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First YearToday marks my first year on dA (with this account) and my first year making clay miniatures.
It's been a fantastic year. I've learned so much and progressed better than I thought I would. I've met some of the coolest people since I've started this, both on here and Tumblr. I doubt I would have kept going if it wasn't for you guys. You push me to improve and test new waters. So, truly, I appreciate all of my watchers and followers - from the comments of support to critiques and suggestions to improve. I wouldn't be where I am today without you all. c:
Here's a little look back at the past year.
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First Cake: :thumb288737108:
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First Cookie: :thumb288963652:
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First Donuts: :thumb288231587:
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First Pie: :thumb288736582:
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First Pizza: :thumb291399173:
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Last Bread: :thu

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Teemo Sculpture Progressionby *LeiliaK

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I thought it might be fun to post a little step-by-step photo of how Teemo was made.

You can see the finished sculpture here:

1: First I created a wire armature for support. This step is super important for larger sculptures, especially one that it going to be upright like Teemo. I used 16 gauge wire for this particular sculpture. Once the armature is done, I cover the bulkiest parts with tin foil. This reduces the amount of clay I need to use, and makes the sculpture lighter as well.

2: Now I start bulking out the entire sculpture with clay. I use a combination of Super Sculpey and Sculpey Firm polymer clay.

3: Here you can see where I started refining details on the face.

4: At this point most Teemo's face and body have been sculpted. I've also added fur texturing, and sculpted his pants and boots. You will also notice I chopped off his gloves as well. I didn't like the way they looked, and they were getting in the way of detailing his lower half.

5: Lots of detail work here! I've added the fluff around his neck, his telescope, flute, and the bags and maps to his back. The only thing left is his hat and hands.

6: Here Teemo has been completely sculpted. I've also done some sanding in parts that needed it, and he has been primed using Kylon gesso spray and ready for paint!

7: Now the painting is completed. For paints I use acrylic craft paint that you can find at the craft store. The main brands I use are Folk Art and Ceramcoat. I also tend to water the paint down some so that it keeps it looking smooth. It is better to paint multiple thin coats of paint than it is to paint a couple thick clumpy coats.

8: And now with the finished base! I used wood stain on the base and added a few coats of Varathane's water-based Polyurethane to make is look glossy. Model kit turf was applied using scenic cement. The mushroom was sculpted and painted along with Teemo. To protect the paint on Teemo he was sealed using Testor's Dullcote, with Varathane's added to a few parts to make them shine.

I hope this little step-by-step was helpful in some way! If you enjoy seeing my sculpting process, I would recommend dropping my by Tumblr account([link]) as I often post progress photos and answer sculpting questions there!

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~sverigeundschweden May 6, 2013

can i put normal clay in the oven? I mean, can I cook normal clay in a normal oven?

*LeiliaK May 7, 2013 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Again, I really don't know what clay you are referring to as "normal" clay.

Polymer clay is the only clay that I know of that should be put in the oven, and you can use a regular kitchen oven to bake it in.

~sverigeundschweden May 8, 2013

anyway, thank you very much! you are very kind, I also have to say that I love your sculptures

they look so professional, that's the reason why I decided to ask someone like you.

*LeiliaK May 8, 2013 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Oh gosh, thank you so much! ^_^ I'm always happy to help answer sculpting questions to the best of my ability!

~sverigeundschweden Apr 29, 2013

nice job! what is the difference between polymer clay and normal clay?

*LeiliaK Apr 30, 2013 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Thank you!

There is all different types of clay, so I'm not really sure what you mean by normal clay.

Polymer clay needs to be baked in an oven to be hardened. It very easy to work with and never dries out or hardens until it is baked!

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*LimitlessDreamer Mar 4, 2013 Student Digital Artist

Quick question, the figurines I have made from Sculpey seem to get brittle over time and break, does this happen to yours? I use the colored sculpey.

*LeiliaK Mar 5, 2013 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Hmm, I haven't really noticed a change in the brittleness of my sculptures over time. I don't work much with the colored sculpey, do you use any kind of sealant after the pieces are finished to protect them? I coat my smaller and more fragile pieces with multiple coats of glaze. Since I paint my pieces this protects the paint from chipping, but it also helps strengthen the overall piece and keep it from breaking.

*LimitlessDreamer Mar 5, 2013 Student Digital Artist

Good point, I glazed only the area's that needed shiney-ness, but I don't paint or put any sealant on them. I did though get some super Sculpey and Sculpey firm, some wire and a base or two (along with paint and primer) I just have been working and going to school XD I'll play around with it some day........ ~sigh~

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