Sculpture

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Learn how to create a sculpture using the coil building method. This is a great project for teachers to use in their classes.

Learn how to make pinch pots or pinch pot method sculptures! A fun project for young and old and a great project for art teachers!

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.

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...

Give a gift, that you created, for young or senior, that lasts for years. A wonderfully easy gift to make, or for your kids to make, as gifts for their teacher, for relatives, friends, birthdays...

The most important component about finding out if your bronze statue is worth money is research. What may seem like an old, worthless relic could really be a priceless piece of art. There are many...

Papier mache is a fun and easy way to create sculptures, models and other objects. Creating papier mache only requires water, flour and old newspaper. Simple shapes are easy to craft from papier...

Sculpting the shape of a baby in clay is a special kind of human figure sculpting. While many of the proportions and shapes of a baby's body are similar to those of a child are adult, the...

Old metal filing cabinets have the advantage of being well-built, capacious and nearly indestructible. On the down side, they are clunky, heavy and often unattractive. With a bit of work and some...

There are tons of different recipes for home made clay out there, but you may have found many of them are poor quality. They leave your clay un-sculpt-able and hard to work with. In this article...

This enormous block of crystallized calcium carbonate, known as Carrara marble, originated during the Jurassic era. Over the course of a billion years, the shells of marine organisms had amassed...

Talavera is a variety of fine ceramic pottery. Though the style gets its name from Talavera de la Reina, Spain, it is also made in and strongly associated with Pueblo, Mexico, where the technique...

Okay ladies, admit it...sometimes Barbie dolls are fun! They don't HAVE to be just for little kids. And if you're an artsy person like me, Barbie-mods can be a heck of a time! Let's explore making...

Most people have no idea how easy origami is! They don't even bother trying to learn. Well, now that your here, you will be leaving knowing how to make a paper swan with ease. Be sure to follow...

Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Now is your chance! This illustrated tutorial will guide you through the whole process of making a variety of chains from any type of metal.

After platinum, gold and silver, pewter is the fourth-most-precious metal in the world. It is a type of metal that is mixed with other metals to be shaped and formed. Pewter has been used since...

Clay sculptures have been a part of our world for centuries, dating back to when man first began walking the earth. Sculpting from clay is one of the easiest art forms for a beginner to attempt....

Clay modeling is a great way for those looking to develop and exercise their artistic talents in a 3-dimensional medium without the difficulties associated with reduction sculpture. However, while...

Aesthetic form began as the reddish-brown earthen substance that first captured the noble existence of man. After thousands of years, the form has risen to embrace the light abstract idea that now...

Celebrated master sculptor Auguste Rodin was a much-admired, highly respected Parisian whose prolific output and unparalleled artistic quality has resulted in worldwide recognition and the...

Assemblage sculpture is a modern form of sculpture that was first created in the 20th century. It combines traditional methods of sculpting with collage to create new and provocative pieces of...

Through a process of art and science, forensic sculptors recreate what someone looked like at the time of his death, what someone might have looked like if he had aged or when he younger or how...

According to the Encyclopedia of Crafts, papier mache is the French term for "chewed-up paper. " It's also the term for the technique of mixing paper and glue for use in crafts and fine arts....

Creating pottery is unique almost by default. Each artist's hands are different and this subtle difference allows them to shape the clay in new and exciting ways. Clay pottery gifts are special to...

Paperweights are stunning, handmade glass objects that may contain anything from swirls of color to realistic-looking plants. Originating in Europe in the 19th century, paperweights made their way...

Legos are fun to play with, but sometimes you need ideas to get you started. I made an outline of the state of Texas out of Legos and I thought I would share it with y’all. It’s pretty easy to...

The use of clay for creating useful or decorative objects began as long ago as 6000 B.C., or about the time that humans first began to live in one place and plant crops rather than live a nomadic...

Working with clay can truly connect the artist with his subject. Using your hands to mold and shape a figure or other artifact out of clay can create a compelling sense of intimacy. This is...

Carving soap with a child is a wonderful memory to create together and it all ends with some good clean fun.

Stone carving is one way to create a unique piece of art or decoration that can last for many generations. However, this art form can also be extremely daunting and often people lack the most...

Do you need an entertaining group project for school, a party, or just a bunch of friends? Well this duck is extremely easy to make and offers a fun clay experience for all. Gather up your...

This is the perfect beginning project as an introduction to working with polymer clay. Learning how to wedge (ceramic term) different colors of clay together to blend your own colors is an added...

Ahoy Mates! Learn how to make this super simple whale out of polymer clay. One piece of clay and 2 cuts and yes you can make this wonderful whale. Totally suitable for all age groups and artistic...

Stone carving is an art form that seems quite daunting to many artists. This might be because of the sheer beauty and power of classic works like the "David" or "La Pieta" by Michelangelo....