A blog about sculpting, horses, and air dry clay
Sculpture Sprint: Complete an Air Dry Clay Project in 3 Days
By following this weekend sculpting project plan, you can effectively break down the sculpting process into manageable steps.
From Broken to Beautiful: Repairing Air Dry Clay Sculptures
I receive many inquiries are about how to repair cracks in air dry clay sculptures, so here's a useful guide to help you.
Build Your Own Air Dry Clay Sculpting Kit: Susie's Favorite Materials and Tools
Create your own personalized kit and embark on your sculpting journey with confidence!
Sticky Solutions: A Sculptor's Guide to Glue for Air Dry Clay Art
Glue plays an essential role in the world of sculpting: Whether you're attaching a tail or fixing a break, it's crucial to choose the right glue for the task.
Mastering the Art of Varnishing Air Dry Clay Sculpture
By following the tips below, you can achieve a stunning finish that not only enhances the appearance of your sculpture but also protects it for years to come.
Keep it Moist, Keep it Safe: Storing Air Dry Clay
Air dry clay can be pricey, and you might not be able to use a complete package all in one creative session. Storing your clay effectively helps to cut down on waste and ensure you'll be able to use all of your hard-earned material.
Makers' Marks: Signing Your Clay Sculptures
Signing my artwork is usually done as the last step in the sculpting process. Often it feels like putting the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae.
To Seal and Protect: Varnishing Air Dry Clay Sculptures
If you’re painting your air dry clay sculptures, you may want to consider varnishing them. Varnish is a non-pourous, transparent layer that is put on top of a final artwork.
Not Just Paint: Why You Should Prime Air Dry Clay Sculptures
One thing I found is that if you're intending to paint your air dry clay sculpture, like any good artist, you need to prepare your substrate.
Paper clay vs Paperclay: Is there a difference?
I recently got a question about porcelain paper clay and whether it can be left to dry and then painted. This got me thinking about 'paper clay' vs 'paperclay'.
Down to the Wire: A Guide to Armatures for Air Dry Clay
An armature is the inner support system of a sculpture, and they are crucial to making strong and delicate forms in air dry clay.
Manes and Tails: Sculpting Thin Areas with Paper and Air Dry Clay
What do you do when you want to sculpt something wispy, say like a horse's tail? Say hello to your new sculpting friend: paper.