Creager Sculpting Lesson 9

[gingerninja79]

Just picking up sculpey for the first time, glad I came across this, I'll definitely be buying your dvds :)

[mommajanette]

Just want to let ya'll know Janette and I found out we are gonna be grandparents,that means ya'll are gonna hit GREAT GRANDPARENTDOM.

[creagers1]

@mommajanette  Congrats you two...you are both so young to be grandparents , but joyful things will keep you young...this is a joyful thing.

You can write to our private email address if you want...

[cityzenkane108]

This series of videos has been excellent, thank you, I wonder if you could tell me what the tool is that has a small bulbous end and the the name of the eye tool. Keep up the great work...

CZK

[creagers1]

@marghellina  Sorry...no

[Idumille68]

Thanks for sharing. :-)

Do you give the finished head, a coat of varnish or something?

Christina

[creagers1]

@Idumille68 Hi Christina...so glad you enjoyed the sculpting snippets... As for a final coat... when we first started I would lightly spray with a matte finish...thinking it might protect...but over the years I discovered that not only was it not necessary but could also (depending on the spray used) could cause yellowing etc...and you never knew when the matte would actually have a slight sheen..never good for that natural look... 

[Dougnps]

What a talented couple you are!!! I enjoyed watching all of your video's here on You Tube and plan to order the DVD set from your website. Thanks for sharing your wonderful artistic talents with us. I learned so much from these clips I'm sure the DVD set will be a real learning adventure for me as well.

[creagers1]

@Dougnps Hi Doug...so happy that you have enjoyed our sculpting snippets ...there is so so much more covered on the whole series...each is over 2 hours long. We are always so happy to hear that more sculptors will be gracing this fine planet with their talents...always a very good thing!!

[creagers1]

@marghellina Unfortunately Not...so sorry...

[martinhamid88]

Hi Jodi creager,you are the top artist, your video let everyone good to learn, thanks for your share, I wish you have a health and beauty forever. Thanks a lot

[creagers1]

@martinhamid88 Thank You so much for your very kind words

[Marzipancat]

I love looking at your work because it is so amazingly detailed and full of individuality. I'm a doll artist too and always love learning something new. I have been using Prosculpt and Genesis paints for my own dolls. I also use glass eyes but found your technique very interesting and worth trying. Do you use varnish to add gloss to your eyes?

Thanks for posting these!

[creagers1]

@Marzipancat You are most welcome...thank you!!

[hossola77]

Hello,

Jodi...thank you so much for a beautiful tutorial. You are so natural and articulate in the way you express yourself and show your techniques. I feel as if I've sat right next to you and had a live one on one art class.

Your methods for doing eyes and ears are especially helpful. I was a little intimidated about those, but with your help and some practice I know I can do my next head sculpt with confidence.

Again, thank you so much for posting this!

Mark

Canada

[bubbysbub]

Wow, thankyou so much for being generous enough to post this here. Hair has been something that just escaped me with all my dolls, clay and fabric. I changed how I was doing the hair on my latest soft doll to a variation of what you have done here, and she has turned out beautifully! Thankyou!

[StridingMan]

She almost looks like Queen Elizabeth II. ;)

Great piece of Art!

[Charasy]

Your work is amazing!!! I've been looking at your website for ages now, and I just can't seem to get enough of all the details on every doll! :) Do you cover the tools you need for sculpting on the dvd? And may I ask what you use for molding the fabric on the dolls? Like the witch hats and everything?

You are so awesome at what you do! Thanks for sharing! :)

[creagers1]

@Charasy Hello, thanks so much for your very kind words about our dolls and web site.... To answer your question Yes!, on our Sculpting the Head DVD I discuss all the tools I use , from sculpting to smoothing the clay... all the methods I use. I stiffen fabric with an assortment of methods...from watered down glues to actual fabric stiffener ...also an assorment of paints and paint primers....hope this helps

[Charasy]

@creagers1 It does! :) Thankyou very much!

[artmakesmesmile]

Thanks... will do... =) Your amazingly comfortable and in touch with every move you make... fab fab fab.. x

[artmakesmesmile]

Your instructional YT videos are amazing. thanks for sharing your skillful tips with us! x

[creagers1]

@artmakesmesmile You are most welcome... you asked where to get the full DVD...please visit our web site for that info.

[MrWildcat2014]

where do you order or get your hair

[creagers1]

@MrWildcat2014  Hello...the hair that I use in the video is some that I have had for years...all my sources have dried up ...and I no longer use that type for our miniature dolls. But I believe you can hop on the internet and find any kind of hair that you need...that was New Zealand Romney.

[MrWildcat2014]

@creagers1 ok thanks for the tip

[FSXISCOOL]

Omg!..i have just checked out your website!...you are without doubt the finest sculptor artist i have ever seen!...any chance of updating the pages with higher quality images?... there is no way i will ever approach your skills...your creations are OOAK and so are you lol...fantastic....i recommend anyone reading this comment to visit the site..its just literally unbelievable!

[creagers1]

@FSXISCOOL Hello Again... thank you so much for your nice compliments ...I update the web site quite often but only upload 72 dpi for the internet.

You are so sweet with your remarks...glad you enjoyed the web site...check checking back...new things all the time.

[FSXISCOOL]

Thanks i'd love to watch the dvd if full..i am having difficulty with hands.feet and faces lol...am ok on most of the body but you make all this look so easy..i often find myself fiddling with the eyes or lips too much...i have also tried making resin eyes they look good but can be awkward to mould the clay around... thanks again...i will pop over to your website for your dvd..thank you so much for sharing your skills again..a lot of sculptors are quite secretive about their techniques.

