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Self-Paced: Sculpting the Portrait in Clay
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How to Use Teachable (3:40)
Welcome to Portrait Sculpting! (2:33)
Course Overview
Meet Melanie (1:34)
Module 1: Getting the Right Start
Setting Up A Functional Workspace (2:39)
Supply Lists & Overview
Clay and Materials
The Right Sculpting Tools (21:32)
Gather Your Armature Supplies (1:51)
Setting Up Your References Images (3:38)
Module 2: Building A Solid Base
Armature Construction (2:34)
5 Easy Measurements and 2 Proportions (7:49)
Master the Art of Newspaper Scrunching! (7:54)
Building the Clay Base (3:04)
Storing your Work in Progress (0:53)
Module 3: Construction of the Head Pt 1
Tips for a Helpful Mindset (6:24)
Basic Structure of the Skull and Head (8:51)
Key Skull Landmarks and Construction (16:44)
Importance of An Accurate Profile (6:02)
Building the Profile in Clay (12:49)
Making a List, Checking it Twice (Checklist #1) (8:54)
** CHECKPOINT #1 ** (3:25)
Student Work #1: Common Woes and How to Fix Them (102:43)
Module 3: Construction of the Head Pt 2
Profile Pt 2: Establishing the Features (14:06)
The Front View: What to Look For (20:34)
The 3/4 View: Connecting the Planes (15:24)
Fresh Perspectives (5:42)
Planes & Landmarks Review (1:50)
Checklist # 2 (8:33)
** CHECKPOINT #2 **
Student Work #2: Common Woes and How to Fix Them (74:00)
Module 4: Ears & Neck
Working Methods (6:40)
NECK: Landmarks and Forms (24:59)
NECK II: Common Problems and How to Solve Them (20:52)
EARS I: Placement & Structure (27:31)
EARS II: Common Problems and How to Solve Them (15:07)
Module 4: Hair & Eyes
HAIR I: Form and Volume (10:18)
HAIR II: Common Problems and How to Solve Them (12:32)
EYES I: Anatomy and Structure (46:14)
EYES II: Common Problems and How to Solve Them (23:49)
Module 4: Nose & Mouth
NOSE I: Anatomy and Structure (27:34)
NOSE II: Common Problems and How to Solve Them (11:22)
MOUTH I: Planes and Structure (28:46)
MOUTH II: Common Problems and How to Solve Them (17:25)
Final Checkpoint
** CHECKPOINT #3 **
Module 5: Completing the Clay
Likeness and Refinements (9:50)
Using Light and Shadow (7:35)
Unifying the Surface Texture (11:11)
Base Design (4:06)
When Is A Sculpture "Finished"?
Module 6: Hollowing and Firing
Why You Need to Hollow Your Work
Get Your Sculpture Ready to Hollow (3:09)
A Successful Hollowing Process (16:42)
Re-Assembly of the Sculpture (10:37)
Test Tiles: Your Future Self Will Thank You! (3:31)
Drying your Sculpture Safely (2:52)
Recommendations for a Successful Firing
Module 7: Finished Product
Patina Supplies (3:08)
Creating a Faux Bronze Patina on Test Tiles (15:59)
Applying a Patina to a Sculpture (7:46)
Keeping It Beautiful: Display and Care Tips
Congratulations! *Final Image Upload* (1:21)
Gather Your Armature Supplies
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