So, what about making the eyes move, and different facial expressions? Do ya need multiple heads? If so, how do you make the doll so her head can pop off and on?
You necessarily need more than one head but need a way to change the facial expression. For less detailed and more cartoony heads, can be done with stickers or small bits of (non-dry) clay to add onto a blank head. But if your head is more detailed then you may need more heads.
I'm currently in the process of making a music video, and this tutorial was so helpful. it's exactly what I was looking for! your puppet looks incredible. thank you holly :-)
Its been a year please dont give up on your video! Its never too late to come back and finish or restart it! As long as you enjoy doing it you should do it!
This is really awesome. I Been doing stop motion for a while but mainly only using plastic toys that were already built or small bits of clay and wanted to build a more permanent character, who wouldn't just fall down every time i position it! This was a great lesson! Thankyou, i am really inspired. Love his little overalls n-n
That is such an amazing in depth tutorial! I want to improve my puppet at some point and this video helped me so much! Exactly what I needed. Your puppet also looks amazing
This tutorial is amazing! 🧡The big plus would be a tutorial similar to this one where you create a head that you can animate, since this one is fixed, so you can't animate it in stop motion videos.
You can also add some key holes on the back and front so you can use a rig to hold your character in place while animating. Just add them into your milliput, I use two different size brass rods so the can slot into each other 😊
I’m using this video for an armature stop motion assignment for a college class im taking currently, its very helpful and the puppet looks great! Thanks for the informative vid!
I absolutely love this video! You've definitely given me amazing tips and inspiration! Tonight, I'm going to start brainstorming and sketching out the character I want to make. Thank you!
Wow. This seems like a very effective way. I usually just use non hardening clay for my animation puppets. However the clay starts to get pushed in and by the end of the animation, the character looks completely messed up. Mine also don’t stand on their own. So I’m going to use this video to make some cute ones. Thank you for the tutorial!
It turned out very beautiful! I was looking for how to make a puppet for StopMotion, as I started making my StopMotion shorts with plastic soldiers and I came across this wonderful video, thank you for sharing your talent, success always.
I'm new to this as well. Ive been able to slowly buy everything I need at Walmart and Amazon. U can also use things around the house as well. Good luck!
Great work! Question: do you ever have an issue of the fingers snapping off when you're moving them around? That just happened to me while using 1mm wire. Wondering if you have a trick of how to avoid it.
really helpful video thanks Holly. There is a cheap alternative to the metal epoxy that you are using that usually comes in small tubes. BigBoy metal filler is around £6 for 250gms. Would that do the trick do you think? Seems to be similar stuff?
honesttly best tutorial ever !! i’m following it but i just get stuck on wiring the head, is it supposed to be perfectly replicating the drawn head or can it be smaller / less round? wouldn’t it affect the end project ?
Do you have a suggestion for Epoxy putty alternatives? I am doing this with 5th graders and I need something less caustic and cheaper. Great video, Thank You
Good tutorial, felt like you made it look easier than it actually is for some reason lol, if you don’t mind me asking, how much did this cost, and how long was the process?
It definitely isn’t an easy process if you’re doing this the first time! I’ve made quite a few of these over the years so this process is what I’ve developed and refined from many trial and errors. This project took me a full day to make but as a beginner it may take longer. The cost depends on the materials you decide to use as I already had some materials around the house such as the sponge, wire and fabric. As someone just starting out in stop-motion, If you were the purchase all the materials it would still be more cost effective than purchasing a professional stop motion armature etc. :)
@@derpanimator3097 I do know a bit about about face/ head replacement parts (usually made from plasticine or hard materials either 3D printed or hand sculpted with magnetic attachment) and moveable eyes and mouth (when puppets are silicone casted) as I have made puppets with those components. They do take a lot more time and materials to make. There are people who have made flexible joints on their puppets by adding nuts and bolts that are used in professional armatures to wire armatures as an alternative. A lot of online resources and tutorials cover that aspect so it is definitely worth looking into :)
Thanks for the very useful advice. I've never sculpted. but recently I started sculpting and posting on RUclips. But my children don't like it. They say it's not mine. I'm a little upset. Can you advise whether to continue or not? Thank you..
