Thank you! I'm trying to get into sculpting and I just ordered my first pack of polymer clay based on this video. I might also have to check out your figure sculpting course! Thanks again, this video really helped me out!
I really recommend those cheap kinder garten plasticine for begginers to try out "adult" sculpting . Altough they aren't air dry , if you leave them in the open , they will dry!
Hey, thanks man for this video! Last year I bought a tub of Monster Clay to start sculpting some busts of characters that don’t exist in bust or 1:6 ranges. I got in a creative rut and haven’t touched it since. I wish I had seen your video sooner, would’ve saved me about $60 on a tub of clay but at least I can reuse it. It’s good to know to pass on to students that they can just use the cheap stuff for moulds etc as well. I use polymer clay for jewellery making.
Many years ago, I had read that Aardman used "plasticine" and wanted to see what it was like. I'm in the US, and all my web searches kept returning results for Sculpey. I figured it was just a difference in branding. Obviously animators weren't baking the clay, but you don't have to bake Sculpey either. It still seemed like a different product through. Glad to finally have put this brain bug to rest once and for all. Thanks!
yeah usually "non-drying modeling clay" is synonymous with plasticine or plastiline or plastelina. But basically it's just natural clay body mixed with oils or waxes instead of water.
Love your video, polymer clay is hard to work on it.i use monster clay I love that clay lot,the problem is to do molding.i want to learn polymer clay .thanks for all the tips!
for varnishing polymer clays? or placticine clays? if it's plasticine I would be interested in what type of varnish was used because that would be great to have and use to make sculptures permanent.
Hey Andrew! Thanks for the great information. I picked up some of the dollar store clay but I can’t figure out the color combination you used to create that brown. I’ve tried a couple different packages and haven’t had any luck.
I take out the black, dark purple, dark blue, and dark green. (these I mix together to get a very dark bluish black clay that is better for doing gesture studies because it's easier to see the outline of the figure with dark clay) then I mix all the other colors together to get the reddish brown. You can also mix all colors together to get a dark charcoal gray which is also nice but with clay that dark it can be hard to see the details which is why I opt for the brown generally.
Thank you for the excellent video! If I want to make a bronze casting of my model using the "lost wax" casting technique, which type of clay would you recommend?
Looks great and very informative. I was wondering if I could make molds with the polimer clay and then cast items with it using heated glue sticks to make the positive. Please let me know. Steven
I haven't tried that but that would be an interesting experiment. The polymer clay does seem to soften up again when it is heated though so Idk how well that would work. Might be worth a try though.
Sorry I have a dumb question but this is my first time modelling. If I have an action figure that is wearing a shirt and tie (part of the plastic action figure) and I want to transform the figure to be wearing a long sleave shirt, would I sand down or grind down the tie for example - to make it flat, or use the clay to smooth out the area? Using NSP clay...
depends on how prominent the clothing is that you want to sculpt over. either of those options can work depending on the thickness you want in the long sleeve.
Thank you so much for this. I wonder about using air dry clay or paper clay -paper clay doesn’t seem to be good with details but air dry clay. Does that work for figurines? And small ones like in sixth scale?
It should be fine. I've stored sculptures and sometimes the surface will change a bit (become more waxy in the case of Chavant nap or more shiny and oily in appearance with the dollar tree clay) and they can get dusty but that's about it. I store most of my sculptures this way.
HI, I have not sculpted since high school but looking to get back into it. Could you use stoneware clay to do this kind of sculpture and then fire it? Instead of the Polymer.
yeah absolutely. especially if you have access to a kiln to fire the clay. Many people don't have that access though so that's why I mention these types of clay. I may do a video on water based natural clay in the future.
usually plaster is used for the mother mold and not directly on top of the plasticine clay. So I usually do a silicone layer with some fabric reinforcement and then plaster over top of that for the mother mold.
Plasticine clay is usually preferable for mold making but you can make molds of polymer sculptures by spraying them with mold release so the silicone doesn't stick to the baked polymer sculpture.
