I just started sculpting clay about 5-6 months ago. I was in the hospital for almost the entire Summer, so I picked up some clay and started making things that I never knew possible. Imaking a 'd always been a pencil artist and that was my bread and butter. When didnt have access to quality pencils in the hospital clay was the only other medium I could work without making a mess of my room. Now, I find working clay more satisfying than my drawings. it's addictive and fun to create.
I love hearing stories like this. I hope you kept the sculpting going. I'm sculpting 20 years now and am delighted to have passed the bug onto 4 people who previously thought they wouldn't be capable of producing the amazing pieces that they now regularly make. Adding that extra dimension onto 2D art, is one of the most satisfying things an illustrator can progress to.
Nearly all of my tools are custom made by myself, to meet my own specific needs. I have drawers full of old purchased tools and equipment that sees very little use. A pencil length bamboo spatula, flat on one side and convex on the other, is the one tool I use more than 90% of the time.
Hello. Please tell me, the tool at 5:17 to 5:47 needs to have sharp edges? I bought something similar in a set of six tools, and the edges are not sharp at all. Do I need to sharpen the edges of this tool (at any of the 2 ends of it)?
The tools in my Amazon affiliate links are inexpensive and great for beginners. I would start there so you can try a variety to see what you like. Then it might be a good idea to go into a Sculpture Depot store (there's one in Loveland, CO) so you can pick out one or two high quality tools in person. I highly recommend using the tip in this video before using your tools: ua-cam.com/video/PTEBIro2HL8/v-deo.html ...the gorilla glue epoxie costs about 5 bux i think, and it takes only a few minutes to do. If you don't prep them like i did in that video, they will eventually break.
My sculptures are always molded for casting in bronze, so they are given a "patina" instead of paint. You can try polymers, which can be baked in the oven to harden, then painted; however, that type of clay is not as easy to practice with. Oil based clay is much better for practicing.
It doesn't work very well with oil based clays. I only mold the clay with rubber and plaster. Then the resin can be poured into the mold. I have videos on molding sculptures, if you go to my channel videos.
I'm going to start squlpting and I bought some tool I whant to make a character of mine but I don't now if I should practice first instead of doing a project
I have been doing this professionally for 8 years, but i have used clay since I was around 3 years old. My family were artists, so I have been fortunate enough to always have access to clay and tools.
There are many different methods and materials available. I have taught one method in a classroom setting. I would recommend starting by sculpting two similar figures. For one figure, carve away slowly from a block of clay. For the other figure, build up the clay by slowing adding pieces. Try this, then come back and share which method you prefer. I usually check new comments.
There are some of my affiliate links to basic tools on amazon, but the really nice carving tools are available at Sculpture Depot and Arizona Sculpture. There is a Sculpture Depot store in Loveland, CO. I highly recommend stopping in there if you can. The staff is very knowledgeable.
@@FritzHoppe Actualy ordered Super Sculpey (Beige), to test how it feels. But in my country is very popular Fimo Professional. My plan to create miniatures :)
Hey man, you seem to know your stuff about sculpting and the different clays. I’d always been interested in the idea of sculpting , it seemed simple . Grab some clay, sculpt. But i was wrong , it is quiet overwhelming . Basically I want to make little figures about 15 cm tall or so, that I can paint. Which clay would you recommend for me? ceramic? Thanks :)
Start off with some cheap but viable clay to make sure you actually want to get into it. If you do like it, practice with that same clay until you can smoothen, add/remove details, and use your hands right.
There are links in description of this video. That will take you too some good affordable options on Amazon. Arizona Sculpture & Sculpture Depot have some excellent tools, but they are more expensive. So I recommend starting out with the variety packs in the links. That way you can first find out which ones are your favorite. I highly reccomend doing this to ALL of your tools... This video shows you how to make them last a lot longer: ua-cam.com/video/PTEBIro2HL8/v-deo.html
I just started sculpting clay about 5-6 months ago. I was in the hospital for almost the entire Summer, so I picked up some clay and started making things that I never knew possible. Imaking a 'd always been a pencil artist and that was my bread and butter. When didnt have access to quality pencils in the hospital clay was the only other medium I could work without making a mess of my room. Now, I find working clay more satisfying than my drawings. it's addictive and fun to create.
That's a great story to hear! Going to 3D from 2D is certainly more challenging and rewarding for most artists. Hope you are healing well!
I love hearing stories like this. I hope you kept the sculpting going. I'm sculpting 20 years now and am delighted to have passed the bug onto 4 people who previously thought they wouldn't be capable of producing the amazing pieces that they now regularly make. Adding that extra dimension onto 2D art, is one of the most satisfying things an illustrator can progress to.
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This was really helpful, thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video.
Excellent, although a bit different from, non messy watercolour.
Nearly all of my tools are custom made by myself, to meet my own specific needs. I have drawers full of old purchased tools and equipment that sees very little use. A pencil length bamboo spatula, flat on one side and convex on the other, is the one tool I use more than 90% of the time.
Hello. Please tell me, the tool at 5:17 to 5:47 needs to have sharp edges? I bought something similar in a set of six tools, and the edges are not sharp at all. Do I need to sharpen the edges of this tool (at any of the 2 ends of it)?
Great information and great video!
Thanks for the video, lovely information.
Thanks for watching!
Are these tools expensive?? I wanna learn how to skulpture, it looks so fun. And what kind of painting should I use too paint the skulpture
The tools in my Amazon affiliate links are inexpensive and great for beginners. I would start there so you can try a variety to see what you like.
