Finishing sculpture with acrylic paint. Tutorial showing technique.

"Finishing sculpture with acrylic paint" . It is a tutorial showing the technique of applying few layers of paint and wax to get different finishes. It is simple process to imitate the look of bronze with patina .I am working of 3 of my sculptures made of low fire clay that was fired at cone 04. I am using acrylic paints :
Gold, Burnt Umber and White.
As the final coat I use brown and black wax by Sculpt Nouvea and shoe polish.
Wax you can buy it from sculpture supply store or directly from the supplier Sculpt Nouvea
Painting by Joanna Mozdzen
www.Joanna Mozdzen.com
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Facebook Joanna Mozdzen sculptor, mask maker

[@luckyluke3590]

I am completely speechless watching your technique and tutorial. Thank you so much !

[@katknowles2651]

Your work is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for showing your paint tutorial

[@harrietblank6812]

Just the lesson I needed. Thank you so much for this video. I love your work!!!

[@lenabar1996]

Une beauté... Magnifique travail 👍👍👏

[@seanr2157]

Absolutely beautiful

[@bangissagaling2076]

Wowwww!!! Amazing!

[@fgexpertlwfabricegueroux3840]

Superb! Thank you so very much for the tips. Awesome

[@deborahboller7817]

Thank you so much, Joanna!! Your work is so beautiful and the finishes just add to them.

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Thank you 🙏

[@JetCooper3D]

Simply Stunning....

[@0454gchiao]

Great result, thanks!

[@danielledewick2489]

Lovely finishes

[@sweetefi11]

That’s fantastic! Thank you so much for an Outstanding explanation!

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

The painted patina really brings out the features in the sculpture; beautiful. You have a beautifully soft voice for narration. Your videos are a pleasure to watch.

[@nfgrillo]

beautiful

[@artoflife109]

Awesome!

[@carmenmariahenriquezmatta3803]

Maravilloso. Te felicito. Saludos desde chile

[@regiusregius5079]

: ) super

[@EI-craft]

this is something incredible

[@user-hc3ld6rd2f]

You are so talented! Thanks for sharing

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cgc008]

Thanks Joanna!

[@judithcarnevale3080]

HELLO JOANNA. VERY BEAUTUFUL WORK YOU HAVE PRODUCED. YOUR TUTORIAL IS AN INSPIRATION.

[@The_Real_Mier]

Thank you Joanna, for uploading your very helpful videos!! I am working on my first ever sculpture right now. I’ve been looking around on KZbin for tutorial sculpting videos and I have seen dozens of them. I find your videos out of all of them the most helpful and informative. As a starter I have yet to find out what kind of materials I can best use for giving my sculpture the nicest finish, both in protecting the sculpture as in finding the coloring I like the most. I will be making a few slats to try out those materials and you have given me a good idea of some of the materials I need for that. Thanks again!!!

[@TheParerajeanmichel]

Fantastique... merci

[@carmenmariahenriquezmatta3803]

Eres genial. Te felicito

[@Davy.J.Y]

Dear me, that is amazing work, i love those sculpts )

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Thank you

[@bellebelle7532]

Brilliant! Ansolutely brilliant, beautiful masterful work. Thank you so much for sharing you awesome talent and artistic wisdom so geneously. Much L💚 VE & APPRECIATION from Bellè ~ AUSTRALIA xxx

[@EasyExplained]

Just want I needed. Thanks!

[@annetteeverett8076]

I see that you use fired terra cotta clay, and white clay. I am pouring some molds with hydro stone, an artist grade plaster of Paris. I will try your finishing techniques on the dried hydro stone!

[@ewasierant7141]

I really liked your idea of ​​making flower covers with a woman's face. I have already made 3 pieces for a gift. I started playing with the cop this year. My faces aren't perfect, but I hope the next ones keep getting better. I guess I should practice drawing my face first to keep the proportions.

