How to Sculpt THE GRINCH! - Polymer Clay Tutorial

[@aceofclay]

Thanks for stopping by! I'm sorry if my voiceover sounds a little off this week, I had to put my dog down on Thursday. It's been rough and my heart is broken, but the show must go on. Rest in peace my sweet Lucy ❤

[@doom23killer3]

I'm so sorry that you had to do that

[@PascalDeckwerth]

OMG I LOVE IT CAN YOU NEXT PLEASE BENDY AND THE INK MASCHINE CHARAKTER IN TIM BURTEN STYLE PLEASE

[@reginafetty6374]

I am so sorry you lost your furbaby Lucy this week. That is tough.

[@shockbolt875]

Sorry for your loss

[@joannabaparileszczynska]

So sorry for your loss. 😢

[@jennylawson1980]

So so sorry about Lucy. 😢 They are our best friends and fur children ❤ Awesome sculpture this week. Love it!! I am Grinch crazy so it's perfect Ace. Sending hugs ❤

[@obadijahparks]

You're a mean one for making this one.

[@fairiesandfancies]

He’s perfect! That face is IT!

[@aceofclay]

💚😈

[@16taysia]

So sorry for your loss especially this close to the holidays 😢❤

[@nailinartwithlisa759]

Love how you can perfectly depict your subjects. Talented isnt enough to describe your sculpts!

[@aceofclay]

Haha you’re being too kind! Thank you ❤

[@ceciliablomqvist6677]

ONO!! Your beautiful dog!! I’m so sorry Anthony ❤❤❤😢😢😢 Your Jim Carrey Grinch is amazing. The pose is so amazing! You are amazing. God bless you and your poor broken heart! We all love our fur-babies more than people without pets will ever understand ❤❤❤

[@republican4u2nv78]

I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Lucy 😢 Our pets become family so losing them is absolutely devastating :( Lucy was so lucky to have had an amazing life with you plus you now have so many amazing memories to look back on and smile ❤️

[@carollemus6887]

So sorry about your dog. My heart goes out to you. I know what your feeling❤❤❤

[@ruthkaiser6168]

So sorry for Lucy we will miss her too. She's in your heart. ❤ Awesome Grinch, you made him perfect. Love his pose, his face, and the green puffs. You are the best. Merry Christmas 😊

Thank you so much for tirelessly repeating the elementary steps! I learned the most from you! I am so sorry about your little 🖤

[@zugalo333]

He looks awesome as always.

[@gweneviereblackwood5980]

The pose brings so much extra life to the figure, I would love to see more dynamic poses like this from you in the future! (Only if you want to)

[@amandagermany5933]

He looks amazing!!! So sorry to hear about your pup. I've been there and it's so hard. They take up so much space in our hearts that it feels so wrong when they are gone. Hang in there and have a good holiday.

[@jeepscreeps]

You absolutely nailed The Grinch! Thanks for creating one of my Christmas favs!

[@pearldiver0_0]

❤ so sorry about your precious Lucy...love the sculpt❤

[@britninicole05]

this is definitely one of your best sculpts ever! every design choice was so spot on, from his face to his pose. You are so very talented and I appreciate you sharing with us. ❤ I'm so sorry about your pup. Maybe when you feel better you could sculpt her?

[@joshvanbonn925]

I LOVE IT! This is my favorite Christmas movie i watch it at least 5xs during the holiday season!

[@Nailsbyiaisha]

My heart reaches out for you and anyone who loves Lucy I had to out my dog down December 1st 2 years ago after having him for 18 years so Ik how hard it is and will be so I pray for you and your family sending love!! Rip Lucy you will be missed💗💗

[@melissaschaefer854]

So, so sorry about your fur baby. I lost mine a couple of years ago and it really wrecked me. But I know I’ll meet her again one day at the Rainbow Bridge!❤❤

[@piafinch7537]

I think this is one of my favourites, you have outdone yourself on this one. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dog 💜

[@DanielJohn-ke9fr]

Sorry for your loss my dude. You Did just fine. I love the film the grinch. My favourite Christmas film

[@TheSlugstoppa]

Very sorry to hear about Lucy R.I.P. Reckon this your best sculpt yet - Love it.

[@jerrybailey5797]

That is a truely amazing version of Jim Carrey's Grinch 💚💚💚

[@yesenianieves7832]

One of your best I think. Or maybe it’s just one of my favorites you’ve done. Love the pose you picked. 🎄

[@joycecole4956]

So sorry about your best buddy😢. Loosing a pet is the hardest. But a lighter and scarier note… your grinch is spot on

[@supahorse28]

Hi Ace of Clay So sorry for your loss Lucy was such a sweet dog

[@AcestarArtworks]

I think you got this one so spot on, he's beautiful! 😻

[@miippi]

I just finished my very first clay sculpture since primary school. I havent touched clay, cause I always thought that using it was going to be really difficult. Its nowhere near your level, but I am pretty proud of it. Watching you make these awesome sculptures time and time again, gave me the confidence to try again, and I am really happy I did.

