How to Sculpt Foam to Make a Dinosaur Head @StanWinstonSchool
How to Sculpt Foam to Make a Dinosaur Head  @StanWinstonSchool
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Learn how to carve foam to make a basic T-Rex head with master creature FX fabricator Ted Haines.

In this lesson, Ted Haines demonstrates how to transform everyday upholstery foam into captivating, colossal creatures using just a few trusty tools and techniques that'll take you from "How?" to "Wow!" Here, you'll learn to safely carve foam, the importance of precision and balance, different tools to use, and much more.

Ted Haines explains:
- How to Plan Your Dinosaur Head Sculpture
- The Tools and Considerations When Creating Creatures With Foam
- Safety Precautions and Solutions for Subtractive Foam Sculpting
- The Importance of Referencing Your Design When Sculpting
- How to Use Various Tools for Different Foam Sizes
- How to Visualize Your Sculpt and Add Details

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Watch the complete How to Make a Dinosaur course series:

How to Make a Dinosaur - Part One: Design, Foam Carving & Fabrication: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt1YT

How to Make a Dinosaur - Part Two: Carving Teeth, Adding Detail & Texture: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt2YT

How to Make a Dinosaur - Part Three: Painting & Finishing: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt3YT

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