I am trying to muster up the courage to start sculpting but I am confused as to which clay to buy, some o the multicoloured ones you have shown here are mentioned to be air drying, on the websites. Should I go for those or should I go for Jovi plasteline clay?
Plasteline is better for beginning because it is reusable so you can use it to practice a lot. That's what I recommend. I like Chavant NSP but other types of "non-drying modeling clay" work fine.
@@AndrewJosephKeith Thanks for the super fast reply! I found a really inexpensive plasteline clay just now and was just waiting for your reply in fact before placing the order. Thanks again ❤️
Hi I want to use Polymer to make some hair piece for an action figure like SH Figuarts if you're familiar, more precisely it's for the GT toys Dasin 1/12 Hyuga Action Figure, would you recommend it for this job ? or is Polymer not appropriated because too heavy or breakable? Once cooked does it feels like stone or plastic ? thanks for your feedback!
It's like a soft plastic once hardened. I'm not sure if it would work. It's not very heavy so I don't think that would be an issue but idk if it would stick to an already made sculpture (though I guess you can glue it) sorry I can't be more helpful.
As I primarily want to sculpt miniatures for board games ana maybe something alittle bigger, I´ll use epoxies like Green Stuff, than try Polumer clay ans I sat a lot of miniatures artists use that too.
Hello Andrew, thanks for the video!! I was wondering if I can make a silicone mold (+ plaster) of a sculpture made of polymer clay while it is still soft or I must use plasticine or other non-dry material? thank you again!
I'm actually not sure about that but it is a good question. I know once you bake it you can put a mold seal release agent on top (like vaseline) to keep the silicone from sticking to the sculpture but I'm not sure if this would work while the clay is still malleable.
I am looking for a clay that can be safely dissolved away. If it could leave the materials around it clean (as possible) that would be best. But i am after the negative space from removing the clay in say, a pressure washer, or other non-toxic way. Is there any fluid that dissolves plasticine completely? Even if i have to glove up and mask, i'm game, i just haven't found a clay\solvent combo yet that will work for my projects. Thank you in advance Andrew, or any commenters that can steer me in the right direction!
For that I would recommend a water based clay like terracotta or similar natural clays. Then they can be washed away with a pressure washer without the need of solvents of chemicals.
Very interesting! Thank you for this video! I subscribed :) If you haven’t yet… can you make a video of plasticine clay sculpture for stop motion animation? If that’s something within your skills.
I guess extra electric owen is required for baking polymer clay? Since while baking bad chemicals might stick on the inner surface of the owen, am I correct?
From what I understand it's ok to do in a normal oven and it's non-toxic as long as you don't overcook the plastic and burn it. you might want to use a cookie tray that is just for these types of projects though.
Hi, your mastering is absolutely fabulous. I have one question taht nobody talks about : Which clay for "huge piece" and no baking possibilities because of the size ? nobody talks about how tu make "durable" finished scupture...Even if I am a rookie in scultping, I'd love to make "big" piece and don't find help about finishing it. Kind regards from France.
Hey yeah great question. The most cost effective material is probably wire and plaster for a large piece. You can use wet cloth strips dipped in plaster and build it up like a paper mache on top of a stiff wire frame (chicken wire or other types of wire) rebar, hose clamps, and other materials might be needed for that. Here's a video of a live size sculpture I did with plaster, wood, cloth, and other materials for a Nativity Scene. ruclips.net/video/DK39xE24Kw0/видео.htmlsi=I_WfE7BwUpx0YgvN
Yeah absolutely. I’ve mixed the medium nsp and about 1/4 the hard nsp because I prefer a little firmer of a clay. But it can also go the other way if you prefer softer.
My hands sweat a lot and I like to sculpt clays but I have plasticine cuz it's easier.When I sweat my hands gets warmer and when I wanna sculpt it tends to sweat a lot so my sweat and heat makes the plasticine is gonna be like very melty.I can't use polymer clay because I don't want to bake it or like sell it.Can you tell me what other ways to not make my plasticine melty with my sweaty hands?
Have you ever used air-dry polymer clay? I don't have an oven so that's what I use. The downside is you're always fighting against time and it can be difficult to put a lot of detail, especially in bigger sculptures.
