Sculpture in Clay - Class 04 - Rough Muscles
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Sculpture in Clay - By JC Cappelletti.
Class 04 - Roughing in the main muscle groups
This course is a combination of several classes I taught. Live demonstrations from classes. The clay is Super Sculpey Grey Firm.
Looks like Sculpey.com changed their website links. Here is the new link
to the type of clay I'm using in these videos. It's called Super
Sculpey Grey Firm.
www.sculpey.com/super-sculpey/9-super-sculpey-firm?search_query=super+firm&results=2
They
have also added a new type of clay that answers most people requesting a
clay that is firmer than Super Sculpey (beige) but not as firm as Firm.
www.sculpey.com/super-sculpey/10-super-sculpey-medium-blend?search_query=super+firm&results=2
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12 years ago he released this videos to us for free and now i just saw it i wanna thank u ur work still alive and I just started learning from u
This is very helpful. Thank you.
As much as I'm dying to watch this right now I really need to go to bed >< ugh to Monday mornings and work weeks but I love your demos I spent almost a whole day working on hair techniques and body sculpting then found your videos. I'm strong on faces and totally suck at everything else haha I can't wait to learn more from you
You are an Amazing Artist aaand a talented Teacher. I love watching your classes & have learned so much. Thank you ever so.
Thank you. I'm glad you see the worth in my work. It's very rewarding for me to have students who do well. Feel free to send me pics or post videos of your progress if you want comments or suggestions.
I read in one of the comments that you taught in Vancouver, I live just outside of Vancouver, and have many friends in the city, so I am there quite often. I think your videos are awesome, and you are very good at explaining things. I appreciate that you took the time to make, and post this, for free, to help us beginners. Thank you.
+Magik Dust - I was in Vancouver. Now in Toronto area for the past few years. Thank you for appreciating the videos.
Great tutorials!!! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
These tutorials do feel a little long at times, but I think its a small price to pay, as most tutorials are sped up and you cant see whats being done at each stage. This is a true tutorial, really good and great work to watch being done as well. all around solid, good tutorial for me.
These are recordings of live classes, and not originally designed to be concise tutorials. And it's free.
Yeah well what I mean is when it translates to a youtube tutorial it can appear to be long to the viewer I would say, but not something I personally have any issue with, its a really good tutorial. as in recording a class session translates still to a really good youtube tutorial. not to mention its free. I learned quite a bit from it. sorry if that came off like I was complaining, It wasnt meant to
well then in that case, thank you
Veramente interessante tutto quello che raccogliamo dai vostri video che chiariscono con molta facilita tutto quanto rifinire tante bellezze d"arte. Ne sono molto gradido.
Grazie mille. Sono molto felice di essere al servizio.
+ JC Cappelliti - I have a female armature socket and ball that i home-made ,the armature was made without a machining construction (she hasn't steel parts in her structure) but the final process was really good it works perfect and i need to make the casting for her so the video helps me a lot for this .I'm gonna make a mould of sculpture. and then baking the silicone Thanks for the video
This video really helped me. Showed me how to work more patiently in my model making. Thanks
I love your method of doing the rough muscles first--brilliant idea. I studied art and know my anatomy, but I've been struggling to get the body shape right by following other tutorials of just putting on slabs of clay then trying to get the muscles right. Thank you for your generosity, sharing these tutorials. I see you don't make an armature for hands. I find an armature helps with very small hands, but maybe I'll try your way.
armature for this size hand is very difficult because it's a single small wire, and the clay slides off in annoying ways. Bigger scale, for sure use armature.
Somebody commented in another video of yours that he had spend hundreds of dollars on DVDs but not getting that detailed instruction as your free tutorials. I totally agree. I also bought DVDs but they don't teach how to wrap the clay around the armature, which is also tricky and I was never successful. Now you have told me the right way.
I was a teacher at VanArts in Vancouver for about a year and half back in 2006, then Art Institute and VCAD after that for a bit. I also taught Photoshop and 3D modeling using Maya and Zbrush. This is why I frequently mention sculpture's relevance to 3D modeling. This class you are watching is a private class I am offering for free to my co-workers. I've always had video up during my classes to allow my students to see right over my shoulder, but this is the first time I've posted the demos.