@@modeling-z6d Thank you for sharing. If sculpting makes you happy, I’d say keep going! Sometimes others need time to appreciate your passion, but what matters most is that it brings you joy. Keep going and wishing you the best on your sculpting and RUclips journey!
This is really cool. But I have one question. Is their alternative way to make the bones instead epoxy putty. Because I didn't want to handle anything toxic.
thank you very much! 😊 I’m not entirely sure how it’s usually installed in the puppet but there’s definitely some space in the back of the puppet where you could potentially connect to a rig. Just keep in mind how the rig would be attached and the space needed when making your puppet:) Hope this helps!
3 years later, you’re still helping beginner stop motion animators! Thank you!
Oh my gosh, this is amazing. We watched this in my comic art and animation class and this had given me so many great ideas!
That's wonderful to hear!
The fact that animation classes are showing RUclips videos in class just solidifies my theory that I can learn everything I need to online...😅
Where is this class offered?
So, what about making the eyes move, and different facial expressions? Do ya need multiple heads? If so, how do you make the doll so her head can pop off and on?
You necessarily need more than one head but need a way to change the facial expression. For less detailed and more cartoony heads, can be done with stickers or small bits of (non-dry) clay to add onto a blank head. But if your head is more detailed then you may need more heads.
I'm currently in the process of making a music video, and this tutorial was so helpful. it's exactly what I was looking for! your puppet looks incredible. thank you holly :-)
Thank you so much! 🙏I’m so happy you think so!! Good luck on your music video!! 😊
If its done can u put a link too it?
Damn im here for the same reason for a fan videoof a gorejit song
Its been a year please dont give up on your video! Its never too late to come back and finish or restart it! As long as you enjoy doing it you should do it!
Will this video be published? Good luck!
I keep coming back to this one.
Was looking for tutorials for stop animation because I want to try to do one and I stumbled into this. It's a very helpful tutorial. Thank you!
This is really awesome. I Been doing stop motion for a while but mainly only using plastic toys that were already built or small bits of clay and wanted to build a more permanent character, who wouldn't just fall down every time i position it! This was a great lesson! Thankyou, i am really inspired. Love his little overalls n-n
That is such an amazing in depth tutorial! I want to improve my puppet at some point and this video helped me so much! Exactly what I needed. Your puppet also looks amazing
Thank you so much! I’m glad this helps! ☺️
This tutorial is amazing! 🧡The big plus would be a tutorial similar to this one where you create a head that you can animate, since this one is fixed, so you can't animate it in stop motion videos.
Finally someone shows *exactly* how to begin...
I thank you so much for thiss definently subscribing ❤❤❤
You can also add some key holes on the back and front so you can use a rig to hold your character in place while animating. Just add them into your milliput, I use two different size brass rods so the can slot into each other 😊
Top tier tutorial, Thank you
Thank you so much! 🥰 🙏
@Colt Jack i tried it and it worked! I hacked obamas mom and now i have a million dollars in my bank account.
I’m using this video for an armature stop motion assignment for a college class im taking currently, its very helpful and the puppet looks great! Thanks for the informative vid!
Thank you for the poppet-making tutorial! I want to start, but I'm not sure where to begin
Hobby Unlocked. Thank you for showing how to make the armature easy
I absolutely love this video! You've definitely given me amazing tips and inspiration! Tonight, I'm going to start brainstorming and sketching out the character I want to make. Thank you!
Wow. This seems like a very effective way. I usually just use non hardening clay for my animation puppets. However the clay starts to get pushed in and by the end of the animation, the character looks completely messed up. Mine also don’t stand on their own. So I’m going to use this video to make some cute ones. Thank you for the tutorial!
I just found your channel and I'm brand new to all of this. You're awesome! This is a huge help. Thank you for making these videos.
It turned out very beautiful! I was looking for how to make a puppet for StopMotion, as I started making my StopMotion shorts with plastic soldiers and I came across this wonderful video, thank you for sharing your talent, success always.
