Reverse Engineering SNOT
/How can you learn some amazing SNOT skills and improve your MOCs? By reverse engineering these LEGO SNOT puzzles, spearheaded by Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreHow can you learn some amazing SNOT skills and improve your MOCs? By reverse engineering these LEGO SNOT puzzles, spearheaded by Rylie Howerter.
Read MoreIt is time to take to the skies to see all the LEGO floating islands that populate our imaginations. Check out these gravity-defying rocks and learn why they might be one of the best ever collab ideas.
Read MoreWhen building a LEGO MOC, sometimes you want to avoid texture. Today we explore seamless SNOT techniques to build smooth surfaces—and we find a surprising source of new SNOT bricks!
Read MoreIllegal techniques cause stress on LEGO elements, but we’re going to break the rules! These are all the illegal SNOT techniques for sideways building and stud reversal to make your creations that much more nefariously awesome.
Read MoreIn this next article in our LEGO SNOT series, we explore elements introduced in the past few years to analyze their potential for reversing stud direction and sideways building.
Read MoreIn this next article in our LEGO SNOT series, we explore hinge elements and how their unique geometry can be used to change the direction of studs in LEGO creations.
Read MoreDo you find your LEGO walls boring or visually ineffective? Well, we’ve got a treat for you! Andreas Lenander takes us on a tour of some exciting wall techniques, from simple to… well, even he doesn't know how it was done.
Read MoreOkay, BrickNerd fans, better pop a couple of Dramamines and slip on your swim floaties because today we’re checking out some crafty LEGO wave action MOCs!
Read MoreHave you heard of the alternative LEGO unit called the LDU? Come dive into its origin and explore the interesting ways LDU can help with your own LEGO builds.
Read MoreLEGO rockwork in a MOC can stand out or blend in with so many ways to build them. Here are some LEGO rockwork techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, things are going to get a little rocky!
Read MoreLEGO makes changes to existing elements every now and then that add a new building technique—or sometimes removes one. Today we take a look at even more part molds and how their changes have helped and hindered MOC builders.
Read MoreLEGO waterfalls are magical because they are both a memorizing moment frozen in time and also incredibly varied in how to build them. Here are some LEGO waterfall techniques from around the AFOL community, but be warned, you might get wet!
Read MoreAn amazing roof can elevate a build from “that looks nice“ to “holy crap, that is spectacular!“ From cheese slopes to Technic pins, join us as we take a look at 15 techniques to build a LEGO roof.
Read MoreHow far can you push the LEGO brick? We explore the semi-legal world of brick bending to see what shapes can be made, if any bricks will break, and how to use the technique in MOCs.
Read MoreEvery so often LEGO makes changes to an existing element that adds a new building technique—or sometimes removes one. Today we take a look at part molds over time and how the changes have helped and hindered MOC builders.
Read MoreWhat is a LEGO cheese slope and how can you tessellate them to make patterns that dazzle and amaze? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about cheese slope mosaics.
Read MoreThere seems to be a criminal element in the LEGO community, especially among castle builders. That's according to Andreas Lenander who's got the inside scoop on all sorts of nefarious, illegal ways to build with LEGO.
Read MoreOne of the best things about the LEGO community is that we can learn from one another. Here at BrickNerd, we like to share techniques that we see from builders all around the world. . .
Are you feeling a little more advanced today? Good! We've covered some more basic stonework techniques before, but we're taking things up a notch with this design by Marcel V. If you have a lot of bar elements and modified studs with a hole to spare, this is the design for you! One beneficial aspect of this technique is that it really provides you with the ability to angle the stones to make them crooked and even protruding from the wall. Very intricate, and looks fantastic when completed!
Continuing with some of our new content, we're starting March off with another technique! Builder Simon NH has been gracious enough to share two simple, but interestingly detailed wall techniques with us. As Simon says, "These two techniques are very simple, but quite handy. They look the same from both sides which is good for 360 degree creations." Indeed! Something that always fascinated me is that using jumpers (tiles with studs in the center) seems to create different grooves when stacked, compared to standard plates. Think you'll give either of these techniques a try? Do you like that we now share technique content on the blog? Let us know down in the comments!
Legopard has shared three wonderful techniques for creating intricate fences around your MOC's. These techniques were created for "The New Black" parts challenge, a contest featured on New Elementary. I believe each design is self explanatory, including fairly common parts to create iron fences. The first model he features I could see surrounding a manor, perhaps in London. His second technique would fit well for a prison gate or an entrance into a graveyard. Third and lastly (and my personal favorite), the builder uses Ninjago helmet ornaments to create complex shaping to the bars. What fences can you create? A special thanks to the builder for sharing these techniques on his Flikr page!
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