@@AndrewJosephKeith That would be interesting, but no stress :P. CocClay is supposed to be flexible after baking so it can be used for Stop-Motion :) Thanks for all of your videos. I´m a beginner in sculpting with clay and I find your videos very helpful. Greetings from Germany!
Hi. I just found your chanel. Fantastic video and I've subscribed and I'm going to enjoy watching the rest. Please take the next comments as constructive criticism intended to help you make your great videos even better. OK, in this video you are talking a little too FAST. The viewing experience feels like I'm watching a trailer for something longer. Slow down a bit and consider using a few image transitions that you do not talk over OR make the video a minute longer and spread the voice over a bit because it feels like you are on the clock. Great video.
Very informative. Have you tried Monster Clay (hard) or Pepy Plastilina (doesn’t stain)? I’m mainly looking for hard reusable clay for product design quick prototyping. Something hard enough that will hold shape even at small diameters (like a drinking straw), but malleable and reusable any time.
I'll have to try those and do a comparison. I haven't used either of those yet but you'll definitely want a hard clay or wax for that type of fine detail.
Another reason to use plasticene without sulfur is that if you're making a silicone mold, the sulfur can prevent the silicone from curing.
Good point!
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What if you spray mold release in between the 2 will it solve that problem ?
100%
@@painkiller93nope. Not always. It’s best to use Tin cure silicone to prevent a ton of cure adhesion issues :)
I really love how you explain the use of the two clays even a fool could understand ❤
Thank you! I'm trying to get into sculpting and I just ordered my first pack of polymer clay based on this video. I might also have to check out your figure sculpting course! Thanks again, this video really helped me out!
Hey thank you for the comment! that's great to hear. Yeah if you're into sculpting you might like the full sculpting courses over at proko.com.
ABSOLUTELY excellent video. I can’t tell you HOW helpful this video was
I liked and subscribed to your channel.
It really really helped me.
Hey glad to hear it!
This videos was so good and informative, liked and subscribed instantly. Thank you for the information!
Welcome aboard! Glad to hear it
Can't join your page today but glad to watch your work
I really recommend those cheap kinder garten plasticine for begginers to try out "adult" sculpting .
Altough they aren't air dry , if you leave them in the open , they will dry!
Hey, thanks man for this video!
Last year I bought a tub of Monster Clay to start sculpting some busts of characters that don’t exist in bust or 1:6 ranges. I got in a creative rut and haven’t touched it since.
I wish I had seen your video sooner, would’ve saved me about $60 on a tub of clay but at least I can reuse it.
It’s good to know to pass on to students that they can just use the cheap stuff for moulds etc as well.
I use polymer clay for jewellery making.
It was very encouraging and informative, thank for this video!
Glad to hear it!
Excellent tutorial
Many years ago, I had read that Aardman used "plasticine" and wanted to see what it was like. I'm in the US, and all my web searches kept returning results for Sculpey. I figured it was just a difference in branding. Obviously animators weren't baking the clay, but you don't have to bake Sculpey either. It still seemed like a different product through. Glad to finally have put this brain bug to rest once and for all. Thanks!
yeah usually "non-drying modeling clay" is synonymous with plasticine or plastiline or plastelina. But basically it's just natural clay body mixed with oils or waxes instead of water.
Thank you for this video. It was very informative👍👍👍
No problem! hope the information is helpful!
Wonderful video depicting the two clays. I like using WED clay too for large pieces.
I haven’t tried that though I’ve heard it’s another good one. I’ll have to test it out sometime.
What topic would you like me to cover next?
Hi are there any non toxic ways to smoothen plasticine
@@teaacustardcream2868 I like to use an alcohol torch bottle to melt the surface.
Love your video, polymer clay is hard to work on it.i use monster clay I love that clay lot,the problem is to do molding.i want to learn polymer clay .thanks for all the tips!
Can you do video about teeth?
So glad I found your channel, subscribed :)
Glad to have you on board!
Hi,Andrew! I am subscribed now.Thanks for videos.
Glad to have you on board! You are welcome!
