Do you remember the building techniques you used before certain LEGO elements were officially released? How many custom accessories and workarounds did you create before LEGO introduced an official version? Chances are, you have plenty of creative examples that make your builds and photos even more dynamic. But how do you integrate these new pieces with the techniques you’ve already mastered? Let’s explore the “before and after” of LEGO creations through photography and discover ways to blend custom creations with newer LEGO elements. Smoke & Bubble Effects How did we create tiny smoke effects in LEGO before the release of the new Potion Class set? By stacking transparent elements in creative ways! The new smoke element, however, is more refined (much to the delight of chemistry teachers) and offers an easier way to create bubbling effects. Here is how I used to create some transparent bubbles: Something went wrong… or did...
