Scratch Built Figures

     So if you missed it, this post will be about scratch built figures.  If you're unfamiliar with the term "scratch built figures" refers to figures (usually characters from anime, games, manga, etc.) that are built from scratch using various materials.  These materials can range from super sculpey or fando, etc..

   I first started scratch building when I was in my late teens, but due to my lack of knowledge and patience I soon dropped the hobby.  Now a few years later, I've taken an interest in it again after looking at art dolls.  Art dolls are fun but it just didn't feel right for me.  So after searching and searching until my eyes burned I felt I had the confidence to start again. ^^

Before I begin telling you guys what I'm working on, I'd like to go over what I use.

Materials

1.  Super Sculpey Clay Firm

2.  Wire (Hobby Lobby)

3.  Aluminum Foil (Any should do)

4.  A template of a skeleton printed out (I usually use a 6in. size template)

5.  Sculpey clay softener

6.  A couple of dingy brushes 

7.  Wax sculpting tools

8.  Wire cutters (for the wire)

9.  And whatever else I deem usuable

Right now I'm in the process of two figures which are almost nearing completion.  The first one is a character from the Harvest Moon game series called Harvest Moon: Animal Parade.  This character's name is Selena, and for some reason I have always wanted to sculpt her.  She just looked so fun.

This is her spring/summer outfit.

The second figure I'm working on right now is another character from a game series for the PS1 called Bust A Groove.  My ABSOLUTE favorite character was hands down Kitty-N.

ON TO THE WIPS!!!!! (in the next post :P)