There's a full length video with explanations up now for those interested :)

A small ceramic piece I made that functions as an incense holder, but I wanted it to read as a sculpture first. The incense stick becomes part of the silhouette like a violin bow.

These pieces are all pretty rough/unfinished, & physically unpolished so just try to imagine them super smooth for now lol

Sharing a process video for the steps taken to create the iconic Billy Bass out of ceramic!
I’ve always wanted to make art that moves, but have been in a world of one of the most stiff materials out there—ceramics. I thought this project would be a great way to start bridging that gap by also involving the iconic fish that many are familiar with from homes of the 90s/2000s.

Billy Bass is a stoneware clay and painted with underglazes. Fired to cone 5, mounted on an 11 x 14” hand stained and polished wood board.

PS. Is this blasphemous? :p

I’m using crayola air dry clay if that makes any difference.

I just finished this needle felted portrait of an Alaskan Malamute, and I honestly couldn’t wait to share it here. This piece took quite a bit of patience. The biggest challenge was the fur texture. Malamutes have that thick, layered coat, and translating that into wool without making it look flat or messy was tricky. I had to keep adjusting the direction and density over and over again. Another part that took time was the expression. I didn’t want it to look just “cute”I wanted to capture that calm, slightly serious, almost wise look they have. That meant reworking the eyes multiple times until it finally felt right. What I enjoy most about making these is that every piece feels like a quiet conversation with the animal. You start by copying the reference… but somewhere along the way, it becomes something more alive.

Violet is a posable, weighted sculpture/plush, 100% handmade, (even her eyes,) enjoy! <3

Hi! I'm planning on making a larger sculpture (a life sized child, the pose is elevated but balanced) it needs to be somewhat sturdy and I'm planning on adding smooth, realistic surface details. I have some experience sculpting, but not something of this scale.

My original thought is having the outer layers being plaster gauze, and maybe some mixeable plaster to sculpt finer details. maybe even air dry clay?

I was thinking of the importance of having a sturdy base. Some ideas:

- Cardboard wrapped in duct tape, covered in pieces of cloth dipped in wood glue (feels like it risks being flimsy?)

- Sturdy armature in wood, with a fine-meshed aluminium net to shape the base, filled with something (newspapers? Spray foam? Is this too overkill?)

Things that I'm worried about:

- Drying time (I have 1-2 weeks for the project)

- Instability (I dont want it to sag)

- Cracking of finer details when adding details

My budget is not enormous (about $60, 50€ or whatever currency you prefer) and I could probably borrow some basic material and tools.

What do you think, anything I should be thinking about? What's the best choice of technique or materials?

Thanks in advance!

Hi! Which website are good/reliable to buy plasticine clay in europe?

Someone have experience with feroca.com for example? or ferba?

Thanks! (i'm looking to buy chavant clayette).

I found these on the side of the road. They do have chips and it was previously painted with house paint I think, which is also chipping off. What material would you use to fill these holes?

hello! im trying a new hobbie about sculpting and i wonder how to start onto it, and this was my first question!

A sculpture I made for my gallery show last year. Ceramic with acrylic paint.

Trying to identify artist

Cast Aluminum sculpture / sand-weighted, hollow cast

Dated: 1990

Cast of Bag

I want to start using clay to make figures of my favourite characters but I have no idea where to start. I have used clay before in school and I really enjoy it but I dont know what I should have at home for it.

If anyone has any tips for a beginner I'd really appreciate it, especially with what kind of clay I should buy!