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How to Make Wire Armatures for Stop Motion Puppets

Comprehensive masterclass covering different approaches to building wire skeletons, from simple twisted joints to complex ball-and-socket systems. Includes material selection, technique refinement, and troubleshooting.

Animateclay · 53 min · Intermediate · STM · Stop Motion · 2024

What you take away

Master multiple armature construction techniques and choose the right method for your puppet.

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