Hot Sculpture How-Tos
How To: Sculpt baby feet
This unique instructional slide show will show you how to sculpt tiny, delicate baby feet out of polymer clay. You will need polymer clay, sculpting tools, a paintbrush, and blush makeup. These guidelines can be used for sculpting baby feet on clay dolls. Polymer clay hardens in the oven, so it is convenient to sculpt baby feet at home.
How To: Sculpt a pig in polymer clay
This video sculpting tutorial shows a high speed version of the process for building a pig out of clay. Beginning with an aluminum foil skeleton, pink polymer clay is slowly added on, molded, and finished to create a realistic looking pig. Watch this video sculpting tutorial and learn how to make a pig figurine out of polymer clay.
How To: Make a duplicate sculpture using a press mold
Mary Buckman describes how to create a cast clay sculpture from a press mold. Press molds can be used over and over again to duplicate a sculpture without going through the tedious process of actually sculpting it or without the artistic talent required to. Watch this video sculpting tutorial and learn how to use a press mold.
How To: Sculpt a one part plaster mold
This video sculpting tutorial shows how to make a mold out of plaster. The mold demonstrated is subtractive, requiring an initial sculpture that the mold is based upon. This original clay sculpture can easily be duplicated by making a plaster mold. Watch this instructional video and learn how to sculpt a one part plaster mold.
How To: Sculpt a polymer clay pawn
This video tutorial sculpting tutorial series shows how to craft a polymer clay pawn chess piece. Follow along with the steps to build and embellish this chess piece with human-like detail. Watch these instructional videos and learn how to make a sculpted polymer clay pawn chess piece.
How To: Sculpt hands in polymer clay
Sculpting hands in polymer clay can be difficult. Clays like Prosculpt and Sculpey can be brittle when used to make hands without armatures. A mix of Puppen Fimo, Cernit and Fimo Mix Quick has proved to be strong thus far. Watch this video sculpting tutorial and learn how to make hands out of polymer clay.
How To: Build sand castles in one hour
In this tutorial video, pro artists show how to build a sandcastle in one hour. This sandcastle is going to be a great one.
How To: Build the perfect sandcastle
The BBC Focus magazine team enter the 2008 Woolacombe International Sandcastle competition applying the laws of science to build the ultimate sand castle. This tutorial video will give you some tips and tricks on applying science to sandcastles.
How To: Sculpt a baby statue out of polymer clay
This is a video sculpting tutorial on how to make a polymer clay newborn baby. Follow along with the step by step visuals and see the baby's features take shape. Learn how to sculpt a baby statue out of polymer clay by watching this instructional video.
How To: Appreciate sculpture
LX.TV host Lowell Pettit offers advice on the proper techniques to engage, understand, and appreciate sculpture at the Sculpture Center. Learn how to get more out of the next trip to a museum or fine art gallery by watching this video art appreciation tutorial.
How To: Sculpt a wire twisted scorpion with copper
Here is the first attempt to make a scorpion on video using copper wire bending.
How To: Sculpt a copper wire scorpion
Copper wire scorpion sculpture is designed by Daniel Burke of Torrington, Wyoming USA. He uses metal wire sculpture to bend this arachnid art.
How To: Make a plaster mold of a skull
This video tutorial is a quick run-through on the process used to make a plaster mold from a skull, and then a couple casts from it.
How To: Sculpt a human head with Philippe Faraut
This video tutorial shows how to sculpt a realistic human head out of clay. Follow along with artist, Philippe Faraut, and learn how to mold, scrape, and design a human bust sculpture.
How To: Cast plaster by the glass method
This video tutorial shows how to cast plaster in molds using glass surfaces. Learn how to form perfectly uniform plaster molds at home.
How To: Mix plaster the easy way
This quick video tutorial shows how to easily mix plaster at home. Learn how to use simple household appliances to prepare plaster for molding and sculpting.
How To: Make and prepare a mold out of RTC plastic
This how-to video tutorial gives instruction as how to build a mold and the steps of how to make the mold out of RTC plastic, from application of the plastic mix to degassing.
How To: Create a lifelike silk floral arrangement with rubber
This video tutorial demonstrates how to use Encapso K silicone to create a realistic floral display. Learn how to make a lasting artificial flower arrangement with fake flowers and silicone rubber to mock water.
How To: Make a realistic "Pink Lady" drink display prop
This video tutorial demonstrates how to use Encapso K silicone rubber to create a realistic "Pink Lady" drink prop. Learn how to mix and color the rubber and mold it into the shape of a girly cocktail with faux fruit and fake ice.
