It is so much fun to sculpt with clay but without the right techniques and methods, it is all a guessing game. This tutorial will show, with illustrated steps, how to sculpt human heads and bodies, as well as a clay turtle and a clay mouse. You won’t need to guess any more, follow these directions and you will be on your way to a great sculpture in no time. Have fun!
How to Sculpt Clay Heads & Bodies and a Turtle and Mouse
A HEAD CLAY SCULPTURE
(1) An egg-shaped roll joined to a cylinder-shaped roll. Meld pieces together by rubbing with thumb. Cut sides away.
(2) Divide head into thirds.
(3) Cut away eye sockets.
(4) Add ears, lips and chin.
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SCULPTING CLAY BODIES
(1) A large ball joined to a cylinder-shaped roll.
(2) Add a small ball for the head.
(3) Meld together by rubbing with thumb.
(4) Add clay rolls for arms.
(5) Work in details.
SCULPTING CLAY RABBITS
(1) A large ball for body
(2) a small ball for head
(3) and a smaller ball for tail.
(4) Meld together with thumb.
(5) Work in details.
SCULPTING CLAY TURTLES
(1) A half ball for body and a small ball for head
(2) a tiny triangle for tail. Scratch in design on shell.
SCULPTING CLAY MICE
(1) A ball for body; two smaller flattened out balls for ears; a string for the tail. Meld together by rubbing with thumbs.
(2) Make a triangle shape for snout and smooth into body with thumbs. Make a little ball for nose. Use floss for whiskers.
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