If you are able to take an anatomy and physiology class somewhere, DO IT! It helps so much with retention of proportion and locations of major muscle and bones in the body. Comparative anatomy for animals (real of fantastical) just stretches those locations and proportions. Taxidermy is another great skill transfer. Keep at it Bill!!!
After watching like all videos on youtube finally someone explaines the Butane Torch and what to do and what its for, thank you very much for sharing your insight! Great help!
If you want more steel ball sculpting tools like they're using, look up fondant ball tools! They are the exact same tool honestly, plus they come in tons of sizes and are way cheaper lol they are in my daily use for both ceramic and polymer clay work.
Additional resources and a full materials list can be found on the blog post for this episode on our website! punishedprops.com/2018/10/29/mask_sculpt_1/ Buy a copy of Nick's mask: www.etsy.com/listing/643125316/bat-creature-skull-masquerade-mask
Punished Props Academy a maker is only as good as his tools so buy once and spend the little bit more and it will last for ever I found this out the hard way. as I have said before if you don’t have it make it to do the job and it can be customised to your own needs any maker you see have made there own tools from time to time even if you can afford the tools sometimes it’s better to make to your needs. well that’s my opinion love the work btw bill as all ways
Punished Props Academy I want to try what you do making props etc but have none of the equipment or knowledge of how to choose resources or where to start any advice or tips would really appreciate it thanks in advance
@@psycho_panda-1806 I think they're saying that Draw With Jazza brought them here b/c he did a thing w/ monster clay so they probably looked for it on RUclips after that.
This is a really interesting insight into different types of artists I think. Nick seems like the type that has fun but takes his work super seriously and in certain types of people this personality can be less adaptable where Bill seems to be in it for the fun 😂. They're both awesome masks
Incredible video, thank you! I really like the way you two went through the sculpting process, a lot of useful tips - They would have been very helpful for my batman mask...
Dentist tools are also good for sculpting clay with, and callipers for symmetry 🙂 @16:58 that’s fimo sculpting tool there extremely expensive compared to other tools.
That was fun and helpful. I look forward to seeing the next part - I have a character that will need a partial mask that I want to make. I have held off doing this because I don't have the confidence (I flunked clay modeling in 1st grade: I was suppose to make a snake and it came out as a cinnamon roll. . . .)
This is a fantastic video, very inspirational. I’ve used monster clay before, and I heat it up in the sun! Definitely giving me some ideas for trying it again.
I have watched this video like 1000 time... I am trying to make my very own Batman cowl and sculpting seems to be the hardest part....but this video has been very helpful thank you
Love me some monster clay I do all my projects with monster clay it’s great especially if your doing a full mask that may take a few days you don’t have to worry about it drying out from the air or cracking since it’s oil based
Just marathoned your videos and you made me realize I've been trying to make my sculpt material do the paint job too which has been slowing me down considerably. *Thank you* ....I might actually be able to start finishing things again 😅
Sooooooo awesome!!! Thank you for this. very inspiring and appreciate the trade secrets in these videos. I've been making my "deadguy" masks out of thermoplastic, and was wanting to learn to make better versions. I really appreciate the knowledge passed down and product info. Now, to the workbench! (video aired on me birthday..btw)
Crazy how you read my mind. ;) I was just looking into getting some monster clay yesterday! Cant wait to see your molding and casting. I'm looking to build a mask some time in the future and I have never done any of it before.
Actually quite a few people (especially those near forests or highways) have collections of skulls and other bones. In America, quite a few are coyotes and small mammals, but hunters obviously can get their hands on things like deer and bear more easily. Not only are they great resources for anatomy and science, but the physical pieces can also be sources for aesthetic and inspiration.
I use monster clay just a little (watching vids like these to get a better feel for it lol) and I’ve taken to using an empty wax melt lamp to heat mine. It works pretty well for me since I don’t need a ton of material hot all at once
so ... Monster clay can be re-used after molding ? I mean you don't really bake it like a normal clay and it's not really drying so ... when you've finished your mold you can juste destory your piece, keep the clay and using it again on another project ? Right ?
