How-to-Sculpt a Cat out of Clay!

Elizabeth shows you how to create a cat out of clay. Thanks Carolyn for the suggestion!
Here's what you'll need:
- Clay (white, black, and your cats eye and body colors)
- A work mat (or piece of paper)
- An x-acto knife (or butter knife)
- A potters needle (or a toothpick). Here’s a link to the one I’ve used for over 5 years:
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- Silicone dowel tool with ball ends (or a pen works)
Here’s the link to the light blue silicone dowel tools (less than $10):
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Here’s a link to the black silicone dowel tools (about $15):
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I might earn a commission from purchases made from these links but I’ve been using the blue tools regularly for 3 years and the black tools for over 5 years so they’re great.
Baking Instructions: for the brands Cosclay & Sculpey clay bake at 275F (135C) for 15 to 30minutes depending on the sculptures thickness.
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Thanks for watching, have fun!

[@cynicgirl23]

"you can add little clumps of clay wherever you think your cat wants to be more fluffy" is giving me real Bob Ross vibes and I love it. Great video! So helpful.

[@miniezshop]

Best compliment ever 😄 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mistyrious1111starseed]

Finally! Someone that likes to use their hands! I've tried to follow miniature tutorials where they never touch the clay with their fingers, only tools touch the clay and I just can't do it! I have to touch it lol

[@miniezshop]

Aw thanks! Agreed! I mean tools are great but there’s nothing like feeling the clay. 😄

[@watashiwatemtaro]

I love cats but never been successful sculpting one -thank you so much for this super cute tutorial. I will try again! ^^

[@miniezshop]

Aw they’re great. It took me forever to get them right too! I hope you sculpt one you’re happy with! 😄👍

[@janbenwharton]

Oh My! what a great video. I never realized how many shapes there are in a cat's face! Can't wait to try.

[@miniezshop]

Aw thank you! Oh cool! Hope you have fun 😄

[@junewoods1815]

Thankyou! You are very talented. I look forward to seeing more of your work ❤️

[@miniezshop]

Aw thank you! ❤️

[@KatianaGrace]

Thanks for this video. I love how thorough you are!

[@miniezshop]

Aw thank you! 😊

[@acolley2891]

You did a great job. an adorable kitty!

[@miniezshop]

Thanks! 😄

[@jessicaspencer1068]

Beautiful, just beautiful..thank you for this.❤

[@miniezshop]

Aw and thank YOU ❤️

[@claudiaheiniger1022]

So sweet😍 You are so patient👌 I love your work🥰 thanks😘 Claudia

[@miniezshop]

Aww thanks so much 😄🥰

[@sofia9127]

Super great video! Thank you so much.

[@miniezshop]

Aw thanks! Glad you found it helpful 😄

[@charleengiles3107]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I have wonder how to sculpt the cat ears. Now I know, plus more. 🙏❤️

[@miniezshop]

Oh awesome! You’re very welcome, glad it helped with your specific wondering. 😄❤️

[@cjb3474]

I am new to polymer clay and I am thrilled with the length and detail of your video (especially the redoing of the eyes and adjusting of the features which I tend to disrupt while working another area). Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your video. I will be following you and watching your older videos. Re the comment that this is too long: it’s possible to watch a video at 2x speed.

[@miniezshop]

Oh yay! I'm glad it was helpful for you! I haven't been diligent with posting new videos but stay tuned as I have many others I'd like to share. 😄

[@nowherels64]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@miniezshop]

You’re welcome, glad it helped! 😄

[@sirfkshama]

Loved your video. So detailed . I think I can try to make one after watching how you do it and after listening to your explanations. Thank you

[@miniezshop]

Aw thank you ☺️ Yay that’s awesome, I hope you have fun sculpting a cat! 😄

[@lorrainenovak8228]

Lovely

[@miniezshop]

Thanks 😄

[@vickyrumsey692]

I love your cat!!!!!!!

[@miniezshop]

Aw thank you!! 😄🥰

[@lfarren1020]

Thank you for sharing your talent. The video was awesome. Your cat is wonderful. I appreciate a full video. The ones that are play in fast motion are not as good. I am going to subscribe to your channel. Thank you again for a fabulous video.

[@miniezshop]

Aww thanks ☺️ Glad you found my videos helpful! Thank you for watching, I hope you have lots of fun sculpting! 😄

[@alejash8825]

I love your art, you are amazing!!!!! You have a new suscribe.

[@miniezshop]

Aww thank you so much! ☺️

[@vanimani5581]

Wow very nice , you are a talented person , the cat is so cute it's like real , if you want some decorations put a bell on the cat's neck it will look beautiful and amazing but it's so beautiful and cute , keep it up your videos are very useful and interesting , keep on going All the best!!!😍♥️♥️♥️

[@miniezshop]

Aw thanks 😊 Bells would be super cute, thanks for the idea and encouragement!! 😄❤️🤗

[@cccecylia]

thank you for the video, that helps me a lot

[@miniezshop]

You’re welcome ❤️ I’m glad it was helpful! 😄

[@exieallons3901]

Obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento conosco, eu amei muito!! ❤

[@miniezshop]

Ah, de nada! Estou muito feliz que você tenha gostado! Obrigado por assistir! 🥰❤️

[@Chicken-popcorn2821]

your cat is so cute

[@miniezshop]

Aw thanks 😄

[@Chicken-popcorn2821]

your well coum

[@carlaatticciati2379]

beautiful tutorial you are very good. is there a second part? thank you .

