Richard61
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone.
I'd like to ask the regular figure sculptors how best to sculpt belts, webbing or any other equipment harness onto a figure. Obviously any such item will dig into the clothing under it so is it better to sculpt the figure to near it's finished bulk then add the belts, straps etc and sculpt the clothing around them to show the effect of digging in?
The only other way I can think of is to sculpt the figure with it's clothing and then cut grooves to fit the straps into, touching up the clothing as required when done, adding folds and creases where needed. The problem I can see with this would be that clothing hangs differently when it's not all strapped up so would be unrealistic.
I realise that there may be a number of ways to do it and no "Correct" answer depending on the individual sculptor but any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Richard.
I'd like to ask the regular figure sculptors how best to sculpt belts, webbing or any other equipment harness onto a figure. Obviously any such item will dig into the clothing under it so is it better to sculpt the figure to near it's finished bulk then add the belts, straps etc and sculpt the clothing around them to show the effect of digging in?
The only other way I can think of is to sculpt the figure with it's clothing and then cut grooves to fit the straps into, touching up the clothing as required when done, adding folds and creases where needed. The problem I can see with this would be that clothing hangs differently when it's not all strapped up so would be unrealistic.
I realise that there may be a number of ways to do it and no "Correct" answer depending on the individual sculptor but any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Richard.