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Clay advice
I'm making a minature model of someone and this will be the first time i ever used clay. I'm not a very great art person but this will probably be a huge mark for ym project in class.
Is there any tips you can give me to make this successful and hopefully not make it look terrible? It's air-dry clay from Wal mart. thanks
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The most important thing when using clay is to ensure you have the difference between keeping it moist and keeping it wet correct. Use too little water, it will dry up and become almost impossible to do anything with, as it will crack constantly. If you put too much water with it, it will slop all over the place!!
Basically, you just want to make sure that when you first use it, you put some water onto your hands and start moulding. Work slowly and carefully, with whatever tools are at your disposal. If you are making a model of an actual person, it may help to have a picture of that person with you (covered in something plastic so it doesn't get dirty!), to work from as a guide.
Any time the clay starts to feel dry, or starts to crack, dip your fingers in some water to moisten the clay and continue to work. Remember, it is extremely pliable stuff and in the right hands, there is very little that cannot be made with clay. Finally, if you need to stop for more than 20-30minutes, cover your artwork in a plastic bag, clingfilm or something similar, to ensure it does not dry out.
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Make a sketch first and try to catch his/her best side start with the easy stuff like a head and work your way up. You get it dont let yourself down.
Goodluck
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