#rainforest frog

I’m including a speed-run of notes in case you A) watch the video and need reminders B) can’t be fuckin’ bothered to watch a video C) need notes. (I recently discovered I have an utter garbage working-memory (and its inconsistent, so the neuropsych evaluating me had a fun time) and explains why I both learn in multi-media and present in multi-media.

SUPPLIES:

Polymer clay (like Sculpey)

Aluminum foil

Paint (white, black, green or red, and gold if doing green)

TOOLS:

A small implement like a tooth-pick (you can get fancy, but really don’t buy things just for 1 project)

An oven to back the clay in

Paintbrushes

OPTIONAL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:

Sand paper

Additional paints for added depth, but, like, really, it's debatable if I know enough what I’m doing. Yknow what. Please. Show me up. Let me learn. Show me a sub-surface-scattered Frogsel skin via paint techniques.

Paint-tip-marker or micron marker (makes it easier to do the eyes)

GENERAL STEPS:

Gather ref. Always gather ref.

Sketch. Reflect. Plan. Take the 5-10 minutes. Your frog is your own! What sort of profile silhouette do you want? What sort of front-facing silhouette do you think makes sense for the mask? ¾ top down (as he’ll mostly be seen), how much lip will actually be visible?

Make aluminum general insides

Sculpt

Bake!

Sand (optional) (but it makes it a nicer tactile experience)

Paint (base coat, layer as you see fit)

Varnish (unless you’re me and your ex still hasn’t loaned you the shiny varnish)