Today I started my first ever clay class and I still can't even kneading, and with full confidence I'm here, watching "how to make sculpture" 😅😅

@AndrewJosephKeith

4 ай бұрын

Might as well start off on the right foot! 😃

@Rey.89

4 ай бұрын

@@AndrewJosephKeith hope I'll come here again one day, and tell you I'm sculpting now 😊

just got into sculpting & i adore this channel. i cant wait to be able to produce pieces like yours!!

@AndrewJosephKeith

9 ай бұрын

Hey thanks I appreciate that! Keep it up!

I only do mini food right now. But I wanna start doing this.

@AndrewJosephKeith

4 ай бұрын

then start! no time like the present.

I'm not a sculptor but I am an illustrator. Whilst working in my garden I found some clay in the ground. I thought "I know anatomy, I could probably make something out of this" but I couldn't lol. It turned out very weird

@AndrewJosephKeith

Ай бұрын

It is definitely it’s own skill set but a lot of the knowledge from drawing translates to sculpting.

helpful video.. thanks

@AndrewJosephKeith

9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Good day, I really like your videos and wanted to do the course, but I was working only with air dry clay, so can I ask if I use traditional clay as you do, is it necessary to dry it special oven or it can slowly dry by itself?

I came across your channel recently and really enjoying it! You do great work! I have a block of clay from a wheel throwing class that's just sitting there. Is it the type of clay you're using?

@AndrewJosephKeith

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! No I prefer oil and wax based clays (non drying modeling clay also called plasteline) it’s great for reusing and mold making. Natural water based clays are great though especially if you have access to a kiln for firing them.

Would like to see a video on how to make a mold

@AndrewJosephKeith

9 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3xolKVsnrrFnto.htmlsi=78iqd98RjZUzNiME Here's a video I did on mold making.

Once tbhe sculpture is finished, what do you do? Do you bake, do you take out a mold or what?

@AndrewJosephKeith

Күн бұрын

Make a mold and cast it in resin or another material. Polymer clay and aluminum foil can be used instead for baking the sculpture in a normal oven if you want to be able to have a finished sculpture ready to paint or display directly after sculpting without the need to make a mold.

Awesome video!! I've been thinking about getting into sculpting on my own and these are some great tips! Do you think I'd progress a little faster already having an understanding of how proportions work? I've been an artist for almost 7 years but I've never tried sculpting before so I'm a little nervous...

@AndrewJosephKeith

2 ай бұрын

Artistic background definitely helps. I’d try it for sure because I had a background in drawing but after trying sculpting I really connected with working in the round and felt I was almost better at that than drawing even though I’d been drawing my whole life.

@novsmind

2 ай бұрын

@@AndrewJosephKeith Perfect! Thank you so much, I'll try it right away

Thank you for the simple tips, now I love to start sculpting, What type of clay you need when starting sculpting?

@AndrewJosephKeith

2 ай бұрын

I like Chavant nsp medium but a cheap non-drying modeling clay works great too. I think reusable clay is good so you can practice with it for many pieces.

@lourdkristondanleyaragon808

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, Is shavant nsp can be bake like polymer clay?

@AndrewJosephKeith

Ай бұрын

No It’s oil based and for mold making.

Would this method work with air dry clay? or would you recommend a different product? I want to start working with 3D painting and a combination of painting and sculpting. I'm looking for the material and technique that would be best for something like that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

@AndrewJosephKeith

3 ай бұрын

I’m not sure if an air dry clay would work because the armature might cause cracking in the clay. Polymer clay or epoxy clay might be a better option. They are more expensive but you can do most of the sculpting with aluminum foil or newspaper and masking tape and just use the clay towards the end once the basic forms are in place.

3:30 sus but okey. The sculpture is crazy good

Do you fire the sculpture with armature inside

@AndrewJosephKeith

6 ай бұрын

No I make a mold and cast it.

Once you've finished sculpting, how do you remove the wire that holds the figure?

@AndrewJosephKeith

27 күн бұрын

The wire remains and the mold is built around it. These are not for firing in a kiln.

Cranial System: so the size of the head determines the size of the figure ?

@AndrewJosephKeith

9 ай бұрын

It's a little different than the head system that most artist's are familiar with. If you search "Cranial Unit System Proko" there's a video that explains the system. or I go over it in the video on "how to make a wire armature" that's on the Proko 3D KZread channel.

@artsmodelstation9396

9 ай бұрын

@@AndrewJosephKeith I watched those. What I meant is, let’s say, the cranial unit measures out 20ft (I’m exaggerating), that would be super big sculpture because I’m using that unit to measure out my armature.

when I try to sculpt , the clay feels too soft. Is it the clay or is it me not being able to control it? When i try to carve out or cut the clay... it feels kinda weird. should I get a harder kind of clay?

@AndrewJosephKeith

9 ай бұрын

your clay may be too soft for what you're sculpting. I like chavant nsp medium and I even mix a little bit of hard clay in so that its just a bit firmer. Soft clay is usually for larger sculptures but it's hard to use it for smaller pieces because it is so easily deformed.

@mickrozycki451

9 ай бұрын

@@AndrewJosephKeith Do you warm the clay up when you're starting?

@AndrewJosephKeith

9 ай бұрын

@@mickrozycki451 yeah I’ll set it in front of a heater or in the oven at a low heat to warm it up for the beginning stages. Once most of the mass is in place that’s when I like it to be firmer.

@RezaKaviani11

9 ай бұрын

@@AndrewJosephKeith Thank you so much!

You can’t “teach” anyone to sculpt. A person has to have an eye for proportion and detail. These can’t be taught. Some have the gift and can sculpt right away. Others have to practice endlessly before they get it.

@AndrewJosephKeith

5 күн бұрын

Anyone who is interested in sculpting can learn. Some learn faster but it always requires time and effort and dedication.

I came across your channel recently and really enjoying it! You do great work! I have a block of clay from a wheel throwing class that's just sitting there. Is it the type of clay you're using?

@AndrewJosephKeith

9 ай бұрын

mine is a little different. Its a non-drying clay so that I can sculpt and leave it for a while then come back and finish without worrying about it drying. Then I make a mold and cast it once the sculpture is done.

@yvettetrespalacios

9 ай бұрын

Ok, then I better not work with this clay. I appreciate your reply. Have a blessed day.