Creature designer, master sculptor & fine artist Don Lanning guides you on a crash course in mastering forms & textures in Chavant clay.

Articulate, patient, and full of tips & techniques for taking your character sculpting to the next level, Lanning shares 25 years of monster-making wisdom in this must-watch lesson.

Beginner Level

3h 17m of duration

English, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Castilian), Thai, German, Portuguese (Brazil)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Tools and Materials - 10min

3. Clay - 1min

4. The Power of the X - 16min

5. Sculpting an Eye - 4min

6. Adjusting the Light for your Sculpture - 6min

7. Preparing a Rough Concept - 11min

8. Smooth Wrinkles - 2min

9. Roughing Out an Eyebrow & Refining the Eye - 5min

10. Sculpting a Simple Wound - 10min

11. Adding Stitches to the Wound - 8min

12. Sculpting Veins - 12min

13. Teeth Sculpting - 14min

14. Adding Realism to the Teeth - 6min

15. Monster Teeth - 7min

16. Elements of Creature Fantasy - 7min

17. Sculpting Cracks - 6min

18. Sculpting a H.R. Giger Detail Panel - 6min

19. Sculpting a Creepy Flesh Burn - 9min

20. Breaking the Skin - 16min

21. Reimplementing the Power of the X - 7min

22. Ear Sculpting Techniques - 16min

23. Bulging Veins - 14min

24. Wrap Up - 4min

Materials

To buy the items individually 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

The Monster Makers

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Wood Board Spread with Clay

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Chavant Clay NSP Medium

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Mac Lip Gloss

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Small Bristle Brush

TOOLS

Sculpting Tools

Black Stipple Sponge

Dental Spatula Tool

Large Ball Tool

Large Rubber Tipped Tool

Medium Pointed Loop Tool

Medium Rubber Tipped Tool

Metal Prong Rake (custom)

Plastic Tooth Afro Comb

Rubber Cat Brush

Serrated Kidney

Small Pointed Loop Tool

Small Rake Loop Tool (custom)

Small Rubber Tipped Tool

William Sonoma Lemon Zester

Wire Cat Brush

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 BiographyDon Lanning

Master Artist: Character Designer, Master Sculptor and Fine Artist.

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