Step-by-step demonstrations of a sculptor modelling a head in clay. Shows how he packs clay on wooden supports; the first rough carving; measuring the model with calipers and cutting the measurements into the clay, carving out the larger primary, carving out minor planes; using the thumbs to blend, model and smooth; finishing.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320411
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Arts - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculptors
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Arts - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)