The following are a collection of links to various tutorials and articles that have appeared on the site relating to minifigure customization techniques. One of the goals of this site is to be a valuable resource to current customizers and help bring new people into the community. If you believe you have a link to a relevant tutorial, would like to submit a tutorial, or would like to see improvements to this part of the site, do not hesitate to contact us at uglyduck.bricklink@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER: Minifigure customization can be a fun, but dangerous hobby. The customization tutorials and links to tutorials provided here sometimes describe techniques that may be dangerous, such as the use of boiling water, using sharp objects, etc. You shouldn't attempt anything mentioned in the tutorials without adult permission or supervision. The Ugly Duckling at BrickLink and/or the authors of the tutorials are not liable for any injuries or damages incurred from attempting to follow suggestions made in these tutorials.
DISCLAIMER: Minifigure customization can be a fun, but dangerous hobby. The customization tutorials and links to tutorials provided here sometimes describe techniques that may be dangerous, such as the use of boiling water, using sharp objects, etc. You shouldn't attempt anything mentioned in the tutorials without adult permission or supervision. The Ugly Duckling at BrickLink and/or the authors of the tutorials are not liable for any injuries or damages incurred from attempting to follow suggestions made in these tutorials.
Please exercise caution and common sense. Have fun and be safe.
Resources/Tutorial Collections - There are a wide variety of topics covered under each of these collections relating to decals, modification techniques, accessory design, painting, etc. Please take the time to look through each link as they may have a topic you are looking for.
Conceptualization
- Conceptualizing a Custom Minifig by Redbean
Decals
- How to Create Decals in Draw Plus by Daredevil
- Creating Torso Stickers that Shine by fry_slayer
- Working with Water Slide Decals by Redbean
- Creating Awesome Heraldic Shields by Legofreak
- Decal Creation 101 by Jared Burks
- Downloading and Using MCN's Decals by Redbean
- Minifig Customization 101: Decal Design by Jared Burks
- Minifig Customization 101: Decal Application by Jared Burks
- Minifig Customization 101: Advanced Decal Application by Jared Burks
- Triangular Shields and Stickers by Anthony Sava
- Octagon Shields and Stickers by Anthony Sava
- Round Shields and Stickers by Anthony Sava
- Minifig Torso Designs and Stickers by Anthony Sava
- Minifig Torso Designs and Stickers Volume 2 by Anthony Sava
- Minifig Torso and Shield Designs and Stickers - APPENDIX 1 by Anthony Sava
- Pennant Designs and Stickers by Anthony Sava
- The Demon Maw Collection by Joey Finnell
- Elves of the Sylvan Moon (original faction stickers) by Anthony Sava
- Rise of Atlantis by Anthony Sava
- Abaddon's Army by Anthony Sava
- Quarter Torso Pattern by Fryslayer
Molding
- Silicone Mold Making for Casting Custom Parts by Recluce
- Minifig Customization 101: Silicon Rubber Mold Making by Jared Burks
- Minifig Customization 101: Casting Parts in Resin Plastic by Jared Burks
Painting
- Vinyl Dye by SavaTheAggie
- Creating Realistic Armor via Rub-n-Buff by Two-Tonic Knight
- Painting and Modding - JasBrick's Brickviet Shock Trooper by JasBrick
- Painting Techniques - Non-Metallic Hybrid by JasBrick
- Quarter Torso Pattern by Fryslayer
Cloth Accessories
- Creating Custom Fabric Elements for LEGO Minifigures by Norbert Black
- Shobrick's Gun Holster Tutorial by Shobrick
- Minifig Customization 101: Cloth Accessories by Jared Burks and Mark Parker
- Removing Minifig Arms and Legs by LAMLtv
- Print Removal Tutorial by Shmails
- LED Replacement by Brickmodder
- Minifig Customization 101: Altering the Color of LEGO by Jared Burks
- Minifig Customization 101: Parts Modification by Jared Burks and Emily Brownlow
- Intro to Part-Fusing by Armothe
- Battle Damage at FireBlade Comic
- Hot Bath Magnet Set Removal by Akunthita
- Minifig Key Chain Removal by Akunthita
- Using LEGO 4 Junior Fig Heads for Minifigures by Akunthita
- Creating Your Own Custom Shield by Pharazon
- Tutorial on Custom Lightsabers by Deathstickman
- Making Custom LEGO Elements by Norbert Black
- Creating Custom Accessories by Redbean
- Minifig Customization 101: Clay Sculpting by Jared Burks
- Custom Armor Tutorial by Lamanda2
- Making Custom Headgear by Peter_Nix
Photography
- Inexpensive Light Box by Cygnet
- Fredoichi's Photoshop Tutorial by Fredo Houben
- Minifig Customization 101: Macro Digital Photography by Jared Burks
- Minifig Customization 101: Digital Backgrounds by Jamie Spencer
- KAM Forums: Resizing Image Tutorial by Jared Burks
- GIMP: Free Image Editing For All by Kevin Blocksidge
- Lightsaber Effects in GIMP by Micha Matt
- Hologram Effect in GIMP by JC Icons
Site Projects - The items below are projects conducted by me using some of the tools and techniques found in the articles above.