Hollowing sculpture. Preparing for firing in a kiln.

[weirdstrokes]

Hello. Your videos are very inspiring. may i please ask what kind of clay are you using? I am new to sculpting.

[souljourney]

your work is beautiful what kind of clay are you using?



[katlady5000]

Thanks for posting this video. I'm at this point on my bust and your video was very helpful:)

[MadameEllybear]

I never thought of using forks to score the clay. Very nice work!

[tobobau]

instead of papper in head,and opening head to remove,could sand do this roll? removeing sand by plug at neck? allowing firm work head area, any one no an answer please

[ronindebeatrice]

@tobobau Paper was only used to build the shape on initially, I don't think you could readily use just sand to base a sculpture on (except at beach of course).

[ninjaspion]

Hannibal Lecter?

[mrstopy10]

Oohhh cool

[maroon4connor]

How long does it generally take to complete a sculpture similar to this one?

[FatGambler]

Seems like a shame you have to do all that stuff.. I was like.. What you doing! Poking and prodding that masterpiece your ruining it! lol

[ChrisD4335]

also why not hollow it out b4 sculpting?

[ChrisD4335]

seems like the sealed cavity inside the head would give a place for steam bulidup, shouldint there be a hole some place?

[JoannnaMozdzen]

@ChrisD4335 The sculpture has a big opening at the bottom. Watch this video again.

[czechowa]

our teacher didnt wanted us to fire heads in kilt becouse he said its most likely to explode, i guess this technique doesnt prevent from exploding in 100%? becouse it is so much easier than all the plaster wraping etc...

[DrJowenz]

Am I the only one that feels like an idiot wondering why it wont explode?

[ro413900]

why do you make holes in the inside

[JoannnaMozdzen]

@ro413900 This helps to evacuate steam and gases during firing in a kiln.

[ro413900]

@JoannnaMozdzen Oh wow my teacher never showed us this when we were making our own. Great technique! :D

[Lilywrite]

I'm just starting to be interested in sculpture...can someone please explain why she poked the inside of the head with a fork after hollowing it? Does it have something to do with the drying process?

Thanks. ^_^

[peficaro]

@Lilywrite I think its to prevent air bubbles while cooking! if clay has air inside it will explode and ruin the piece obviously... :)

[PuppyZwolle]

@Lilywrite Not so much drying.

When you bake you want it to bake as evenly as possible because the clay becoming 'stone' will shrink and evacuate gases and steam. Using a solid form may warp and/or crack (even explode) specially if it has thinner parts that will finish shrinking faster than the rest like an ear or a nose. Having a wall as even as possible will prevent this. To give gas buildup the least possible chance to damage the sculpture you also can poke the holes.

[FrenchyBunnyStudio]

Thanks a lot for the demonstration! I couldn't figure out how it was possible to empty the sculpture. Now, I know. It is a very tricky work. It needs lots of experience, and confidence. You can't make a mistake.:)

[ddAAntes]

who is the model for this sculpture?

[Verkleidett]

It's like brain surgery o.o



[Darmeck]

una vera preparazione come accademia comanda! grazie mille per questi splendidi video!

ciao

[MIGUEL2005LIMA]

master class!!

[fiercekrypton]

great advice and video thanks!

[karywilhelm]

i have a question. why did you cover the artwork with plastic after you hollowed it?

[nazaxprime]

@karywilhelm I am guessing here, but I think that is to allow the moisture to become more uniform... I'm also assuming that's what the interior pinholes are for as well... I work with clay often enough, and if it is thick, and the clay dries un-uniformly, cracking can be a plague.

Just a guess though, as I have not fired much. I do clay work a little differently than most as I have no kiln. Many times, I plan my sculptures it to remain as fragile unfired clay(artistically, I like that state).

[karywilhelm]

@nazaxprime hmmm, that does sound logical.

i don´t suppose you would know how long it takes to dry with that technique? i´ve learned 2 weeks, but without covering it. does it take longer then?

[manfredstiefenhofer]

@karywilhelm 1st Wrapping Plastic around a clay sculpture keeps the humidity on a constant level, so the clay is workable if you quit for the day and want to do alterations later on. 2nd If you loosely wrap it as shown in the vid, the clay dries slowly, constantly and homogenous. Preventing the outside form drying faster than the inside, what could cause cracks during the drying process. During the drying period clay lose 10% of its volume, this process can cause tensions.

[karywilhelm]

@manfredstiefenhofer danke :D



[verodmonse]

@manfredstiefenhofer wht a great answer.. tnk u..

[allgoodben]

thanks for all you have done to help me

[ScribbleShot]

Amazing! I was wondering how long it takes you to finish one sculpture. Also, what kind of clay are you using?

[anleda]

Very helpful! Thank you

[riojajoven]

Genial

[ishtar0606]

Wonderful :-)

[MrMarcalc]

Fantastic, as always. :)