Thanks man, very new to this and just got my first couple packs of super sculpey today! Pretty excited!
i learn so much your videos...and i like it..
Colombia saludos que calidad
Thank you. Great tutorial.
Es un buen trabajo gracias por las enseñanza
For me I like putting less clay volume in order not to put so much weight on the armature. Uing aluminum wrap to a certain and also depending on the size.
Wish I knew how much i enjoy sculpting earlier on, for I'll end up making resting breyer horses, working for breyer!!
Very nice video my friend.Big Thumbs up :) Sifoutv Pottery
Excellent videos
muy buen trabajo,me encanto
finally seeing someone make the armatures spine not a straight line! So many sculptures look so stiff to me because they keep the spine straight
Sculpture Class - Comments about clay and tools
hello ...can you tell me how thick is the wire
14 and 20 gauge
How do you keep the armature stuck in the wood?
earlier video shows the process. Short screws through a simple loop in the foot of the armature, works perfectly
Nice sculpting, i gotta say i wish sometimes the angles were better so i could see what you're doing, and more talking about what you're doing/ how you're creating and why.
Tanks for the video... What is the name of the reference book that you using for?. Thanks again...
I'm just wondering, what book are you using for reference?
i love your tutorial, hope to see more of it. Is there a number 5 coming up?
1) is it possible to sculpture without tools? and also you don't seem to use aluminum wrapping prior applying the scupley?
2) how much time do one has when working on scupley before it dries?
3) sorry, i am jumping ahead, how do you bake it ?
Thanks
i know you posted this years ago, just wanted to ask, do you still do the full muscle range when putting clothes on the finished peice?
yes, I still do this method..., also do this when making digital characters in 3D. It's the same skill and it always helps to make them look more alive and realistic, even for cartoon or stylized characters.
I could tell by the modeling of the wire that you have a very good knowledge of anatomy
I was just wondering why you didn't add a wire head to your armature? Great demo
Mary Freeman, that's a great question. I can't remember if I mentioned in the video, but for this small scale, I've found it much more practical for sculpting heads and hands off the body and adding them after. Armature would interfere with that
I am so used to the old lingo about making a body 8 ish head lengths tall. You have such great proportions without the head.
I borrowed the overall proportions from the comic drawing. I'm sure they used head heights and measured properly. The rest I try to do by eye and feel. I seem to get a little better at it each time, which helps me feel like I'm doing something right.
...oh I read you do bake it. I use 255. Do you bake it in increments sometimes?
I think I heard you say that Terracota clay is going to explode if you let air gaps? I recently got around the idea of starting this type of sculpting as a hobby and I bought some Terracota clay to experiment.
+ JC Cappelliti - The word "baking" is not correct here , i mean i'll use silicone in the mould for the female puppet
Question for whoever noticed him mention it (or for Mr Capelletti himself)... Are you baking this sculpt in-between each step/video? In other words, do you bake the clay immediately after adding a thin layer to the armature, before rough muscles? And then do you bake again once the muscles have been smoothed? I'm trying my own sculpt but am a bit afraid to start adding muscles to the coated armature because I'm wary of the clay slipping all over the place...
BrightmatterSeraph The short answer is no. Usually i don't bake until I am very sure that I won't be making changes. Maybe after the skin is done and before adding clothing, but even then, you will not be able to change pose if you bake too soon. The only advantage is to save the detail exactly where it is and to allow experimentation. You always have to be careful not to burn the clay when baking. I always use a lower temp than the box says (225-250 instead of 275) and bake for a longer time if needed. Usually 10 min at 250 is more than enough, unless you have a really thick ball of clay. You also risk some cracking after the clay cools if you don't bake it enough. Cracks are easy to fix though, and burning is not. Hope that helps.
JC Cappelletti Along similar lines, how long do you let the sculpt 'sit' between stages? Since these videos were for classes...I had a head sculpture I was working on that, after a few months of not touching it (haha, my bad) it got pretty hard and dried. Obviously I wouldn't wait that long in the future but...just curious...
yes, after months the oil in the clay does something. It can crack even though it's not baked. I have lots of half finished things that have sat for years sometimes. It will still bake. Obviously it's better to finish faster. To answer your question, this class was done once per week over two-three months.
