Clay Sculpting for Beginners — Spinning Pots

Sculpting in clay can be hard for those who are starting, so what is the best way to do it? Well, read on to find out the best tips and tricks for clay sculpting for beginners.

Oftentimes, when you begin, you just kind of sculpt whatever you can, instead of taking the time to effectively learn how to sculpt, which is why it’s important to learn the basics because it can ultimately help you immensely.

What Clay?

The first thing you’ll learn is that many different types of clay’s used in sculpture modeling, and they have different finishes and handling.

Some of the options for this are below:

• Oil-based, which is great for starting, but it appears undefined and not good for detail but is soft and workable and good for practice
• Polymer clay is soft and can be baked at home, but it isn’t as soft as the first and is prone to cracking
• Firing clay, which is water-based and can be fired higher, which is good for basic, household ceramics

Personally, if you’re wondering which one is the best if you’re working with detailed shapes and detailed hand building, get the firing option since this one is most similar to actual pottery clay. But, if you’re learning how to practice and make designs…