How to Hand-build a Ceramic Monster Including Found Objects

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Monster-maker James DeRosso, of Monster8All, has been teaching how to hand-build monsters out of clay for 20+ years. In this step-by-step demo he will share his technique, favorite tools, how he deals with clay shrinkage, and more! This video was recorded Live during the 39th Annual Ceramic Showcase. This year there were over 150+ ceramic artists who exhibited their work, with some who demonstrated their creative process. If you'd like to learn more about James DeRosso’s work, please visit: www.monster8all.com/
Video details:
00:00 The story behind the creation of James DeRosso’s monsters
01:01 See some of James DeRosso's monsters!
01:33 clay used: Timberline Sculpture from Georgies Ceramic & Clay
02:06 prep clay for hand-building
05:04 HardieBacker cement boards
06:00 adds more texture to slab
06:46 throws the clay slab
10:45 makes main body of monster
18:13 creating the bottom of monster
22:57 making the legs
29:40 attaching the legs
36:05 creates the face of the monster
37:08 talks about different clay bodies and shrinkage
38:13 makes teeth
42:53 attaches mouth to body
45:01 figuring out where eyes go
46:28 determining correct size for metal found object to fit ceramic area
51:48 2 part epoxy: e6000 (slow drying)
53:39 ceramic artist James DeRosso website & social media information
53:47 Bonus: demonstration how to make a tiny monster
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@cindyclay1750 Жыл бұрын

I have been amused by James DeRosso for many years. 😆 He is a very creative & playful person, that's why he makes such fun monsters. All ages love his monsters. Make one, buy one, monsters give smiles forever! 👀❤‍🔥

@skcamerican 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this!

@oregonpottersassociation 9 ай бұрын

our pleasure - thanks for stopping by and watching! ❤

@sheilavandervalk3393 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant work. Making things rough instead of smooth can be very appealing like this monster. Finished piece is realy an eyecatcher in the house. I like it very much 👍

@oregonpottersassociation 5 ай бұрын

Awesome you have your own monster! And thanks for watching!

@SusanSBradley Жыл бұрын

Very insightful and informative, thank you!!!

@oregonpottersassociation Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! ♥️

@evanlane1690 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! So... this is a fun rabbit hole for me to have gone down, but I'm a mechanical engineer who's trying to animate little 3D digital creatures for fun for my toddler daughter. I wanted to make them look more like realistic ceramic monsters and here I am! Once I finish a few I'll send them your way! Thanks for sharing this seminar. Really fun. I might actually buy clay and make some with her.

@oregonpottersassociation 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! And what a fun project for the two of you. Looking forward to seeing what you create! If you're on Instagram, tag us @oregonpotters 😊

@ritakonig1891 Жыл бұрын

what an unappreciative audience. He is trying really hard to make it interesting and sometimes even funny and nobody laughs... unless it cannot be heard. I think this is so cool. I will make some too. Totally against my tight approach to ceramic figurines, but it's challenging by the looks. Beautiful little monsters, or big ones. Love them.

@oregonpottersassociation Жыл бұрын

They are wonderful monsters - big and small! FYI, it's near impossible to hear the audience because how the microphone is configured - so don't be too hard on the audience. =) Have fun creating!!