Make A Fast Face Sculpting Form - Sculpting Grandma Goblin in Clay

I needed a goblin face to use as a “test dummy” for some experiments I’m doing.

To make the Grandma Goblin sculpture really fast, I made an easy (and really cheap) form to hold up the clay while I was working. It isn’t as precise as using a mannequin, but it’s fast.

You can use this method for other kinds of sculptures, too. Just push the paper around and add some more. You could make a dog portrait, or a monster, or an alien…

I haven't tried it for really big sculptures, but it might work. I was told about this method years ago, by someone who gave me the name of a famous sculptor who used it a lot. I forgot the sculptor's name, naturally - if you know who it was, please let us know. :)

Links mentioned in the video:

Santa face made over wet paper form: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/pr...

Einstein portrait with crazy wire hair: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/we...

Oil-based modeling clay I'm using in the video (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4bdF81u

Mask sculpting stand:    • Make a Wooden Sculpting Easel for Masks  

If you like the animal sculptures and masks behind me in the video, you can find downloadable patterns for them here: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/pa...