Sculpting a Caricature in Stoneware

In this video tutorial, Watch the full process of transforming a 2D caricature into a bold, expressive clay bust using Standard 153 stoneware clay.
Sculpting geometric, angular forms
Attaching and blending clay with slip
Texturing techniques for facial features and hair. Hollowing and preparing your sculpture for firing.
Tools I use (revealed at the end!)
This video is more than just shaping clay it's about breathing life into your caricature sketch and creating a one-of-a-kind 3D artwork. Inspired by classical sculpture with a twist of abstraction, this bust brings intensity and emotion to life in stoneware.
"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." –Michelangelo
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to the Angular Clay Bust Project
0:36 - Gathering Materials & Clay Prep - Type of Clay used.
1:20 - Shaping the block of clay establish Base Structure
1:42 - Use wire cutting tool and loop tools to block in Angular Features
2:05 - Adding additional clay to pull out facial features. Scoring and using Clay Slip.
2:21 - What is Clay Slip?
2:55 - Tools that I use. See them all at the end.
6:35 - Rejuvenate old slip and use Mason Stains to create a colored slip.
7:08 - Adding Black slip to sculpture.
8:30 - Hollowing it out. (Brain Surgery)
11:30 - Sculpting the Lower Half (Leather Jacket)
12:52 - Hollowing out the lower half.
13:42 - Finalize with Maker Mark and Signature.
14:29 - Drying Tips - Letting it dry before firing.
15:00 - Closing Statements
15:20 - All Tools Used for this Project.

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