Sculpture Making: Clay Modeling and Assembly

Sculpture Making: Clay Modeling and Assembly

“Thank you very much for accompanying me during the course. I hope you enjoyed it a lot and that everything you learned will help you bring incredible sculptures to life. Now we are going to review the key phases of the project so that you can share it with the Domestika community. I would like you to briefly explain what you have done in each one and accompany the explanation with one or more images. Objects and materials Get different objects and meet them. Get used to their shapes and learn how they fit together.

Composition Create the composition of your piece. Think of geometric shapes that are harmonious and look for a center of attention. Character Decide how your character will be. Simplify the shapes and try to make it expressive. Work the volume so that it has life; imagine that something pushes the volume from the inside of the piece, or in the shapes of a water balloon. Mold and copy Make the mold of your piece and a plaster copy. I have to admit that I don't really enjoy this part of the process, but it is very useful and we must do it well! Assembly and finishes Assemble new objects to the dry plaster using epoxy putty. Try to make each copy of your sculpture different. Finish with a patina, or however you want. You got it! The time has come for you to share your final project with the community by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. I look forward to seeing your project and giving you feedback. Although I ask for your patience, I will try to access the forum as much as possible. Finally, I want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. See you in the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Your time has come. Before you start I'd like to go over some key points of the process with you. We will combine traditional modeling with assembly. I would like you to recover the spirit of the game What did you have as a child? Remember when you played with plasticine or with Lego-type assembly pieces and to that you will add the maturity that you may have acquired and the desire to communicate that we artists have. In this case the game will be both in the workshop, when we work with clay or objects, like during the day when we go looking for small objects that can be used...”

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Course summary for: Sculpture Making: Clay Modeling and Assembly

• Level: Beginner
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• 5941 students
• 4 units
• 15 lessons (3h 23m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Character Design, Decorative Painting, Fine Arts, Sculpture