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Base and Sculpture Making for Mosaics
Introduction
Welcome!
Important class dates- postings and webinars
Copyright Info
Sculpture Vocabulary
Health & Safety Concerns
How to Use this Class
Round up of Sharra's Favorite Artist-Friendly Sculpting Materials and Tools
The Big List with Links! (42:53)
Project Samples Introduction
Video Preview of Class Project Samples (4:13)
Concrete Free Material Options and Advantages
Why I prefer these products and why not concrete?
Product Video Summary and Comparison Sheet (4:53)
Apoxie Sculpt, Introduction, Pros & Cons, How to Mix and Use (5:06)
Celluclay, Introduction (8:38)
Celluclay, Pros & Cons, How to Mix and Use (12:00)
Sculptamold, Introduction, Pros & Cons, How to Mix and Use (7:33)
Master Mache, Introduction, Pros & Cons, How to Mix and Use (8:04)
Clay Shay, Introduction, Pros & Cons, How to Mix and Use (3:53)
Sculpting Samples: Results and Review (15:48)
Solutions for Extra Lightwieght and Balancing Options
Additives and Options to Lighten or Add Weight
Substrate Material Options
What is a substrate? Why is it important, Where can we find them? What do we use When?
Wedi Board and Similar Alternatives
Using a Jigsaw
Using a Utility Knife to cut Wedi Board (2:25)
Using & Transforming Repurposed and Found Objects for Wall Hangings
Delicately Sculpted Extensions
Supply Needs and Gauge Chart
Creating Branches, Stems, Antlers, Antennae, Etc.
Importance of Refinement and Form
Designing a 2D Substrate
Design Considerations and Finding Inspiration
Creating Templates: Turn Your Thumbnail Sketches into Life Size Possibilities
Hanging and Displaying Wall Pieces
Hardware Options
French Cleat System
Shrine / Altar Wall Hanging
Supply Needs
Step 1: Creating a Template (3:51)
Step 2: Cutting out Wedi Boards with Jigsaw (4:00)
Step 3: Hanging Hardware (2:50)
Sculpted Butterfly Wall Hanging
Supply Needs
Step 1: Creating a Template (3:14)
Step 2: Cutting out Wedi Panel with Jigsaw (5:53)
Step 3: Adding Antennae (9:15)
Step 4: Hanging Hardware (7:10)
Step 5: Sculpting Volume with Celluclay (7:57)
Step 6: Sculpting Swirls with Coils (plus discussion of design transfer and adding dimensional elements) (15:27)
Sculpted Pear Wall Hanging
Supply Needs
Step 1: Create the Template (1:53)
Step 2: Use Jigsaw to Cut the Panel (3:09)
Step 3: Hanging Hardware (1:17)
Step 4: Embed Wire for Stem and Leaf (1:21)
Step 5: Sculpt Volume with Master Mache (2:37)
Step 6: Wrapping Mesh over Stem Extension (11:35)
Step 7: Wrapping Mesh over Leaf Extension (6:42)
Step 8: Celluclay over Mesh and Wire Extension (17:29)
Designing your 3D Sculpture
Considerations and Inspiration
Creating Templates: Turn Your Thumbnail Sketches into Life Size Possibilities
3D Substrate Material Options
Foam & Foam Shaping Tools
Other Core Sculpting Materials
Outer Layer Sculpting Materials
Using and Transforming Repurposed and Found Objects for Sculpture Armature and Bases
Free Standing Pear Sculpture
Supply Needs
Step One: Foam Core Template and Sculpting (14:23)
Step 2: Adding Sculptamold to Foam Core (12:58)
Step 3: Final Filing of Sculpture Body (4:20)
Step 4: Sculpted Stem Extension (12:00)
Step 5: Sculpted Leaf Extension (10:29)
Step 6: Celluclay over Extensions (11:17)
Step 7: Carving a Nook into Dry Sculptamold (9:03)
Free Standing Standing Shrine Box
Supply Needs
Step One: Transfer Templates, Cut and Assemble Wedi Parts (4:32)
Step Two: Cut Aluminum Mesh Pieces (6:46)
Step Three: Apply First Layer of Celluclay (3:49)
Step Four: Apply Second Layer of Celluclay (4:51)
Finishing Sculptures and Panels- Bottoms and Backs
Paint, Paper, Felt, Museum Wax, Signatures and More
Outdoor Strategies
Supply Needs
Step-by-Step Modifications
Outdoor Sculpting Products and Large Scale Options
Anticipating and Planning for the Mosaic Design and Application
Recommended Adhesives
Recommended Tesserae
Student Projects, Features and Highlights
Student Work and Studio Classes
Sculpting Resources, Articles and Community
Articles of Interest
Recommended Sculpture Books
Sharra's Sculpture Inspiration Pinterest Collection
Sculpting Artists and Sites to Follow
Our class Facebook Group!
Bonus! Inspiration and Creative Tips and Tricks
Keeping a Sketch Book
Rituals, Routines and Studio Practices
Webinars!
April 20th, 2018, 10AM CST (78:03)
April 20th, 12:30PM CST (83:05)
April 27th, 2018, 10AM CST (85:06)
April 27th, 2018, 12:30PM CST (62:36)
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Using a Utility Knife to cut Wedi Board
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