SCULPTING 101 STEP BY STEP

[garyjd]

From the front again. The next step is to refine the folds and then do the other shoe/sock.

 

[robbyk9]

Hi Gary

Very interesting to see how you do this sculpting. It seems like magic for me.
But it's very nice to see how you do it.
Great work Gary keep us posted with this matter.

Greetings Dick

 

[Manfred]

Once again, very enlightening Gary.

You should write a sculpting book, I would buy it .

How do you keep the shoes the same size, by measuring and eye balling?
I ask because I hate doing shoes and my main sculpting enemy is symmetry...

 

[garyjd]

Originally posted by ManfredL@Jan 13 2006, 11:17 AM
Once again, very enlightening Gary.

You should write a sculpting book, I would buy it .

How do you keep the shoes the same size, by measuring and eye balling?
I ask because I hate doing shoes and my main sculpting enemy is symmetry...

Manfred, Thanks. I'm not a fan of eyeballing as two of one thing hardly ever are exactly the same, but I made an exception because most if not all of the figure will end up being made from Sculpey. I would typically make the soles of the shoes from plastic stock or a combination of plastic and putty. I mostly kept an eye on the length and width of the shoes and did a little careful carving and sanding.

Though I appreciate the suggestion, I'm content just posting sbs's here. I can do it on my own time and I'm not a writer. Besides there are far more accomplished sculptors than myself out there that could put together a great book.~Gary

 

[fsdesimone]

I was looking forward to this part of the SBS - I *hate* sculpting shoes.
(I used to hate sculptin ears, but honestly, since I read Gordy's SBS on that topic, it's much easier.)

Francesca

 

[garyjd]

Originally posted by fsdesimone@Jan 14 2006, 02:49 AM
I was looking forward to this part of the SBS - I *hate* sculpting shoes.

Francesca

Francesca, It's not only important to get the shape of the sole and the heel correct, but more importantly the arch.~Gary

 

[quang]

Originally posted by garyjd@Jan 14 2006, 08:30 PM
It's not only important to get the shape of the sole and the heel correct, but more importantly the arch.

... and the angle of the ankle that would make or break a standing pose.



Q.

 

[garyjd]

Originally posted by robbyk9@Jan 12 2006, 06:32 PM
Very interesting to see how you do this sculpting. It seems like magic for me.

Dick, Thank you very much. it's not magic at all, really. Practice, patience, and above all observation are essential in order to sculpt a figure. But if there is a magic hat or wand you know of to make it easy please tell me. ~Gary

 

[garyjd]

After a little thought I decided to change the folds as they did not look like a sock that was falling down on it's own weight. Here are the new roughed in folds. A lot of time I indicate where a fold will go by drawing a line in the Sculpey with my spatula.

 

[garyjd]

A view of the backside after some work.

 

[garyjd]

Another view like the first picture but a different angle. As you go around the ankle area it's important to make sure that not only makes sense but also transitions into the folds next to it.

 

[garyjd]

Here the left ankle has been completed and the right roughed in.

 

[garyjd]

Another back view showing the work.

 

[garyjd]

In addition to the sock you might also note the side of the left shoe has been added. The remaining side and buckle closure will be done with putty.

 

[garyjd]

A profile view of the shoe. This side of the other shoe will be done as well.

 

[garyjd]

Both socks completed, front view.

 

[garyjd]

Both socks from the back.

 

[garyjd]

This thread will resume with finishing the shoes. This work will be done when all parts made from Sculpey are baked.


The sculpting of the trousers will be in the next section.~Gary

 

[mertenspeter]

Thanks Gary, looking forward to it

Peter

 

[Figure Mad]

Thanks Gary

Extremely impressive sculpting

Dave