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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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How to Paint Air Dry Clay Horse Sculpture

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

Covers important air dry clay techniques and also THE most crucial tool you’ll need to succeed.

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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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La Doll Premier & Premix vs. Creative Paperclay – A Sculptor's Showdown

La Doll Premier & Premix vs. Creative Paperclay – A Sculptor's Showdown

February 08, 2016

La Doll clays by Padico have gained a well-deserved reputation. As someone who has extensively used Creative Paperclay, I was eager to test La Doll's Premier and Premix clays to see how they stack up.

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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 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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Air Dry Clay Sculpture Foundations I: A Solid Armature

Air Dry Clay Sculpture Foundations I: A Solid Armature

January 26, 2016

One of the keys to a successful air dry clay sculpture is a strong armature. These tips will work best with Creative Paperclay.

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Lightweight, but Lacking: Brief Half Cilla Review

Lightweight, but Lacking: Brief Half Cilla Review

December 29, 2015

Half Cilla is an air dry clay made by the same company that sells Creative Paperclay. Unfortunately, it has several disadvantages over its sister product.

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An Air Dry Clay for All: Creative Paperclay Review

An Air Dry Clay for All: Creative Paperclay Review

December 21, 2015

Creative Paperclay is a water-based, air dry, modelling clay made in Japan. It It dries lightweight and ideal for sculpture.

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Creating Strong Foundations: A Review of Apoxie Sculpt Epoxy Clay

Creating Strong Foundations: A Review of Apoxie Sculpt Epoxy Clay

November 25, 2015

Most of my sculptures are made using a combination of clays, depending on the task at hand. Apoxie Sculpt often holds everything together to create a nice strong foundation.

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A Sculpture Material for the Future: An Intro to Artist Air Dry Clays

A Sculpture Material for the Future: An Intro to Artist Air Dry Clays

November 20, 2015

As technology advances we’ve also advanced artist’ materials: new clays are being developed all the time. Modern air dry clays are now serious contenders in the realm of contemporary sculpture.

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