LEGACY: Persephone
Lisa Lichtenfels shares her soft sculpture techniques for modeling realistic facial features
Description: Lisa Lichtenfels shares her techniques in creating her delicate needle modeling for realistic facial features.
Media Category: Soft Sculpture
Course Type: Self-directed (refer to the FAQ page for full descriptions of each course type)
Special Category: Legacy course
Course Format: Technique
Course Begins: March 01, 2024 - Ongoing
Course Duration: 3.5 hours
What will Students learn? Head construction, includes instructions on skull shapes, wire support for features, sculpting in batting and, needle modeling in nylon for realistic facial features.
Instructor/Students interaction: No Interaction
Class Size: No Limit
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Required skill(s): Sewing and needle modelling skills
Supplies and tools: Noted in video
Downloads: 3 videos
Disclaimer: While the early recording technology and resolution of older video recordings may not be on par with current standards, the techniques and information shared by these Master Artists are timeless and still relevant for today's students.
Introduction & Welcome!
LINKS: Recommended Materials & Supplies
Recommended Materials & Supplies (PDF)
PART ONE: Drawing and head construction
PART ONE, continued: Facial construction
PART TWO: Finishing The Persephone Head