Impossible Job: Hollowing a Complex Sculpture

In order to fire a sculpture in water-based clay, any type of rigid armature embedded in it needs to be removed because as the clay retracts during the drying process (since the armature does not) it would crack and break. It is also better to remove clay from the inside to reduce the risk of explosion during firing. It can be a challenge.
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[@clintmorrisful]

Imagine having the confidence to dig into something so perfect.

[@DutchGrass420]

Exactly!, it requires such trust in your abilities to sculpt that any damage you might cause can be repaired, very inspiring to see.

[@davidowiti7045]

yeah...more like courage than confidence.....

[@handznet]

@@DutchGrass420 well. He obviously has those abilities as he was able to make it in the first place

[@richardmoody5172]

That was nerve wracking to watch. Glad it was successful! Another beautiful sculpture!

[@BobbyDukeArts]

incredible

[@prakashkatkar3465]

Biggggggggggg faaaaaan sirrrrrrrrrr from india

[@theevilscientist2294]

For me, to hollow a sculpture is the most difficult part, I'm always afraid to break it. This sculpture is a masterpiece, really beautiful.

[@Declan-pg8cg]

You really do need to make a mold of this for wax positives. Or even resin casts. It's a gorgeous piece.

[@Declan-pg8cg]

@Yes Sir! What? Are you OK?

[@martinacevedohace8anos166]

@@Declan-pg8cg he did, see the beginning of the video

[@tbandikoota]

Supports one of my core beliefs: If you make it yourself then you can fix it yourself. Holds true, even for an artist. Wonderful piece!

[@giacomomuragliasculptor1027]

Great Philippe!! Wonderful masterpiece!! Some sculptors doesn't know how much is hard take off the armature from a sculpture... and specially in a articulate piece like this, you gotta stay really focused!!! I use to do that for make pieces in terracotta... every time is always like a challenge!! You're afraid to lose your sculpture that you made with such a love... long time ago, I lost a sculpture tall 2,15 mt after I took off the entire armature from it... the statue gave way and it fell front of my eyes, I felt so sad, I didn't get in my studio for at least one week, it's almost like you lose a piece of your heart... but I promised to myself that I'm gonna make it again one day!!

[@jmgfx4161]

I can now hold my breath for 7 minutes and 17 seconds.

[@bbarts8910]

Hahaha...Same here

[@JAsisterti]

right?

[@AmedeeBoulette]

I really hope to see more... you’re incredibly talented and seeing you work is moving. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@kristineb.mcanelly3304]

Much joy and peace in watching you maneuver through the cutting and repairs.

[@MrEmozhimo]

This was so painful to watch !!

[@AdrianWoodfield]

It’s like watching some sort of grotesque surgery!

[@citrocar1028]

I couldn't agree more😫

[@julesgilberto762]

He made her , she was beautiful , her friend was beautiful, then He killed them by dismembering them . He then removed their bones, and re-patched their bodies ...😢

[@coolblue6628]

@@julesgilberto762 That would make a GREAT horror movie tbh....

[@NightBazaar]

But in the end, all turned out well. I was certainly holding my breath a few times.

[@AnmaSchneider]

What a stress removing the armature ! Great job, Philippe ! I'm glad it was successful and you didn't ruin it during the process ! What a relief to see you finish !

[@muriel-leobet]

Un travail titanesque, merci de nous l'avoir partagé...

[@lionlight777]

The facial expectations. were captured so life like. MASTERPIECE in deed. Respect

[@Todayseasel]

Just ordered from your site again. I have studied for years and you suggested water based clays. I have played with it but have no way to fire it. You are an amazingly skilled master. One day after this craziness is over I would like to but you a coffee and visit your studio. There is truly something very special about your work.

[@mrirurfkjsdo]

OMG, i was suffering so much !!!! Très beau et sensible travail Philippe !!!

[@nouchkadevries4659]

not only is the sculpture itself genuinely unique... The art of digging it out so refined is a true art in itself!