I saw a YT video ok a guy in the late 40s of a guy sculpting in plasticine. He gave his sculpt thin coats of varnish to harden the surface.
for varnishing polymer clays? or placticine clays? if it's plasticine I would be interested in what type of varnish was used because that would be great to have and use to make sculptures permanent.
Awesome video ,thanks !!
of course!
Amazing… thanks for the information 🙂
Glad it helps!
I just found your channel and subscribed I’ve got a degree but I love to learn more and I’m invested already
Glad to have you on board!
Degree in what?
Great video my friend. I would look into Cos clay if you have not yet, its the next level of polymer clay.
I've heard that I should try it from several people so I will have to look into it sometime soon.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir geholfen haben, diesen Ton zu finden.
Polimet VS plastilin VS plastid
she is easily one of the most attractive human beings i have ever seen... and it not just her looks
Hey Andrew! Thanks for the great information. I picked up some of the dollar store clay but I can’t figure out the color combination you used to create that brown. I’ve tried a couple different packages and haven’t had any luck.
I take out the black, dark purple, dark blue, and dark green. (these I mix together to get a very dark bluish black clay that is better for doing gesture studies because it's easier to see the outline of the figure with dark clay) then I mix all the other colors together to get the reddish brown.
You can also mix all colors together to get a dark charcoal gray which is also nice but with clay that dark it can be hard to see the details which is why I opt for the brown generally.
Perfect!!! Thank you so much! I appreciate all of your informational videos and sculpts!
Thank you for the excellent video! If I want to make a bronze casting of my model using the "lost wax" casting technique, which type of clay would you recommend?
Probably a non-drying modeling clay like Chavant nsp or just the plasticine I show in this video. Those are good for longer projects and mold making.
اطلاعات بسیار بسیار خوبی به من دادید، سپاسگزارم.🙏🌺
Looks great and very informative. I was wondering if I could make molds with the polimer clay and then cast items with it using heated glue sticks to make the positive. Please let me know. Steven
I haven't tried that but that would be an interesting experiment. The polymer clay does seem to soften up again when it is heated though so Idk how well that would work. Might be worth a try though.
I will come again,Andrew.
I love both . I seem to be able to do better work in plasticine ,but polymer is more permanent
Yeah I agree ☝️
Sorry I have a dumb question but this is my first time modelling. If I have an action figure that is wearing a shirt and tie (part of the plastic action figure) and I want to transform the figure to be wearing a long sleave shirt, would I sand down or grind down the tie for example - to make it flat, or use the clay to smooth out the area? Using NSP clay...
depends on how prominent the clothing is that you want to sculpt over. either of those options can work depending on the thickness you want in the long sleeve.
Thanks
No problem
Thank you so much for this. I wonder about using air dry clay or paper clay -paper clay doesn’t seem to be good with details but air dry clay. Does that work for figurines? And small ones like in sixth scale?
Maybe I'll have to do a video comparing those two types of clay. I haven't tried much of either so it could be another fun video.
@@AndrewJosephKeith Awesome!!! Foam clay might be a third contender???? Thanks so much for responding!!!’
Great video. Suppose i make a plasticine sculpture. I like it. I put it on a shelf at home. Whst happend to it over time? Thsnk you.
It should be fine. I've stored sculptures and sometimes the surface will change a bit (become more waxy in the case of Chavant nap or more shiny and oily in appearance with the dollar tree clay) and they can get dusty but that's about it. I store most of my sculptures this way.
HI, I have not sculpted since high school but looking to get back into it. Could you use stoneware clay to do this kind of sculpture and then fire it? Instead of the Polymer.
yeah absolutely. especially if you have access to a kiln to fire the clay. Many people don't have that access though so that's why I mention these types of clay. I may do a video on water based natural clay in the future.
@@AndrewJosephKeith Thank you for the quick response. This was a great video.
Sir please send link polymer clay materials
can you plaster over plasticine clay? with those plaster craft strips? (they use for casting?)
usually plaster is used for the mother mold and not directly on top of the plasticine clay. So I usually do a silicone layer with some fabric reinforcement and then plaster over top of that for the mother mold.
hello sir, I want to ask how many brands of clay there are for making action figures, film costume props and other things related to crafting?