[FSXISCOOL]

wow..i have just started sculpting..these are the best you tube videos ever..thank you so very much for your kind and generous attitude in sharing them with us...

ps the hair you used..what was it?....it looked already wavy and realistic...

You are amazingly talented and a lovely person....

[creagers1]

@FSXISCOOL Hello...so great to meet you...thank you so much for your very kind words regarding our DVD Segments on YOUTUBE.... just remember the DVD is 2 hours long and covers so much more than shown here.

I was using Romney Wool that has a nice natural curl.. but you can use mohair or any of the nice wools out there ... Thanks again...

[artmakesmesmile]

@creagers1 How do I find the full DVD ?

[creagers1]

@artmakesmesmile Hi...please check out the ending of this DVD Segment you will see our web site all the info. on ordering is there...thanks for asking

[Shiningtribe]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and not inconsiderable talent!!

[creagers1]

@Shiningtribe ... you are most welcome...thank you for the very kind words

[hanny22hanny]

u r very talented i luv the eyes very realistic i wish i could do that

[creagers1]

@hanny22hanny ...Thank You...you will soon be able to...I like sculpted/painted eyes so much better than glass eyes

[hopenbeck]

nice show and talent

[creagers1]

@hopenbeck ...Glad you liked the DVD... just a very small part of what is covered on the whole DVD

[lonameouth]

i loved every part of it,hope u were here while am watching,so u can see my jar dropping on my chest and my eyes about to come out,am so amazed by what u do,and just for the record u made me realize human details more than just looking quickly at it in general.

waiting 4 ur new posts

thanks a lot

[creagers1]

@lonameouth Hello...thank you so much for your very kind remarks... as you can tell, I really enjoyed myself...hardly could see the 'nerves'!!lol

[josanro]

I'm amazed! I'm definetely practicing this lessons! great works Miss Jodie!!! cheers!

-Joey-

[creagers1]

@josanro Hello... That's always a good thing to hear...Practice Practice Practice.... it ALWAYS gets you where you wanna go!!

[TheoneanonlyStarsilk]

Hello Jodi,

I had been looking for video's on making armatures to start making my own dolls. I think I found the jackpot when I found your 9 lessons on making a head! Can't wait to see the other video's you talked about at the end of this one. I have seen your 'Scrooge' some time ago and just thought he was amazing!! Again thanks so much for sharing just hope I make something 1/2 as amazing as you!

[creagers1]

@TheoneanonlyStarsilk ...Hello....So happy you are enjoying the lesson and that you find it so helpful...always great to hear

[marrialpha]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing.

[creagers1]

@marrialpha ...You are very Welcome

[troxdfox]

Thank you so much Miss Jodi And Mr. William for the knowledge shared I hope to get Your DVD someday and learn more from all those tricks and tips... More Power to you guys.....

[creagers1]

@troxdfox ...Thank You for enjoying it so much

[creagers1]

Hello Martha..

So happy you enjoyed the small segments of our DVD ... you are most welcome...

Thank You

Best,

Jodi and Richard

[MarthaLights]

wonderful, complete and enjoyable tutorial <3 thank you guys for making this

[Gilren1]

Finally I created an account on youtube to tell you how amazed I am!

I'm looking forward to your next tutorials!

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[creagers1]

Hi Gilren1..

So happy you are enjoying the tutorials ...thanks for stopping by...Best, Jodi and Richard

[angeloblue]

Esto es estupendo!Felicitaciones a Jodi y Richard!Hola soy un estudiante de Arte y tengo mi pequeno taller ,realizo pequenas esculturas de duendes,Soy un fan vuestro y me gustaria tener vuestros DVDS aunque no hable nada de Inglès!!!ja ja Bueno espero que lean esto y se los agradezco muy sinceramente espero un dia conocerles,Un garn saludo desde Italia,atentamente:William

[creagers1]

Hello William... I used 'translator' to read your message. Thank You very much for such nice words, so glad you enjoy the Sculpting Lessons. Our Best, Jodi and Richard

[veegirl66]

I am so excited and inspired to see these youtube videos and I am going to save up to purchase your DVD's now. Happy creating!

[creagers1]

Hi Veegirl...so happy you are enjoying the videos...there is soooo much more information convered on the entire DVD's

Best,

Jodi and Richard

[veegirl66]

I'm saving - I WILL get them and soon I hope! Thank you!

Veronica

[Dafneism]

Grazie,suggerimenti preziosi ed esposizione eccellente!!!

[creagers1]

Hello...Thank You so much for such kind words...

Best,

Jodi and Richard

[creagers1]

Hi Crazy Monkeygirl....(love the name by the way)

So happy to be of help...

Best,

Jodi and Richard

[Sabre919]

Truly amazing work. I was thrilled to find your tutorials and your website. This has been a great way for me to get a feel for your DVD tutorials, which I will be purchasing after seeing these brilliant tutorials. One question, do the DVD tutorials cover the body stocking and armature? Thank you so much for your time and effort in making these amazing and informative tutorials for us, wonderfully generous! Sabre

[creagers1]

Hi Sabre...

Thank You so much for your very kind words...so happy you have enjoyed our DVD's on Youtube. To answer your question...we show and discuss hand and body armatures on the second and third DVD in the set. I also demonstrate my body stocking and cloth made body when not using the full body sculpts.I also include my body pattern with instructions, supply list, tool list, favorite book list.. If I can answer any other questions...just let me know... Our Best,

Jodi and Richard

[crazymonkeygirlhead]

Thank you for these videos. They've helped me a great deal.

[Mariamparker]

wow,ur good i wish i was as good as u!

[creagers1]

Hi Mariam... Thank You so very much...

Best,

Jodi and Richard