That is correct! Since it's waxed based it will never dry out, only harden a bit. You can reheat it and get it back to a working or even completely liquid state, make something again, and destroy/reuse it again!
Yep! I've known guys who've had the same clay for over 15 years. I do recommend covering any sculpt with a trash bag when you're not working on it. it helps keep the pet hair out! When all done with a sculpt I put all the caly into a crockpot on low then let it get to a liquid state and filter it through a wire strainer. This will help you filter out any stuff like silicone, plasti paste, fiberglass resin, or pet hair. Then I pour the liquid clay into different containers like silicone meatloaf, brownie trays and wrap the cooled clay in aluminum foil. that way i have a variety of chunks of clay ready for for all kinds of projects.
Really interesting to see! I just made my own dragon bust out of air hardening clay, not monster clay, but similar enough. A fun challenge, even if it was a little time consuming. And you gotta watch out for cracks... the worst part is coming back to it to keep it moistened.
Is it possible to use a regular foam wig head or something similar to sculpt onto? Or would that definitly stick to the styrofoam while pulling the sculpt off..? Maybe there is something I could seal the styrofoam with so the clay and mold will come off?
IDEA: I was wanting to make a big cardboard bulls head mask, the type of mask you find in Mexican carnival. (OVERSIZED CARDBOARD HEAD) Do you have any ideas, suggestions, or videos on the subject? Like building a frame so it doesn't fall off your head & shoulders. :)
Was the warming box a custom box or a prefab item? What was used for insulation? Rough dimensions? Im interested in picking up/making something like it.
Monster clay looks so fun but I can't make moulds of stuff yet (because I'm only a child who doesn't have her own studio/work room, just a messy bedroom 😂), so I guess I'll wait a couple of years and stick to polymer clay... Or just practise with monster clay untill I can get mould-making things 👌.
Polymer clay is great, too! Ace of Clay makes super awesome sculptures with it: ruclips.net/channel/UCQ23sZIROxm_bCRnZpUc-Ywvideos That's something we want to try in the future, too.
Bill's like that one friend at school who always goes "oh I'm really not great at this" and gets a B on the project lmao
Would be more relateable if the friend got an A
Lol a B does mean that they're not good at it
To be honest i hate my artwork but people always say it's great........i still gonna hate it though.
@@theghostlyfigure9989 did anyone ask??? Lol
@@pfwunco8637 ...nope but i just wanted to say it anyway.
If you are able to take an anatomy and physiology class somewhere, DO IT! It helps so much with retention of proportion and locations of major muscle and bones in the body. Comparative anatomy for animals (real of fantastical) just stretches those locations and proportions. Taxidermy is another great skill transfer. Keep at it Bill!!!
Thanks so much!
After watching like all videos on youtube finally someone explaines the Butane Torch and what to do and what its for, thank you very much for sharing your insight! Great help!
If you want more steel ball sculpting tools like they're using, look up fondant ball tools! They are the exact same tool honestly, plus they come in tons of sizes and are way cheaper lol they are in my daily use for both ceramic and polymer clay work.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing. =D
vkkidz4life Thank You!!! Such a great idea
Really cool, funniest part bill and the blow torch
I just get so excited about fire...
@@punishedprops Burn baby, burn!
Bill's bone mask turn into super hero mask 😂
bone mask
I thought it was going to look like a bad ass skull mask😂
His definitely looks like Batman to me (before the crack) lol
Additional resources and a full materials list can be found on the blog post for this episode on our website! punishedprops.com/2018/10/29/mask_sculpt_1/
Buy a copy of Nick's mask: www.etsy.com/listing/643125316/bat-creature-skull-masquerade-mask
Punished Props Academy a maker is only as good as his tools so buy once and spend the little bit more and it will last for ever I found this out the hard way. as I have said before if you don’t have it make it to do the job and it can be customised to your own needs any maker you see have made there own tools from time to time even if you can afford the tools sometimes it’s better to make to your needs. well that’s my opinion love the work btw bill as all ways
They are so good I really love the biomechanics so much so the really look so amazing guys so well done nick and a really well done bill
Punished Props Academy I ordered the skull book @ Waterstones (I don’t have Amazon account) won’t get it till Fri/Sat since they had to order it in 🙂
Youguys should try with some helmet from nivanh chantara this guy its really sci-fi.