I'm not sure how many types of clay there are but there are many brands and many types of clay for different purposes.
Hi Andrew, you are a marvelous teacher. Question: what do you think of TruForm armatures?
I haven’t invested in any but I think that sculptors should know how to make their own armatures rather than having to purchase pre-made ones.
what kind of clay u can use for ur Action figurs hair
The same clay as the rest of the sculpt. Usually chavant nsp or a cheaper plasticine clay. @@benquirobiequiratman4646
Could polymer clay be molded & casted for ‘copies printing’ or would plasticine clay work better for that?
I would Like to know as well
Plasticine clay is usually preferable for mold making but you can make molds of polymer sculptures by spraying them with mold release so the silicone doesn't stick to the baked polymer sculpture.
I am trying to muster up the courage to start sculpting but I am confused as to which clay to buy, some o the multicoloured ones you have shown here are mentioned to be air drying, on the websites. Should I go for those or should I go for Jovi plasteline clay?
Plasteline is better for beginning because it is reusable so you can use it to practice a lot. That's what I recommend. I like Chavant NSP but other types of "non-drying modeling clay" work fine.
@@AndrewJosephKeith Thanks for the super fast reply! I found a really inexpensive plasteline clay just now and was just waiting for your reply in fact before placing the order. Thanks again ❤️
Hi I want to use Polymer to make some hair piece for an action figure like SH Figuarts if you're familiar, more precisely it's for the GT toys Dasin 1/12 Hyuga Action Figure, would you recommend it for this job ? or is Polymer not appropriated because too heavy or breakable? Once cooked does it feels like stone or plastic ? thanks for your feedback!
It's like a soft plastic once hardened. I'm not sure if it would work. It's not very heavy so I don't think that would be an issue but idk if it would stick to an already made sculpture (though I guess you can glue it) sorry I can't be more helpful.
As I primarily want to sculpt miniatures for board games ana maybe something alittle bigger, I´ll use epoxies like Green Stuff, than try Polumer clay ans I sat a lot of miniatures artists use that too.
I haven't tried Green Stuff or other epoxy clays but maybe I'll have to do another comparison video with those!
Hello Andrew, thanks for the video!! I was wondering if I can make a silicone mold (+ plaster) of a sculpture made of polymer clay while it is still soft or I must use plasticine or other non-dry material? thank you again!
I'm actually not sure about that but it is a good question. I know once you bake it you can put a mold seal release agent on top (like vaseline) to keep the silicone from sticking to the sculpture but I'm not sure if this would work while the clay is still malleable.
@@AndrewJosephKeith Ok! Thank you very much!!
I am looking for a clay that can be safely dissolved away. If it could leave the materials around it clean (as possible) that would be best. But i am after the negative space from removing the clay in say, a pressure washer, or other non-toxic way. Is there any fluid that dissolves plasticine completely? Even if i have to glove up and mask, i'm game, i just haven't found a clay\solvent combo yet that will work for my projects. Thank you in advance Andrew, or any commenters that can steer me in the right direction!
For that I would recommend a water based clay like terracotta or similar natural clays. Then they can be washed away with a pressure washer without the need of solvents of chemicals.
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For polymer clay, can I bake it and add on more polymer clay and rebake again?
Yes absolutely 👍 just don’t bake it too hot or it can burn.
I’m making a fibreglass mould, which should I choose?
Probably plasticine that's oil and wax based because those are more geared towards mold making.
Very interesting! Thank you for this video! I subscribed :)
If you haven’t yet… can you make a video of plasticine clay sculpture for stop motion animation? If that’s something within your skills.
Interesting suggestion! It’s not something I’ve done but might be fun to try. I’ll be sure to share the process if I do. Thanks for the comment.
can i paint over plasticine clay after finishing and if yes what type of paint/coloring would work best?
No not that I’m aware of.
I guess extra electric owen is required for baking polymer clay? Since while baking bad chemicals might stick on the inner surface of the owen, am I correct?