[@annaomodeo7318]

This sculpture is so life like! such an outstanding piece I'm glad you pulled it off 👏👏👏

[@angelnichols5408]

Absolutely gorgeous work!

[@colterthompson6846]

Love it. I came to search how to hollow water-based clay sculpts and your channel alone is a gold mine. Thanks for these.

[@lioninoni]

OMG!!! This is awesome! Your the best!💜

[@dafttool]

Wow. Thanks. This was exceptionally informative.

[@poulsonarrow]

The leap of trust in ones self ... no other way is there than to go for it , hats off to you Philippe for sharing that Leap .

[@bibifricotin1812]

Impressive work, beautiful work, well done

[@jeannettesmith5492]

breath taking. I was right there with you with every nip of the winds cutters. Amazing 💕

[@sondraalexander4922]

Wow! Amazing work! So glad it worked out for you! Great Idea!

[@marcosala5456]

I'm without words...OMG!! THAT'S AMAZING!!!

[@bbarts8910]

Hat's off to your patience , accuracy and dedication ..Love this job😍

[@donnie7578]

Sir, You are a Great Artist and Sculpturist and I enjoy watching your videos...Thank You.

[@guitarbobish]

Fabulous piece of work.

[@tiffanyhess3809]

Omg it about killed me to watch you do that. But Wow!! You do such amazing work! 😍🤩😁I love all your videos. Thank you for what you do.

[@alphonsinelepitre1992]

wow, you've done it, this is great, thank you for sharing

[@joserubenscaramori8117]

Meu Deus!!!!!!!! Que perfeição!!!!!!! estou aqui de boca aberta!!! fantástico... incrível...

[@joemoreno1409]

Dude, you're amazing!!

[@paulfoster9543]

Stunning work and a very well executed removal of the armature, well done Sir, beautiful!

[@kobedq1621]

great piece, great tought procces, super work!!!

[@lindavorster7989]

absolutely magnificent!!! wish i could be educated by you!! Wow 😮

[@sajart-8498]

Amazing job, you always giving us satisfied video

[@The1sillygirly]

You're a miracle worker, man.

[@darkmoonthedirewolf9231]

Great artwork! Your amazing!

[@Brosf7art]

Great working. Great skill. Awesome.

[@YusufGinnah]

WOW!! This is stunning....! Love it, subbed you, most definitely wanna see more... Pure craftsmanship...👍🏼

[@zoridezi1479]

It hurts watching this. What a extraordinary piece. I'm subscribing .

[@glynette6570]

That was amazing!

[@trudesoto7807]

That is SKILL and confidence at work!

[@RaoniVieira]

This have made my night a lot better... just amazing!!! I wish to see the result after it is fired

[@victormaslo3830]

it's like watching surgery but without the blood. wish them both a full recovery. Had hoped to see the final casting in the vid.

[@Bluebuthappy182]

That was fantastic work man.

[@user-ib7bz1ln2w]

Love your works!

[@SalkisRe]

I got anxiety watching you pull this apart. What a gift your are. Thanks for sharing

[@bm4341]

OMG..magical!! Its darn beautiful. You blew me away. You are a true artist. Wow!!!!!!

[@gersonfernandescamacho5826]

Your job is amazing.

[@jesuscarlosadevaolmos9893]

De los mejores videos que he visto....realmente espectacular

[@isidrolopezz]

Excelente trabajo, una verdadera obra de arte. Truky awesome. Keep on doing such great sculptures

[@Cuthelain]

Fabulous work

[@mohamedalmiladi2852]

That's amazing work of hollowing , great lesson

[@abhijithvb3]

My chest was feeling heavy by watching this Awesome sculpture 😍🤩😍

[@angysandoval1768]

Grazie per condividere! Sono impressionata del lavoro!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Well done beautiful job.

[@skylarwarren2496]

BRUH, you're crazy!!! AMAZING!!

[@ervin1121]

Неперевершена робота. Дякую.

