Sculpt Characters with Epoxy Modeling Clay
A course by Francesca Dalla Benetta , Plastic Artist
Joined August 2017
Learn to model beautiful characters using this strong, versatile material
Learn to model beautiful characters using this strong, versatile material
Joined August 2017
If you're looking to create your very first sculpture, Italian plastic artist Francesca Dalla Benetta put together this course just for you! After completing her degree in painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan, Francesca spent 10 years exploring the world of special effects for film and TV as a make-up artist specialized in prosthetics and fantastical creatures. She later decided to make a living as a full-time sculptor, creating pieces that have been exhibited in Mexico, the United States, and Europe.
In this course, discover the steps to create a sculpture with epoxy modeling clay, from the basic structure to the final painted details.
Epoxy clay is a medium created by mixing two substances. When air-dried, this material hardens on its own, eliminating the need for kilns or molds and making the process both simple and affordable.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 8 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (455)
- 11,456 students
- 21 lessons (3h 59m)
- 8 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Sculpt a character with epoxy modeling clay.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Plastic and visual artists, arts-and-crafts enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to explore the world of sculpting.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge of drawing or sculpting is required as Francesca teaches you all the techniques you need from scratch.
As for materials, you need a plastic table protector, a notebook, pencil and paper to sketch your ideas, epoxy modeling clay, traditional oil-based clay (for children or sculptors), modeling tools (either the conventional type found at art stores or dental tools), wire of any kind, aluminum foil, water, 150- and 320-grit sandpaper, a rag, a plastic bag, and gloves. To paint your sculpture, you need spray paint, acrylics, water, cups, plates, brushes, sponges, gloves, a mask, lacquer or varnish, and other materials specified throughout the course.
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A course by Francesca Dalla Benetta
Francesca is a self-taught sculptor with a degree in painting from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. For over 10 years, she collaborated as a make-up artist on a variety of audiovisual and artistic projects for film, TV, and theater, specializing in prosthetics and fantastical creatures. Her work led her to Mexico, where she continues to live today.
In 2010, she began creating her own pieces as a full-time sculptor, exhibiting her work internationally in Mexico, the United States, and Europe.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Familiarization with materials and tools
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Materials and workspace
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Epoxy Plasticine: Texture and Smoothing (Pt.1)
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Epoxy Plasticine: Texture and Smoothing (Pt.2)
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U3
Creation of the piece (Body)
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Sketch and ideas
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Structure
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First volumes and forms (Pt.1)
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First volumes and forms (Pt.2)
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U4
Creation of the piece (Detail)
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Human mask
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Deer Head (Pt. 1)
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Deer Head (Pt. 2)
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Deer Head (Pt.3)
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Final finishes
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U5
Piece Painting
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Painting techniques
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Base colors (Pt.1)
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Base colors (Pt.2)
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Paint Details (Pt.1)
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Paint Details (Pt.2)
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Final finishes
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FP
Final project
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Sculpture of characters in epoxy plasticine
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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linapw
Will practice more
whauu
PlusSalve,ho delle domande da fare: non usa guanti in lattice ma questo materiale è dannoso per l'essere umano? Mi può dire la marca del materiale che utilizza?
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annettenaghavi
Ein toller Kurs. Ich habe viel gelernt. Alles ist sehr verständlich und leicht nachzumachen.
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genevieve_kote
I really don't like the audio translation it's not in sync with the video, there are many awkward pauses because the translator finished a sentence before the artist.
pedrozabaron
Muy buen curso y muy bien explicado, gracias!!
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