maria cristina paradiso
Bari, Puglia, Italy
graduate in sculpture in academy of Bari
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I finally build by myself my own loop tool, thanks you for your lessons!
great idea Master!
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Hallo, this course can help me drawing better animal ? Can I use your lessons for work better my sculpture maquette?
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about working with woods and marble, in future there are new course?When I was a child I play with clay, but now I really wont working marble and woods, in future there are some videocourse about this materials?
I learn from videos, but a bibliography for all community, what's the books are "must have" , before practice? there are some difference from russian school, american school and italian school or other country sculpture school?
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Andrew, in my study of classical \contempory art I see my type of modelling eyes in sculpture. Is good, see other artist ? It's only the question not critique
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How to make sculpting tools with BAMBOO - YouTube , Hey guys I'm seek some videos for make homemade own tools How to Make Your Own Custom Clay Sculpting Tools - Easy DIY Tutorial - YouTube
Daryl Marsh: Making your own DIY Sculpting Tools
DIY Carving and Trimming Tools (ceramicartsnetwork.org)Make Your Own Clay-sculpting Loop Tools-revised Version (updated 7 Sept 09) : 17 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
This is the data sheet from Chavant
Description
Chavant NSP clay is a globally well-accepted non sulfur modeling clay used by the Special Effects and Fine Arts industries. It holds exceptional surface details and is somewhat waxier and tougher than other Chavant products.
Available in: Soft, Medium, and Hard
Colors: Green*, Brown or Tan (Tan color will vary)
*Green color is different at each hardness.
PACKAGING: 2 pound block, 10 pound block*
*soft & medium only
NSP was introduced in 1993. The intention was to eliminate the sulfur filler in a professional grade sculpting clay, which often caused inhibition problems with various liquid rubber mold-making materials.
The NSP product line consists of clays that contain higher percentage of wax components making the clays somewhat “tougher”. Available in Soft, Medium or Hard, these clays have good adhesive qualities, flexibility and length. Because they are “tougher” NSP tends to accept cut detail lines very cleanly, with no ragged edges. The surface texture of NSP will be somewhat “grabby” when compared to sulfur-based clays and even the NSP – Soft is rather firm by some people’s standards.
NSP is commonly used by artists for the creation of sculpture and is often used to fill cracks in industrial patterns or to build dams when making splash molds. Product designers who freehand sculpt also use NSP.
NSP is subject to surface oxidation. If the clay is in its original package it will have a long shelf life, certainly months and probably years. If the clay is repeatedly heated and cooled, oxidation is accelerated. Sometimes this characteristic is beneficial in handling or mold making since the surface can become harder.
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Unique Properties
NSP can actually be melted and poured as a casting, brushed or sprayed.
Physical Properties
NSP Soft and Medium Density: 96.7 lbs./cu. ft. Specific Gravity: 1.55 g/cm
NSP Hard Density: 103 lbs./cu. ft. Specific Gravity: 1.65 g/cm
Softening Temperature
150°F / 66°C
Troweling Temperature
175°F / 79°C
Brushing Temperature
185°F / 85°C
Casting Temperature
205°F / 96°C
Hygiene
Wash hands with soap and water after use.
Handling Tips
NSP can be warmed to soften but as it softens it also becomes sticky. Using small amounts of water, citrus-based solvents, lighter fluid, latex paint removers, turpentine or mineral spirits as a lubricant on the surface of the clay will help to attain a smooth surface.
Great way to learn sculpture! I want try it!
Zoe you explain in hour that I learned in five years of accademia! In next future I use your advice ,I like learn to american model of school, italian model it's good but in my town go more abstracion and I not prefer, Thanks you!