're awesome.

  • @discord1317
    @discord1317 2 года назад +1

    The terrible pun was fantastic!

  • @itsbobby..9033
    @itsbobby..9033 3 года назад +2

    Awesome 👍👍👍

  • @marialette1
    @marialette1 Год назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant. One thing -I cannot see the head being formed in the vid; am I missing something?

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад

      In this video I didn't show it, I just twist the wires at the top. In the premium course I go over modifications (like the little circle in the head) it's basically just bending out a circle and then looping the wire around and twisting them together. (hard to explain exactly in a comment)

  • @Yurup
    @Yurup 3 года назад +4

    What are the wire sizes in MM? I'm from europe and cannot really find 12 gauage wire from non amazon websites.

  • @frankthetank1096
    @frankthetank1096 2 года назад +2

    Hi....great tutorial. Is there a difference between 14 gauge galvanized and aluminum wire? Are they basically the same?

    • @karabean
      @karabean Год назад +1

      Galvanizing means coating steel or iron in molten zinc. So they are different metals. My guess is galvanized steel will be harder to bend, but that is just a guess.

  • @natwooding
    @natwooding 9 месяцев назад +1

    I want to make a 5 or 6 inch sculpture. So if the armature in this video works out to about 11.5 inches, should I just halve all of your measurements to keep things simple?

  • @nupurbango2122
    @nupurbango2122 2 месяца назад

    Could you show how to stand a figure just on finger tip?

  • @TribbleArtCreations
    @TribbleArtCreations 2 года назад +2

    Awesome!

  • @abdulrazaqridha454
    @abdulrazaqridha454 Год назад +1

    4:13 starts here btw

  • @KamarajMani
    @KamarajMani 3 года назад +5

    Stupendous

  • @medzakaria2820
    @medzakaria2820 Год назад

    Just perfect

  • @seenundercygnus6870
    @seenundercygnus6870 2 года назад +1

    Can we still use fairy dust?

  • @123000chrissy
    @123000chrissy 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic method. All makes sense, but........ I am wanting to make fantasy creatures like elves, goblins etc. What do i adjust?? Or do i just make an armature to match my drawing no matter what the proportions are. As goblins have large heads, squat bodies, long arms and shorter legs 🙄☺️

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 2 года назад +1

      It’s not difficult to change the proportions. Just have in mind what you want to change before you start building the armature.

  • @user-we7nx6lh2t
    @user-we7nx6lh2t Месяц назад

    How this method can be applied for sculpting animals, birds, seals, cats?

  • @makellingo
    @makellingo Год назад +1

    You had me at ARE mature😂😂

  • @NatashiaBoatner-oe5xo
    @NatashiaBoatner-oe5xo 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’m interested in learning more. Do you have an online course or something?

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 6 месяцев назад

      Absolutely! Proko.com/sculpture for the full course.

  • @angelinagonzalez2006
    @angelinagonzalez2006 10 месяцев назад +1

    i bought this thick wire from micheals to make an ecorche but the wire is so thick bending it is a workout in itself espeically when looping it

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah thicker wire is usually for building larger armatures and it can be tricky to bend out.

  • @josue5777
    @josue5777 3 года назад +2

    Proko 3d??? Que maravilla
    Justo ahora que me gusta la es cultura

    • @andres70183
      @andres70183 3 года назад

      Lo mismo digo, me interesó igual 👀

  • @frickjonota2298
    @frickjonota2298 День назад

    How do you build one for an ecroche

  • @incognito9813
    @incognito9813 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much ^_^

  • @donnamshaw
    @donnamshaw 2 года назад +1

    Really really excellent tutorial! Thanks so much!

  • @GoosePloops25
    @GoosePloops25 10 месяцев назад +2

    I recommend to use a marker

  • @Brenners2010
    @Brenners2010 2 года назад +3

    Hi, this is a great tutorial. Can I ask if I wanted to build an armature that was 23 inches in height(the cranial unit would be 2 inches) what gauge wire should I use? Kind regards

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 2 года назад +1

      About 8 gauge wire is what I would use. You can always wrap more wire around the armature if you only have thinner wire.

    • @Brenners2010
      @Brenners2010 2 года назад

      @@AndrewJosephKeith Thanks

  • @KoiAi_
    @KoiAi_ Год назад +1

    :40 great pun 🤣 budumtss!

  • @NnMm-x9t
    @NnMm-x9t Месяц назад

    شكرا على معلوماتك عاوز كتاب من عن
    النحت

  • @raoufsalman6976
    @raoufsalman6976 Год назад +1

    on point like it

  • @boringman6491
    @boringman6491 2 года назад +1

    Very coollll

  • @SageDoesArt
    @SageDoesArt 2 года назад +2

    Anyone know things u could use instead of wire? Like things u can find at home. Thanks! 😊

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 2 года назад +1

      Aluminum foil or paper with masking tape are some other materials I use for armatures. Usually for just the head or torso because it’s difficult to make arms or legs with those materials.

  • @jeadevoe209
    @jeadevoe209 2 года назад +1

    I have now ventured in to sculpture thanks to you an Proko can you adapt this technique to horse or cat armatures? thanks again will be watching

    • @AndrewJosephKeith
      @AndrewJosephKeith 2 года назад +1

      Yeah absolutely! I was even considering to do a lesson on making armatures for horses because those are common to sculpt so that may be something I do in the future.

    • @jeadevoe209
      @jeadevoe209 2 года назад +1

      @@AndrewJosephKeith looking forward to it all the best J