Free Download The Gnomon Workshop – Sculpture 5
Dive into the intricate art of molding and casting with this comprehensive course from The Gnomon Workshop. ‘Molding and Casting the Maquette’ picks up where ‘Sculpture 2, Character Maquettes’ left off, offering a detailed guide through every step of the process.
Introduction
In this lecture, students are introduced to the art of sculpting the full-scale head, with a particular focus on intricate details. Starting from a 1/3 scale concept maquette, learners will explore the process of scaling up from a design and constructing a full-scale sculpture from scratch.
Sculpting Facial Features
The tutorial places a strong emphasis on sculpting facial features, particularly secondary and tertiary forms. Step-by-step techniques demonstrate how to create realistic elements such as wrinkles, skin texture, pores, and veins-essential components for achieving sculptural realism.
In this advanced course, Molding & Casting the Head builds upon the foundations laid in the previous course, ‘Sculpting the Detailed Character Head.’ This four-hour lecture takes students through the entire process of preparing a sculpture for molding, including the critical step of pulling a plaster cast from the mold. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to various mold-making techniques, how to divide a sculpture for individual molding, and how to create a flexible silicone Matrix mold. The course also covers the production of casting and addresses the use of specialized materials and techniques in this field. Students will learn practical tips to avoid common mistakes in the molding and casting process, providing them with a solid foundation to take on their own projects.
