Clay Sculpture - Frequently Asked Questions

Working together to master the art and mystery of Clay sculpture, the aim of this page is to look in detail at those techniques not possible to cover in depth in the main 'how to sculpt' tutorials. I have picked out the most frequently asked questions and summarised them at the top of the page. Feel free to add you own query - that's the point of this page.

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Before you finally decide to make your own entry, check the frequently asked questions below and also have a browse through the various online 'How To Sculpt' pages - as there is lots of help already there (see the navigation bar on the left for a quick link to the main hub page for that section).

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Clay Sculpture Questions....

From Application to Refinement

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The most asked questions are listed below towards the top of this page.

There is one skill you need for clay sculpture success more than any other - that of persistence!

'FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS'

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THESE ARE THE TOP TEN CLAY SCULPTURE QUESTIONS SO FAR

Q. Where do I Start?

A. Read Dani's ceramic sculpture thread......

Q. What kind of clay do I need?

A. Go to Scultpting Tips page and download a specially put together pdf on this topic.

Q. Where do I buy it?

A. The Sculpting Supplies section will help you with your tools and equipment and there is even a page dedicated to helping you find sculpting supplies in your location.

Q. What supplies will I need?

A. Clay, tools and lots of patience.

Q. How expensive is this going to be?

A. £15 - £20 GBP for a good starter tool set, and £8 - £10 GBP for a big bag of ceramic clay.

Q. Apart from polymer clay is every other form of clay is to be heated in a kiln?

A. Read Warren's polymer clay ceramic sculpture thread......

Q. Is polymer clay the best way to start?

A. Peter Holland says:- "I began with polymer, then went to plasteline, then went to ceramic clay. Everyone is different though. I didn't know about ceramic clays (which is now my favoured choice)". Read Warren's polymer clay ceramic sculpture thread......

Q. Can you you get detailed results from polymer clay?

A. Yes, with Kato - (more info when you download the Sculpting Tips / Raw Materials pdf when you sign up for the free email updates).

Q. What clay is best for animals and people?

A. Detailed animals and fantasy figures - plasteline (see Sculpting Tips page)

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This FAQ's section is supported by a page about drying and firing ceramic pottery clay - especially useful if you plan to fire your work rather than make castings.

The Sculpting Supplies section will help you with your clay sculpture tools and equipment and there is even a page dedicated to helping you find sculpting supplies in your location.

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