Barbara, Thank you for so generously sharing your expertise. I really like this way of starting a head-- it helps clarify the skull shape. I do have a couple questions. I am a complete newbie to polymer clay, been doing this less than 2 weeks, so I am just in the trial and error/experimental stage. I have been a draftsman and painter for years, doing mostly figures, , but I have long wanted to give sculpting a try, just for fun, so I chose to start with a fairly small figure. I can get the head going, and it's starts to look almost decent, but then I lose the shape of the skull as I work, and the clay gets softer. Also I am not sure how large the armature should be in relation to the " ball " of the head. I saw in one of your tutorials that you sculpt some faces separately and then attached to a pre-bake"d head, but am not sure if that would work for a very small head. What would you suggest? I am also in process of collecting the right tools --- I think I need some wooden ones like yours as well.
For your armature I start with the head. The head will start your size of body. Just to give you an example if my head measured 3". The body would be seven heads. Polymer clay has problems with getting to soft for some. I would highly suggest having a hard core. Then apply 1/4" thick clay around the ball. This will help keep it symmetrical .
Hi Regina and its good seeing you as well. Time sure does fly and when I think my work is slowing down it picks up. I hope you and your family will have the best holidays ever. Big hugs
Don't feel like a master lol but glad you enjoyed. Pack some clothes I will supply your clay and tools, jump on a plane and we will have a clay weekend of pure fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. hugs
Thank you so very much for this tutorial, it was of great help. I have been following your other tutorials on sculpting the nose, mouth and eyes, but I cannot find 3/4 and 4/4 for the eyes and the mouth ended early. Where do I go to find all of these and do you have a tutorial on attaching them to the head?
The doll I'm blogging is going to show you how I attach the head. Are you following the blog Im doing? If so I show by using a straw to start the eye. As for the nose and month Im sorry to say but I had already had the doll started so I jumped in after. I will be blogging every doll I make now. The whole purpose of me blogging is for all to keep viewing how I do things. As you practice then if you still have problems by people letting me know I then can focus on the problems and make videos for all of you. A lot more videos will be coming and I will go through explaining more with the nose and mouth. You might also check out the video I did with the commission one. That one there I explain the nose and mouth. Maybe that can help until I start a new blog with another doll. Thank you for letting me know of what your wanting.
im so stumped on the head. Do you use hooks in the cap to attach it to the neck? or whats your method. can't seem to find my answers! But this video is amazing thank you :]
You can hook it to the cap but you also can hook it from the neck. In the neck remember you the ball. The cord will only come up through the neck and ball. The cap is then done with little magnets. I choose this way only because I feel there is to much of a force on the clay inside of the cap where some will put a hook. It just all depends what you like and if you choose to put a hook on the cap then really reinforce it with something strong. Hope this has helped.
Im working with polymer clay which is baked. If using air dried clay it would still pertain the same. The ball sits right on top of the opening of the neck. You can also sculpt the ball right into the neck and from there the ball will set inside of the hollow head. Then the ball isn't floating or even separate from the neck either. Hope that helps more.
yes that is what i pictured, and exactly what I'm trying to do but wouldn't the head be easily removed in order for the ball to fit in the neck? I'm just having trouble understanding how to get the neck with the ball on it into the head. -_- I've been on this for a couple weeks and just can't seem to get it lol
In single packages they are 2oz.(56g) Here is how my scale works for me but do keep this in mind. We all sculpt differently so my amount may not apply to someone else's. I When using 2oz. packages 13c (2packages) 30c (4packages) These two sizes here wouldn't be including for any waist or corrections. Then there is the armature core. Have you watched my blogging sculpting my new doll? If not it might be helpful on showing you by using 1/4" thick clay to start out building the body.
One thing I'm worried about using wax is wondering if it inhibits painting the doll after? Does it melt onto the skin of the doll and cause a film there?
Your polymer clay is oil base. You can use water color paints but I personally find using an oil base paint give it a finished porcelain look. I never have any problem with either oil paints or acrylic when using wax. Before you paint if using acrylic wipe down your doll with just rubbing alcohol. I have never experienced the wax melting and leaving a residue or a film. I would suggest trying on a piece of clay and you will see the affect.
This demonstration is a starting of a fairy if you wish. If you are having problems you can find me on fb and I will personally help you. Here's the link and you can tell me what your having problems with. facebook.com/Fairysnmypond-FIMP-by-artist-Barbara-England-357717437684726/
I am so happy I found your video. I feel like this is a huge "aha" moment for me. Thank you for sharing.
So very helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Great advice and demonstration. 👍
O. M. G!! You have nooooo idea how much this one little tip helped me!! Sooooo happy I found you!
Thanks for the great tip.
Thank you for this helpful tutorial 👍👌❤️
Thank you for liking my videos. I'm pleased they are helpful.
Nice trick 👍
Thank You so much for taking Your time uploading those great tutorials!
Your welcome I love sharing with all of you. Thank you for leaving me a comment.