[@Kang_minsoo]

It's nice to be passionate about working. I'm a Korean sculptor. I'll see you often in the future~

[@kathiewarren452]

Thankyou, great tutorial. Have you used oil paint and cold wax? Would you do a tutorial with it?

[@coopart1]

Inspiring

[@sonyagirodon9510]

Thank you for your generosity! I have just made my first sculptures, and was anxcious about applying glazes to them because there is no control over the outcome. Then I made small slabs to test oxide washes on them, but again I'm not sure I like the finish. I am so happy that I stumbled upon your video on wax finishes and this one on acrylic finishes. Now I can't wait to get started! Thank you!

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I am glad you liked them. I don’t like glazes on sculptures. Lots of details are getting lost . When you try new finishes , make some tests on discarded pieces of bisqued clay

[@sonyagirodon9510]

@@JoannnaMozdzen Thank you for your answer. I just made some more test tiles to try the waxes / patinas / acrylics on them. Have a lovely weekend, and thanks again!

[@smaartist8508]

Please watch my video and let me know your thoughts thanks 🙏kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYuyh2COedCSnc0

[@vanessaf305]

These are amazing. I see you are using fire clay. Thank you for sharing ☺️ Question..can you use the same finishes, waxes and paint for air dry clay as well?

[@snappysbackyard8957]

Thank you, I love your work. Can I ask what clay your sculpture made from?

[@AnmaSchneider]

Thank you very much !

[@balismelinda3247]

Thank you Johana for sharing your experience with us. Because of your video I finally learned to work with soft brushes, which makes a world of difference when you work with the good tools. May I ask you which brand of acrylic paint you use.

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I don't use any particular brands (whatever is on sale )

[@helenethommen7835]

Bonjour ,j’aimerais vous remercier pour votre précieuse aide pour la sculpture.Je vis dans un petit village et je n’ai pas la possibilité de prendre des cours.Alors avec vos vidéos c’et juste magnifique.La je viens d’essayer votre technique sur peinture acrylique Un grand merci

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I am glad I could help. Good luck

[@paulauksztulewicz7381]

Thank you for this wonderful demonstration ( Bardzi Pani dziekuje i pozdrawiam z Kaliforni!) I hope you don't mind me using your videos to show my 150 ceramics students while I teach via Zoom Meeting. :)

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I don’t mind. Greetings from Canada

[@MrHIMILKON]

good finished, hove a lot of posibilities

[@snappysbackyard8957]

Did you fire this first? Does it need firing after painting? I'm learning right now. Thanks in advance ❤

[@katiakatiakat]

Your work is so beautiful. And your voice also! Do you pant in bisque fired pieces and then do another kiln firing after the painting like you would a glaze or is it finished after the painting and no more kiln is needed?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I paint bisque fired sculpture. No more firing after that.

[@granmabern5283]

Thankyou

[@mariobatista9028]

Hi, Joanna, did you ever try shellac with a copious amount of alcohol, mixed with colour powder? Can also give great patinas, but work quickly, it dries very fast!!

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I never tried it . Thank you for the advice. I always like to experiment with new stuff.

[@rachelehenderson704]

Wonderful work, are the finished pieces able to be placed outside?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Only indoor

[@ewasierant7141]

I am delighted with your creativity and the next film. I counld't wait. I watch how captivated. Your nice calm voice also has a huge influence on my reception. Does it mean that I can finish the burnt out sculpture this way? without another firing? Thank you and best regards. Eve

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Most of the time I only bisque fire my sculptures. You can paint yours as long as they are fired and there is no glaze on them.

[@ewasierant7141]

@@JoannnaMozdzenThank you very much for your answer and I hope that there will be more of your films. Best wishes

[@alexandreelisiario]

👍😃💯👍😃💯👍😃💯

[@emjay1374]

I'm curious to see the darker masks paiting

[@deshawnryder4002]

I have an action figure I'm customizing with epoxy clay is acrylic paint the right paint to use?