What do you think of cold porcelain? Do you recommend it for a total beginner? Cheers!
How do you bake it with out burning the base? Thanks
hi not sure if this has been answered but what is the name of the anatomy book you are using in the video
?
Do you baked it on the board?
hi, how much clay did you use to complete that size sculpture? BTW I appreciate your tutorial regardless of the length, at least I see your steps clearly.
+Jodian McGhie Thanks for the kind words of appreciation. This size character uses about 1/2 box (pound). If the character was male and bulky at the same scale it could easily use twice the amount of clay. I would build up the core with foil so that there would never be more than 1 inch of clay, but at this scale most things are thinner than 1 inch and don't need padding. If you plan to make something larger, this is not the clay to use. A wax/oil clay would be much better for 1:6 scale or larger.
Thank you very much.
Is the armature wire aluminum u using ? im having trouble super sculpey not grabbing onto armature. I using galvanized steel. im thinking that's the problem ???
+Art Lopez Not "armature wire". it's too soft for it's size. I prefer the rigidity of this Galvanized Steel Wire. It's available at most hardware stores. The clay does not stick to it at all unless you wrap the thick wire with a thinner gauge. Even then it's not easy, which is why I do a thin layer of clay first to get all the air out. also using Aluminum foil to fill in huge masses. Once you have the wire covered mostly, the clay will stick very well.
+Art Lopez Galvanized Steel Wire is also very easy to find on Amazon. you want two different gauges. I usually find 10 gauge and 18 or 20. It takes some practice and time to wrap it tightly. Hope that helps
Do you sale any of the creations you've made and or could you make like a peacock
I learn so much from your videos, thank you so very much for your time and sharing them!
I only have FB and would love to send you some progress pics and get your feed back.
Are you on FB or may I have your email?
I don't have IG
What's the difference between the grey super sculpey and the beige one?
Grey is more firm
can you remove it from the base after baking? Thank you so much for your videos!!!
i used small screws to join it to the base. It holds well, but is hard to remove later. Best suggestion is to find a wooden base that you want to keep. I only used those chunks of plywood for classes that I was teaching because it was cost-effective. Dollar stores have much better beveled round and square bases now. Craft stores always have them near the birdhouses. Then you wont have to worry about removing it later. This whole method is meant for a one-off maquette, not a final product. They are always fragile.
thank you!
Hey JC, What kind of clay do you recommend? Any particular brand?
Sculpture Class - Comments about clay and tools
I take this is not a polymer clay? I'm a new sculptor and have had great success with dragons but I'm doing my first female form. Any advice will be appreciated
This is Polymer yes. Any "mixture" of chemical and oil is technically polymer. Usually it refers to this type which bakes at low temp to cure. There are lots of types. Super Sculpey is the best for pro and hobby work. Some professionals use oil clay mixed with waxes and plastics to make a clay that is very hard at room temp but you can warm up to form with heated tools. Very expensive though. Check my video links for tools and other details.
how do you takethe finished work to the oven if it is sucked on a piece of wood?
It is baked with the wood. As long and you place the wood on some aluminum foil and follow the baking instructions on the box, it will not burn. I use 250 degrees (instead of the 275 suggested) just in case. It also depends on the oven type. If it's electric, be sure to preheat and never use the top coils. Bake setting. Never Broil or you will burn the clay
thanks
What knife set are you using for cutting your clay?
jasonthomas_art some are hand made and some are dental tools. See the tools video in this set for more info
I find that the firm sculpey is just to firm. How do you get it so soft?
Sculpey makes exactly what you are looking for. I've gotten a bottle from a crafts store and used it. It works very well to restore very dry and crumbled clay, even after 10 years. It's very concentrated. You only need a couple drops for a handful of clay.
www.sculpey.com/product/sculpey-clay-softener-0/
Thanks so much for your help.