[@miippi]

I didn't use polymer clay, but airdry clay, because thats what I had, and since im making a candle house, its propably better material for this project anyway. But I am exited to try using polymer clay to make something cool.

[@micah06v8]

So sorry to hear about your sweet pup.😢 I commend you for being able to put out a video at all! Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[@wendydolluk39]

Wow I love Grinch you’ve done an amazing job!! ❤

[@martinm3474]

I have trouble with many of your sculptures...until you paint and Here we are Bravo!

[@Christina24life]

Yay you finally made the grinch!

[@lynnpaul6808]

Hollywood should know about you!

[@lachauntiswashington231]

I love Jim Carrey's grinch movie. It's one of my favorites

[@tychen23]

Masterful Job! Can’t wait to see more🔥

[@Kitcatmarie-k5t]

That was fun ,watching you create the grinch. I’m inspired to give it a shot now. Thank you. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@ranakhatibthomas4031]

The loss of our loved ones, pets included, feels like they take a piece of ourselves with them. But, in return, they leave pieces of themselves with us. ❤

[@elishahankin6465]

He is so perfect! Such a fantastic job. You should make an elf on the shelf, too!

[@milotaconella3630]

Sorry about Lucy… sending my love❤

[@joaddington9890]

He looks great! You are so talented!!!

[@cyberra0180]

Very accurate Grinch. He looks great :) So sorry to hear about your dog :(

[@chriscoleman6956]

Great job that looks just like him

[@LaurenVanDerHoven]

Great job I love the grinch he turned out so cool and I'm sending my love about Lucy❤❤❤❤

[@tanmaree1290]

U nailed this he is absolutely phenomenal 😍

[@alxxla1590]

Great and the pose is really awesome 👏👏👏

[@mizzuzie3338]

Excellent work! ❤

[@Garouwerks]

Love it! You should ping Jim and Ron Howard with a picture.

[@moonbowy]

Very grinchy indeed! Merry Christmas from WHOSVILLE!

[@markshellard5894]

Captured perfectly 😮

[@melissaschaefer854]

Spectacular!!

[@krismarie4837]

Can you make krampus tossing an elf? This was an epic sculpture!

[@ichigood9442]

i am sorry you lost your fur family member, i hope your memories of the quality time you spent together help, i hope you find solace in the fact that you were both in each others lives no matter for how long it lasted and you most probably gave her more happiness than she would have gotten living with some one else

[@carollemus6887]

Love it. My favorite Christmas movie.❤

[@candyjams8416]

me too

[@autumnelzey4608]

Amazing work love look just like Jim Carrey ❤❤❤

[@Jinxisnumber1]

So sorry about Lucy ❤ cool video

[@Emily-z6b1o]

I love him you got him perfect

[@cassandraengle7343]

❤ the added green fluffs!🎉

[@shulaney4639]

Incredible!!!

[@berserkronaut-chemnationfan]

This is awesome!!!

[@artistic_spaz3724]

Love this!! ❤

[@KBish]

Nice job!😊

[@zavellart]

fantastic job on this one

[@nataliericketts7300]

Brilliant 🤩

[@gweneviereblackwood5980]

I’m so sorry for your loss, currently cuddling my dog as I watch and i know how close you get to them😢

[@beckyandrew53]

Those eyebrows are great!

[@candyjams8416]

Can you do Old joe the giant spider from muppet Christmas carol

[@deathdealer3192]

happy 50th!!

[@2tone209]

AY UP ACE OF CLAY

[@RoseMarie-q6n]

Heartbreaking about your fur baby. Your grinch is all crazy get out fabulous

[@lisahaapaoja3838]

Freaking awesome!!!!!

[@alandakingery1413]

Love him

[@rmc2k5]

I remember when I went to watch it in the movie theater the first night, the movie sold out!

[@snifflindrake3283]

Collab with North of the Border! Snakes of Clay vs. Wormy Dealies!

[@Kos_Creator]

Cool job👍

[@KatyDid94]

I was 6 when it came out. Didn’t realize you were only like 2 years older than me 😂. Love your work.

[@AlexialexisD]

awsome💚

[@aliciadovebridenbaugh1198]

Very cool

[@mikaela3390]

Hey Ace! Beautiful work! I was wondering, you said you used Super Sculpey original beige? When you baked it, how did you keep it from discoloring? I recently made a sculpture, and used that exact kind of clay but it turned a shade darker after putting it in the oven.

