How To Use Clay Sculpting Tools

Shaping the Clay Get out some polymer clay and a few basic tools.

How to use clay sculpting tools. All the tools I love and use on a daily basis. Finally its the main use for this tool I use it to sculpt hands and feet by rounding off the planes of the fingers toes. Brushes - regular brushes that are great for blending the clay can be used dry or wetted with isopropyl alcohol to really smoothen out the clay 10.

A quick overview of my favorite sculpting tools. Draw the shape you want onto a piece of plastic like a gift card or packaging from takeout and cut it out with scissors. This tool used to roll clay in to layer to cut small lines and shapes to apply and smooth directly on model.

Second sometimes you have to shape and model precise edges - say the edges of clothing. Here are links to similar tools. Learn how to sculpt using modeling clay and building simple geometric forms.

Heavy duty loop tool - this is usually for cutting large coils of clay out of a fresh block of clay or if you have a jumbo sculpture. Head to a department or craft store and pick out some polymer clay and a few sculpting tools. Get to know the various styles available and learn how to use different tools for the best results in your sculpting.

One of the best things about polymer clay is that it doesnt require expensive equipment to get started. This mixed use tool has mixed use. Our guide on how to make clay sculptures breaks it down into simple easy-to-follow steps.

Also I like that the opposite side is flat so I can smooth out the area as well. Working in three dimensions can be an interesting artistic challenge. If you havent any polymer clay just yet feel free to use plasticine for this class.