Sculpture
I started sculpting in 2009 using water-based clay. Because I couldn't devote time to sculpting daily,
I eventually moved to a variety of oil-based clays that don't dry out over time. Currently, I'm using
Monster Clay, developed for the visual effects industry.
Because oil-based clays like Monster Clay don't ever harden, I have to make a mould and then cast the final piece. Most of my casts have been in Hydrocal, a form of plaster. It's my favorite as it's the easiest to sand and patch, fixing errors that occur in the moulding and casting process. Occasionally, due to the nature of a piece, I have cast in resin. While resin is sturdier than hydrocal, it is also more difficult to refine if there are problems with the mould.
Some of the pieces below are clay originals and others are casts.
Click any image for a larger view.
Because oil-based clays like Monster Clay don't ever harden, I have to make a mould and then cast the final piece. Most of my casts have been in Hydrocal, a form of plaster. It's my favorite as it's the easiest to sand and patch, fixing errors that occur in the moulding and casting process. Occasionally, due to the nature of a piece, I have cast in resin. While resin is sturdier than hydrocal, it is also more difficult to refine if there are problems with the mould.
Some of the pieces below are clay originals and others are casts.
Click any image for a larger view.