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Adult Beginner wanting to try sculpture

  • 23-02-2017 11:56am
    #1
    barrymanilow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭


    Hi ,

    I would like to try my hand at sculpting There a few statuettes that I have ideas for . Any advice as to what materials I should start off with to get a feel for if this to see if it is something I'd enjoy and have any knack for . Or maybe there is a good book or course out there . Any info much appreciated .

    Barry


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  • #2
    Tiriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    hi - where are you based?

    The Trinity arts workshop was always great for sculpture classes - I'm not sure when they start or what their offering is currently like but it's worth googling them if you are in Dublin.


  • #3
    Rolllo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭Rolllo


    I'd suggest you maybe try out das clay, it's an air-drying clay with fibres in it for strength. You can get it cheaply from most art or craft shops and it's a good material for beginner's experimenting and for small simple sculptures. Polymer clay (fimo, sculpy etc.) is also a good option to try, You bake it in the oven to harden it, it's a very versatile material that you can paint, file, drill etc. when cured. There's loads of sculpting tutorials on youtube, especially for polymer clay techniques.


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