How Do You Make Monster Clay Models For A Movie?
Clay monsters are fun to make, but the process can seem daunting. The best method is to make an armature to build the model around, so it can be re-posed repeatedly without cracking or warping. To keep costs down, use scrap clay to build the majority of the model, reserving the good clay for the outer layer. Rolling polymer clay between your hands is a good way to heat it up until it is workable. Draw your monster on paper, then sketch a rough stick figure of it. Plan the location of the joints and movable parts, and draw circles around the parts that will be hard or fixed. Cut a piece of armature wire to twice the length of the “spine” of your monster, fold it in half, and twist to form a unified double wire. Cut another piece of wire to four times the length of the monster’s legs, fold in half, and twist. Bend into a U-shape, and attach the center of the U to the bottom of the spine with strong craft wire. This will serve as both legs. Add a small dab of hot glue once you have the po