Punished Props Academy I want to try what you do making props etc but have none of the equipment or knowledge of how to choose resources or where to start any advice or tips would really appreciate it thanks in advance
Draw with Jazza
Why
@@psycho_panda-1806 I think they're saying that Draw With Jazza brought them here b/c he did a thing w/ monster clay so they probably looked for it on RUclips after that.
Domino Rakentaja wtf you read my mind
Can confirm
YYEEEEEP. I came from him XD
Awesome video! Lots of cool info and new mediums to play with!
We're so glad you like it!
Media, not mediums.
Everything in this video is inspiring and the way you make things gets better and better amazing job
Thanks so much! We're so glad you enjoyed the video :)
The intro is basically everyone else in 2019 vs me at this point
Not only informative, but you guys are hilarious!
This is a really interesting insight into different types of artists I think. Nick seems like the type that has fun but takes his work super seriously and in certain types of people this personality can be less adaptable where Bill seems to be in it for the fun 😂. They're both awesome masks
This was a great video! Would love to see more sculpting, moulding and casting videos.
This was very helpful, thank you
You're very welcome!
This is so inspiring. Thank you very much for sharing!
Got that same book!! One of my favorites. If your looking for quality images of any skull you can think of, get this book!
It's really awesome
Incredible video, thank you! I really like the way you two went through the sculpting process, a lot of useful tips - They would have been very helpful for my batman mask...
You're welcome. =D
i have been wanting to sculpt a mask to fit my head and this video really hepled me out
So glad I found this vid! have been working with MC for over a year making my own masks..I love it and this vid is EPIC! Thanks again!
Thank YOU fr watching, so glad you enjoyed the video!
This is a very well done video, kept entraining the whole time and very useful
Thank you for the excellent feedback!
Some good sculpting tips and tricks. Thanks guys.
Didn't expect to see something from labyrinth. Love that movie.
Dentist tools are also good for sculpting clay with, and callipers for symmetry 🙂
@16:58 that’s fimo sculpting tool there extremely expensive compared to other tools.
Great tips!
This is such a great video guys! Love to see many more collaborations of the same thing.
Hi kids! This video is brought to you by today's word of the day: Texture! :D
Fantastic resource and truly some great tips in here. Nice video!
Dude that’s coooool. I so want a skull mask
Great video!! Thanks!
And I JUST LOOOOVE that CAT PAW - TOOL!!! 😂😂😂
That was fun and helpful. I look forward to seeing the next part - I have a character that will need a partial mask that I want to make. I have held off doing this because I don't have the confidence (I flunked clay modeling in 1st grade: I was suppose to make a snake and it came out as a cinnamon roll. . . .)
This is so perfect!
You got this! we all fail the first time, just keep trying.
"I'm just gonna crank this up.. to 11" hahaha! Thanks for sharing these Tips and Tricks Guys!
Awesome-Sauce! Can't wait for next week!
We're so glad you enjoyed it!
Cool stuff 😯
Nice work...I prefer Bills sculpt out of the two. Looking forward to the casting phase.
My friend just gave me 10lbs of monster clay and I'm so hyped to start using it!
Oh wow that's amazing! Have fun!
I don’t know how I missed this one, great tutorial
Yay!! You did a mask sculpting video!
We did! Next we'll make a mask molding video!
This is a fantastic video, very inspirational. I’ve used monster clay before, and I heat it up in the sun! Definitely giving me some ideas for trying it again.
I have watched this video like 1000 time... I am trying to make my very own Batman cowl and sculpting seems to be the hardest part....but this video has been very helpful thank you
We're so glad to hear that!
Cool! So keen on a make for the clay warmer!!! PLEASE!!!!
You'll have to ask my buddy Nick about that one!
