I work in polymer clay but it will work just as well with any other clay that requires wire armature such as plasticine or air dry clay kiln fired clay cannot use wire armatures so do not try this with those clays.
Ceramic bust armature tutorial.
Ceramic clays generally do not require this degree of internal wire support.
In today s post claire loder gives some sculpture tips and shares a couple of clay sculpture techniques from two ceramic sculptors jennifer poellot harnetty editor.
The armature holds the weight up.
It is mostly used in large sculptures that are made of a soft material like clay to keep it from slumping over if you take out your clay and roll a long log then try to stand it on its end you ll notice how it has a hard time remaining upright.
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Wyvern ii 2014 69cm h x 54cm w x 31cm d ceramic.
Plasteline wax and polymer clays etc.
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When you essentially have the look you want but just before finishing touches hollow it out.
This is how i create armatures for sculptures that appear to be balancing or have an otherwise precarious pose.
Nov 25 2014 explore thomas wayne s board bust armatures followed by 153 people on pinterest.
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Internal wire support known as armature is required for some types of clay sculpting eg.
The foundation of a sculpture is called an armature.
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Skull work sheet rebecca buck.
An armature is a rigid framework that provides support and stability to a sculpture.
Here are some work sheets you can print off and use.
Without a sturdy armature.
Different clays need different solutions.
Working solid is an excellent method.
A good one from google images.
Br this video series details how to build a hollow figure in clay using an interpretation of davinci s lady with ermine.
A metal framework or armature is often used to support large complex objects.
Some areas can be built hollow too.
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3rd bust armature in progress aug 2014.