That's a great story to hear! Going to 3D from 2D is certainly more challenging and rewarding for most artists. Hope you are healing well!

I love hearing stories like this. I hope you kept the sculpting going. I'm sculpting 20 years now and am delighted to have passed the bug onto 4 people who previously thought they wouldn't be capable of producing the amazing pieces that they now regularly make. Adding that extra dimension onto 2D art, is one of the most satisfying things an illustrator can progress to.

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video.

Excellent, although a bit different from, non messy watercolour.

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That is great to hear! Thank you for watching the video. Take a look at some other tips on my channel.

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The tools in my Amazon affiliate links are inexpensive and great for beginners. I would start there so you can try a variety to see what you like. Then it might be a good idea to go into a Sculpture Depot store (there's one in Loveland, CO) so you can pick out one or two high quality tools in person. I highly recommend using the tip in this video before using your tools: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrp1dayj1JisfGw.html ...the gorilla glue epoxie costs about 5 bux i think, and it takes only a few minutes to do. If you don't prep them like i did in that video, they will eventually break.

My sculptures are always molded for casting in bronze, so they are given a "patina" instead of paint. You can try polymers, which can be baked in the oven to harden, then painted; however, that type of clay is not as easy to practice with. Oil based clay is much better for practicing.

@@FritzHoppe What about water based clay?

Start off with some cheap but viable clay to make sure you actually want to get into it. If you do like it, practice with that same clay until you can smoothen, add/remove details, and use your hands right.

Just happy little accidents?

unless you forget to save the file before closing the app

@@cabbage-soup but seriously, that is a feeling that cramps the heart.

I think of everything as a journey to becoming an expert. We all have to start somewhere and find out what works and doesn't work.

There are many different methods and materials available. I have taught one method in a classroom setting. I would recommend starting by sculpting two similar figures. For one figure, carve away slowly from a block of clay. For the other figure, build up the clay by slowing adding pieces. Try this, then come back and share which method you prefer. I usually check new comments.

@@FritzHoppe thank you Sir.Regards

Jennifer Everett oil based does not ever dry or cure EVER

Definitely practice first to familiarize yourself with how to use each tool.

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Dentist tools are great. What medium (or type of clay) are working in?

@@FritzHoppe Actualy ordered Super Sculpey (Beige), to test how it feels. But in my country is very popular Fimo Professional. My plan to create miniatures :)

There are some of my affiliate links to basic tools on amazon, but the really nice carving tools are available at Sculpture Depot and Arizona Sculpture. There is a Sculpture Depot store in Loveland, CO. I highly recommend stopping in there if you can. The staff is very knowledgeable.

There are links in description of this video. That will take you too some good affordable options on Amazon. Arizona Sculpture & Sculpture Depot have some excellent tools, but they are more expensive. So I recommend starting out with the variety packs in the links. That way you can first find out which ones are your favorite. I highly reccomend doing this to ALL of your tools... This video shows you how to make them last a lot longer: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrp1dayj1JisfGw.html

I have been doing this professionally for 8 years, but i have used clay since I was around 3 years old. My family were artists, so I have been fortunate enough to always have access to clay and tools.

It doesn't work very well with oil based clays. I only mold the clay with rubber and plaster. Then the resin can be poured into the mold. I have videos on molding sculptures, if you go to my channel videos.

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Wish you had a reply, i wad wondering the same thing.

Just search online and I think you'll be fine. Check sites like Amazon or Ebay or any other shopping sites popular in your country

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As a beginner this clip is most informative. Thanks Fritz!