LEVEL UP YOUR ORIGAMI SHAPING (Full Tutorial - Self Made Man)

In this video I take you through my thought process when shaping (old models). We take a look at an old fold, Eric Joisel's Self-made man. We reshape the face, hands, square, and legs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Overview Introducing the video's purpose: reshaping an old origami model to improve its appearance and durability. Includes a brief overview of the tools and materials used. 00:49 - Preparing the Model Discussing the model's current flaws and the plan to reshape it. Highlighting loose layers, flimsy fingers, and the need for structural reinforcement. 02:58 - Gluing and Shaping the Fingers Demonstrating the process of gluing and shaping the fingers to make them more rigid and poseable. Using MC (methyl cellulose) for adhesion. 06:47 - Drying and Reinforcing the Hands Using a hairdryer to dry the glued fingers and reinforce their structure. Discussing the importance of patience in the drying process. 10:00 - Working on the Legs and Shoes Addressing the flimsy legs and shoes, applying MC to stiffen them, and shaping them for better stability. Includes tips for achieving a 3D effect. 15:23 - Finalizing the Leg Structure Completing the leg shaping process, ensuring the model can stand properly. Discussing the use of additional glue for reinforcement. 19:40 - Shaping the Face Detailing the steps to reshape the face, including defining the eyes, nose, and mouth. Using tweezers and MC for precision. 24:45 - Final Adjustments and Stand Setup Making final adjustments to the model's pose and setting it up on a stand for display. Reflecting on the improvements made. 27:47 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Wrapping up the video with reflections on the reshaping process and encouraging viewers to preserve and improve their old origami models.