[@VC27]

Not only are you a very gifted artist, you would've also made a very skilled surgeon!

[@erosangelos9422]

Hello! I Enjoyed every second of it )), BRAVO!

[@gustavohurtado8491]

Wow, MAESTRO.......Que bella creación, gracias......¡¡¡¡

[@miguellasso9477]

Wow, fantástico. Impresionante trabajo

[@themercurialmoxie]

Beautiful!

[@WarDisciple1]

such great work

[@traceyroberts820]

Such a beautiful and perfect sculpture, but that was really painful to watch, you are very talented :)

[@dasIDS]

Would love to see it fired!!! Amazingly subtle work!

[@vrejtamazian524]

Fine work.

[@artifexmom3824]

That’s pretty awesome ☺️💕

[@paulb8186]

Amazing detail

[@chhabraramesh1]

Most difficult job. If I were you , will surely lost several heart beats. Thanks for sharing a courageous attempt.

[@rendtech]

I almost shed a tear watching this. Great job and awesome sculpture!

[@sculpit]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rendtech]

@@sculpit where are you based? If you were in Melbourne Australia I would be honoured to fire them for you. 😀

[@MarcDimmick]

This is always the fun part, wondering if it will come back together. So satisfying when you have finished, but scary on the way. :)

[@movedoldaccountofwillowthe7143]

I never thought I'd watch a video of a man deboning a clay sculpture but here we are. All jokes aside though.. this is gut wrenching to watch, well done for even having the confidence to do this- let alone do it so flawlessly!

[@NeolithicMan23]

It's not even my sculpture why am I so apprehensive watching this?!! And I didn't even watch you modeling it, now i want to! This is a magnificent work.

[@freedomyoung3153]

very very wonderful a works!!

[@poppealvento3188]

You are really talented and this video gives to you 1000 points more

[@MindBodyMoodMusic]

Wow this was amazing. I was hurting when you where cutting out the parts AFTER doing so much work. 😅 But I get it, saves so much clay. Great talent 👏. Thank you for sharing

[@jaysen2200]

Incredible !

[@desireeferro1972]

Perfection!

[@jameshurley6021]

I keep learning more and more every time I watch you. I have students use newspaper for armature in clay in my high school and burn it out slowly with animal figures before a full fire for vitrification. I am wondering, since many want to try human figures and newspaper has it's limitation if we couldn't use a light wood like balsa for armature and then burn it out like we do with the newspaper. (I have outdoor kilns so fumes are not an issue for my class) I don't know that my students have the fortitude to slice up their pieces and gut them like you have, though I intend to show them this video so they can see.... IT CAN BE DONE! Thank you sir.

[@Deonete]

GENIUS, IS THE WORD.

[@dmaciel2830]

Amazing!!

[@p.d.catito3313]

great job a smart man

[@mikegill8357]

Amazing!

[@marilen2222]

Amazing skill.

[@sordidloam]

you are so brave!

[@Gwyndaff1974]

Wow! Just wow!

[@AngelFrancoart]

Que talentoso increíble WOWO!!!!!!

[@dekegordon1168]

AWESOME!!! Hard to watch!! Truly AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@user-ct6xs9rz6q]

Amazing! I know how hard this is.

[@johnmortlock3421]

Beautiful

[@neelumahendra4695]

you r so brave. that was a cliff hanger experience to watch

[@smokertwashington]

Nice job, you know what we all want! When will you fire it? Hope it turns out well!

[@laurencelance586]

I agree, this is painful to watch such an exquisite piece being cut apart.

[@3DCGdesign]

me: are you nuts? you could never remove that... Philippe: hold my beer.

[@sculpit]

Very Funny... thanks.

[@artifexmom3824]

Hello 👋🏻 I’m your newest follower ☺️👍🏻 God bless and please keep safe always 🙏🏻

[@ghraydon]

Exquisite piece, but too painful to watch. Virtuoso artistry and technical mastery in one set of hands. Hats off to you!