Sculpting On A Budget - Sculpting - Part 1

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Sculpting the way I started out sculpting! The aim of this short series is to show you guys how I started out sculpting in my apartment bedroom in Oslo, with no studio or much resources to speak of. Sculpting like this for years eventually led to a portfolio of sculptures with which I applied and was accepted to The Florence Academy of Art. Here is how you can go about it and get somewhere with limited resources.
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@xiaoming4203 4 года назад

hey man just wanna say i really appreciate you taking your time making these videos! just bought my first clay online!

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Hello and thank you! You are most welcome! That is awesome, let me know how it goes!

@juliencousinard1414 2 года назад

So, how did it go ?

@sistersaiavissira6180 4 года назад

I'm moved by your story and stilled by your work. Bravo!

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@mervesahin5570 3 года назад

Hey, thank you for making these videos! I made my first sculptures last week (just the head) and I'm questioning myself why I didn't sculpt before! It's like meditation for my soul and eyes. I'm going to do my first female body this week, so excited 😊

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that. Good luck with the female form, it's subtle which makes it difficult so keep you eyes open and observe a lot!

@kaiba_supporter 3 года назад

Genuinely loved watching this, I know it wasn’t a lesson or teaching video but I genuinely feel like I learned so much from just watching you, this was amazing thank you

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@zulfigarali8813 4 года назад

You are a renewed artist, thanks for the effort you made for us

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@gipsybulldog3286 3 года назад

I'm ordering some clay today. Wish me luck. And yes, your art is so good. I wish you luck in next pieces and in your life :)

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Thank you! Good luck and enjoy sculpting!

@kyliel7021 4 года назад

So excited to make a super strong armature and I have some beautiful blocks of stained wood too. I have just been sculpting without one and mostly just the torso and female form but I recently did a female and a male. Thank you, your so inspiring!

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

That's good to hear! Keep going and good luck! 🙂

@atelier2685 2 года назад

great work! thank you for your sharing!

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Thank you!

@everydayistacotuesday9847 3 года назад

holy shit you're extremely underrated. commenting in hope that this at least slightly helps you with the algorithm.

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Thank you! For the algorithm!!

@artziegler2715 4 года назад

Great information. I'm a new subscriber and was wondering why you do the build up in small pieces as opposed to starting with big pieces to give quick volume and then do small pieces for detail? Love your channel. I'll binge watch on the weekend.

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you! The application of clay has no right or wrong really, only preference. I prefer small pieces so I can build up volume slowly and correct as I go along. Big pieces of clay sometimes get me in trouble. The pieces of clay do get smaller as the desicions get smaller however.

@seikore 3 года назад

I'm just writing a comment for the algorithm. I love your art man

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Thank you brother! All bow for the Almighty Algorithm!

@sharonbean3680 4 года назад

So glad I found your channel😀

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you!

@yinyang6313 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing all this.very helpful and informative.

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@thatlovelydancerIlao 3 года назад

Thank you for these learning vids full of info. I am a new subby and venturing into more creative ways to Express my art and this confirms my vision. Thanks again. Great vid

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Thank you!

@emanueleleschiera5171 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing us Erick, you made beautiful works I like your pieces! Congratulation!

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you for the kind words! You are most welcome!

@mayrakopjansen2814 4 года назад

You’re amazing Thanks for sharing these videos with us 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍👍👍👍

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

My pleasure!!

@jyotiverma3768 Год назад

Amazing work

@EirikArnesenArt Год назад

Thank you!

@o0olamiso0o 4 года назад

Amazing Channel! Please keep making more videos

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you!

@bladerunnerup 3 года назад

It is very helpful for me. I watched the 1st and 2nd part. I would like to see the 3rd part of this video series but I could not find. It is very disappointing for me

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

There is no 3rd part! I will make more videos like this at some point in the future! Stay tuned!

@Indevor 4 года назад

Great work Eirik and thank you for sharing this with us. I wonder what type of super glue you used to fix your armature to the black block? it's very steady.

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you! It's not super glue, it's epoxy glue. It's much stronger and requires two different components mixed together in order to set up. It's also somewhat flexible so it doesn't crack or break as easy as super glue.

@tommillman8916 2 года назад

Can I have a link to the next in this series? I’m having problems finding part 2? Thanks you so much for sharing this, I’m coming back to clay sculpting after 30 years of office work and this is helping so much!

