Cold Porcelain and Paperclay
On this page we are treated to a world leading expert in cold porcelain sharing her tried and tested cp recipe. Described by contributors to the forum as the 'best they have ever tried', this is the page where we all swap our ideas about cp or 'porcelana fria' and other drying types of modeling clay.
Personally, I have no experience in this air-drying medium, or other air drying clays like Paperclay.
I tried products like Das years ago and didn't get on with the very well. It seemed to me like a course material suitable only for kids.
Now, I understand from visitors things have moved on. There is a new generation of CP and Paperclay products developed in places like Argentina (porcelana fria) and Japan.
Enjoy Our Helpful Cold Porcelain Forum
This section is all about your feedback and findings.
I have learned much from the contributors here - not least from artist, teacher and recipe designer Sangeeta Shah - who has become our resident expert, answering queries and publishing, absolutely for free her cold porcelain recipe perfected over many years.
You can also obtain her cold porcelain secrets DVD here.
The discussion forums below are for everyone who has tried cold (air dry) porcelain and air drying clays of all types, whether beginner or expert.
As you can see from the the lovely rose flower shown and the fun little cute teddy on the left (sculpted and uploaded by Ibenia), there is a range of different sculpting projects you can embark on.
I rather like this teddy's expression and fluffy pink tummy and paws.
The one area I am not sure of is how well you can sculpt faces with this medium. I have never tried, but would love any input from people who have had some success.
Sculpting Faces With CP
I have seen work from a wonderful Japanese artist working out of Hawaii called Yukiko Miyai. Both this lady and her mother are artists. The mother, Kazuko Miyai, in particular is fantastic at lovely, but very simple faces.
I am not sure what their medium is exactly, but it qualifies in this section because it is described as plastic polymer that clay hardens without baking and is smooth, lightweight and can be rolled petal thin, retaining its shape when dry.
Their clay (I think they market it along with instruction books) is called Deco Clay. I have started a forum thread about it and need you to tell me what you know please. If you can get hold of some, try it and report back. I am trying to find out more about the clay and the company.
...read more about Deco Clay or contribute to the thread
Imagination is the Key
Dolls, figurative or fun sculpts. Anything goes. Just use your imagination and create your vision in 3D.
I simply love the mountain range sculpted by Sherry from leafty.com
Many thanks to Sherry for uploading this picture and showing us just what is possble with a little bit of imagination. How funky is that cute little creation!
On the forums (scroll a bit further down), you also get a chance to upload some pics of your work, whether work-in-progress or finished items for sale.
Thanks to all those who have contributed to this page so far.
I hope you enjoy reading, learning and participating.
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RE: Cold porcelain Teddy sculpt shown on the main page.
A message from the artist Ibenia C.
Interesting website you have there. I will be sure to …
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