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A blog about air dry clay, sculpting, and horses

Exhibition: Thunderbird Show Park - Nov 2018

Exhibition: Thunderbird Show Park - Nov 2018

November 06, 2018

You can find me at Thunderbird Showpark this weekend (Nov 10-11) with other local equine artists, exhibiting at this unique event in Canada.

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Artist's Choice: Epoxy vs Air Dry Clay for Sculpture

Artist's Choice: Epoxy vs Air Dry Clay for Sculpture

November 04, 2018

If you're new to sculpting, or looking for an alternative to ceramic clays, here is a brief intro into alternative clay sculpting mediums.

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A Method to the Madness: Drying Air Dry Clay Effectively

A Method to the Madness: Drying Air Dry Clay Effectively

March 16, 2018

If the slow drying time of artists grade clays has dissuaded you from using it as a serious sculpting medium, don't despair: There is a solution!

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Horses in Vancouver - Susie at Circle Craft Art Market

Horses in Vancouver - Susie at Circle Craft Art Market

October 12, 2017

After a relatively laid back summer, I am in high gear getting ready for an annual Vancouver tradition : the Circle Craft Art Market.

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A Horse Sculpture of Your Own: The Art Commission Process

A Horse Sculpture of Your Own: The Art Commission Process

July 13, 2017

Enjoying a piece of art that was created especially for you is a unique experience. The results are a one-of-a-kind artwork full of personal significance.

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Of Art and Horses: How I Became an Equine Sculptor

Of Art and Horses: How I Became an Equine Sculptor

March 23, 2017

Fortunately, you can’t take the “horse” out of “horse crazy”, and despite early setbacks, I channel my creativity into the one thing that truly inspires me: horses.

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Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: An Air Dry Clay Sculpture from Start to Finish

Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: An Air Dry Clay Sculpture from Start to Finish

December 28, 2016

The following is a brief walk-through of the process I use when hand-building my unique air dry clay sculptures.

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5 Key Differences Between Air Dry Clay and Ceramic Clay

5 Key Differences Between Air Dry Clay and Ceramic Clay

September 18, 2016

My air dry clay horse sculptures differ from a lot of traditional equestrian art. Read this to understand the main variations between earthen clays and air dry clay.

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Back to Bases: Mounting Air Dry Clay Horse Sculpture

Back to Bases: Mounting Air Dry Clay Horse Sculpture

August 12, 2016

The need for a base is something that should be decided early on in the design stages. Air dry or cured clays, as opposed to fired clays, are often lightweight, and a base provides much needed stability.

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Susie at the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver

Susie at the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver

August 03, 2016

I have been chosen to participate in the 25th annual Harmony Arts Festival from August 5th-7th, 2016. This is a juried event, and I am honoured to take part along with many other talented artists and artisans. 

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Q&A - How to Paint Air Dry Clay Horse Sculpture

Q&A - How to Paint Air Dry Clay Horse Sculpture

April 11, 2016

How do you decorate your horse sculptures? After a clay sculpture has dried out completely (a process that can take up to a week), I cover it in a layer of gesso.

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The Secrets of Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: Tools and Essential Techniques II

The Secrets of Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: Tools and Essential Techniques II

February 22, 2016

In this post, I want to talk about important techniques when working with air dry clay and also THE most crucial tool you’ll need to succeed with this medium.

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The Secrets of Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: Tools and Essential Techniques I

The Secrets of Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: Tools and Essential Techniques I

February 16, 2016

I use Creative Paperclay for the majority of my work, but the techniques I describe here can be used for a variety of other artist-grade air dry clays.

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Almost Everything You Need: La Doll Premix and Premier Clay Review

Almost Everything You Need: La Doll Premix and Premier Clay Review

February 08, 2016

La Doll clays are renowned for their high-quality and are favoured by professional doll makers around the world. I tested two of La Doll’s clays, Premier and Premix.

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Air Dry Clay Sculpture Foundations II: Equine Anatomy and the Armature

Air Dry Clay Sculpture Foundations II: Equine Anatomy and the Armature

January 31, 2016

This is a follow up to the first post on the subject of armatures for air dry clay. Here we'll look at how I approach the anatomical aspects of my equine sculptures.

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