Sculpting Cartoon-like Metal Zbrush

RubenCuerda

Hi there!
I've searched the forums for some guidelines on how to sculpt metals in Zbrush. I'm not very skilled sculpting, and I'm a bit lost on where to start to make metals look like metals. Usually I go with 3dsMax to make hard surfaces, but it doesn't seem feasible for this cartoony/damaged/weary metal cauldron I'm trying to make. Any insights on how should I begin?

Thanks in advance. And sorry if this is a silly question or it is answered somewhere.

PS.:Here is some reference on the kind of metal sculpting I'm looking for.Hope it helps.


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Neox

show us a reference

ow now there is an image

leslievdb

model your shape in 3ds max , try to have an even polygon distribution
import it into zbrush and use the orb cracks brush available here http://vimeo.com/26399689 to make the indent cuts
rough up the surface with either the clay or claytubes on a low opacity

What makes metal believable is usually good textures and a good material to go along with your model

cryrid

Check out these too: http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108970

RubenCuerda

Thanks for the replies. I'll try this things out. If I manage to get something worthy I'll post it here.