[@candyjams8416]

Can you do more Batman villains

[@candyjams8416]

Can you do penguin from Batman returns

[@EganCreator]

Your diorama is very interesting.

[@lildeb4040]

I'm curious to see how you store all the different clays you have so you know which is which. I tend to open mine, store in labeled zip lock baggies in largs tubs but inevitably things get mixed up

[@RayKoshorek-j2o]

Hey Ace, what are your favorite Grinch moments?

[@susikaufmann3734]

Wow 🎅🤶🤶🤶❤❤❤❤

[@mjpete27]

Still creating AMAZING Sculptures Anthony! I will say for the unmeasured time, How about a tree spirit? a Nayad or spelled similarly a Greek-Goddess or tree spirit depending upon what book your reading! Some aline them with Satrs" or goat-men like the God Pan! they are the female version of a nature spirit. I would love to see your take on one of these creatures, Perhaps you could look to the Percy Jackson mythology for a "recent" version of this sprite/spirit? I hope you and your family has a wonderful Holiday season!

[@АнасБадынов]

Мужик ты хороший мастер и хороший лепильщик молодец

[@SuperCbruni]

I am just getting into sculpting,. Is it ok to use copper electric wire as armature. I realize that it is more expensive but I have tons of remnant pieces from doing electric work around the house. Will is cause any issues baking or holding up.

[@Ladylothlorian]

Max!!! Get. My. Cloak.

[@balsalmalberto8086]

I know you don't read or reply to comment but I got inspiration to make my own clay creations from your videos almost 10 years ago. The end result of your sculpts looks incredible. How does you get motivation to create something, on a weekly basis, or even monthly basis? I've been in a slump and just look at everything I've made an the flaws just glare at me. Some projects of mine takes months to complete not because of complexity but because I just lose interest. I don't know whats wrong with me, maybe this hobby isn't for me. I've spent a ton of money on clay, and it's not getting any cheaper.

[@aceofclay]

Hey, first off, thanks for sticking with my videos for so long-it seriously means a lot. I totally get what you’re feeling, though. Staying motivated can be rough, especially when you’re in a slump and all you see are the flaws in your work. Honestly, I’ve been there more times than I can count. What’s helped me is focusing on the process instead of the result. Like, just enjoying creating for the sake of it, without stressing about making it perfect. Sometimes I’ll start something knowing it might not even go anywhere, and it takes a lot of the pressure off. And don’t underestimate how much a break can help. It’s not that you’re losing interest-it’s more like you need to recharge. Also, try not to focus so much on the flaws in your work. I know it’s easier said than done, but every piece has something good in it, even if it’s just a small detail. Celebrate those wins instead of tearing yourself down. And yeah, clay isn’t cheap, but maybe set smaller goals or just experiment with what you’ve got for now. This hobby isn’t about how fast you finish projects or how much money you spend-it’s about the joy it brings you. If it used to make you happy, that’s still there. Give yourself some grace, start small, and just see where it takes you. You’ve got this.

[@balsalmalberto8086]

@@aceofclay Thanks so much for the response. Yea it's so easy to be hard on myself despite getting compliments which I feel I don't deserve. my personal life is sort of a giant mess and this hobby was something I took in to get that stress away. Thanks for sharing your process along the amazing work you've done. I've learned a lot. Also losing a pet is never easy, I've lost 2 pets within the same year. But I have others I love. Lucy must have known that she was very much loved by you.

[@elfinchicken656f.p.smeltyo3]

@aceofclay I love the sculpture but i thought you shouldve put some of those whispers of "hair" on his fingers due to i believe that is almost as important feature as his wrinkles on face. In my opinion cuz when I watch that show always think how could you use those finger tips haha look like they'd be all flimsy but all in all this is for sure a hard 8.5 ! ( 1-10 scale course)

[@Cafelatina25]

My condolences . Im so sorry to hear that. Sending air hugs. Hope this helps.

[@beckyandrew53]

Is there an advantage to baking the full amount of time each bake rather than curing for half an hour each bake then a full hour for the last bake?

[@shirliepriestley8761]

Many condolences on the loss of your fur baby. 😢

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

Little Windows is the best for making the eyes using resin.

[@WhiteRavenBookRook]

I'm not sure what you've done here with your camera angle.But it seems to me that you used to be able to see your work a lot more than your hand..😂 I'm sure that the grinch was absolutely beautiful as beautiful as a grinch could be.. Your work is always outstanding.. Just wish I could have seen more of what you were doing.. Merry christmas

[@michawalczyk2982]

wow

[@billyboy9746]

Can you sculpt either Columbo or Deputy Barney Fife?

[@candyjams8416]

More nightmare before Christmas

[@TheTaylorwailer]

Sorry about your dog! 😢 Jim Carrey’s Grinch is my all time favourite!