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Hello Tom. Sorry I never made Part 2, think I caught a bad flu during this and lost interest in the sculpture, that's my bad. There are a lot more stuff like this on the channel that you can watch and learn from for free, and I also have a Patreon page where you watch longer and more in-depth tutorials for a small charge. Hope you like some of the videos and good luck sculpting! Welcome back to it 🙂

@tommillman8916 2 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt thanks Erik, I am actually going to do the Patreon beginners videos, many thanks

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Awesome! Hope you enjoy them and learn something 🙂

@nissassagame 3 года назад

Hello Eirik, I really enjoy your videos. I'm wondering if you have recommendations for a beginner kit? Thank you!

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Get some oil-based clay and some aluminum armature wire, perhaps a tool or two. That's all you need.

@thebradelonge5758 3 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt May I know what clay you're using in this video?

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

I think it's Cavant NSP Medium.

@thebradelonge5758 3 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt Thank you ! I love your art

@parisatavakoli9674 4 года назад

Amazing tutorials😍😍

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you! I'm glad you like them.

@tierraviva1085 4 года назад

thx a lot for sharing so much, greetings from mexico, i´m suscribing!

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

You are welcome! Thank you for subscribing!

@amansinghchhonkar 4 года назад

Awesome!

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you!

@우작가-r1j 3 года назад

wow!! your skill is amazing can i ask to you? what kind of do you use clay? air dry?

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Thank you! This is oil-based clay, it doesn't dry out. I do use water-based clay as well but I never let it dry out. I make a mold of it and cast copies in a different material. There are many videos here on the channel showing this process.

@sofiaskar 3 года назад

Gratulation. Thank you

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Thank you! You are welcome.

@lkenady52 2 года назад

Loved the watch. Beautiful figure!

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Thank you!

@rupamsaikiah2579 3 года назад

Please make a video on books for learning sculpture . please reply 🍁🍁🍁.

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

I can try but there really isn't that many good ones out there! Look up Eduard Lanteri and Robert Bodem.

@yvonnehellman6661 2 года назад

Can I see full patreon videos on RU-vid on my tv

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

I have never done it so I'm not sure. If you connect your pc to your tv using an hdmi-cabel it will work or use your tv's browser to open Patreon then I think it should work.

@yvonnehellman6661 2 года назад

Can I see patron videos on RU-vid on my tv

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

You should be able to.

@piyalibango6375 Год назад

How to remove the sculpture from the armature stand?

@EirikArnesenArt Год назад

I never do it so I don't know how to do it! You should look up Beth Cavener. She makes very complicated pieces that she hollows and fires in a kiln.

@zeynepgedikoglu9546 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you very much. I would like to know the wire details? Thicknesses? May I use air dry clay on them? As well, I wonder how you make your sculptures stay put on a display? I have a hard time fixating mine if they don't stand by themselves. Would these wires help? Thanks

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

These wires will help the sculpture from falling over. Exact thickness is not so important, these are probably a few millimeters thick. I would not use air drying clay, it will shrink and is likely to crack. Either use Super Sculpey and bake it in your oven or use oil-based clay and leave it sitting. The wires are aluminum armature wire. You can find link to places to buy the wire in my FAQ: www.patreon.com/posts/54343994

@NaldzHobbySide 3 года назад

i also sculpting but im using polymer clay., im still learning

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Polymer clay is nice! I used it a lot before I started doing bigger pieces that wouldn't fit in the oven.

@thirtyoneseventeen6402 3 года назад

Hii may i know what type of clay that you use? Is it air dry?

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

This is oil-based clay, it never dries out.

@sinisterclyde356 3 года назад

I've been sculpting for about 30 years yet to do a body..always hands..skulls..and hearts and emblem type stuff..I've done wings..but..as a artist do I need to do a human relationship to?

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

You can sculpt whatever you want to! You will work the way you practice so practice what you want to make art of.

@mariarodrigues2728 6 месяцев назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@EirikArnesenArt 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@valt8288 Год назад

I have a question. I see your technique is mostly adding little bits of clay to the armature, id like to try such a technique aswell, seems very smart, im a very much of a beginner so i dont know will i be able to make it work, but then i was wondering would it even work in my case. I use DAS air-dry clay and it tends to dry out rather quickly so im not quite sure would using this technique work for me. Do you have any experience with air-dry clay and this method of sculpting?

