Welcome video
How to work with air dry clay
Preparing the head
Happy
Angry
Arrogant
Surprised
How to sculpt an open mouth
All about painting with watercolor
Painting demonstration
Another online fun course by Marlaine Verhelst.
Description: You already have some experience as a sculptor or a doll maker, but you are struggling with the expressions of your dolls. Marlaine shows you how to sculpt a happy face, an angry face, an arrogant face and a surprised face in air dry clay. You will also learn how to emphasize these expressions with watercolor paint. A similar course has been offered before.
Media Category: Air Dry Clay
Course Type: Self-directed (refer to the FAQ page for full descriptions of each course type)
Course Format: Demonstration
Course Begins: March 15, 2022 - Ongoing
Course Duration: No time limit
What will Students learn? Students will learn how to sculpt and paint expression in their dolls' faces.
Instructor/Students interaction: Answer questions via emails.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required skill(s): Basic sculpting skills.
Supplies and tools:
Downloads: The content includes PDFs and demonstration videos.
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