Clay Sculpting / Modelling

Aedus · 23 Jul 2015 at 13:41

Long shot but wondering if anyone is into this on here tried searching but found no results, I've never done it before but fancy giving it a go, sculpting some weird and wonderful creatures. I've looked on Google for the past few days for a starter kit but can't find anything, is it worth just getting the bits individually? I've kinda gathered I need a frame made from wire, a stand, some tools to sculpt with and the actual clay. The only kit I've seen which gives you all of this is American based, can't find any from UK suppliers.

Anyone got any advice on where to get started?

Jono · 23 Jul 2015 at 13:47

http://www.amazon.co.uk/kitchen/dp/B0026C1T8C

Find a local art shop and pick up some cheap plastic tools... or look on the likes of amazon/ebay and have fun

Aedus · 23 Jul 2015 at 13:58

Cheers I'll get some of that, do I need a wire frame underneath and a stand for it?

CREATIVE!11 · 23 Jul 2015 at 14:04

Just learn Zbrush and do it in 3d, hell a hobby may turn into a job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUe2IHN_isU (Lol although probably a lot harder

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robfosters · 23 Jul 2015 at 14:18

Bizarrely, Johnny Vegas is outstanding at clay sculpting.

fendi · 23 Jul 2015 at 15:05

there are quite a few on Twitch which could be useful as it is live and they like to answer questions.

Siliconslave · 23 Jul 2015 at 16:08

I used to do some ceramics and the like, did a GCSE in it then a couple of years of evening classes until the work started to get in the way.

Have a look for pottery or ceramics classes in your local area - generally under adult learning iirc - it may be slightly more pot related but it'll give you a good start on use and manipulation of clay. I'm sure there are sculpture classes around as well.

The problem with just doing it on your own is getting the piece fired and glazed, pretty damn difficult to do on your own.

Aedus · 23 Jul 2015 at 21:46

Cheers for the tips all, will look into some stuff.

I don't want to use zBrush though, would rather have something I can hold in my hands tbh.

SpeedFreak · 23 Jul 2015 at 22:57

Aedus said:
Cheers for the tips all, will look into some stuff.

I don't want to use zBrush though, would rather have something I can hold in my hands tbh.

that sounds wrong

jumpy · 23 Jul 2015 at 23:01

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpr5GRdnCC8 ?

Aedus · 23 Jul 2015 at 23:03

SpeedFreak said:
that sounds wrong

That's exactly what I mean.

I am actually going to model phalluses, I just need the intricate details on there to make it really life like.

Siliconslave · 24 Jul 2015 at 10:57

op: https://youtu.be/b_ILDFp5DGA?t=270