I want to start sculpting with clay?
As a beginner I am very facsinated in sculpting, not necesserly the whole body but maybe just head to shoulders. As a beginner are there any tips of where to begin? What type of clay or tools do I need and where can I find them? Any help would be great, thanks
You can start with simple oven hardening clay from the hobby shop. When you start getting good at it, they sell a clay online only called Prosculpt by Jack Johnston.
You first make a skull form out of tin foil in the shape and approx size that you want. Then cover the entire thing with clay and smooth it out. Make another large clay patty and place it in the face region. Your hands are your best tool along with a knitting needle. Find a doll that you like and use that as referance to eye, ear, mouth etc placement.
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