I don’t think I have any of the stuff I need.
Then buy
Grab random junk and see what you can make.
I'm new to this as well. Ive been able to slowly buy everything I need at Walmart and Amazon. U can also use things around the house as well. Good luck!
Dude i wrote this when i was 10.
Im not really into stop motion anymore
@@thelightningcactus7127you’re literally 12 get off youtube 🙏😭 (joke)
it’s the enchanted music for me ....
Can we all agree that stop motion looks best with mild horror like Coraline. Btw, loved the video! Can't wait to start up my new channel!
Wonderful puppet! 😍 Thank you for sharing this process!🙏🙏🙏
Love your art and dedication ❣️. Watch your work, feels great.
This is fantastic, thank you for giving me a heading on how to create my own puppets!
I love this tutorial because it's so easy to understand, thanks Holly :D
Thank you, it's so encouraging to hear you enjoyed it and found it easy to follow! :)
thank you so much for this tutorial, i’ve been looking for the perfect one and this is the one! i cant wait to make my little puppet :)
Thank you for creating a character that is not a battle fighter of sorts. It's good to see.
I really enjoyed this. I learned a couple tricks to put in my back pocket as well. Thank you for the video and great looking puppet!
Thanks for watching! That's great to hear !
I become obsessed with stop motion cause art doesn’t suit me any more so I become interested in this “Stop-motion” thing
God! love the texture and all the detail!
He's so cute! I've been looking for a vid like this for ages!!
Truly astonishing! The Curanium gang approves of this masterpiece!
That is an amazing puppet😊
This is just what I needed! Very detailed and informative👍
Thank you very much! Glad you found it helpful! :)
Going to art school next year and taking a class in stop motion!! I wanted to have a little practice before hand and this is incredibly helpful
I'm planning on doing a little nightmares 2 stop motion series so this was very helpful.
How exciting! I love little nightmares! 😁 glad this helps !
Cool, i love litlle nightmares
Gracias por tu tutorial , es el mejor que he visto. Ahora si podré hacer mi puppet ☺️
Great job !! Serious
Love the pumpkin head !
Thanks! 😊
He is so cute!!!
What would you do if your character didn’t have clothes? How would you hide the bendable parts while still letting it be semi bendable?
Great work! Question: do you ever have an issue of the fingers snapping off when you're moving them around? That just happened to me while using 1mm wire. Wondering if you have a trick of how to avoid it.
it's amazing ! so much great advices, but i have a question. How do you set it in motion when you start filming if you cook it beforehand? Thank you
Awesome!!
This will be very helpful for my show I’m making!
Wow this is amazing!!
really helpful video thanks Holly. There is a cheap alternative to the metal epoxy that you are using that usually comes in small tubes. BigBoy metal filler is around £6 for 250gms. Would that do the trick do you think? Seems to be similar stuff?
Wow so nice you made a aluminum wire into puppet so nice and I really like the background music
Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video ☺️
😀
Wow, that's really impressive!
Ah! This is perfect for what I want to do! Thank you!!!!!
most helpful video
That was fucking amazing!!! Amazing technique of clothing..Much love for all stop-motion enthusiasts like you (Im also one of them 🙄).
You are literally saving my butt right now 🙏🏽
Brilliant 🎃
¡I LOVE YOUR FIGURE! 🤩🤩🤩
Great great 👌👌👌
Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this
Thank you very much for this good tutorial :)
Thanks this was helpful!
I love puppets and stop motion
first off, holy shit this is helpful, and second the music in the background is giving inside out
But how can I make a puppet without clothes? And how can I make octopus arms?
Amazing!! Congratulations!
gorgeous
This looks gorgeous, but do you think i could use polymer clay instead of milliput?
You do great ,good luck
Great Tutorial and nice Stop Motion Puppet!!
Parabéns pela partilha...Excelente tutorial...Obrigada
Thanks 🙏
VERYYY very cool
This is so cool. I'm guessing the wire will eventually snap if bent a lot. What can be used to make lasting joints?
very helpful!
