Sculpture Art and Techniques

Ever wanted to make something cute out of clay? How about a turtle or two? They are easy and fun to make, and you can sell them or give them as gifts to friends and family!

In Japan, sculptures may be found among the oldest archaeological remains of the Jomon period (3d–1st millennium). These earliest sculptures, made of clay, take the form of female fertility images

Balloons are fun to use for sculptures and special events but must be disposed of responsibly. Discarded balloons can be dangerous for wildlife.

A craft idea to do on a lazy afternoon. Make little bitty animals out of clay! Fun for kids using air-dry clay.

This is the story of the Elephant Parade, its history and development, its aims and objectives, illustrated with images from just one of its world stopovers in the City of Bangkok

Guide to hands on crafting a driftwood sculpture. Article features a driftwood fish project that can be done by the novice craft person as a hobby. Step by step instruction including many photos.

Atalaya, former winter home of American sculptor, Anna Hyatt Huntington. A sprawling Moorish style home, some say castle, on the Atlantic coast near Myrtle Beach. This National Historic Landmark is located within Huntington Beach State Park in Murrels Inlet, SC.

Step-by-step process (with pictures) of how I made mermaid polymer clay charms out of Sculpey clay.

How to make your sculpture balance in more extreme poses. It all comes down to a good armature.

Do you have a garden statue or some other statue in your home that has become weathered or disintegrated? Here are some useful tips on how to restore old statues and have them looking like new.

Many sculptors choose to work with plasticine for their models. It is easy to model with tools and bare hands. Plasticine can be used over and over for years.

Simple instructions for beginning your journey into welding for arts and craft projects. This non-technical information will prepare you for more advanced discussions that can be found elsewhere on the internet. This article will explain how a welding machine works, the different types of basic welding machines, and which welding machine is best for your art work and studio use.

Photographs of the Chihuly Glass Display at the Bronx Botanical Garden in New York City. This Chihuly Glass sculptures display is placed amongst the landscape of the Botanical Garden.

Are you wanting to try another art expression? Consider sculpting. Mold with clay, sand, wood, or ice. Sculpting is working with natural elements which are easily available to satisfy your interest.

Have you ever wondered what a totem pole is or how one is carved? Here are pictures and stories of how and why people start chopping away making totem poles. You can try it yourself-but be careful not to injure yourself.

E. E. Hibbard became a committed animal artist in his retirement. Some of his most captivating work is seen in the animals he sculpted from rocks he collected while hiking.