From the workbench

How things are made, what a good reference photo looks like, and the stories behind the figures. Roughly two pieces a month.

What makes a good reference photopersonalized

What makes a good reference photo

9 September 2026 · What makes a good reference photo The likeness is decided before any modelling starts. A good phone snapshot...

Five rules for a gothic shelfshelf

Five rules for a gothic shelf

9 September 2026 · Five rules for a gothic shelf The difference between a shelf that looks composed and one that looks...

Choosing a finish - Gold, silver, bronze or blackstatues

Choosing a finish - Gold, silver, bronze or black

9 September 2026 · Gold, silver, bronze or black The finish changes a figure more than its size does. Here is what...

How a photo becomes a 3D figureGUIDESpersonalized

How a photo becomes a 3D figure

9 September 2026 · People assume it needs a scanner. It does not. Here is what actually happens between the photo you...

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About once a month: what is on the bench, new pieces, and the occasional look at how a photo becomes a figure.