Sculpt a Bird Bath from Clay

Presented by Jorge Benlloch

Make your own bird bath from clay, sculpting the slabs and firing it water tight for the summer; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Series Summary

Working with clay is one of the most satisfying and relaxing hobbies. It is also the basis of one of the most ancient fine arts, sculpture. Ceramics can be produced on a large scale, making kitchen ware or kitsch, but it takes an artist to make a sculpture. Clay sculpting is a fantastic part of ceramic art. If you would like to learn how to design and create clay sculptures for free and online, you can learn from one of our experts.

In this free video series, sculptor Jorge Benlloch shows you how to sculpt and fire a mounted bird bath. Jorge leads you through cutting the pieces, assembling and sealing them, and making the bird bath watertight. You will also learn how to sculpt two clay birds that fit onto your new bird bath. Jorge gives you tips on firing and using the bird bath as well.

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Cutting Clay for Bird Bath Sculpture

Cut clay into slabs to make a beautiful bird bath; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Sealing Bird Bath Sculpture

Sealing is important for making a clay bird bath to ensure the water stays; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Base of Bird Bath Sculpture

Create the base of a mounted bird bath from clay; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Back of Bird Bath Sculpture

Sculpt the back of a mounted bird bath from clay; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Smoothing a Clay Bird Bath Sculpture

Smoothing the clay is important before firing a piece; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Firing a Clay Bird Bath

Fire a clay bird bath before mounting or adding water; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Reshaping Trim of Bird Bath Sculpture

Reshaping a clay sculpture is important to smooth textures and edges; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Trimming Bird Bath Sculpture

Trimming the edges of a clay sculpture is important for the final look; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Equipment for Sculpting a Bird Bath from Clay

Sculpting in clay requires certain supplies and equipment; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Sculpt Second Bird from Clay for Bird Bath

Why not sculpt a bird to add to your clay bird bath? Learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Assembling Bird Bath Sculpture

Sculpting a bird bath requires assembling the pieces neatly; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Paper Templates & Sculpting a Bird Bath from Clay

Paper templates help the design process of making a sculpture; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Sculpt First Bird from Clay for Bird Bath

Try sculpting a bird to add to your clay bird bath; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Rolling Clay for Bird Bath Sculpture

Roll clay out to sculpt bird bath pieces evenly; learn to sculpt a bird bath from clay in this free video art lesson.

Sculpt a Bird Bath from Clay

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