@EirikArnesenArt Год назад

Hello. I would suggest moving to a clay that's a little bit better for figure sculpture first and foremost. If realism or representational sculpture is what you are after I think you'll find that you'll be limited by that material. Try using an oil-based clay/plasteline if you plan to work small or a water-based terracotta clay if you plan on working large. I have a little experience with air-drying clays and I don't think they are ideal for this kind of work and in most cases a hinderance. I have more information regarding materials I recommend if you are interested in doing similar work to the kind I do. Here is a link, the post is free: www.patreon.com/posts/54343994

@valt8288 Год назад

@@EirikArnesenArt thanks!

@Famous3st Год назад

Hello, you are amazing. Was the material you worked with in the video clay or plasticine?

@EirikArnesenArt Год назад

Hello and thank you! This is plasticine, though I work with clay as well on larger pieces.

@Famous3st Год назад

@@EirikArnesenArt Do you think it is possible to study anatomy with plasticine at the initial stage?

@EirikArnesenArt Год назад

Certainly! Plasticine is a good material to work with!

@Famous3st Год назад

@@EirikArnesenArt Thank you very much!!EİRİK ARNESEN❤️😍

@nsrstudio7301 3 года назад

Nice sculpt..

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Thank you!

@1977TA 3 года назад

Is it possible to purchase pre-made armatures?

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

I've never done it but I'm pretty sure I've seen them around! So yes, probably.

@ignisking759 3 года назад

Ahh, so oil based is a must as opposed to water based if say you're working in a room with no ventilation? I was thinking of trying something called Monster Clay that is popular right now for making some sculptures at home since I don't have anything like a studio environment. I'm just worried I'll buy it and my inexperience will ruin my attempts as I'm used to water based clay from art studio courses I took, plus the stuff is pricey for just 5 lbs and I'm used to making permanent clay pieces.

@DaPreach90 3 года назад

Oil based clay is great for practice. After making a sculpture with natural clay I decided to get oil based because if you don't like your results you can melt it down and try again or make something else. Monster clay is great but you can get plastalina cheaper.

@ignisking759 3 года назад

@@DaPreach90 I heard of people mentioning plastalina, but when I look it up it's not a single brand but a term used in the product title. Hmm, so how does clean up go for a full sculpture built with wire and stuff like foil go for zero loss? I imagine tearing it apart and throwing the stuff in a microwave doesn't work too well.

@DaPreach90 3 года назад

I cut the clay from the armature. I use a heat gun and a clay cutter. There could be better/easier ways as I'm still learning and figuring it out as I go.

@ignisking759 3 года назад

@@DaPreach90 Alright. Oh, about plastalina, can you verify the brand bit I'm confused about? I'm still hesitant on biting the bullet for monster clay as I want pick the "best" clay so I don't burn away my wallet(art hobbies get expensive fast regarding quality materials).

@DaPreach90 3 года назад

@@ignisking759 Plastilina is the type of clay, you may also see it called plasteline. You can find it in a number of brands and price will vary. Van Aken, Roma, and Chavant are some brands. You may need to shop around as some brands like Chavant are more expensive than Monster Clay. Sargent Art Plastilina is fairly affordable.

@okidokicreations1075 4 года назад

Bravo

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Thank you.

@lokjitsarma7336 Год назад

One question is there that how can i make permanent sculpture? Please answer me!🙏

@EirikArnesenArt Год назад

Two options that I know of. You can fire a clay sculpture, like firing a terracotta bowl. Or you can make a mold and cast. You will find tutorials for mold making and casting on my channel. I do not fire my work and don't know how to do so unfortunately. But you can see how to make molds and cast in a permanent material here on my channel 🙂

@lokjitsarma7336 Год назад

@@EirikArnesenArt thanks for your suggestion and helping me out ❤❤

@lokjitsarma7336 Год назад

One little question is there, can you answer me that how to do molding on budget or cheap method? Because I am the beginner in this field, so I don't want to go with expansive stuffs I just want to clear the basics, so can you help me in this?

@lokjitsarma7336 Год назад

Which clay do you use?

@hugossketchbook9754 3 года назад

How much clay do you use in a small sculpture like this?

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Maybe on block of Chavant at most. Probably a bit less.

@hugossketchbook9754 3 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt Thanks Erik!

@m.djordjevic 3 года назад

I have a question ... do you let the sculpture dry on its own or "bake" it in the oven (because I saw it somewhere) and can the sculpture be painted (if so, are any special colors used?)

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

No I make a mold and cast the sculpture in a different material that I can paint if I want to. Check out the latest video on the channel to learn more.

@gan_luo1909 4 года назад

is the part 2 coming up?

