White Fox Sculpture

I made this sculpture because I am entering this contest as a project for my EAST Initiative class. When I heard about an art competition I immediately knew I wanted to make a sculpture. Sculpting is not a medium I am very familiar with. I made an animal sculpture to get out of my comfort zone, and try something challenging. Even if I don't win this competition I am happy that I completed something I am unfamiliar with.

The supplies I used were a sponge, block of clay, brushes, bucket of water, and two acrylic paints. I used my sponge, and water to help me sculpt, and smoothen my parts as I slipped, and scored them together. After I left the finished sculpture dry for 2 days I used my white acrylic paint, and painted 3 coats over it. After that is dry I added my final details.

Your first step to make a sculpture is getting the necessary supplies. I recommend having a circular sponge, water, plastic wrap, a set of sculpting tools, paint brushes, acrylic paint (optional), and a glaze to go over it to have a protective layer. When you first are sculpting your parts its necessary to use your sponge, and sculpting tools, but also have water so you can slip and score your parts. As your sculpture is coming along you need to have wrap or a bag over it so it doesn't dry out. It is optional to paint and glaze it, but it's definitely an option if you want your sculpture to pop.

After you sculpt your basic shapes you need to slip and score each piece to attach them to each other. You can always mold clay onto places where you need it after slipping and scoring. Use your sculpting tools to help you shapes your more bulky items before slipping and scoring. It also helps to use them for smaller details like the ears, and tail on my sculpture.

Your final step which is an optional one is painting, and adding details. I recommend doing a white under coat to make whatever color you choose pop on your sculpture. You can also use POSCA's or acrylic paints for more intricate details. Finally, after your finished painting, and adding your details you can add a varnish/glaze over top as a protective layer, and to make it shine.