This channel is more useful than my uni classes ❤ thanks
We're so glad you find our videos helpful! Thanks so much for watching
16:17 "but it gets to live on inside the nose hole here." LOL I look away for a sec and this was all i heard.
I can relate to Bill to much honestly. Nick reminds me of my Gf
This is amazing!
Keep up the good work/art
Rakes and ball tools are life ^^
You speak true truths.
Love me some monster clay I do all my projects with monster clay it’s great especially if your doing a full mask that may take a few days you don’t have to worry about it drying out from the air or cracking since it’s oil based
super amazing !!
Just marathoned your videos and you made me realize I've been trying to make my sculpt material do the paint job too which has been slowing me down considerably. *Thank you* ....I might actually be able to start finishing things again 😅
Hey you're welcome! It's easy to get a little too focused on the final vision and forget what each step and material can do for us. Have fun!
Sooooooo awesome!!! Thank you for this. very inspiring and appreciate the trade secrets in these videos. I've been making my "deadguy" masks out of thermoplastic, and was wanting to learn to make better versions. I really appreciate the knowledge passed down and product info. Now, to the workbench! (video aired on me birthday..btw)
Splendid! You're very welcome. =)
Crazy how you read my mind. ;) I was just looking into getting some monster clay yesterday! Cant wait to see your molding and casting. I'm looking to build a mask some time in the future and I have never done any of it before.
You're going to have so much fun!
Actually quite a few people (especially those near forests or highways) have collections of skulls and other bones. In America, quite a few are coyotes and small mammals, but hunters obviously can get their hands on things like deer and bear more easily.
Not only are they great resources for anatomy and science, but the physical pieces can also be sources for aesthetic and inspiration.
Absolutely!
You're right,I will want to know how to mold and cast the masks!
I don't want to wait a week though.
Just a few more days!
I use monster clay just a little (watching vids like these to get a better feel for it lol) and I’ve taken to using an empty wax melt lamp to heat mine. It works pretty well for me since I don’t need a ton of material hot all at once
Very clever!
Where can I get a stone sculpting form like yours? I'm looking for a half-head I can sculpt on, and put in the oven to support oven-bake clay.
Awesome vid, can't wait for the next one.
that way to check the symmetry tip blew my mind! great video!
It works with 2D art too! Just changing how you look at it stops your brain from filling in what's familiar.
Great video guys, thx for share this with us :).
You're welcome@
Any toturial about Styrofoam head bust and removal and what clay to use..thank you for the response
Do you happen to have a video on how to make that light box?
so ... Monster clay can be re-used after molding ? I mean you don't really bake it like a normal clay and it's not really drying so ... when you've finished your mold you can juste destory your piece, keep the clay and using it again on another project ? Right ?
That is correct! Since it's waxed based it will never dry out, only harden a bit. You can reheat it and get it back to a working or even completely liquid state, make something again, and destroy/reuse it again!
Yep! I've known guys who've had the same clay for over 15 years.
I do recommend covering any sculpt with a trash bag when you're not working on it. it helps keep the pet hair out!
When all done with a sculpt I put all the caly into a crockpot on low then let it get to a liquid state and filter it through a wire strainer. This will help you filter out any stuff like silicone, plasti paste, fiberglass resin, or pet hair. Then I pour the liquid clay into different containers like silicone meatloaf, brownie trays and wrap the cooled clay in aluminum foil. that way i have a variety of chunks of clay ready for for all kinds of projects.
just found this channel and started watching this video and then immediately subscribed because of the Overseer masks from Dishonored
I had no idea there was liquid clay, that's so cool.
It's really amazing and useful!
Nice dishonored mask
I made a guitar string tube tool too. I didn’t know that that was a thing
*Project on fire* "yeah, I'm done", mood
Way to go guys. The masks look great! Bummed I missed out being there.
Your small skit in the middle was literally me
I covered my ed head with fiberglass resin or xtc-3d, often you find your sculpting tools can dig into the ed head.
Great idea!
Holy crap dude that is metric poop ton of awesome!!!
