Thursday, January 29, 2009

Anatomy: Attach the Head



Using the armature map measure out a piece of 11 Gauge wire that goes from the apex to about one quarter inch past the top of the head.

Place the piece of wire in front of the shoulders (this is important because the head should beable to move forward).

Measure out a 6 to 9 inch piece of 16 gauge wire. Hold the head wire in place against the shoulders and the torso and wrap tightly. Make it neat like a "slinky".

Use the plyers to make a small brain cavity as shown in figure three.

Now using the armature map as a guide, bend down the arms, and bend up the feet. If your armature can stand up by itself it has a perfect center of gravity.

At this point adjustment may be made to the length of the arms, or legs if it is necessary.

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