How To: Make fake ice with Encapso K silicone rubber
This video demonstrates how to use Encapso K to create a lasting faux ice display. Encapso K is a soft, clear silicone rubber that perfectly simulates water. Learn how to sculpt mock ice for a beer bottle sculpture.
How To: Make a one piece block mold out of urethane rubber
This video tutorial shows how to use Smooth-On's ReoFlex urethane mold rubber to cast a simple 1-piece block mold. Learn how to mix, pour, form, and create a one piece mold to create duplicates of an original object.
How To: Create a realistic seascape display with Encapso K
This video tutorial demonstrates how to use Smooth-On's Encapso K rubber to create a realistic seascape display. Learn how to freeze and protect an underwater landscape sculpture.
How To: Make a cavity pour mold out of silicone rubber
This instructional video shows the simple steps for how to cast a cavity pour mold with Mold Max 30 RTV Silicone Rubber. Learn how to make the mold and make duplicate models of statues, sculptures, or figures, with this casting technique.
How To: Vacuum Formsheet plastic with household materials
This video will teach you the process of vacuum forming sheet plastic into 3D shapes using the $40 make-it-yourself vacuum former from this "Instructable."
How To: Make a shrimp from a straw
This is a tutorial on how to make a shrimp from a drinking straw and a pair of scissors. This is a nifty arts and crafts project for the summer, or doing on the side of the road for money. Everyone will be astounded by your shrimp-making skills.
How To: Make cheap cutstomized silicone candy molds
This sculpture and candy making video will show you how to make your own sculpted silicone candy mold. This process uses Sculpy/Fimo, Amazing Mold Putty, and white chocolate for casting custom candies! This video is really good for ice cubes and jell-o too!
How To: Make a wooden red robot sculpture
Sculptor Chris Yates demonstrates how he makes a wooden red robot sculpture from start to finish.
How To: Engrave
This series explains how the engraving process takes place. Part 1 of 3 - How to Engrave.
How To: Make an ice-cream cone buckyball
Learn how to make these buckminster fuller-inspired buckyballs from ice-cream cones, then deploy them in unexpected locations as a kind of biodegradable graffiti. this is a how-to video with original guitar composition by Julian Mock.
How To: Build an igloo with a recycling bin
Improvised igloo building on the Vermillion Lakes outside Banff, Alberta, Canada, using a recycling bin, a toboggan and tools from the local hardware store.
How To: Create Paper Mache
This video illustrates the technique of Paper Mache with a touch of attitude. You can use the Paper Mache technique for many applications including fine arts, sculpture, crafts, and decorative uses.
How To: Make an MDF Mold
Making molds for vacuum forming
How To: Cast resin copies in silicone molds
How to cast resin copies in RTV silicone molds.
How To: Create a Silicone Mold
This video shows how to make silicone mold.
How To: Make a mold for action figure "Timmy"
This short video shows how easy it is to cast a toy figure or anything else that matter from a RTV silicone mold!
How To: Cast polyurethane molds
Check out these videos to learn how to cast simple polyurethane molds to for use in model-making, film special effects, fine art, and craft applications. This video does not cover making molds just casting in polyurethane.
How To: Make a glove mold
Watch this video to learn how to use glove molding systems. Glove molding systems are ideal for working on medium and large projects, this process involves creating a thin layer of flexible material and backing it up with a stronger, rigid material.This process can be used in automotive, mechanical, fine art and film special effects uses.
How To: Work with repro laminating system
Check out this video for creating a one piece mold using a repro laminating system. This is a professional video not for beginners. The repro laminating system is ideal for working on medium-sized projects, this process is easier, faster, and more economical than the epoxy laminating system. This process can be used in automotive, mechanical, fine art and film special effects uses.
How To: Make a 3 part mold and use paste laminating systems
Check out this video to learn how to use the paste laminating system and three part mold-making techniques. This is an advanced process that is not for beginners. This process is for working on medium to large projects, this is a labor-saving process for those who need a large, strong tool in the least amount of time possible. This video also demonstrates three-part mold construction. This process can be used in automotive, mechanical, fine art and film special effects uses.
How To: Make a mold using an epoxy fiberglass layup
Check out this video to learn how to make a professional epoxy fiberglass layup and epoxy laminating systems. This process is ideal for working on larger projects, a typical 'fiberglass layup' is a popular process for those who need a large, strong, and lightweight tool.This process can be used in automotive, mechanical, fine art and film special effects uses.