Learn how to sculpt a dinosaur bust! In Part 2 of his 2-part dino-sculpting course series, award-winning paleo-sculptor Chris Darga completes his process for bringing dinosaurs back to life in clay. Honing in on the details, Darga guides you through the final steps, including secondary forms, eye sculpture & detailing, sculpting the mouth, and finally adding scale patterns & skin texture.

Intermediate Level

2h 54m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 5min

2. Sculpting the Eye - 4min

3. Tools - 9min

4. Detailing the Eye - 20min

5. Adjusting the Horn - 13min

6. Scale Patterns - 15min

7. Lips & Gum Lines - 14min

8. Blocking Out The Tongue - 7min

9. Refining the Tongue - 7min

10. The Teeth - 19min

11. Skin Texture - 19min

12. Detailing the Neck - 23min

13. Workshop Student Check-Ins - 10min

14. General Q&A - 8min

15. Wrap Up - 22s

Materials

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Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

1/8" Armature wire

22 gauge armature wire

Aluminum foil

Lazy susan

1/4" galvanized pipe lengths of 5-6 inches

1/4" Floor flange

1/4" coupling fitting

Plywood piece 12"x12"x3/4"

4- 5/8" screws

1 - tube of fast setting epoxy putty

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Sculpey Clay

Oil based (Chavant medium or Monster Clay)

SCULPTING TOOLS

Rake tool (small and medium)

Round loop tool (small and medium)

Angled loop tool (small and medium)

Flat loop tool (small and medium)

Round ribbon tool (small and medium)

Angled ribbon tool (small and medium)

Flat ribbon tool (small and medium)

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 BiographyChristopher Darga

World Renowned Paleo-Sculptor, Fine Artist and Actor

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