This page is an introduction to the sculpture techniques i use when working with ceramic modeling clay.
Making ceramic sculpture techniques.
Techniques tutorials and resources pottery tips this site is a fabulous in depth resource for learning how to work with clay.
The oldest known ceramic figurine venus of dolní věstonice traces back to the czech republic in 29 000 25 000 b c during the upper paleolithic period and a 2012 study published in the journal science confirmed that the earliest known ceramic pots found in xianrendong cave in china s jiangxi.
Modelling marks are not usually visible in finished pieces of ceramic sculpture but can often be seen in ceramic models made for sculpture in other media.
The possibility for expression is unlimited because the malleability of clay makes it possible to bend and shape it into any shape imaginable.
They can be used to tell a story or represent the socio cultural beliefs of a certain community.
Fired clay is known as terracotta cooked earth.
This article was co authored by natasha dikareva mfa natasha dikareva is a san francisco california based sculptor and installation artist.
With over 25 years of ceramics sculpting and installation experience natasha also teaches a ceramic sculpture workshop titled adventures in clay covering concept development hand building techniques texture and glazing techniques.
Typical are rough uneven grooves and ridges caused when clay is pushed to one side as marks are made.
Materials and methods shares his tips for model making and small scale sculpture.
People often ask me whether i carve the clay by cutting into it or model by adding the clay on.
David neat s model making david neat author of model making.
There are six key methods and techniques of carving.
Are perhaps the most ubiquitous of all art forms to have emerged from human history.
Julia smith is a ceramacist specialising in thrown pieces and screenprinted finishes.
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from.
It provides you with basic good information about clay and how to different sculptures using different techniques.
You ll find many how to articles with photos detailing each step tips for firing and glazing videos demonstrating ceramic techniques and some great clay projects for kids.
Scottish sculpture workshop a specialised artist fabrication workshop with access to ceramic equipment.
Sculptures are decorative forms of art that have been in existence for centuries.
It is a good starting point.
The site includes detailed descriptions of materials as well as a variety of step by step tutorials covering model making mouldmaking and casting and other form making techniques.
Kevin andrew morris is a ceramacist based in glasgow providing a range of mould making and casting services as well as specific ceramic fabrication.
Most of the techniques are common to all types of clay but some are more effective with ceramic clay.
