Learn how to sculpt a 1:6 scale, hyper-realistic, Super Sculpey human head with world-renowned concept designer and master sculptor Jordu Schell (Avatar, 300, Hellboy). Tiny, translucent, and incredibly lifelike, this is one creation that you simply have to watch evolve to believe.

Beginner Level

2h 2m of duration

English, Spanish (Latin America), Thai, Spanish (Castilian)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 3min

2. Prepping the Clay - 8min

3. Sculptor to Sculptor - 5min

4. Making the Armature - 3min

5. Keeping Clean - 1min

6. Blocking Out - 6min

7. Roughing in Basic Features - 9min

8. Anatomical Landmarks - 3min

9. Sculpting the Eyes - 5min

10. Sculpting Teeth & Adding Mass to the Chin - 3min

11. Adding Detail to the Face - 5min

12. Attaching the Eyes & Sculpting the Eyelids & Brows - 6min

13. Fine Character Detailing - 6min

14. Extremely Fine Character Detail - 9min

15. Sculpting Ears - 11min

16. Final Texture Pass - 1min

17. Painting - 10min

18. Dark Washes - 2min

19. Painting with Black - 4min

20. Liver Spots & Skin Break-Up - 2min

21. Veins & Scars - 3min

22. Eyes and Facial Hair - 8min

23. Spattering--Creating Break-Up - 59s

24. Completing the Eyes - 5min

25. Wrap Up - 56s

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

McMaster Carr

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

Monster Clay

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Magnification Goggles #10

Pasta Making Machine

Oven

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Super Sculpey – Beige & White

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Acrylic Gloss Medium

EPOXYS/GLUES

Steel Stick Epoxy Putty

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Fine Detail Paintbrush

Small Paintbrushes

Ultra Fine Detail Paintbrush - Artetje 630 Camlon Pro Plata 100/0 Micro Paint Brush

PAINTS

Pelican Watercolor Color Palette

White Acrylic Paint

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Isopropyl Alcohol

TOOLS

Sculpting Tools

Ball Stylus Tool

Loop Sculpting Tools

SUPPLIES

Aluminum Foil

Armature Wire

CC Cups

Flocking Powder – Wine

Paper Towels

Wooden Base

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 BiographyJordu Schell

World Renowned Character Designer & Sculptor

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