In this WED clay sculpting how to, you'll learn how to sculpt characters rapidly with water-based clay without sacrificing artistic quality from master character creator and creature sculptor, Timothy Martin.

For the aspiring Creature FX artist, talent isn't enough. You need speed.

Beginner Level

1h 26m of duration

English, Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazilian), Thai, Afrikaans, Italian

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 30s

2. Creating the Armature - 1min

3. Roughing in the Wed Clay - 7min

4. Basic Shapes Hand Sculpting - 9min

5. Large Loop Tools Adding Basic Detail - 9min

6. Fine Loop Tools Adding Facial Details - 9min

7. Staying Open to Change - 12min

8. Adding Detail - 7min

9. The Finer Details - 5min

10. Moist Sponge Smoothing the Broader Areas - 6min

11. Polish & Detailing with Fine Lines - 16min

12. Dry Sponge Weathering & Aging - 5min

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.

Monster Clay

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Adjustable Sculpting Stand

Lazy Susan

Sculpture Base (Rigid Foam Core)

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Wed Clay

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Larger Brushes

Small Flat Brush

Small Pointed Paintbrush

SPONGES

Black Plastic Sponge

Makeup Sponge

Mattress Foam Sponge

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Wire Clay Cutter

Power Tools

Cordless Drill

Sculpting Tools

Flat Kidney Tool

Medium Sized Serrated Loop Tool

Sculpting Loop Tools – various sizes – large, medium and small

Serrated Kidney Tools

Other Tools

Hairdryer

SUPPLIES

Armature Wire

Baby Powder

Water

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 BiographyTimothy Martin

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Maker, Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc..

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