Sculpting a Victorian pumpkin lady because its FINALLY October 🎃

[@PricklyAlpaca]

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[@by-iris3680]

Can’t say that I knew this video was coming but Vivienne the pumpkin lady has had free real estate in my autumn/Victorian obsessed brain since last year. She’s gorgeous Kira, she deserved her day in the sun🧡

[@sunstone_xd8977]

Kira can you adopt me pretty please? :'D

[@WSchmidt09]

Show of hands: anyone else feel their soul heal a bit every time Kiera uploads a video sharing her creative pursuits with us?

[@sunstone_xd8977]

🖐🏾love this channel

[@Tom-kk5eo]

🖐absolutely!

[@nicodragonslayer5885]

👋🏻 Yes!

[@deedeearts1271]

YES 🖐️

[@hessi_943]

✋🏾 hell yeah!

[@horriblysillyguy]

When I realized it was October, I yelled really loudly out of my window, "GUYS WATCH OUT ITS PUMPKIN SEASON" and a bunch of kids who were hanging out outside cheered.

[@Squishy_Seal]

That's a great freaking mood.

[@alex-iu6rj]

you probably made their days :]

[@sunnysketches]

This is awesome:000 I’m so excited for pumpkin season!!!!

[@trashotaku]

Incredible

[@djdancer4513]

I love that lol

[@ItsHailey2468]

The shoutout to Rachel's costume has me cackling!

[@hellishbeauty]

Same!!

[@MissfitJoy]

I can’t believe you sculpted that whole thing without pre-baking the components or sections. Super impressive. I’d have been too scared to try.

[@strawberry.paints]

If the pumkin is indeed her real head she's wearing the decapitated heads of her people all over her outfit and I love that for her

[@roguezale4923]

"Time to pull a nerdforge and steal some gravel!" I GOT THAT REFERENCE!!! REEEEE!! ALSO, spooky season

[@Genesis_Blue5]

Martina would be proud her gravel-thieving ways are spreading

[@roguezale4923]

@@Genesis_Blue5 Just, so true

[@gratefulmama618]

idea: zombie prom dress but the last of us themed for halloween?? or a masquerade mask but the clicker mask, and mushrooms growing out of the dress with weathering and moss!

[@juliemesser2053]

Yes,and one inspired by IT and Little Nightmares.

[@ariana.cherise]

a pumpkin queen truly worthy enough for the pumpkin king himself! this is INCREDIBLE

[@lillight3301]

HOLY CRAP SHE'S BEAUTIFUL❤❤ she captures the spirit of Halloween month 🎃

[@luce_berries]

I was not expecting that Tamaki image, I couldn't stop laughing for like solid two minutes 😂😂

[@ItsHailey2468]

OMG that had me laughing out loud too 😂😂😂

[@siennide]

as an australian who actually didnt realise it was October because i was depressed for absolutely no reason yesterday, thankyou for this! I will now draw to my spooky hearts content

[@lwilso9152]

“Take a shot every time I say the word pumpkin” Ma’am. I would DIE.

[@alycechattin9367]

I love your utter obsession with shelf mushrooms. It makes my obsession with them feel more normal 😂 As always such a beautiful job. I love how you show the process. As someone who knows nothing about clothing I really appreciate how you explain things, everything makes sense ☺️

[@Abbe1133]

I love how you just cannot escape the mushrooms lol. Everything m u s t have mushrooms and it’s amazing

[@stuff4fun]

"Please don't use scissors to cut wire" voice in my head, probably from childhood.

[@lunamakeseverything234]

The design is amazing, it looks so intricate. Would you say sculpting is getting a little more familiar and easier?

[@marveludus]

I LOVE the more glossy look, it reminds me of weird ceramics you'd find at the thrift store!