This is great very helpful to thanks
honesttly best tutorial ever !! i’m following it but i just get stuck on wiring the head, is it supposed to be perfectly replicating the drawn head or can it be smaller / less round? wouldn’t it affect the end project ?
Do you have a suggestion for Epoxy putty alternatives? I am doing this with 5th graders and I need something less caustic and cheaper. Great video, Thank You
Astonishing! I make pupets too but I am too😜 lazy to make stop motion
This tutorial is amazing!!!
Thank you! I am starting claymation soon!!!! Also im gonna try and get a 3d printer
That looks really good! Keep it up
Thank you!!
this is amazing
Keep up the great work
Thanks so much for this! :)
Anibild makes a very cheap kit that allows for replaceable limbs, as they're prone to breaking when animating.
That's really great!
great video ! but I don't suggest you to twist the wire for the armature because it will weaken the wire and so it would break easier
Thank you! Oh I see, thanks for letting me know! :)
you're welcome
hello !! fantastic video, has helped me a lot…what’s that foam called? I can’t find it in any of the shops near me. thank you!!
btw I love your little guy!
Love it!!! Sooo good 👍
Good tutorial, felt like you made it look easier than it actually is for some reason lol, if you don’t mind me asking, how much did this cost, and how long was the process?
It definitely isn’t an easy process if you’re doing this the first time! I’ve made quite a few of these over the years so this process is what I’ve developed and refined from many trial and errors. This project took me a full day to make but as a beginner it may take longer. The cost depends on the materials you decide to use as I already had some materials around the house such as the sponge, wire and fabric. As someone just starting out in stop-motion, If you were the purchase all the materials it would still be more cost effective than purchasing a professional stop motion armature etc. :)
@@HollyLam interesting, I’ll keep this in mind for when I start at some point, and again, good tutorial
@@HollyLam if you don’t mind, do you have any knowledge on working with multiple faces or expressions, and also flexible joints for a puppet?
@@derpanimator3097 I do know a bit about about face/ head replacement parts (usually made from plasticine or hard materials either 3D printed or hand sculpted with magnetic attachment) and moveable eyes and mouth (when puppets are silicone casted) as I have made puppets with those components. They do take a lot more time and materials to make. There are people who have made flexible joints on their puppets by adding nuts and bolts that are used in professional armatures to wire armatures as an alternative. A lot of online resources and tutorials cover that aspect so it is definitely worth looking into :)
@@HollyLam ok, thanks
Thanks for the very useful advice. I've never sculpted. but recently I started sculpting and posting on RUclips. But my children don't like it. They say it's not mine. I'm a little upset. Can you advise whether to continue or not? Thank you..
@@modeling-z6d Thank you for sharing. If sculpting makes you happy, I’d say keep going! Sometimes others need time to appreciate your passion, but what matters most is that it brings you joy. Keep going and wishing you the best on your sculpting and RUclips journey!
Super helpful video!
This is really cool. But I have one question. Is their alternative way to make the bones instead epoxy putty. Because I didn't want to handle anything toxic.
Is the aluminum wire needed from a hardware store or a armature wire?
Wow thank you, I can't wait to make my own puppet!
You’re welcome! 🥰 I’m glad this helps!
Hope you have fun making your own puppet!
@@HollyLam thank you, it helped a lot! Thank you sm you just made my day.
Can I use a metal hanger? Is that thick enough?
How would you do the head so you can replace the lower jaw for lipsyncing purposes?
I love the proportions and look of the the puppet! Is there any room on the back where it can connect to a rig?
thank you very much! 😊 I’m not entirely sure how it’s usually installed in the puppet but there’s definitely some space in the back of the puppet where you could potentially connect to a rig. Just keep in mind how the rig would be attached and the space needed when making your puppet:) Hope this helps!
This was really helpful. What brand of metal epoxy putty did you use?
I’m glad it helps:) the brand I use is ‘Evo-stick’ metal epoxy putty
Awsome job what brand of paint did you use
Daler-Rowney System 3 Acrylic paint :)
Very nice video I will definitely subscribe 🙏🏼
Thank you! 😊