Sculpture

The CowParade---said to be "the largest and most successful public art event in the world"---has inspired many professional and amateur artists, young and old. According to CowParade's official...

How to create stained glass art for windows, lamps, cabinets, doors, hangings and more. This is part of an instructional DVD video available on knappstainedglass.com. In addition to the...

Paperclay is a non-toxic modeling material available at craft stores in wet and dry forms. It can be sculpted, molded or shaped and requires no baking to dry. When hardened, it can be sanded or...

Metal is one of the most difficult mediums to shape because it requires excessive force or heat to bend and shape it and special metal snips to cut it. You risk severely cutting or burning...

Casting, a common process in creating fiberglass objects, involves making the final copy of an original design or template. During this process, you apply the casting material to a mold, which is...

Applying gold leaf to a plaster object is known as gilding. Gilding architectural features such as plaster ceiling medallions and crown molding, as well as gilding furniture trim, lends a room an...

The lost wax casting method for making sculptures originated in the third century B.C. Today, this method of creating detailed bronze sculptures remains a popular sculpting method. Lost wax...

Plaster of Paris is one of the most popular materials used in casting. It dates back centuries and is preferred because it is inexpensive and durable if taken care of properly. Plaster can be...

Fiberglass, although a fairly toxic substance, is a common choice among professionals, students and hobbyists for creating props and other art projects. In order to form fiberglass into the...

Fiberglass has, in recent years, become a fairly popular material for sculpture artists. Film and stage prop makers have used fiberglass to make durable copies of clay or plaster sculptures for...

Fiberglass, a typical material for creating tough plastic objects, is most often shaped and manipulated using a mold, or negative design depression. However, using a negative mold is not the only...

Fiberglass, a cloth material made from glass fibers, is a fairly popular choice for making props, car parts and boat hulls through traditional casting. During the casting process, fiberglass...

Arts and crafts can be a good way to relieve some tension or to help keep young children occupied. Clay modeling projects are fun ways to use your creativity--and a lump of soft clay--to bring...

Just like a real hibiscus tree, a miniature model of one can lend an air of beauty and delicacy to your decorating. Although a hibiscus tree is a relatively complex shape, you can render an...

Art molds can be used to help make statues, movie and play props, haunted house severed limbs or pregnancy castings for baby mementos. Making a full body casting obviously takes more plaster and...

Concrete statues can make any art collection or home landscape very eloquent. Many different styles of concrete or plaster statues have been used for yard decorations such as cherubs, angels,...

Have you ever wished your flowers would never wilt or die? While flowers are certainly beautiful, most only last a few days. Paper flowers capture the beauty of natural flowers without wilting or...

Palm fronds are a beautiful but intricate natural shape that can be challenging to render in clay due to the fragility of the leaves and the uniformity of the shape. In order to sculpt...

The painted plaster mold, which is a negative plaster copy of another object or sculpted design, is a fairly simple craft project with many uses. Plaster molds may be used for children's crafts,...

Rustic, heavy wooden beams lend a since of quiet grandeur to a living space. Coupled with tastefully casual furniture and the right lighting they can make any space feel more substantial. Hardwood...

Plaster of paris is a great material to use for creating exact replicas using flexible molds. Inexpensive and easy to mix and pour, plaster of paris can recreate exact details and dries solidly....

Making a plaster moulding of a body part captures the look of that part in life-sized 3D, preserving it forever. The process of creating the mold is fairly simple. You can mount the plaster body...

Copper is one of the best metals for beginning artists to work with. In sheets, copper is easy to cut and shape into figures or three-dimensional wall art hangings. Making copper art can be a...

Whether you're new to glazing or have been doing it for years, there are always ways to perfect your glazing technique. Even when glazing seems to have gone wrong, you can often fix the problems...

Silicone and urethane rubber molds are well-known for their versatility, and are often the first choice among toymakers, propmakers and hobbyists. This type of mold is also fairly durable, but the...

In recent art history, metal has become a commonplace medium in the world of sculpture. However, metal art goes far beyond sculpture and includes decorative art and even the fashioning of musical...

The reason for painting metal sculpture can be as simple as the need for a sealant that prevents rust or preserves the patina. Or, it can become an elaborate expression of color, furthering the...

Welding rods, or electrodes, are used in the stick welding process and will not be found in MIG, flux-core, TIG or any other welding application. They are a long, skinny steel rod with a flux...

Sculptures made from fiberglass and resins have several distinct advantages over those made from concrete, bronze or other materials. They are significantly lighter, making them easier to...

Ganesh is the Hindu god of knowledge, and followers worship his images in praise of the path to knowledge and enlightenment. For this reason, a Ganesh idol in your home may serve as a deep...

Making foot and hand imprints is a classic project for kids and adult artists. Children's footprints are often painted with bright colors and used to make gifts such as tree ornaments and...

You can make an imaginative statue of a human being from polyvinyl chlorate (PVC) piping. PVC pipes, fittings and connectors come in so many shapes and sizes the design possibilities are endless....

Hand blown glass ornaments are highly sought after and collected because they are handcrafted pieces of glasswork that are made with the centuries-old lampworking and glassblowing techniques. Many...

Fiberglass sculpture offers several advantages over other media. It is lightweight, so it can be transported easily and shipped inexpensively. It is also very strong and can withstand the elements...

Hex netting, known by the common names of poultry wire, chicken wire or chicken netting, is a galvanized woven hardware product often used in the construction of fencing and pens for poultry and...

A wood carving is a work of art that's made to last a long time. However, the wood's appearance won't necessarily stay in prime condition unless you take special care to maintain your carving....

Through the use of traditional acid etching and automated laser techniques, artists and interior designers continue to push the aesthetic possibilities of carved glass. While carved glass still...

Making a plaster of Paris mold of your lips is a fun craft idea that can entertain the whole family. Plaster of Paris is easy for crafters of all ages to use for molding shapes and creating...

Creating sculpture and artwork can be fun and relaxing. A variety of media are available to work with to create art, and medical supplies can be one of them. Plaster bandage is often used to...

Bronze, made by combining copper and tin, has been a popular decorative material for centuries. Sculptures, fixtures, and architectural elements can all be made from bronze. When working with...

Have you ever seen one of those cool looking cubes with patterns inside of them? If you want to make one, then this is the article for you!

Plaster of Paris, sometimes called plaster, is a powder-based material that, when mixed with water, creates a material that hardens much like cement. Plaster of Paris is ideal for use with molds...

When pottery breaks, epoxy is often the best material to use to repair it. It hardens relatively quickly and is easy to apply to separate pieces of broken pottery.

You won't have to call the Turkey Hot line to make this wonderful bird. Just watch the video and follow the steps and your turkey will be the talk of the neighborhood.

When working with wood, you must account for the fact that it is a natural product. This means that shrinkage, warping and splitting can occur. This can become quite a problem when a carver or...

Stone carving tools have changed little through the centuries. Chisels and hammers have been around since man could forge steel. The pneumatic hammer came about in the late 1800s. Despite...