[@diediedice]

THISSSSSSS I always add soo many layers of varnish because it makes them so glossy and porcelain like :>

[@Zeldur]

For sculpting, North of the Boarder and Ace of Clay are great channels to analyze how they go about sculpting. Treating the clothes like actual fabric is a cool idea on how to approach it

[@thesaviourfromheavensunwuk9639]

Damn that's a incredible sculpture right there

[@littlemissferal3]

You stay up late creating stuff, I stay up late watching it. ✨✨✨

[@hungrylikealoup]

This video was posted at such a fortuitous time. I just came back from a TA session at school. I'm in vet school on a tiny island in the Caribbean and we don't have stores where I can easily get my crafty little gremlin hands on the goods to satisfy my every arts n crafts itch. I was feelin' the crafting urge when I got home from campus and here was this video. I could vicariously sooth the Crafting Gremlin by watching Kira sculpt a voluptuous pumpkin lady. Happy Halloween 1st!

[@lexisixel8684]

Why is draped clay so satisfying to watch??

[@gayroach2916]

Now this is the content my soul has been looking for

[@TheWoodlandCreature]

When she mentioned Nerdforge my face lit up and I smiled so much. I love both channels and they bring so much inspiration. Happy October to all!~

[@brianahawkins8124]

I love it, I wonder if she would like some company of a Victorian Pumpkin Man, see you next time.

[@predictablychaotic]

or Victorian pumpkin children

[@huntressmma1822]

"You can never have too many accent pumpkins" YES

[@honeybeerandom]

The spooky vibes of this video are immculate

[@juliaizquierdo923]

Oh the good ole Southern humidity! So know the struggle 🤣 Love how it came out and I always enjoy the process ❤️

[@Seiaeka]

I recently started sculpting again, first thing I made was a tiny pixie brain to go in my magical sundries apothecary set. XD Smol ultra teeny braaiiins~

[@princessulku]

Something I’ve learned from your videos is that you always go in with a plan and somehow something goes wrong but you always find ways to fix it and make it better and as a perfectionist with my art I need to understand that you gotta trust the process !!!!

[@zacphelps357]

Tlou inspired piece for Halloween when?? It'd be an awesome take on the already Halloween costume of zombies!

[@ArtisticKaimage]

ahhhhhhhhh I’M HERE FOR THE SCULPTING ! AND THE AMAZING EDITING and overall fall vibes of this video. ❤🎉 You’ve done really well ❤☺️

[@HeyPeopleIDontKnow]

Tamaki fading in made me bust out laughing and the little naruto dododooo 😂

[@drawnbyrose]

i love every reference in this video

[@Squishy_Seal]

Btw thank you for including the background music in the description ! This might come as random, but I always wanted to listen to those pieces you put behind your footage, so thank you.😅❤

[@BlubetheMuff]

I feel like this pumpkin lady would have such Rosie energy from HBH also like Mary Poppins and nanny Mc fee when she is upset with someone

[@arackulele_enthusiast]

I love her! She could totally be a counterpart to a fall cottagecore lady.

[@Marzbar90]

October can never truely begin unless our queen blesses us with a video

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

amazing as always 😁 this truly looks like a cool antique decoration id find at the thrift store and wonder why it was ever given away

[@Squishy_Seal]

She came out amazing ! That pumpkin video is one of my favourite ones to rewatch. She absolutely slays.

[@fizzy_gutz]

Your videos are so unique and refreshing !! Its so nice that your channel does more than just illustration and im glad you’re kind enough to show us your other crafts

[@beebedoe]

the references in this video just have me realizing that all the youtubers I watch all watch each other and I love that

[@jul3z499]

Haha I love the Nerdforge reference 😂 Looks absolutely amazing! Would definitely use it as the main piece of my Halloween dekor 🥰

[@eleanorflory9914]

Ngl im so onboard with the PricklyAlpaca sculpting arc

[@bumblebeef952]

6:46 TAMAKI JUMPSCARE ?!?!

[@flatpigeon9349]

OVER THE GARDEN WALL!! edit: I live near Hillsboro, Oregon, also known as the small city that is the birthplace of major claymations, such as Croraline, Kubo and the Two Strings, ParaNorman, Boxtrolls, Missing Link, Corpse Bride, Moongirl, and Hoffmaniada. My friend works there, and he can take 10 people of his choice to tour once a year. Laika Studios is a short drive away from the town I live in.

[@trashotaku]

She is absolutely giving me maximalist yassified NBC opening scarecrow AND I LOVE HER 🎃🎃🎃

[@aliciajenkins4779]

I love that you paid so much attention to the front AND the back of this piece!

