Learn figure and maquette sculpting techniques with monster maker Casey Love (Predators, The Thing, Resident Evil: Extinction).

Whether you're a beginning artist or a working sculptor, this in-depth course will give you the tools and techniques you need to sculpt dynamic, full-figure creature designs in oil clay.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

6h 30m of duration

Sculpture

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Tools & Materials - 23min

3. Building an Armature - 26min

4. Posing Your Armature - 34min

5. Installing a Cutting Wire - 4min

6. Anchoring the Armature - 24min

7. Adding a Brace - 14min

8. Wrapping the Armature in Tin Foil - 8min

9. Reinforcing Weak Points in the Armature - 18min

10. Student Armature Critique - 16min

11. Blocking Out the Body - 39min

12. Student Q & A - 8min

13. Establishing Anatomy - 16min

14. Blocking Out the Arms - 6min

15. Blocking Out the Head - 8min

16. Refining Anatomy - 43min

17. Adding Hands - 5min

18. Refining the Torso - 13min

19. Lighting - 3min

20. Adding Mass - 9min

21. Roughing Out the Head & Face - 34min

22. Reshaping the Wrist - 4min

23. Adding Eyes - 11min

24. Workshop Student Check-In - 20min

25. Wrap Up - 4min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

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

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Armature wire (1 spool of 1/8th inch and 1 spool of 1/16 inch)

A 12''x12'' wooden base

Assorted anatomy books or any reference books, designs etc.

Lazy susan

CLAY

Monster clay (5 lb. block)

EPOXYS/GLUES

Epoxy putty "fast setting" such as Oatey "fix it stick" etc.

BRISTLE BRUSHES

Soft brushes and course brushes

THINNERS/RELEASES

Alcohol 92% or up and either Lighter fluid or Turpenoid thinner.

SCULPTING TOOLS

Assorted kemper tools

SUPPLIES

Small glass beads for eyes if preferred.

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 BiographyCasey Love

Creature Sculptor, Master Monster Maker & Makeup Effects Designer

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