Small human sculpture kit (30cm)

Description

Made in the Jo Garden Art sculpture studio, this human sculpture kit provides all you need to create a unique figurative sculpture finished in bronze gilt (which honestly looks like pure bronze!). The clay is reinforced airdrying clay so does NOT need a kiln.

There are 3 kits available: a 30cm small kit, a 50cm large kit, and a combination kit with both in (see “all listings” for more from the maker). The size is measured from the wire armatures top of head down to heel.

If using your kitchen oven to dry your sculpture, the whole process can be completed on a relaxed day. Or if you are leaving to air dry naturally, then over a period of 2-3 days.

Suitable for complete beginners to clay work and sculpture.

You start by finding a human pose you would like to recreate. The internet has lots of ideas, plus the kit also provides photos of different poses It could be that you love yoga and would like to depict a certain stretch you enjoy best. Or perhaps you are creating a family member! Your figure can be sitting or lying. If you wish to display it on a shelf or windowsill, you can have the legs hanging over the edge

Once you have decided on a pose, the unique human wire armature (each handmade by Jo in her studio) included in the kit is simply bent into the shape with your fingers. The limbs and body are reinforced which allows you to recreate a position that will hold even when you have applied the clay. The video shows Jo bending the armature into several different poses.

You then apply foil, bulking up any areas you wish to exaggerate. You are then ready to apply the air-drying clay (which is vacuum packed for freshness). Included in the kit are sculpting tools used for detail work. The video shows Jo making two different sculptures: a 30cm lady (with a ponytail) sitting with her legs to one side, and a 50cm man sitting with crossed legs. You do not need to finish your sculpture in one go just wet the provided cloth and wrap it around your figure. The clay will remain usable for days so long as the cloth remains damp.

Once you have completed your sculpture, either leave to air dry for 12 days, or pop into your kitchen oven (details given in the instructions). When dry, brush the special clay hardener all over, which dries within 1-2 hours. A paintbrush is included in the kit.

The specialist paint is then applied with a final touch of wonderful bronze gilt cream which brings your sculpture to life in a way photographs do not do justice!

Please note this kit should be made within 4 months of purchase. The kit is aimed at teenagers and adults and contains potentially sharp and hazardous items for small children. These sculptures are for enjoying inside as the air drying clay prefers not to ensure soggy weather

Jo Garden Art for amazing experiences!

NB: Postage is for mainland UK only

What’s included in the price?

– Written instructions with photographs.
– Link to full YouTube video of Jo providing a step-by-step workshop which you can view as many times as you wish.
– 30cm human aluminium wire armature handmade by Jo.
– An extra piece of aluminium wire to make features such as a ponytail.
– Board and wax paper to make your sculpture on.
– Foil to wrap around armature.
– Vacuum packed reinforced air-drying clay.
– Sculpting tools.
– Cloth to wet and keep the clay moist.
– Pot of clay hardener.
– Pot of specialist paint.
– Paintbrush.
– Bronze gilt cream and sponge applicator.

What you will need

Nothing! Everything is contained in the kit.

But the scene can be set: favourite music on, a cup of tea/coffee/hot chocolate (glass of wine). Time to relax.