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Written by -  designwrld Vilnius-based artist Raminta is the creator and maker of  Ramalama Creatures . Fascinated and inspired by the diversity and beauty of Nature, Raminta started to create her own animals, using polymer clay and acrylic paint. Her extremely cute figurines have realistic features and portray both real and fantastic creatures. ‘The process of every animal character development is very individual and personal, creation starts with a single ball of clay and usually takes days to complete the sculpture until it is exceptionally carefully hand-painted with the maximum of details, capturing essential attributes and traits of animal personality.’ , the artist  states . Below is a small selection of Raminta’s tiny polymer clay animals but you can see more on her  Facebook  and  Instagram .

Play-Doh vs Modeling Clay written by Art for Kids hub Our kids love Play-Doh (And as parents we do too)! Not only is it fun for them (and us) to play with, but it helps calm them down during an "emotional crisis." You know the ones I'm talking about. Well, if you haven't tried using an art activity to bring your kid back to "reality" try one. You may be surprised. Anyways, sculpting with clay has always been a favorite of mine. As a kid I remember using Play-Doh a lot, but I also remember the first time my parents bought modeling clay... I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It's so much better! Play-Doh is great: Especially for kids around 2 years old Its extremely soft, perfect for little fingers When it dries out it's a little easier to clean up There's a lot of toys you can use with Play-Doh Personal Play-Doh side note: Why do they make it smell so bad? Do they add that intentionally, hoping that kids won't want to eat it? I think they...

Get into Sculpting – What Type of Sculpting Clay Should You Choose?  Written by polymer clay jewelry Sculpting clay for beginner you're new to sculpting, or want to try something a little different from your usual material, this will help you decide what sculpting clay type (oil based or water based), brand to source your materials, and characteristics of said types and brands that best suits your project's desired results. On choosing the right material for small-scale sculptures If you want to make small (several inches to a foot in length) figures and don't know whether to use an oil based clay (to stop it from hardening). or an air drying or kiln type clay, here are some expert-sourced suggestion: Oil based clays are generally easier to work with. Wax is comparatively slow to work, and takes experience to use properly. Depending on the size of the project, water-based clays can be messy and dry out or crack too soon, unless you're using the water based clay in bulk...

Lauren Clay Windows and Walls, 2018 Solo exhibition at Asya Geisberg Gallery, New York, NY Press: Charity Coleman, ArtForum, Critic’s Pick, November 2018 Drew Zeiba, PIN-UP Magazine, January 2019 Steve Rivera, The Great Fires, December 2018 Chloe Valette, Husk Design Blog, November 2018 Art Viewer [Press release:] Asya Geisberg Gallery is pleased to present Lauren Clay, “Windows and Walls”, a solo exhibition of sculpture, mounted on a wallpaper installation that covers the gallery walls. Previously featured in “Monochromatic” at AGG, Clay’s work has become increasingly complex, and in “Windows and Walls” the marbleized wallpaper and biomorphic sculpture intertwine visually and conceptually. Originating as white, textured twists on the angular rigidity and slickness of Minimalism, Clay’s sculptures adopt pronounced references to space, architecture, and the body, and add high color and detailed curlicues. In tandem, her wallpaper acquires a double layer of illusionistic yet improbable s...

Written by 👉👉 How to Use Paper Clay? Paper clay is a clay that is mixed with shredded paper or other fibers. These fibers create a very strong and versatile clay that is also lightweight. It's perfect for building ceramics of any size, including very large pieces that would be extremely heavy with standard clay. You can buy ready mixed paper clay at any good ceramics store or make it yourself. Extra-Strength Clay Paper clay is made by mixed regular clay with paper pulp. The paper fibers create a strong structure within the clay. This"capillary system" also transfers moisture easily and evenly throughout the clay. Paper clay can be made with a variety of different clays, including terracotta, porcelain, earthenware, and stoneware. Though paper pulp is the most common and easiest fiber to work with, clay can also be mixed with any other cellulose fiber to create the same effect. If you make your own paper clay, you can have complete control over the amount of fiber added ...

👉👉👉  The Difference Between Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay Whether you've been thinking about getting into clay crafting or you've been doing this unique hobby for a little bit now, you may still be learning about different tools and clays and coming up with new projects to try. There are all kinds of clay out there, and you'll probably give most of them a try sooner or later. Two common types of clay are polymer and air dry, each with their own unique properties.Below we'll discuss the differences between each type and some of the advantages of choosing one over the other. What Is Polymer Clay? polymer clay works great for all kinds of people and projects. It's a favorite among many crafters because of its versatility. This type of clay is easy to use. With just a little bit of time working the clay, it will become soft and malleable in your hands. You need to bake the clay once you're done shaping it, But you don't need to take it to a professional kiln ...

👉👉👉👉 What Is The Difference Between Polymer Clay & Modeling Clay? Clay is a material that is often first introduced to children. It lets them discover a new material that flexes and forms in any way they desire. Among adults, clay is used by artists, sculptors and animators for creative purposes. Both polymer clay and modeling clay have their uses in arts and crafts, but they perform very differently. The project should determine whether polymer clay or modeling clay is the better material to use. Material and Color Modeling clay is an oil-based compound, while polymer clay is polyvinyl chloride, a plastic-based material. Both materials are available in a wide range of colors, but polymer clay has more options in faux colors, such as granite or translucent shades. Modeling clay has only shades of color while polymer clay has colors that glitter. Drying Characteristics Modeling clay is available in air-dry or no-dry options. Modeling clay is created so that it can be used over a...