Master sculptor Adam Beane demonstrates how to work with a live model (artist/model Jessica Dru Johnson), select a pose, and build up a figure without the need for an armature using Cx5(s) sculpting material. This in-depth lesson will teach you how to quickly capture dynamic gesture and accurate anatomy using hot-sculpting techniques and the unique properties of Cx5(s).

Created by Adam Beane, Cx5(s) is a new material that combines modeling like clay, tooling like plastic, and finishing like wax.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Beginner Level

6h 16m of duration

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 9min

2. Scaling - 2min

3. Working with a Live Model - 8min

4. Model Etiquette - 2min

5. Getting Started - 3min

6. Measuring the Model - 6min

7. Blocking Out the Legs - 6min

8. Roughing in General Shapes and Mass - 9min

9. Minute to Minute Sculpting - 16min

10. Blocking in the Feet - 4min

11. Mixing CX5 & CX5s - 10min

12. Selecting a Pose - 19min

13. Roughing in the Torso - 17min

14. Shaping and Smoothing the Forms - 24min

15. Q & A - 15min

16. Sculpting the Feet - 5min

17. Returning to the Forms of the Back - 15min

18. The Center Line - 5min

19. Adding the Head - 5min

20. Adding Definition to the Upper Back - 4min

21. The Scapula & Chest - 15min

22. Defining More Forms in the Torso - 9min

23. Unifying Forms - 19min

24. Blocking in the Arms - 32min

25. Refining the Sculpture Surface - 19min

26. Sculpting Breasts - 17min

27. Smoothing the Surface - 4min

28. Using a Waxer - 9min

29. Adding Detail - 7min

30. Rough Details of the Face - 16min

31. Solvent Sanding - 11min

32. Student Q&A - 29min

33. Final Tweaks on the Pose - 4min

Materials

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Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Fire extinguisher

Optional: Waxer (the Kerr Ultra Waxer 2 with sculpting specific tips)

Heating vessel for Cx5s (small crock pot, electric skillet, microwaveable bowl)

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Cx5(s)

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Denatured Alcohol

TOOLS

Alcohol Lamp

Flat Metal Spatula Tool

Metal Rake

Any other metal tools you enjoy sculpting with

3M Sanding Sponges

Scissors

Optional: Bastard File and File Card

SUPPLIES

Durable Paper Towels

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyAdam Beane

Master sculptor known for hyperrealistic portrait work, founder of Adam Beane Industries & inventor of the revolutionary sculpting material Cx5

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