From what I understand it's ok to do in a normal oven and it's non-toxic as long as you don't overcook the plastic and burn it. you might want to use a cookie tray that is just for these types of projects though.
I've been watching a lot of videos yours and others lm getting into this and l can't drawn a lick🤷
Please do a video about making plasticene
@@user-ky5fp1iq7p That’s a great idea though I haven’t yet found a recipe I’m 100% happy with so I’ll have to keep experimenting.
Hi, your mastering is absolutely fabulous. I have one question taht nobody talks about : Which clay for "huge piece" and no baking possibilities because of the size ? nobody talks about how tu make "durable" finished scupture...Even if I am a rookie in scultping, I'd love to make "big" piece and don't find help about finishing it. Kind regards from France.
Hey yeah great question. The most cost effective material is probably wire and plaster for a large piece. You can use wet cloth strips dipped in plaster and build it up like a paper mache on top of a stiff wire frame (chicken wire or other types of wire) rebar, hose clamps, and other materials might be needed for that.
Here's a video of a live size sculpture I did with plaster, wood, cloth, and other materials for a Nativity Scene. ruclips.net/video/DK39xE24Kw0/видео.htmlsi=I_WfE7BwUpx0YgvN
@@AndrewJosephKeith thank's for your kind answer.take care of yourself
how can i make Plasticine clay a littler harder, as they are too soft. is there anything i can mix. Please help anyone
Beeswax can be added or you can also add "Chavant nap hard" which is very hard, almost like wax itself.
@@AndrewJosephKeith thanks
Is it possible to be mixed NSP medium and NSP soft plasticine?
Yeah absolutely. I’ve mixed the medium nsp and about 1/4 the hard nsp because I prefer a little firmer of a clay. But it can also go the other way if you prefer softer.
Use magic sculpt .
2 part epoxy clay .
Best there is.
My hands sweat a lot and I like to sculpt clays but I have plasticine cuz it's easier.When I sweat my hands gets warmer and when I wanna sculpt it tends to sweat a lot so my sweat and heat makes the plasticine is gonna be like very melty.I can't use polymer clay because I don't want to bake it or like sell it.Can you tell me what other ways to not make my plasticine melty with my sweaty hands?
Natural pottery clay like terracotta might be a better option.
@@AndrewJosephKeithcan you dry the clay from baking it or does it not dry at all
action figurs for hair
Have you ever used air-dry polymer clay? I don't have an oven so that's what I use. The downside is you're always fighting against time and it can be difficult to put a lot of detail, especially in bigger sculptures.
I haven’t tried it but I might have to give it a go!
could i just put a lining of clear resin over plasticine if i wanted to keep it?
or something like resin
You could try it!
Could you make a video about what you think about Cos Clay?
I haven’t tried that so I might have to get some for testing. I’d like to do more clay comparison videos so thanks for the suggestion!
@@AndrewJosephKeith That would be interesting, but no stress :P.
CocClay is supposed to be flexible after baking so it can be used for Stop-Motion :)
Thanks for all of your videos. I´m a beginner in sculpting with clay and I find your videos very helpful.
Greetings from Germany!
Hi. I just found your chanel.
Fantastic video and I've subscribed and I'm going to enjoy watching the rest.
Please take the next comments as constructive criticism intended to help you make your great videos even better.
OK, in this video you are talking a little too FAST. The viewing experience feels like I'm watching a trailer for something longer. Slow down a bit and consider using a few image transitions that you do not talk over OR make the video a minute longer and spread the voice over a bit because it feels like you are on the clock.
Great video.
Thanks for the comment I'll take it into consideration! I guess I prefer fast past video but maybe not everyone feels that way.
Very informative. Have you tried Monster Clay (hard) or Pepy Plastilina (doesn’t stain)? I’m mainly looking for hard reusable clay for product design quick prototyping. Something hard enough that will hold shape even at small diameters (like a drinking straw), but malleable and reusable any time.
I'll have to try those and do a comparison. I haven't used either of those yet but you'll definitely want a hard clay or wax for that type of fine detail.
For a minute I thought I was watching the “Capturing Christianity” channel lol
Oh why is that?