How To Sculpt Miniature Figures In Clay

[@pankajagajaman5396]

This really helped and simplified a lot of things! Thanks Jake

[@TheJakefolger]

I just watched this video again after receiving more comments from y'all. It is so much fun and I hope you folks will try it out - make yourself a little dude and send some photos and share them with us. And better yet, make a video. Remember, I shot this video with my cell phone. Peace... - Jacob

[@julieclare6717]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I've been attempting to make little clay figures but have been a bit stumped, trying to figure everything out. This was very very helpful. Thank you so much! peace out!

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you! -Jake

[@brandieddy470]

What a great video

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you Brandi! 😊 ❤️

[@Nesmaniac]

I'm fixing to do a couple of little figures for an art contest I'm entering & watching this I think helps give me the confidence I need since you make it look so easy. Awesome video & great little figure.

[@patvickers8118]

Jake Folger has a very nice method of teaching that helped me to learn and have it stick

[@TheJakefolger]

Wow Pat! Thanks. Go for it - it might take a little practice but you will have the hang of it in no time. Thanks so much for commenting! :-o)

[@myfamilymatters]

Fantastic video. I’ve been looking for ideas on figures to sculpt to teach my 4 year old great nephew. I’m a sculptor but not good at teaching. The simplicity of this was exciting. Thank you so much. New subscriber.

[@TheJakefolger]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and thanks for your support. Happy holiday! -Jake

[@lucyhancock103]

Thank you for this. It is just what I need to learn.

[@annette2576]

I wanted to make figurines to add to my IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Christmas train village. They cost a fortune online. Thanks SO much. I will be able to make all I need and turn the extra houses that aren't WONDERFUL LIFE into ones that fit. I can't wait to sculpt CLARENCE the Angel. God bless you. Really looking forward to this!

[@SteelStar5]

Dude you are awesome and very inspirational! I'll try making that guy following your tutorial! Keep it up!

[@TheJakefolger]

Ganod Gantushig Alright! Send photos and let me know if I can help out more. Thanks for commenting. :-o)

[@johnprice1914]

Excellent demo....Thankyou.

[@richardlenchus7776]

Good job.i learned a lot

[@hana.the.writer5074]

I do have a brilliant idea and wanting to make it happen was what got me hear. I will give it a shot. Thank you So very much. That little guy is pretty cute too by the way. 😄

[@TM-vm6ne]

Big jake I hope you’re having a great day 👍

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you!

[@brandieddy5012]

Jake, how can I send you a photo of my project

[@TheJakefolger]

Send it to my email address at [e-mail]/ I can wait to see it! Thanks for listening. -Jake

[@lisalovelylpa]

Very nice video and very nice man.

[@susanwilson6329]

Fab little figure! Very informative thank you 😊.

[@TheJakefolger]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@musclecar6630]

Thanks for the video, a lot of fun

[@EmsDumbContent]

0:52 is that blood. Who did you kill????

[@patriciafaltyn480]

I used as a first learner some air dry clay and it came out so sticky like glue I had to use so much water to get it off my fingers it all got too wet. I noticed the clay you had was so kneadable without being sticky i.e. I tried an 8" figurine of a lady in beautiful dress and a parasol and it was ridiculous it just collapsed. So I will try to find the Marblex online.

[@TheJakefolger]

Yes, Marblex Self-Hardening Clay is a really nice clay to work with and it is fairly economical and a good clay for all kinds of projects as well as larger projects like your 8 inch figurine. Another clay that is good to work with is Sculpey 3 polymer clay. I like to use it for smaller projects as it tends to be more expensive than self-hardening clay. However, Sculpey 3 is a fantastic clay because when baked in a household oven, it becomes very hard like plastic and is pretty much permanent. Conserve clay by making an aluminum foil core in larger projects. I hope this helps and if you have any questions, please just let me know. Thanks so much for your comment. - Jacob.

[@legofanguyvid]

I don't have polymer clay and my clay keeps cracking, what do I do?

[@TheJakefolger]

+legofanguyvid - Thanks for your comment. You can score (scratch with a sharp tool or knife) the surfaces of pieces of clay to be joined. If the clay you are using is water based, you can touch a bit of water to both scored surfaces before joining the pieces. And also with water based clay, you can mix a bit of "mud" and use it like a glue in addition to scoring both surfaces to be joined. When you join these surfaces, twist the parts while pressing the pieces together. And then blend those parts together with a tool or better yet, your fingers. All sculptures made with all different kinds of clay in addition to polymer clay will hold together much better if your score all parts before joining them to other parts. Water based clay is less likely to crack when drying if you do as I suggest here AND slow down the drying time by covering the piece loosely with plastic. If I can help again, please let me know.

[@liounaz.8713]

Nice answer :D this might help me too :D

[@TheJakefolger]

I hope it works out for you, Liouna. - Jake

[@liounaz.8713]

Jake Folger Thank you so much! :) well they aren't perfect, but it's in the good direction ^^. I hope you have the same fun as I do and much better creations then mine. :) I enjoyed watching your video too btw. And it's so kind of you to help us all by answering each person's question. You are verry kind :)!

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you and I am glad I could help.

[@chiloi5875]

you're amazing :D

[@chiloi5875]

I myself have worked with clay for 3 years but i still love these videos and old techniqes

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you! You are very inspiring with your comment. I am thinking right now what my next video will be about. Thanks for the motivation! :-o)

[@arim9121]

Great Video Jacob

[@DarkMatterAwsomeness]

You are the amazing at sclupting. Thankyou for this amazing tutorial. ---0======>

[@TheJakefolger]

+NinGeofrey - Wow! Thanks for you comment. Here is the link to a playlist of similar videos. Please check it out. And thanks again. Here is the link: kzbin.info/aero/PLOL29Ud5POfuSlk1oxSdZCcpDTErFxHbS

[@eldaronchetta6706]

sei unico !!!!!

[@Riffyjiffy007]

Jake you so cute man

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you so much. ;)