Barbara, Thank you for so generously sharing your expertise. I really like this way of starting a head-- it helps clarify the skull shape. I do have a couple questions. I am a complete newbie to polymer clay, been doing this less than 2 weeks, so I am just in the trial and error/experimental stage. I have been a draftsman and painter for years, doing mostly figures, , but I have long wanted to give sculpting a try, just for fun, so I chose to start with a fairly small figure. I can get the head going, and it's starts to look almost decent, but then I lose the shape of the skull as I work, and the clay gets softer. Also I am not sure how large the armature should be in relation to the " ball " of the head. I saw in one of your tutorials that you sculpt some faces separately and then attached to a pre-bake"d head, but am not sure if that would work for a very small head. What would you suggest? I am also in process of collecting the right tools --- I think I need some wooden ones like yours as well.
For your armature I start with the head. The head will start your size of body. Just to give you an example if my head measured 3". The body would be seven heads. Polymer clay has problems with getting to soft for some. I would highly suggest having a hard core. Then apply 1/4" thick clay around the ball. This will help keep it symmetrical .
Thank you!
So happy to see you again!
Happy Holidays to you and your family, Barbara!
Hi Regina and its good seeing you as well. Time sure does fly and when I think my work is slowing down it picks up. I hope you and your family will have the best holidays ever. Big hugs
You really are a master Barbara! Great info! TFS. I would love to take one of your classes.
Don't feel like a master lol but glad you enjoyed. Pack some clothes I will supply your clay and tools, jump on a plane and we will have a clay weekend of pure fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. hugs
Ahhh I would love that! Hugs!
Very good, I been struggling with that....
I'm glad it helped.
Holy crap,this works..like...crazy well!
Wow this is absolutely amazing ❤
Glad you enjoyed. Thank you
😍👏 thanks, tutorial great!;
Your welcome!
wonderful trip.Thank you so much
+Julie Jelaco glad you enjoyed
Thank you so very much for this tutorial, it was of great help. I have been following your other tutorials on sculpting the nose, mouth and eyes, but I cannot find 3/4 and 4/4 for the eyes and the mouth ended early. Where do I go to find all of these and do you have a tutorial on attaching them to the head?
The doll I'm blogging is going to show you how I attach the head. Are you following the blog Im doing? If so I show by using a straw to start the eye. As for the nose and month Im sorry to say but I had already had the doll started so I jumped in after. I will be blogging every doll I make now. The whole purpose of me blogging is for all to keep viewing how I do things. As you practice then if you still have problems by people letting me know I then can focus on the problems and make videos for all of you. A lot more videos will be coming and I will go through explaining more with the nose and mouth. You might also check out the video I did with the commission one. That one there I explain the nose and mouth. Maybe that can help until I start a new blog with another doll. Thank you for letting me know of what your wanting.
Can I use food coloring
Thank you !
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Can I use styrofoam for head
thank you that really helps
Your welcome Rose glad it helped. Good seeing you!
im so stumped on the head. Do you use hooks in the cap to attach it to the neck? or whats your method. can't seem to find my answers! But this video is amazing thank you :]
You can hook it to the cap but you also can hook it from the neck. In the neck remember you the ball. The cord will only come up through the neck and ball. The cap is then done with little magnets. I choose this way only because I feel there is to much of a force on the clay inside of the cap where some will put a hook. It just all depends what you like and if you choose to put a hook on the cap then really reinforce it with something strong. Hope this has helped.
hmm yes I'm still a little confused, So, after the head is sculpted and dried, is the ball attached to the cap or floating in the head?Thank you again
Im working with polymer clay which is baked. If using air dried clay it would still pertain the same. The ball sits right on top of the opening of the neck. You can also sculpt the ball right into the neck and from there the ball will set inside of the hollow head. Then the ball isn't floating or even separate from the neck either. Hope that helps more.
yes that is what i pictured, and exactly what I'm trying to do but wouldn't the head be easily removed in order for the ball to fit in the neck? I'm just having trouble understanding how to get the neck with the ball on it into the head. -_- I've been on this for a couple weeks and just can't seem to get it lol
what I'm picturing is the same way you would with silicone but the i don't think the clay will "pop" in the same way
How many clay does it come in that package? and how big it your doll supose to be?
In single packages they are 2oz.(56g) Here is how my scale works for me but do keep this in mind. We all sculpt differently so my amount may not apply to someone else's. I
When using 2oz. packages
13c (2packages)
30c (4packages) These two sizes here wouldn't be including for any waist or corrections.
Then there is the armature core. Have you watched my blogging sculpting my new doll? If not it might be helpful on showing you by using 1/4" thick clay to start out building the body.
Fairysnmypond thank you! but does fimo only come in 56gram packages? that's kind of incovinient...
Puppen Fimo comes in 500grams (1lb) Type it in your google search and you will see the prices. Shop around some can be higher.
One thing I'm worried about using wax is wondering if it inhibits painting the doll after? Does it melt onto the skin of the doll and cause a film there?
Your polymer clay is oil base. You can use water color paints but I personally find using an oil base paint give it a finished porcelain look. I never have any problem with either oil paints or acrylic when using wax. Before you paint if using acrylic wipe down your doll with just rubbing alcohol. I have never experienced the wax melting and leaving a residue or a film. I would suggest trying on a piece of clay and you will see the affect.
How to make a fairy dear plzzz help
This demonstration is a starting of a fairy if you wish. If you are having problems you can find me on fb and I will personally help you. Here's the link and you can tell me what your having problems with. facebook.com/Fairysnmypond-FIMP-by-artist-Barbara-England-357717437684726/
Thank u soo much I'll follow on fb now n will surely ask for help thanks once again
I have no doll please give me one doll I am. caing
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