How to Add an Armature to a Figure in Blender

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select were you want the armature's beginning to be with the Anchor Point.

   Using the keypad keys, 1, 3, and 7, you switch between the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis.
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   Step 2: Once you choose were you want the armature

   I suggest you put it at to figure's chest, while the armature's original point is at the figure's stomach. , This will copy the selected point and move it with the mouse until you click. , Go down to the bottom bar and add an armature modifier and in the Ob. field, type Armature. , Select your armature structure and switch the bone display option from Octahedron to Envelope.
   
   Now select the figure's head armature and press the S key.
   
   Pull the mouse away until the yellow ball envelopes the whole head.
   
   Continue doing this until the whole rigging is enveloped.
   
   The purple bones are able to be enlarged, too. , Just select an armature point and move it around with the Move tool and the head, arm, or eye stalk should move, too.
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   Step 3: go to the top bar and select "Add > Armature" You will have to fiddle with the top of armature to get it were you want it.

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   Step 4: From here

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   Step 5: extend the armature's points by selecting a point and extending it with the E key.

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   Step 6: Once you have made the rest of the "bone" structure

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   Step 7: select your figure by right-clicking it.

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   Step 8: Now you need to envelope your rigging.

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   Step 9: Now your whole structure should be able to be moved around in Pose mode.

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