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Sculpting Tutorial
Published: 2010-09-03 16:58:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 73883; Favourites: 2555; Downloads: 1689
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In this tutorial Ill be going over some basics of sculpting.Its huge, so its best if you download it.
Comments appreciated, painting tutorial on its way.
Pour vouz who asked for the head tutorial, please go here:
[link]
Click here [link] for the finished product!
Id LOVE to see what you created using this tutorial, so if youd like please take the time to post your creation in the comments below.
EDIT: I woke up this morning and noticed I had 300 new messages since 8 hours ago ("wtf did I not take my pills last night...?"), and first thing I see on my reply sack is "Congratz on the DD..."
I swear guys, Christmas isnt for another 4 months!
Im not quite sure how to begin to thank you all...
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that is amazing!
any tips for beginners?
(inspired to try sculpting)
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Sure do:
Instead of using just super sculpey, use a mixture of super sculpey and sculpey firm. This will make the clay a little bit harder, and easier to sculpt. Sure details will require a bit more effort, but until you learn how clay behaves in every situation, a firmer mixture will save you a lot of sweat (and blood).
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this is an amazing tutorial! you have inspired me a great deal. thank you for taking the time to make this!
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Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated
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I am definitely going to use this!!!! I've never sculpted anything, so I'm really glad you covered everything and gave all the tips you did. You definitely deserved that DD!
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Why thank you! If you encounter any questions I'd be grateful to hear about and add it to my next tutorials
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Sorry for the delay,- you can buy the wire at any hardware store, or craft shops, if your city has them.
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You inspired me! [link] I'm still a beginner but I had a lot of fun. (By the way, I'm that person who suggested the DD on a new account) Thanks again for the awesome tutorial!
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Good job! It looks great! Browsing through your gallery, this must be your first sculpture, no? If so, it's amazing for your first go.
Thanks for letting me know about your new account, I never knew. Thank you so much again!
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I have a little sculpting experience from taking Ceramics in high school, just never with polymer clay.
No, thank you! You are just too nice!
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It largely depends on the size and complexity,- something like this would be around £70, and more with base.
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I've never used turpentine on a sculpture before. I will have to try that; would other brush cleaners like odorless mineral spirits work the same way?
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I would imagine that anything that's corrosive would work (brush cleaners), just make sure that they are not flammable!
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Turpentine is flammable though...
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There's non flammable turpentine as well, you can get it in art and craft shops. Be sure to let the sculpture dry before baking it, and keep under 110 degrees!
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What if I used flammable kind already?...can I still cook it once it dries?
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I would not recommend cooking a flammable one.
If you're desperate to get it done though, you should see if you can brush it off somehow and let it dry for several days and then start at low temperatures, but my recommendation would be not to cook it, just to be safe.
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Well, it is completely dry. maybe I should use a hair dryer to make sure it all evaporated.
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All I can say at this point is that you can never be too careful.
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Spitters are sexy. Thanks again!
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Damn right Spitters are sexy.
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This is great stuff, I've only just recently gotten more interested in sculpting. Aluminum foil seems like such a better material for building up the bulk of the figure. Wish I'd thought of that before, as I only used wads of newspaper taped together... I've only tried sculpting with the air-drying clay variety, mainly because the store I got to only has that kind of clay... I'll be looking into buying some sculpey online or something.
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Newspaper is a good idea if you are using air-drying clay, however, ONLY if you burn the sculpture properly in a proper oven. I've had some fantastic results with it, since the paper burns away completely.
For home usage air-drying clay might not be the ideal solution,- it's common, but not very durable. Where do you live? US or EU?
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Hmmm, you might be able to order Sculpey from Dick Blicks. I get mine from there, and I live in Finland. Even after all the customs and everything, it's still worth the price.
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nice! Thanks for all the helpful tips! I'll be sure to check that out!
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I also can't belive that is a girl and plus how did you make the mouth like that
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I'll have you know she's a fine young lady!
I had to carefully plan that area and then work in layers - first the bones, muscles (and gums), then lastly the ripped skin.
I hardened pieces of teeth and then attached them to the gums separately. This way you wont have to be worried about smudging anything, and the teeth will also look much more realistic.
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Omg it looks awesome! You are amazing!!!!
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This is so cool! Thanks for the help!
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Very interesting!
I was thinking about making a sculpture for some time, so I have no experience with clays and stuff XD
I am planning to sculpt the white dragon in my drawing [link] , size probably as big as my hand or so
Could you tell me what clay is best for a beginner like me? Also, can I make it without a wire frame?
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Neat drawing, I like the design!
For the clay, you have two options to choose from.
First one is Super Sculpey and the second one is a mixture of Super Sculpey and Sculpey Firm.
If you're planning on making a sculpture without any wires, then I suggest the second option, since the clay is much more durable that way.
I'd like to tell you to reach for the moon, but if you're really planning on making a sculpture without wire, then you really should rethink the pose, and make him/her sit down or lay down.
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Ok then I'll consider the wire frame and alumium foil, with Super Sculpey :3
I wonder though, how thick is the clay when there's alumium foil under it?
I also have a question about baking: Can I bake everything in one sitting? Or should I bake the main body first and apply the small baked parts later using glue and small indentations in the clay?
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As thick as you want it to be, really, but if you want to minimize the possibility of cracks, I recommend not making clay thicker than about 1,5 cm.
The foil can be perceived as guidelines to how your sculpture will look like. It will also help you with proportions, kinda like a sketch.
Theres no right answer to baking. Some people prefer to bake smaller parts, or work in layers.
This can be risky though, if you bake the clay for too long, new clay might not adhere to it. That's why I always aim to bake everything in one sitting. I would recommend you start from that, and find your own path after learning a bit more about how clay bakes and acts after it's been baked.
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I see! This really made things easier for me, thank you so much!
I was thinking about leaving out the wooden platform since my character stands on 4 legs, so I'd bend the wire in a bit of a L shape for stability and at the foot it ends as a flat circle, a bit like this [link]
Now if a wooden platform is absolutely necessary, is it really okay to put that in with the clay figure on top? Wood and heat are a risky combo, right?
That's my final question lol (Sorry I ask way too much XD)
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First of all, don't be sorry for asking 
A surprisingly lot of time on sculpting goes to preparation. I would strongly recommend you do use the wooden platform (although it may seem like a lot of hassle). Having a solid platform under you sculpture will give you a lot more stability and will enable you to work on your sculpture without worrying about it tipping over. It's your choise.
And don't worry about putting the wood in the oven
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Alright, I'll do that! Thanks again!
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well i probably would do the same face if I was pooping a metal wire
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