Need Help - With Sculpting....

[Maarten]

Hi,

On the internet I read a lot about Sculpting. I see really great designs.
I tried to do it my self but I haven't achieved a good model yet :(

I have some questions. I am using FIMO Classics clay it is a bit hard clay
is this good clay? I hear a lot of ppl talk about Super Clay.
I see that a lot of ppl can smudge their clay I can't really do that :S
I have some pictures here from my attempt of a model. I only made this part becouse I don't have a lot of clay yet (i want to know whats good first). I also see that ppl use a liquid for their clay, what liquid is that?

I hope you people can help me! becouse I would really like to make a good character.



Later,
Maarten

[Maarten]

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[shiroii]

I'm thinking about sculping too, it's seems an intresting and useful skill, but I can't help (yet) since I havn't started yet. I did do some recearch on sculpting here's a bunch of sites:

sculptures underground (http://www.sculptureunderground.com/modules.php?name=Forums)
The Clubhouse (http://theclubhouse1.net/forums/index.php?sid=83d9be5cdc13325b2c9ca00e7381ce17)
conceptart.org (http://www.conceptart.org/) <-- look in the 3d/sculpting section.

Might find a good answer there :)

[ross_coe]

sculpting is something that i've been meaning to try for a while

from what I know fimo is supposed to be very good. Sculpey is meant to be good as well....i think they use that for modelling at ILM.

for practising purposes tho, I'd say grab some plasticine. it's a lot cheaper than fimo and sculpey....and it'll give you the chance to experiment and hone your skills before you commit to an more expensive sculpture :)

[goat]

As with any art you should make sketches and learn your subject before starting. Links


http://www.nimin.de/how_to/page_01.htm


go to analog then sculpture. they have some exellent dvd's on sculpting.

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com



good luck

[shiroii]

Originally posted by goat-3DT
As with any art you should make sketches and learn your subject before starting. Links

http://www.nimin.de/how_to/page_01.htm


This is really good stuff :) Thnx for the link Goat.

[Maarten]

Hi,

Thnx for the links but I knew them already :(

[Jenn]

Be sure to purchase Super Sculpey not the stuff called simply Sculpey. If you have played around with plasticine then you probably won't like the consistancy of super sculpey. But since super sculpey can be baked in your home oven and then sanded and even reworked by adding more sculpey and rebaking it makes for a more user friendly product.

A few tips:

1. Use an armature. This will provide support for the sculpey, clay or whatever product that you finally choose to use. Good armature wire can be purchased at most art and craft stores. It's usually aluminium and comes in varying strengths and thicknesses. Wire coat hangers are used by some but they are hard to manipulate and tend to rust.

2. wrap your armature wire in aluminium foil. This will help bulk up the armature so you will use less sculpey

3. Use a base. Just a piece of wood with holes drilled into it so you can anchor your armature. You can pick up inexpensive wood plaques at most art and craft stores. These are nice to use since most have a nice beveled edge that looks great when everything is finished.

4. Like I mentioned before you can bake, sand, add more sculpey and rebake as many times as you need. The sculpey make darken but you can always paint it with acrylic paint.

5. Super Sculpey is non toxic in it's two different states. However, it will release slightly toxic fumes when baking. Make sure you have good ventilation! If you find yourself with a sore throat after baking this stuff you can be sure you've breathed in some fumes...Open a window and use a fan for pete's sake.

6. Have fun.