Oil-based Clay
- Basic Sculpture Kit for ceramic and/or oil-based clay
- 9″x12″ sketchbook or larger
- Pencil or pen
- Eraser
- One sheet of tracing paper
- 2 to 10 pounds of oil-based clay (depending on your project)
- X-acto knife
- Pictures of project(s) to reproduce or that may inspire your own project(s)
- Proper armature for your project (will be discussed on day one of class, below items are just some possible materials)
- One roll of aluminum foil
- One pound (or more) of art wax (found on Art Store sales floor)
- Various plumbing supplies (usually purchased with instructor after design is completed)
- Melamine shelf material suitable for your project
- Armature Wire
**Other Highly Recommended Materials & Equipment for Oil-based Clay Projects –
- Colourshapers – silicone tipped sculpting tools
- Aluminum detail sculpting tools
- Molding & Casting materials possibly used for reproducing your project
- Silicone R.T.V. Molding Rubber
- Latex Molding Rubber
- Plaster of Paris
- Hydrocal Plaster
- Fiberglass Shred
- Hemp
- Bubble Shims
- Extruded Wax
- Packaging Tape
- Sandpaper
- Vaseline
- Art Wax
- Latex Gloves
- Apron
- Safety Glasses
- Graduated Plastic Containers
- T-pins
- Chipbrushes
Costs vary due to project needs
Equipment to bring yourself –
- Apron
- Latex gloves
Ceramic Clay
- Basic Sculpture Kit for ceramic and/or oil-based clay
- 9″x12″ sketchbook or larger
- Pictures of ceramic projects that inspire you
- Pencil or pen
- Eraser
- One sheet of tracing paper
- 25lbs of ceramic clay (type is depending on techniques and project ideas)
- Proper armature for your project (if wishing to build a figurative piece)
- Used plastic grocery bags for controlling the drying of the ceramic clay
- One color of glaze of your choosing to leave in the studio for future use by other students and yourself
- Sandpaper
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**Other Highly Recommended Materials & Equipment for Ceramic Clay Projects –
- Colourshapers – silicone tipped sculpting tools
- Catalyst Tools – silicone ribs & hand tools
- Aluminum detail sculpting tools
- Embossing latex sheets
Equipment to bring yourself –
- Apron
Ceramic Kiln Services offered to all paying students within our sculpture class at no additional charge. No production pottery projects are accepted in these classes. Additional costs can be estimated for any large production projects.
