hand tutorial pics ( Stage One)

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Deniseyf
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hand tutorial pics ( Stage One)

Post by Deniseyf »

Ok im going to have to do this in stages
as there are lots of pics
i feel the more there are the easier it will be to see
what im actualy doing!
ill be updating with more pics later
(it takes so long :? )

this is stage one
ill start stage 2 in a new post
if youve any questions you can post them HERE :D

PLEASE EXSCUSE MY MESSY DESK :oops:
IT NOTICE SEEMS TO GET WORSE AS I GO ALONG LOL :lol: )




Ok we start with basic arm armature made from foil
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Ive added 2 sheets of clay to make basic arm shape
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Here im wrapping some clay around the armature
just to get some clay on there ill cut off excess or add later if i need to
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here youl see ive made VERY rouch hand shapes
what im doing right now is just getting clay on there to make a rough hand shape before i begin the sculpting of the hand
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here im just rolling rough sausage shape for fingers
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Ok here ive cut the fingers roughly to the lenghth i want them
they wont be quite as long when i finished as i once they are applied to the hand i push them down so they taper from where they meet the hand to finger tips.
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here ive just used my taper tool to smooth and attach fingers to hand securely
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Here im adding a thicker sausage of clay for the thumb
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here the thumb is attached, see also the begining of the thumb pad on the hand
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Here im adding fat pads the the hands
Ive also begun to play with positioning the fingers and trying to get the hand shape i want
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here just adding another fat pad.
I add three to the hand ,blending it how i want it later on
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webberartworks
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Post by webberartworks »

hi Denise,
Wow, thank you for doing this. :elephant: This is awesome. I was wondering. :? You don't use armatures in the fingers? Do they ever brake with this process?
Deniseyf
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Post by Deniseyf »

Hi ya :)
No I dont use armmatures in the fingers
Of course an open hand is always going to be more breakable/delicate
than a closed fist. Ive never broken a finger on any of the babies ive
sculpted while they have been in my possesion so far touch wood :?
They just need that little bit of extra care
when holding /dressing etc.
Angela Lewis
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Post by Angela Lewis »

Oh Denise :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

WONDERFUL TUTORIAL !! Thank you so very very much !! In just those few photos I have learned so much I didn't know, thank you thank you for sharing with us !!

Angie
Angela Lewis
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Post by Angela Lewis »

Can we make this a STICKY ??? :D
vegirobin
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Post by vegirobin »

Absolutely awesome!!

-Robin
Lullabydolls*Janet*
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Post by Lullabydolls*Janet* »

wow, I'm enjoying this, thanks Denise
Kim N
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Post by Kim N »

Hi Denise,

This is so great of you to do for everyone!

I was wondering if you could tell me which clay you are using?


HUgs,
Kim
Daria
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Post by Daria »

Wonderful!
Deniseyf
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Post by Deniseyf »

thanks im glad to help out
I use prosculpt or the
European equivalent which is sculpy living Doll
which is exactly the same

Im using living doll for this one
:D
Daria
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Post by Daria »

I allways thought that Prosculpt and Sculpy Living doll are two diffrent clays. Thanks! I don´t like to make limbs, but yours are so great, so I will for sure try to make them! I just love to make the heads! Thank you again!
Deniseyf
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Post by Deniseyf »

I allways thought that Prosculpt and Sculpy Living doll are two diffrent clays.
Daria, so did I!!
ive only recently started using the living doll
and i can honestly say there dosent seem to be any difference at all!!

and i know what you mean about liking doing the heads
I think we all feel that way
they are far more interesting to do
but its a great feeling to be able to put a complete baby together
so make a start on some limbs :wink:
if you post pics as u go i can give u some advice if u need it.

hugs
Denise x
Daria
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Post by Daria »

Thank you, thank you thank you, Denise. I will love to hear some advises and critque about my dolls, so I can get better and finaly make a sculpt of my son! Anytime I sculpe something I will put the pics in. Hugs and kisses!
Kim N
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Post by Kim N »

You are a doll Denise! I'm sorry to bother you with this but could you tell me which color you use? I used the baby prosculpt the for my first and am not happy with his color at all! I have seen alot of people say they like it but it looks way too pale to me??? Do I need to paint more or should I come out of the oven with a better color to begin with? Do you think the regular flesh color is better?

Hugs,
Kim
Deniseyf
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Post by Deniseyf »

Kim ive only used the regular flesh colour
the colour looks pretty good straight from the oven

once all my pieces have been sculpted
i use acrylics to blush them all
As im in the UK we have only just got the
new baby colour prosculpt. so i havent tried it yet


hugs
Denise x
Kim N
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Post by Kim N »

Thanks Denise!

I think I need to buy the regular flesh color! The color on yours looks beautiful!

ARGGGGG! I have over $80.00 of the baby in my garage! Oh well!

Hugs,
Kim
Deniseyf
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Post by Deniseyf »

Kim use up your baby colour first
you can change the colour easily with a wash of well watered
down acrylics applied with a wad of cotton. just be sure to water it down
a lot. and apply as many coats as you like letting it dry inbetween coats.
i use a micture of red with a bit of brown added. just be sure the red u use isnt an orangy red!!


hugs
Denise x
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Post by Donna Lee Originals »

Denise,
thank you! thank you! thank you! thank you! thank you! thank you!thank you! thank you! thank you! :D :elephant: :elephant:

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Angela Lewis
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Post by Angela Lewis »

Denise,
I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do this for us. You are so sweet for helping all of us. I truly appreciate your time and talent !

Thank you Thank you !!

Angie
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starting to sculpt

Post by mandygibsonbabyaddict »

Hi Denise,
Im very interested in trying to sculpt but have never sculpted a thing in my life!!! What would I need to get started. You're online tutorials are brilliant and basic for someone like me to follow, thanks for sharing your skills :D best wishes mandy
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