In part two of this 2-part course on figure & maquette sculpting, master sculptor Casey Love (Predators, The Thing, Resident Evil: Extinction) teaches you how to build upon the rough forms established in the first lesson, sculpt anatomy, and then hone in on the details.

If you've never sculpted a full-figure creature maquette but want to learn, or if you're a veteran looking to add new techniques to your sculpting arsenal, this course by one of Hollywood's finest character sculptors is for you.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

6h 6m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 3min

2. Raking the Tail - 42min

3. Shaping the Hips - 9min

4. Rounding Out the Backside - 20min

5. Rounding Out the Front - 40min

6. Refining the Back - 18min

7. Sculpting the Serratus Muscle - 29min

8. Workshop Student Check-In - 33min

9. Adding & Removing Hands - 13min

10. Refining the Wrists & Arms - 25min

11. Refining the Head & Neck - 37min

12. Sculpting Teeth & Fangs - 9min

13. Refining Details - 20min

14. Cleaning Your Sculpture - 12min

15. Detailing the Lower Torso - 26min

16. Adding Scales to the Head - 3min

17. Reference Books - 6min

18. Workshop Student Check-In - 6min

19. Sculpting Veins - 12min

20. Wrap Up - 3min

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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