[@ChantelleArts]

the level of detail is INSANE 😍😍

[@whitneynewton9063]

I love this so much and I would 10/10 have this on display 24/7 in my home! She looks incredible !

[@Bek_ek_ah]

WE NEED AN UPDATED PROFILE PIC VID PLEASEEEE

[@silvertongue231]

The face on the pumpkin lady before the final reminds me a lot of Alfons from Full Mrtal

[@natashah3687]

That's incredible. The level of detail is impressive as all hell. This inspires me to use my fiber talents to create my own spooky themed fall decor. ❤

[@Chae.]

you did such an amazing job on this kira!!

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Love it! It got hot here again...we had to turn the a/c back on! Boo! I'm so ready for fall..🍁🍂🎃🎃

[@elsathefool]

I'm in absolute shock of of the genius that is of making clay clothing the same way you would pattern with fabric. Why have I never realized this?

[@elsathefool]

A tip I may offer for cracking is you can fill the baked crack with more clay then use a heat gun carefully to bake just that area if you're ever worried about double baking the entire sculpture!

[@M3pTh3C9t]

I truly admire the amount of creative in your art and I hope you keep doing what you’re doing, your commentary is hilarious😂

[@MartSwa]

Wow I enjoyed this one maybe the most and it was great seeing the vision come to life. Great job. You are a very talented person.

[@yvonneburns2786]

Honestly the sculpture is spookilicious but that lamp is ever so charming, it's got that pumkin lady made, look about it😍

[@sodasunnnyshine2482]

Woww this is soo impressive Kiera!! You have really inspired me to try some more sculpting projects!!

[@ourabouras]

For the hollow pumpkin head you could use a ball of newspaper as the base and then sculpt the pumpkin around it, leaving an opening at the bottom. Then you bake it and the paper usually turns to ash or you can just pull it out with some tweezers. That’s how we would make clay bells in school.

[@asyouwishstudios436]

I agree. The humidity definitely added to the over all look of your sculpture. Very bad ass. Great job!

[@reiningsoral]

"oil, of the infant variety." -Kira, 2023

[@_lavenderdawn_4022]

I litteraly felt my soul leave my body when I saw you mixing clay with LONG NAILS!

[@xingcat]

This is amazing! It reminds me of Jim McKenzie's work, bordering between cute and scary, and really beautifully sculpted.

[@AngelavengerL]

So crazy that this is your relaxing project. She turned out so detailed and is totally rocking that Tim Burton aesthetic that I love!

[@EstherThompson-dx3ur]

I’m not kidding though, I love how your videos are every weak because I am so happy when I check your channel and the sight of a new video graces my existence. They bring so much joy, humor and inspiration to my life. Been praying for you and may the Lord Jesus bless you for the inspiration you are to others.

[@chrissit7202]

Your projects and videos never disappoint, this turned out amazing!!!!!

[@c0ldlight1]

Oh I absolutely ADORE this! Def Turniphead/NBC vibes for sure. I love how this little lady came together under your hands. Also, I do not think that you making sculpting videos is selfish at all. They are some of my favorites.

[@masja1790]

Looove the turnout. 🥰 Tip: when I need to make something hollow I sculp it around foil and then pull it out after baking. Works perfect. 😊😊😊

[@justfaeriethings]

Raise your hand if you can't wait to see Kira's halloween costume

[@annbrookens945]

Yesyesyesyes...!!!

[@rachelhunt4596]

I love your sculpting! Never apologize 🎃

[@artsymaddieDIY]

She is everything that is wonderful about you and pumpkin season in bodacious Victorian style 🤗🧡🌟

[@aStudyInTeal]

Oh, she's gorgeous! I absolutely adore the details you added to her clothes but that HAT is EVERYTHING and I need one in my life

[@riverbunniee]

i love that you made the head without a foil ball to pull out after it baked. i dont have that much patience to try and keep something in shape like that while sculpting. i absolutely adore her

[@cindymcneese5296]

I love it soo much! It's adorable! And I love the nod to Rachel & Nerdforge!

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

Yeah it was like prime fall temps the week before the calendar officially acknowledged the start of fall. And then Summer heat came back with a vengeance!