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

No there is no part 2 to this one. Took it as far as I wanted and kind of lost the fire for this particular sculpture. I'll do more small maquettes like this in the future!

@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 2 года назад

what are you putting on the armature?

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

It says in the video

@banana7558 3 года назад

How much was the clay you're using? Clay here in the Philippines is expensive so I can barely finish my first project

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

This is just one small 1 kg block of clay. Think it's less than 10 Dollars.

@christopherhanson9578 Год назад

What camera do you use ?

@EirikArnesenArt Год назад

This is old so I used a Canon 6D Mark 2. Now I use Panasonic S5.

@jeremyjdl713 3 года назад

Where did you get the lazy Susan? Is it aluminum?

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

I have to admit I don't know! I don't remember. It's very heavy so I think it's steel or something. I think it's a turntable for ceramicist to turn bowls on.

@jeremyjdl713 3 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt I found it on The Ceramic Shop dot com. Ordered the 9 7/8” one. Your work is amazing btw!

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Oh that's awesome! I don't use it very much anymore but I used it a lot back in the day! Thank you very much 🙂!

@senem1769 4 года назад

Hi, what clay would you use for a larger scale model?

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

Hello, I use water-based clay. Smooth terracotta clay to be exact.

@senem1769 4 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt cool thank you

@senem1769 4 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt love your work👍

@lizzieyeehaw5016 2 года назад

What is the clay you are using? Is it like pottery clay or is it like sculpie?

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

This is Chavant NSP Medium, it's an oil-based clay. I think they make primarily for sculpting. I also use regular terracotta clay which you can use for pottery! Some clays are better for sculpting then others, you'd want one that dries very slowly, carries it's own weight well, and if you want to make sculpture similar to me you probably want a fairly smooth clay as well.

@lizzieyeehaw5016 2 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt I have some terra cotta … but it has to be fired… is that the kind you mean? I’m trying to find an acceptable clay that does not have to be fired… for some large heads…. Any ideas greatly appreciated?

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Your two options are firing or making a mold. I don't think you'll an air drying clay of decent quality, I certainly have never heard of one. You could sculpt it in oil-based clay and leave it. It will be fine but fragile.

@moyahuizar618 2 года назад

What clay are u using

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

This is Chavant NSP Medium. It's oil-based clay.

@sinisterclyde356 3 года назад

What if I just wanna do bust style sculpts..

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Then you can do that! I have videos on portraits as well.

@sinistaofficial2529 3 года назад

Can I use terracotta clay this way ?

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

You probably can but sculpting this small means the clay will dry out pretty fast. I would suggest sculpting a little larger if you're using water-based clay!

@jeremiemartin9063 3 года назад

What type/format of metal is used for the armature?

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

It's aluminum armature wire.

@freeNode5 4 года назад

are metal rigs safe to use in clay that you cure in an oven?

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

No, not this clay at least. Some polymer clay like Super Sculpey can be fired with an armature inside.

@michalopaleny9553 3 года назад

Whats the name of the clay?

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Chavant NSP Medium.

@michalopaleny9553 2 года назад

@@EirikArnesenArt thank you

@huldabjerkaker8997 2 года назад

Hvilken leire bruker du?

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

Det er en lokal terracotta leire fra Toscana. Usikker pa om den har noe navn.

@AhmedHamdi-uv5pt 4 года назад

What kind of clay is that?

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

I say it in the video, it's Chavant.

@AhmedHamdi-uv5pt 4 года назад

Where i can get it ?!

@EirikArnesenArt 4 года назад

It's probably on Amazon, Tiranti in the UK sells and ships internationally.

@owlytedailer-sg5cq Год назад

Dude wtf was that background music

@mahmutaliyev3112 2 года назад

🇦🇿❤️👍

@EirikArnesenArt 2 года назад

🙂🙏

@cocopuffs8646 3 года назад

Good job and unique style but I really don’t like this It looks like a poop

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Haha thank you! I'm not in love with this sculpture either. Probably the worst thing I've sculpted on RU-vid but somehow one of the most popular videos. The internet is a mysterious place.

@Ulujmf 3 года назад

This guy should just stop talking jeez

@EirikArnesenArt 3 года назад

Haha! It is an instructional video so some instructions are bound to happen. You can turn off the audio if you like :)

@brewster9235 2 года назад

Just want to add that I hope comments like these don’t happen often. Your voice over is incredibly helpful. I seriously don’t understand why people even have to make these comments. Thank you for your videos, and I hope you continue to make content the way you want to :)