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To Seal and Protect: Varnishing Air Dry Clay Sculptures

To Seal and Protect: Varnishing Air Dry Clay Sculptures

February 03, 2021

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.

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The Art of Packing & Shipping Clay Sculpture

The Art of Packing & Shipping Clay Sculpture

November 23, 2020

I often wish I could just toss it in a box with some shredded paper and call it a day, but ceramic and air dry clay sculptures are delicate objects. You must prepare for the worse and hope for the best.

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Not Just Paint: Why You Should Prime Air Dry Clay Sculptures

Not Just Paint: Why You Should Prime Air Dry Clay Sculptures

October 09, 2020

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.

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Flying Solo: Art Exhibition Prep for July 2020

Flying Solo: Art Exhibition Prep for July 2020

May 28, 2020

I knew that the subject of this exhibition would involve horses (no surprise there), and I also wanted to invoke a narrative, something I find very challenging in sculpture.

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Paper clay vs Paperclay: Is there a difference?

Paper clay vs Paperclay: Is there a difference?

December 10, 2019

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'.

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Down to the Wire: A Guide to Armatures for Air Dry Clay

Down to the Wire: A Guide to Armatures for Air Dry Clay

November 12, 2019

An armature is the inner support system of a sculpture, and they are crucial to making strong and delicate forms in air dry clay.

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Manes and Tails: Sculpting Thin Areas with Paper and Air Dry Clay

Manes and Tails: Sculpting Thin Areas with Paper and Air Dry Clay

June 10, 2019

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.

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Profiled in Chronicle of the Horse Magazine

Profiled in Chronicle of the Horse Magazine

December 24, 2018

I had a profile in the Art Gallery section of the 2018 December edition of the Chronicle of the Horse magazine. What a great Christmas gift!

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One Clay to Rule Them All: The Best Air Dry Clays for Artists

One Clay to Rule Them All: The Best Air Dry Clays for Artists

November 15, 2018

I'll get right to the point: there is no one "best" air dry clay for sculpting. I wish there was; it would certainly make my life easier.

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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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