I tend to start with a wire frame, and cover it with strips of fabric dipped in plaster. I then apply fairly thick plaster. When everything is dry I work with files, sandpaper and other tools to shape and even things out.To me that is a beautiful and interesting concept, very unlike my stuff. Do you usually make moulds, carve, or sculpt directly with the unset liquid plaster? How big are your sculptures usually?
So I guess for indoors only. I wonder how untreated plaster stands up to the elements,I tend to start with a wire frame, and cover it with strips of fabric dipped in plaster. I then apply fairly thick plaster. When everything is dry I work with files, sandpaper and other tools to shape and even things out.
I have also experimented with air dry clay, and then paint the plaster in several layers on top of the clay.
No molding so far. Sizes around 15-30 cm, so fairly small.
Yes to be safe. Although I‘ve had a couple standing outside for more than a year. And haven‘t seen any damages. I think it‘s possible to apply some sort of sealant.So I guess for indoors only. I wonder how untreated plaster stands up to the elements,
Thats very cool, I will have a look. Although my sculpture usually turns out quite different than my initial sketchesI see what you mean. Some of my stuff starts out realistically and I use a tool called Poser Pro to get the body parts and their proportions right before I take it further into a more abstract direction. There is a demo download available if you want to give it a go.
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Thank you for your feedback. I might have another lookThe left breast and shoulder don’t sit right for me but the distortions are super. They give it that artistic touch.
Oh thank you very muchWonderful drawing style. Can't wait to see your sculpture. Do you know Niki de Saint Phalle? You have a style similar to hers.