POLY How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these poly tutorials to learn all about poly with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Make poly silly putty, Clay bar a car with Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay, and Convert a mesh to hexagon polys in 3ds Max.

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How to make poly silly putty

Make poly silly putty

Ingredients: White multi-purpose glue (do not use washable glue) Water Food color (to make the polymer other colors besides white) Borax ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,308

How to clay bar a car with Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay

Clay bar a car with Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay

If you wash your car and it still feels dirty, it's time to clay bar it. Clay barring a vehicle will remove oxidation and grime that's ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,356

How to convert a mesh to hexagon polys in 3ds Max

Convert a mesh to hexagon polys in 3ds Max

This 3ds Max software tutorial covers how to turn your mesh into Hexagon poly’s which creates a smoother mesh. This is a technique Dave ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,820

How to use edit poly modifiers to animate in 3ds Max

Use edit poly modifiers to animate in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to work with editable polys in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to make bacon roly poly

Make bacon roly poly

A classic dish brought to us by Gail & Jill of the Blacksmith's Café in Hastings.

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Curated 2 years ago by emily tischler | Comments 0
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How to model with the poly crease tool in Maya

Model with the poly crease tool in Maya

In this Maya 7 and up modeling lesson we will learn how to use the poly crease tool. The poly crease tool is one of the Maya tools used in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,233

How to box model a jet in 3DS Max for PaperVision3D

Box model a jet in 3DS Max for PaperVision3D

This software tutorial series teaches you how to box model in 3DS Max. Specifically, you will learn the basics of box modeling in 3D Studio ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 4,691

How to paint on a model in Zbrush

Paint on a model in Zbrush

This 3D modeling software tutorial is all about UVs and using them in Zbrush. Learn how to paint on a model and why it's important to use ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,721

How to model a lizard creature in Zbrush 3.0

Model a lizard creature in Zbrush 3.0

This tutorial shows you how to model a lizard and prepare it for texturing in Zbrush. The goals are to remember to pay attention to real ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,893

How to fix a carbon fiber surfboard

Fix a carbon fiber surfboard

Fixing your Aviso Carbon Fiber surfboard is just as easy as fixing your old poly surfboard. You can remove the drain plug. Dry it out ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 4,328

How to model a low poly character in Blender 3D

Model a low poly character in Blender 3D

This tutorial uploaded from Stage6 shows you how to model a low polygon character in Blender 3D. Low poly characters may have less details ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 7,407

How to convert an object to an editable poly in 3ds Max

Convert an object to an editable poly in 3ds Max

Learn how to convert an object into an editable polygonal object in 3D ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,171

Roly-Poly Bridge

Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube ...more

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By rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,429

How to divide your model in ZBrush

Divide your model in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to divide your model in ZBrush. You have the ability ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 301

How to build a plan drawing of Barcelona Pavillion in Rhino

Build a plan drawing of Barcelona Pavillion in Rhino

This Rhino 3D software tutorial will take you through the process of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 821

How to model a parametric chair in 3ds Max

Model a parametric chair in 3ds Max

In this 3D software tutorial you will learn how to model a chair parametrically in 3ds Max. This tutorial covers making a simple parametric ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,403

How to quickly model a simple pattern in 3ds Max

Quickly model a simple pattern in 3ds Max

The technique shown in this 3ds Max tutorial is meant to be a design modeling technique. Watch and learn how to model the Beijing Olympic ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,283

How to use the delete mesh modifier in 3ds Max

Use the delete mesh modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the delete mesh modifier when modeling in 3ds Max. Delete Mesh provides parametric deletion ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to make bath bomb fizzies

Make bath bomb fizzies

Have you been thinking about making your own bath bombs? Are you concerned about having a top quality recipe and guidance through out your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,923

How to make a duct tape dress form

Make a duct tape dress form

This how-to video covers the steps for making an exact double of your body out of duct tape to use as a dress form. Many commercial dress ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 8
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Jetman Flys Over Atlantic with DIY Wings - Plummets!

PreYves Rossy, AKA Jetman, attempted to fly across the Atantic from Morocco to Spain yesterday. His homemade, jet powered wings "span 8 feet and are powered by four kerosene-fueled jet engines ...

Turbo Turkey - Cook the Damn Bird Above the Camshaft

So, I suppose we're going both redneck and Thanksgiving turkey twice today (Redneck Slingshot Chick + Extreme Thanksgiving Recipes). Something about home for the holidays inspires... and this is ...

Deeply Trusting Female Volunteers Bod to Redneck Science: First Human Slingshot

Well, maybe these folks aren't redneck. That is a pretty nice house, and that slingshot doesn't look too jery rigged. But the idea of a human slingshot is certainly redneck (and lotsa fun). Previously ...

Cook a Bikini-d Bird with Mashed Potato Volcanoes

Extreme Holiday Ideas has posted several fun Thanksgiving projects this season. Check out some of my favorites: 90 Minute Turkey (That's right, roast and thaw in just 90 minutes): Extreme Pumpkin Pie ...

Superhero Mountain Climbing Car

I'm not sure about the who, what, where, when or how...but man, this mountain climbing car is cool. More car customizations/mods: (HowTo).

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