[@brennanshane146]

I personally use acrylics. It works for me. By the way, that's a nice profile picture 😉

[@edgeavalanchee]

Did you prime it?

[@adalvafranco61]

Estas esculturas são de argila?

[@adalvafranco61]

É possível fazer em escultura de cerâmica?

[@fiercekrypton]

Can you explain what brand/style paint you use and how you got this consistency in the paint? It doesn't seem thin and runny like it has water in it but it also spreads very easily wearase when I paint my sculptures the sculpture soaks up the paint almost instantly. I use acrylic craft paint and add water. I also typically soak my terracotta so that the paint doesn't soak in so quickly. Any advice is appreciated.

[@brennanshane146]

I added a few drops of water in mine. It looked similar to this consistency.

[@LifeOfRiley2166]

Can paint on a chalk plaster sculpture be removed? I want to add some color to a sculpture. Can I add color using washes, like a red wash for let's say a robe?

[@ewasierant7141]

Good morning, how long should each layer be dried? I am in the process of finishing the sculpture according to your idea.

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

It depends on the room temperature. When is hot it dries very fast . I usually wait 20-30 min or use hairdryer to speed up the process.

[@ewasierant7141]

@@JoannnaMozdzen Thank you very much and good luck.

[@culturalhybrid1921]

There is on metal wax in Sculpt Nouveau. Is it the one you recommend?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Yes it’s wax is for protecting metal sculpture

[@culturalhybrid1921]

@@JoannnaMozdzen oh thank you. I will be using it on painted herculite plaster but also air drying clay (not fired) I hope it is fine!

[@ameliagolznarodowyhipis2423]

What country r u from ? Ps. Love Your art ❤️

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I am from Poland but I live in Canada.

[@blue_frost0356]

Is it possible for you to do a tutorial on shading real skin tones like a light skin?

[@terrimeredith1872]

Is the clay still very fragile since it has not gone through a second firing? I know you said the wax hardens, but does it fortify the sculpture?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

After the first firing clay is strong enough for sculptural work. Wax is used as a surface finish.

[@terrimeredith1872]

@@JoannnaMozdzen I just fired a piece up to cone 6 and it lightly tapped against a surfacecausing a limb on the figure to snap in two.I thought bisqueware was much more secure than that

[@chorchaneli]

is thia sculpture gypsum?

[@theslenderchick1797]

Hi, I am an intermediate ceramist in university. I am gaining more interest in sculpture and wanted to know what the shoe polish did other than alter the color. Does it preserve the paint?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Shoe polish works as a protective layer.

[@theslenderchick1797]

@@JoannnaMozdzen and what kind of clay do you use for your sculpting? Oil based or water based?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Low fire white . I fire it at cone 04-06

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

I use water based clay

[@theslenderchick1797]

@@JoannnaMozdzen thank you Joanna!!

[@Rebelmoon777]

I am working with air dry clay but am looking for suggestions for a brand of low fire clay. Any suggestions?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Terracotta clay

[@Rebelmoon777]

@@JoannnaMozdzen thanks. I was looking for which brand of terracotta.

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Just Terracotta.

[@Rebelmoon777]

@@JoannnaMozdzen thanks for the responses. I have not found a company named Terracotta. I'll keep searching.

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Terracotta is just kind of the clay. You can find it in ant pottery suply store.

[@Ulujmf]

Hi I didn't get how the last one was done. Any help? Thanks

[@roguewolf3134]

i tried this but when i tried the white/bluey green wash it lifted up the brown paint underneath, the paint was fully dried so im not sure how to avoid any tips would be appreciated

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

You can spray or paint layer of varnish , let it dry and then apply patina ( white/blue green wash)

[@setatma7450]

Здравствуйте, скажите пожалуйсто что это за материал?

[@michaelshipman4229]

Would oil paint work well on terracotta?

[@JoannnaMozdzen]

Yes