[@miniezshop]

Aw thank you. Ah, no not to this one. What would you like to see if I were to make a part two?

[@bailuart]

👏👏👍

[@vincenzolevato3984]

Bellissimo! Complimenti per la tecnica e la manualità, sono ammirato da tanta passione nel fare le cose. Il gatto è reale, aggiungerei le vibrisse utilizzando le setole del pennello da barba. Spero tanto di imparare con il tuo tutorial a fare dei gattini. Saluti

[@miniezshop]

Grazie! Mi fa piacere che ti sia piaciuto. Questa è una grande idea! Dovrò provarlo. Divertiti a scolpire!

[@brunildasepulveda7631]

Hi, I loved your video and wanted to ask if you work in a larger scale with wet clay? If you do, what brand of wet clay do you prefer? I used to sculpt in wet porcelain clay but where I live now, after retirement, I've had difficulty finding some. Thanks for any info you can give me and lots of luck in your future endevours!!

[@miniezshop]

Hi! Aw thanks, I actually have never worked with it, though I dream to one day. Gotcha, well I’m going to try a new clay called CosClay that might have the ability to be sculpted at a larger scale as it’s more flexible and can be baked in a normal oven. It hasn’t arrived yet but it’s worth a try! 😄🤞 Thanks so much!

[@kexinliu3860]

Hi!!! I love the cat you made! It looks real and adorable. I just want to ask, what kind of clay do you use? The clay I use before is so soft and I often have to bake it several times before doing the next step. Yours look hard and reliable! Again, thanks for the video and I love the cat!

[@miniezshop]

Hi! Aw thanks 😄 In that video I was using SculpeyIII clay but now I mostly use CosClay. Also, I store my clay in ziplocks so it doesn’t dry out or attract moisture (depending on the climate I’m in.) Hope that helps! 😊

[@kexinliu3860]

@@miniezshop Great! Thank you so much for the tip!

[@miniezshop]

For sure! Best of luck! 😄

[@geg6811]

Thanks for the Tutorial! Did you paint the cat then to get the cat on the cover photo :) which kind of paint did you use?

[@miniezshop]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching! 🙂 I actually take tiny pieces of different colors of clay and smooth them into the cat (or any animal) before adding the texture. Painting isn’t my strong suit😅🤷‍♀️

[@colmosiris400]

please can you explain what the little ball of tin foil is for? thanks.

[@miniezshop]

Thanks for asking! It has been few purposes: 1) So the clay bakes more evenly (ie thicker clay takes longer to bake and is more prone to bubbles/cracking if not super thoroughly kneaded) 2) It’s more economical, so I can stretch a block of clay further. Hope that helps. 👍

[@colmosiris400]

@@miniezshopaww, thanks so much. that's great. i love your video! i'm making a model of my daughter's cat, who passed last year. probably going to have her laying down, as i think that'll be easier. never done anything likes this before! i have a model of a fox laying down, curled round, so i thought i could use this as a template, though obviously it's not a cat.

[@lofish72]

Is there a reason why you don’t sculpt in white and then paint with colors? Just wondering what the pros and cons are in tour opinion.

[@miniezshop]

Thanks for the good question. Just preference really. I started sculpting when I was little & always loved the aesthetic of mixing different clay colors together to see what hues I could make. So I have a lot of practice with colored clay and honestly I’m not good at painting 😅 Painting en post is definitely another cool way to sculpt though! 😄

[@thrillpill655]

🥰🥰🥰

[@miniezshop]

🥰

[@marthafaria8229]

Lindissimo trabalho! Mas muito pequeno, não tenho muits firmesa nas mãos. Tem outro gatinho maior , de uns 15 a 20 cms?

[@miniezshop]

Obrigado! A maior escultura que fiz tinha 15 cms. Qualquer coisa maior e a argila que uso começa a rachar no forno. Mas talvez se você usar uma argila diferente ou tiver um forno muito bom. Boa sorte! 🤗

[@nisharajesh18]

Hi, can u Plse share a video on how to make peg doll dog and cat..sculpting face on peg doll using clay

[@miniezshop]

Hi! I’ve never done a peg doll before but I’ll give it try and get a video out in a bit. 👍

[@Tonym2211]

The neighbour’s animals must be afraid of cats 🐈 🙂

[@BeautyforAshes636]

Make a 🐴 horse

[@miniezshop]

Ooh I’ve never made a horse before! I’ll definitely have to experiment with sculpting one and try to make a video!

[@leenapawar1167]

Why are saying like so again and again but very good sculpting

[@miniezshop]

Lol, I guess it’s my way of saying “for example” or “as shown” when I’m in the sculpting zone. Thanks!

[@hunterd.p2718]

Where’s the cat you have on its back…stop click baiting people

[@miniezshop]

Oh! I didn’t even think about that. The cat I made in the video sadly got squished so I just used a photo of another cat I’d sculpted. I’ll change the thumbnail now to a another sitting cat I made. 👍

[@meenakshimeenumeenu2479]

Tha video is too long

[@katzosel9302]

Put it on 2x speed!

[@cordellahackney5673]

Much better long then short and not detailed!