How To Build a Wire Armature for Sculpting

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to build an EASY and anatomically correct wire armature! I'll also show you how to construct an armature STAND for larger sculptures.
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Why Do You Need an Armature?
0:27 - How to Twist your Armature Wire for a Better Grip
1:07 - How to Build an Armature for a Human Figure
1:53 - How to Build a Stand for Your Armature
3:26 - How to Pose Your Armature
3:41 - Using Tinfoil for Your Armature
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(Always wear appropriate PPE such as respirators, gloves, face shields, ear muffs, and footwear. The type of safety equipment must match the hazard you are trying to protect yourself from)
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