Almost exactly 2 months ago, I started creating a Midna Army. Midna is a video game character from the Legend of Zelda game, Twilight Princess. She looked like quite a challenge. I’ve never attempted to make such a complex figurine with so much detail.
I began by sculpting the pieces in Sculpey polymer clay. I decided against the usual paper clay because it takes a bit to dry. Liquid sculpey also really helped to soften creases. I decided to make her in several pieces to ease the molding and casting process.
After all 4 pieces were finished, I used them to create molds. 2 molds were in 2 pieces, and 2 were one piece molds.
Then I began casting 40 tiny pieces in all. I wanted to give the heads, bodies, and hands a base color, so I mixed in a little oil paint to tint the resin. If it’s not thoroughly mixed, little opaque chunks of paint float around in the otherwise semi-transparent resin. It’s a little tricky, but using a palette knife and mixing a little part B resin into the paint before adding it to the pour cup works.
Once I had all the pieces cast, I used some brown left over Lumina polymer clay to fill in bubbles in the resin and to add ears and shoulder curls, which were too thin and delicate to cast. As an added bonus, these pieces were given a little more durability due to Lumina’s flexible nature. I also drilled holes for assembly later.
The painting process was a lengthy one, but I enjoyed it. I went through 3 very fine tipped brushes. It was fun to make the crown look like stone, and once I had a system for applying a base coat, highlights, and shadows, it all went smoothly. Since Lumina can be mixed with acrylic paint to match, I used it to fill in gaps between pieces. I gave each of the pieces a matte finish except the eye, which is glossy.
The ponytails were the final pieces, which I made with SculpeyIII. These pieces were last because the bodies and heads needed to be assembled first, so I could adjust the height and angle. I decided against creating a mold and casting this piece because it would have required another 2 piece mold, setting me back another 2 days at least. Something this thin and curvy would have been a challenge to cast without getting bubbles.
I used heavy duty tie wire and gorilla glue to assemble them. The tie wire is a rough material to work with because it’s razor sharp when cut. The figurines seem fairly sturdy though, so despite my cut up hands, I think I’ll use it in future projects. 
I haven’t used resin, Lumina, and SculpeyIII together in the same project before, but they work so well together, I’ll definitely try it again. I’m pleased with the end result, and this experience has given me a little more confidence in taking on more detailed and challenging projects.
Very awesome! I especially love the detail on her helmet. Great job! ^_^
By the way, awesome post title xD
That is totally amazing. I don’t know what possessed you to make this army, but is is beautifully executed.
Wow, these things look amazing! You did a awesome job.
Is there a way I could buy one of these from you?
I live in Los Angeles, CA.
Wow! Do you sell these?
cool are they for sale
Hi, i was just browsing the web when I stumbled across this. These are amazing. I’ve been waiting for official Midna figurines, but if you were selling these I would buy one. I’m glad I’m not the only person who likes Midna!
Congratulations on overcoming the challenge of a detailed model :3
Amazing work!! I love your stuff. You made me go out and spend over $100 on sculpey and tools. I’m starting this weekend.
WOW! Your blog is STUNNING! I’m so bummed I’m just now finding it but I’m stoked to go back through all your posts! I’ll be linking to your leaf tutorial today, it’s so well done! And I’d also like to link to your barbed wire post in my Halloween Roundup. So much creativity and inspiration here!
So would you make more and sell them???? please??? lol.
wow, I was just searching for Zelda images and came across this…but I had to comment. These are beautiful! I have worked with sculpey (though in a much more amateur way) and I really admire the detail on these.
Also, are they for sale by any chance?
Are these for sale? You could probably make a pretty penny off of these. Pretty high-quality stuff!
My Daughter MiaBella is so into Midna, she lives and breathes her. Do you sell these figures? if so where can i go to purchase them. website?
thank you,
Holly
Very cool! You are so talented! I am just now taking up polymer and resin projects. I about gave up on resin until I found the UV cure kind. Do you have any issues keeping the polymer clay roses from breaking off the necklaces? And have you ever tried coating the pieces with resin?
Anyhow, Thanks for your awesome pics! Best of luck to you.
Those look really good, are you going to be selling them at all? I’d gladly buy something of that great quality!
i couldn’t let something THIS amazing go response-less. WOW. amazing job on these BEAUTIFUL pieces. you are amazingly talented. please please keep up the great work.
Wow I must say I’m very impressed, you made a great effort. =3
Now everyone is talking about the American economy and eclections, nice to read something different. Eugene
She’s beautiful.
I want one.
For my daughter
Are they available to buy?
Holy crap, they look so pro! Plus Midna is such a sweet character, it’s awesome to see someone put the time into making such a cool custom based on her. These figures look like something I’d pay top dollar for in the collectables market, what do you intend to do with all of the extras?