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9:45 AM, Thursday December 8th 2022

Hello DatKexMonster,

You're welcome.

When it comes to adding forms onto your legs sausages, you did a pretty good job when you followed along with the shrimp demo here. Not quite a 100% copy of what Uncomfortable did, but close enough that I was happy that you were on the right track.

It is not an easy method, and I wouldn't be surprised if it takes a while to click. Just because it doesn't feel like a good method at first, doesn't mean it should be discarded, so I would urge you to stick with it and keep trying.

A lot of the lesson 5 demos are quite old, so there aren't that many examples of adding masses to leg sausages. At the moment the donkey demo from the informal demos page is one of the best examples of applying the sausage method of leg construction to animals.

In addition to the ant leg and dog leg demos I attached in my critique I can also provide you with a couple of drawovers/demos that were made for other students as part of their lesson 5 critiques.

This very simple 3 step demo that focused just on a leg.

This more complete demo of a deer.

This dog demo, while the extra masses on the legs are rather sparse, it may still be of use to you.

I hope that helps.

10:36 AM, Thursday December 8th 2022

Again thank you some much

I think these extra demos help a lot. Though I know that I will still struggle with the sausage method and getting my forms to look 3d. I will keep these demos in mind and look at them when I struggle with the sausages.

10:48 AM, Thursday December 8th 2022

No problem.

Remember we don't expect students to produce perfect work. Just follow the instructions to the best of your current ability so we can see what you understand, and anything you may need any help with. Try not to be too hard on yourself. Best of luck!

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