Where are you getting the wood for the pedestals? Is it custom...?
bscully bought a bunch of those bases at a Michaels Crafts store
Sometimes you can find similar at a dollar store
Sir whts the wire name my mean which one wire use in side in clay
imad khan , I’m sure I show and explain the wire in the video. It’s just a matter of finding any wire that is the right thickness and stiffness for the size and clay. It varies too much to answer just one type.
How to give good finish? Can u tell us?
+ranjitkumar Time. Lots of time. There is no shortcut or trick to replace the hours it takes to do the finishing work.
what school do u teach at?
I was wondering, why don't you use aluminum foil on your amature?
Blake Marsee, it depends on the size. I prefer to build the muscles more naturally. Foil is good for filling large areas only, IMO. Small size like this, where the Clay is less than 1 inch thick, becomes more trouble than the tiny bit of Clay savings. I am aware some people teach a similar course and require everyone to sculpt out of foil and then cover with a thin layer of Clay. Hopefully the disadvantage of that method is obvious. I find that method extremely limiting and just not as fun. By all means, if you are making a giant muscle man, fill the bulk with foil to save weight and Clay.
Interesting. I didn't know that you could sculpt without using foil. I'll definitely have to try it.
ME HA GUSTADO DEMASIADO, PUES HE QUERIDO APRENDER A HACER FIGURAS DE MUJERES, Y ME HA COSTADO ENCONTRAR UN PASO A PASO, GRACIAS
How do you back such a tall sculpture?
Back? If you mean in regards to support its important to use very stiff wire. Wire hangers are good for extra strength but are very hard to bend.
+JC Cappelletti sorry, I meant bake
+resilientsam no worries. I take the top tray out of a regular oven. The temp is so low to bake you can even do it with heat lamps or interior of a car in summer. Baked one by mistake that way. Worked really well.
Thank you so much for your altruism posting all these videos on sculpting. They are the best tutorials I've ever seen.I want to have classes with you, but I read you no longer are in the Van area? Do you ever come to BC to give classes? Would you consider coming to give classes? If you do, let me know, please. I'm following you on Instagram "LucianaWLopes". I'm subscribed on RUclips as well as "Luli Lobo".
No plan for Van any time soon. I'm very busy with my farm at home and 3D apps at work. I'm glad to offer bonafide teacher type comments on anyone's work if they ask. I've had people from all over send me links to their progress as they follow along the classes.
Do you bake or boil your sculptures? I've been tryin and it's gone weird.
who ever you really are, you're a douche
Madison Napp Okay....why?
dexter morgan I must be a douche too, as I had the same question. In ImageFX a few months ago they showed how some people boil the clay to give it a more marble/smooth look. Boiling can be hard as the clay gets softer before it sets, so if it bumps the pot it can really mess it up. I have used tongs to hold the armature until it sets with some success. PS. If you find out why asking a question makes you a "douche" let me know. :)
haha, i'll try work it out. but yeah, I'm not really sure what to do with my sculpture since I didn't block out the middle with foil or foam, and the outside has small pieces which would bake in minutes, whereas the inside would still be raw.
not really sure what to do.
This clay bakes at a relatively low temp. I've accidentally baked a sculpture before leaving it in a car on a hot sunny day. Lower temp = longer bake time. I've also used a halogen desk lamp to bake small parts, but that does not help if your piece is thick. Is your sculpture too big for a regular oven?
One direction...wait...OH NO MY SIN
why is he using a man's anatomy for a womans body?
If you you look up in the left corner of the frame you'll see that he has a picture of a female in the very same pose his sculpture is set in.
It looks like the male reference pictures are likely for the musculature references, which, for the most part, are basically the same. Adding the mammary glands and widening the hips along with a deeper curvature in the spine are what differentiate the genders, among other smaller nuances.
+Daniel Barfield pretty sure it was a book with a male and female on the same page. I used female reference for sure.
+JC Cappelletti -- Right. My comment was in reply to Ivana's comment. The diagram on open book page appears to be a male, though. My first reply to her points out your picture of the female just to the left of the open book. Your work is amazing, though. And I know what you mean about eyeballing it, too. Over time with practice, form and proportions tend to come naturally.
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