How to make animatronic eyelids

27 Aug
2026
Vacuum formed animatronic eyelid on realistic brown human eye, full size humanoid robot close up

How to Make Animatronic Eyelids Using Vacuum Forming Vacuum forming is one of the most common and accessible methods for creating smooth, lightweight animatronic eyelids. While some high-end productions like the Jim Henson Company use formed bras...

How to Use 3D Printing for Animatronics

17 Aug
2026
CNC machined black aluminum fingers with white SLA 3D printed palm and blue composite forearm on a hybrid robotic hand Title:

How to Use 3D Printing for Animatronics 3D printing has become one of the most accessible ways to build animatronics. Whether you're just starting out or working on a budget, 3D printed animatronics let you create parts quickly and cheaply. From ...

How to Choose the Right Clay for Animatronic Sculpting

02 Aug
2026
Close-up of a professionally sculpted male head for an animatronic character by Ryan Peterson

How to Choose the Right Clay for Animatronic Sculpting Choosing the right clay for animatronic sculpting is critical. The skin material you plan to use will determine which clay works best. Most professional animatronics use platinum or addit...