Thanks so much! It was ridiculously fun.
It's so funny, I just started making a mask in a very similar way yesterday!
That's great! =D
The contrast between your two necks is kinda blowing my mind right now.
The cat paw 😂❤️
😆
Haha I love the intro
Someone please tell me that I'm not the only one who thinks Bill's mask reminds them of an old mask worn by Kane of the WWE. Looks good.
Another OMG to this one
Ha, glad you like the masks!
Awesome!
Any tool can be a sculpting tool. My first tools were a butter knife, pen caps, pieces of wire coat hanger, Q-Tips, and popcycle sticks.
Absolutely! It's about finding what works for you!
@@punishedprops sometimes I break out a butter knife lol
Really interesting to see! I just made my own dragon bust out of air hardening clay, not monster clay, but similar enough. A fun challenge, even if it was a little time consuming. And you gotta watch out for cracks... the worst part is coming back to it to keep it moistened.
That's why I much prefer oil based clay.
First comment! And ur Channel is so hepful! Thanks! And keep going!
*keep
Hey I saw destiny on the beginning nice
The mask on the left looks like a combination of DJ Starscreams mask mic Thompson’s mask and Jim roots mask in .5
Is it possible to use a regular foam wig head or something similar to sculpt onto? Or would that definitly stick to the styrofoam while pulling the sculpt off..? Maybe there is something I could seal the styrofoam with so the clay and mold will come off?
The styrofoam material should be fine! The problem is a lot of those heads are pretty small, so make sure yours will work for your head size.
Top quality video, thanks :)
On a side node, it does look like clay we have here but more like wax ^_^
IDEA: I was wanting to make a big cardboard bulls head mask, the type of mask you find in Mexican carnival. (OVERSIZED CARDBOARD HEAD) Do you have any ideas, suggestions, or videos on the subject? Like building a frame so it doesn't fall off your head & shoulders. :)
Check out fursuit builds! You won't need to do all the fabric but they do an amazing job creating unique shapes and support structures :)
i couldn't stop seeing a racoon when i saw bills clay build
100% trash panda
Was the warming box a custom box or a prefab item? What was used for insulation? Rough dimensions? Im interested in picking up/making something like it.
Are there any other days to make a mold? Silicone molds for example?
Ere, I wonder if some tools that are used in acrylic nail making would be useful ?
Great vid, thanks.
Lv xo
Gonna make a ram skull from wood, just need to do some more research and clear some points on the to do list :D
That sounds awesome! Share what you make with us on Twitter: twitter.com/chinbeard
cant u make a heated head for when u sculpt?
actual sculpting starts at 13:50
will you guys make a custom mask? if so how much?
Would Super Sculpey work for this kind of thing or no?
There are so many things that are very helpful but the main thing i want to know how you guys did is how you kept from laughing during your bits 19:04
Would a hair dryer work for heating it to a workable state mid project if you don't have a heat gun?
Yeah, a hair dryer should get hot enough to soften the clay.
12:30 Once I glued two fingers together by mistake.
Ahhh yes we've all been there.
Rex McStiller can’t say you’re a prop maker until you glue one body part to the other lmao 😂😂😂😂😉
As opposed to all the other times, when you do it on purpose. :D
Quick question what head sculpture did u use
Damnit Bill. I don't have room for all these materials! And yet..
Does it has an attack speed effect when activated?
Fun fact, that Monster Makers head armature is cast from Eddie Holecko (who works at Frank's shop). Neat, right?!
Monster clay looks so fun but I can't make moulds of stuff yet (because I'm only a child who doesn't have her own studio/work room, just a messy bedroom 😂), so I guess I'll wait a couple of years and stick to polymer clay... Or just practise with monster clay untill I can get mould-making things 👌.
Polymer clay is great, too! Ace of Clay makes super awesome sculptures with it: ruclips.net/channel/UCQ23sZIROxm_bCRnZpUc-Ywvideos That's something we want to try in the future, too.
Okay, I'm convinced. Don't let Bill play with a blow torch or fire haha