#244 TECHNIQUES - Building angles with rectangular plates
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Due to the update of the Builder's Handbook, I have got behind with posts, as I usually have at least two to three scheduled for the next...
#242 TECHNIQUES - Transparent staircase
Today's post showcases an interesting staircase technique, created by Deborah Higdon on Flickr. It utilizes the 1x2x3 panel piece and...
#237 TECHNIQUES - Ball joint decagon
Today's technique is by Peter Hoh and utilizes ball joints (specifically the 14419 variant) to create a decagon. It is incredibly strong,...
#235 TECHNIQUES - Marbling
Today's post showcases a crashed Imperial Shuttle, with an awesome rusty and weathered appearance. This has been created by using...
#230 TECHNIQUES - Bar Mosaics
Today's technique by Jonathan Gale involves using rods/bars stacked horizontally to create patterns and mosaics. He has used the...
#228 TECHNIQUES - Brick bending
Today's post showcases an awesome Bluebird MOC, that utilizes the technique of brick bending to shape the wings. As you can see from the...
#223 TECHNIQUES - Lettering
Today we will be taking an in depth look at lettering and how to make it in LEGO to any size your MOC needs. The first way and easiest is...
#221 TECHNIQUES - Stain glass window from shields
This technique employs transparent shield elements from the Nexo Knights theme to create simple but awesome stain glass window. The...
#216 TECHNIQUES - Connecting hexagon
This technique can be used to create hexagonal shapes and utilizes hinges and clips to provide a strong connection between each side. It...
#214 TECHNIQUES - EXPLOSION!
Today's post shows a fantastic recreation of an exploding TIE Fighter, which even has debris falling from it . This technique is part of...
#209 TECHNIQUES - Offset Bracket technique
This technique uses 1x2 bracket pieces, attached to plates that are upside down. Each 1x2 bracket piece is placed one plate higher, and...
#207 TECHNIQUES - Futuristic chair
When decorating interiors of MOCs, sometimes you need more than just the classic chair piece. Although it does serve its purpose as its...
#205: Ornate window frame
Check out his awesome window technique by Larry Lars on Flickr. He uses tooth pieces in white to mimic stone carvings, as well as the...
#202 TECHNIQUES - The perfect hexagon
With LEGO pieces being so blocky, it can be hard to create circular shapes, and even harder to create those with no gaps. This technique...
#200 TECHNIQUES - Intricate Brick Wall
Today's post shows a combination of many techniques that come together to form a stunning wall design. Firstly, SNOT is used on the...
#195 TECHNIQUES - Advanced hinge usage
For today's technique, we will look at how to use hinges to angle parts, and how to cover the gaps. Hinges create a natural gap between...
#193 TECHNIQUES - Extreme tiling
Tiling is often used in MOCs to create a contrast between the studs of plates and bricks. However, some builders choose to go completely...
#188 TECHNIQUES - Simple working doors
For today's technique, we will look at two sliding doors, which can be incorporated into a number of MOCs, from historical builds to...
#186 TECHNIQUES - Unusual bar connections
When you think of a LEGO bar or rod, you probably think of a 3L or 4L bar, usually used for weapons such as lightsabers. However, Marcin...
#181 TECHNIQUES - Cross-stitch pattern
This technique by brickbard places tiles against angled 1x1 plates, to create a cross-stitch pattern that can be used for walls or...
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