[@_Myriad_]

I guess ive watched rachel maksys victorian pumpkin lady enough times that this is being recomended and im not mad at it 😂 can never get enough of victorian pumpkin ladies its such a lovely cozy concept to me!

[@JellyBat_art]

THIS IS SO COOL perfect for spooky seasonnn :D !!!

[@sarcastichamsandwich5413]

This is probably my favorite sculpt you’ve made. It’s so insanely beautiful

[@nevazegrati5543]

What an artist you are! How you work w/ so many different materials & so many different 'kinds' of art...AMAZING!!

[@Siennaflower]

I love her!!! You are so talented, Kira. Your artistry always comes through, no matter what problems you have along the way. Your sculpting is so good, and I am in awe of your painting skills! 🧡🎃🧡

[@annbrookens945]

Pretty amazing! She came out so well and I especially loved watching you add So. Much. Stuff. to that hat!

[@damogranheart5521]

It's 6:25 pm here in Central Minnesota and the temp is 54°F. Perfect! And we have had a wee bit of drizzle here! Time for me to clean my reversible hooded cloak and get out my purple suede wrapped walking stick! I love your pumpkin lady. She is sweet and everso fancy-schmancy! I'd make her costume for myself but I 'm a tad too busty for that style. Dang! Thank you for bringing us along on your adventure❤🖖🎃🐈‍⬛🧚‍♀️🫖📚🦖

[@bitterscotch6794]

Can I just say I love this so much! I don't know how you make things like this you are so unbelievably skilled it's unreal. I was wondering as an artist myself where do you find inspiration for character designs? I struggle to come up with ideas I'm proud of and also where did you learn so much about sculpting from I am in awe of this piece because of how detailed it is

[@brasstail]

I waited a few days to get properly cosy, with my nice orange-brown knitted jumper and a mug of pumpkin spiced chai and let me tell you this video gave me SO much serotonin, and the skirt details were absolutely gorgeous I almost salivated at the ruffles and bows 10/10 incredible work. And also the pinstripes on the gathered skirt part look so good even tho it seems it would be difficult to do so kudos for that.

[@ad6449]

i love all your creative making chaos. she’s the best.

[@cathyjudd6958]

Your Victorian pumpkin is AWESOME! You are soooooo talented!

[@em.fromthatdimensionoverth2909]

Beautiful and inspiring as always. This very much has grandma vibes. Totally awesome

[@littlelavendeer]

the scooby-doo music is so nostalgic ;0; i haven't heard the music from the original show in so long!! reminds me of being a kid watching the spookier episodes (like the mummy!) with my dad as the weather cooled down

[@squiddyflip3039]

The mention of Nerdforge made me really happy for some reason-

[@indiabilly]

I am in awe of your talent, I would be so happy if I could draw like you, let alone create sculptures and sew and make the armour you draw xx

[@DaybyDayCreates]

this turned out phenomenal! i never thought that when i saw the first video a year ago, that this would be made! it looks like it was professionally made,, because it practically was! this video truly did make me feel like a pumpkin

[@LysaBell]

I spend way too much time watching people create stuff on thd internet - i realise that while i recognise every shoutout you gave and knew exactly what you were referencing. But i really love how the pumpkin lady turned out! Its the perfect start for pumpkin month! 🎃

[@Morgan720-l4y]

"Because, of course, she's gotta have that wagon."

[@sugarsnail2881]

SHES SO BEAUTIFUL AMD STUNNING. you did such a good job on that!! I’m really excited to see future sculptures!!1!🫶🫶🫶

[@rottenbookworm]

That thing is huge. I dit not realised until you sat next to it in the reveal. 😲

[@mopsvampir]

Is that a common expression now: "Time to pull a nerd forge and steal some gravel"? It's hilarious. :D

[@jananay2768]

This is precisely the spooky vibe I cheered for when waking up on Oct 1st. I love the original character design video and this was a fantastic way to bring the fancy victorian scarecrow lady to life. As for your troubles with making your airbrushing vibrant, I wonder if you’ve considered a xenithal prime? As far as I know, the next step after the black prime would be to spray the figure from a high angle with a white or light colored paint. That way, you can still get deep shadows, but also have a light base coat so that the midtones can really pop. Great sculpting and lovely result!