Then it might be a good idea to go into a Sculpture Depot store (there's one in Loveland, CO) so you can pick out one or two high quality tools in person.
I highly recommend using the tip in this video before using your tools: ua-cam.com/video/PTEBIro2HL8/v-deo.html
...the gorilla glue epoxie costs about 5 bux i think, and it takes only a few minutes to do. If you don't prep them like i did in that video, they will eventually break.
My sculptures are always molded for casting in bronze, so they are given a "patina" instead of paint.
You can try polymers, which can be baked in the oven to harden, then painted; however, that type of clay is not as easy to practice with. Oil based clay is much better for practicing.
@@FritzHoppe What about water based clay?
Thank you I was at a loss as to what tools can be used for what !
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Very helpful, thank you❤
Thank you!
In art there are NO mistakes
Just happy little accidents?
unless you forget to save the file before closing the app
@@cabbage-soup but seriously, that is a feeling that cramps the heart.
I think of everything as a journey to becoming an expert. We all have to start somewhere and find out what works and doesn't work.
How to purchage this tools let me know the shoping sir.
Thanks for helping me I’m only eight I really like Clay.🎉
Can I pour resin over the clay?
It doesn't work very well with oil based clays. I only mold the clay with rubber and plaster. Then the resin can be poured into the mold. I have videos on molding sculptures, if you go to my channel videos.
I'm going to start squlpting and I bought some tool I whant to make a character of mine but I don't now if I should practice first instead of doing a project
Definitely practice first to familiarize yourself with how to use each tool.
What is this clay name ??????
This is useful to me thank you very much.
Good video. I wish I watched it before I bought my little set of wooden tools 😭
Thank you for helping
Thank you so much it really helped me
That is great to hear! Thank you for watching the video. Take a look at some other tips on my channel.
How long have you been doing this?
I have been doing this professionally for 8 years, but i have used clay since I was around 3 years old. My family were artists, so I have been fortunate enough to always have access to clay and tools.
It's really helpful
Can you use the carved piece as a block for fabric printing?
Hi...I really like your video
Thank you.
Sir I have never done anything on this but its inspiring, can you teach beginners who wants to learn
There are many different methods and materials available. I have taught one method in a classroom setting.
I would recommend starting by sculpting two similar figures. For one figure, carve away slowly from a block of clay. For the other figure, build up the clay by slowing adding pieces.
Try this, then come back and share which method you prefer. I usually check new comments.
@@FritzHoppe thank you Sir.Regards
welcome How are you, can you download a video of how the mud was cleared while I was Hajj?
Thank you. I am introducing clay to my 5 year old grandson.
Where do I need to buy the tools?
There are some of my affiliate links to basic tools on amazon, but the really nice carving tools are available at Sculpture Depot and Arizona Sculpture.
There is a Sculpture Depot store in Loveland, CO. I highly recommend stopping in there if you can. The staff is very knowledgeable.
Got set of 29 tools in aliexpress :D
Also dentist 10 tools set...
Blackfriday helped with -50% :X
Dentist tools are great. What medium (or type of clay) are working in?
@@FritzHoppe Actualy ordered Super Sculpey (Beige), to test how it feels. But in my country is very popular Fimo Professional. My plan to create miniatures :)
Please send details on clay
Wish you had a reply, i wad wondering the same thing.
Hey man, you seem to know your stuff about sculpting and the different clays. I’d always been interested in the idea of sculpting , it seemed simple . Grab some clay, sculpt. But i was wrong , it is quiet overwhelming . Basically I want to make little figures about 15 cm tall or so, that I can paint. Which clay would you recommend for me? ceramic? Thanks :)
Start off with some cheap but viable clay to make sure you actually want to get into it. If you do like it, practice with that same clay until you can smoothen, add/remove details, and use your hands right.
Thanks this helped a lot!
Glad to hear that! I appreciate your feedback!
Thanks bro...
Does oil based clay dry hard enough to use as a stamp for wet clay?
Jennifer Everett oil based does not ever dry or cure EVER
Cool!!!
THIS is how you show off sculpting tools! ua-cam.com/video/7olhu_f-j08/v-deo.html
Thank you
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Oh and wear can I buy clay, wear I live thear not a lot of store that sells clay so I wonder wear on the internet I could buy it
Just search online and I think you'll be fine. Check sites like Amazon or Ebay or any other shopping sites popular in your country
nice video
Thank you for watching!
I so wanna see this video but the sound is way too bad :(
These videos are *AWESOME SAUCE*
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My dude, you have too much of an ego. Give yourself a break from yourself for a while. Don't be so hard on yourself
ARMY SURPLUS has dental tools. cheap!!
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As a beginner this clip is most informative. Thanks Fritz!
Why is your clay pale and bland and mine is red and rich? And which is ... better?
Source of clay: Africa
How the fuck *DID* I make tools from toothpicks?!?!
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Hey, from where can we get these tools?
There are links in description of this video. That will take you too some good affordable options on Amazon.
Arizona Sculpture & Sculpture Depot have some excellent tools, but they are more expensive. So I recommend starting out with the variety packs in the links. That way you can first find out which ones are your favorite.
I highly reccomend doing this to ALL of your tools... This video shows you how to make them last a lot longer: ua-cam.com/video/PTEBIro2HL8/v-deo.html
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