Regal Creatures: Ceramic Design Tutorial

In this video I demonstrate clay hand-building sculpture techniques, such as slab-building, pressed pattern design, joining and acrylic decorating. This project is suitable for senior primary/elementary, middle and senior years high school students.
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‘Regal Creatures’ is a complete course book on how to plan, design and create these royal ceramic figurines. The main project tutorial is divided into sections and comprehensively explained, with a photo and written description of every step in the making process. This equates to 13 pages of detailed instruction.
As well as the main project tutorial, the course book also includes a range of drawing inquiry and planning worksheets aimed at inspiring and informing student’s creative exploration and making processes.
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[@maralfniqle5092]

A most fantastic, fun and exciting clay project, youre a great tutor, thanks for sharing your ideas and fabulous lessons

[@jlw9748]

Your tutorial is great. I wanted to share a tip for when I do a wash over clay. I use a cotton rag dipped in rubbing alcohol and it wipes off really quick and easy without having to scrub with the rough sponge. Your work is beautiful

[@katarzynatomaszewska8429]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen! Thank you for your tutorial.😍

[@petrahachmann5289]

The royality is after a few seconds to see. What amazing tutorial. Thanks so much for this sculpting time

[@natashayaroshuk883]

It was so beautiful!!! Great tutorial and amazing work! Thanks a lot ! ❤

[@lizzyl5112]

Amazing thank you!

[@wendyturner4145]

My Year 9s absolutely loved this project and made some amazing sculptures - thank you so much!

[@jeannettejennings3031]

This was a very easy to follow tutorial. It covered everything precisely. I learned a lot. Thank you, It was wonderful!

[@kathysausen6493]

This was SOoo fun to watch !!! Thank you for sharing 💕👏👏

[@sandracartica4932]

I love these creatures! I will be trying it with regular smooth stoneware clay and underglaze which can be put on before the bisque firing and then a clear matte glaze for the glaze firing. Wish me luck!

[@beatricetreadwell5785]

That's what I plan to do, too. How did yours come out?

[@krisprevel17]

I love these and am new to clay making but I have had a go at making the one in the tutorial and for a beginner I am really pleased with my effort. Thank you for posting these.

[@kaytiej8311]

Just discovered you and lovin' your channel. Especially being Aussie; thank you!

[@margotelizabeth7900]

Wow, WHAT fun!!! Thank you so very much!!! Margot

[@christophersmith7691]

just found this,I work with air dry clay excellent tutorial.

[@jka4649]

Can't wait to try one

[@clayeasy]

Nice tutorial and great work! Lovely! Cheers from Finland!

[@tipsybo]

This is really helpful thankyou. I love your work and your video with all the techniques you demonstrate😀

[@susanamartinjimenez3286]

Me encantaría ver los vídeos de las otras figuras 🥰

[@MadeleineTimbes-vf1sl]

Could not find your workbook-love your tutorial. Fabulous!

[@joyceradesca408]

Hola, me gustan tus animales, se ven majestuosos, bellos Felicitaciones por tu obra Gracias por el video, hasta pronto 😊

[@triciac1019]

That was so fun to watch and they look so fun to make. Definitely I want to make them.

[@trishcallaghan3278]

Wonderful - thank you!

[@marymcdonnell4045]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!

[@maraluserga4087]

J’adore ce travail et les belles créatures que vos mains ont façonnées. Merci pour ce partage de créativité ❤

[@fluffyspit]

Your tutorials are amazing, thank you.

[@deannak1841]

I love this! Finally a tutorial for something I want to see.

[@hellen971]

I find them absolutely beautiful!!!! Thank you for inspiration and accurate description

[@didee3333]

Fabulous . I love you’re using acrylic paint . ♥️

[@bcldavis5085]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks so much.

[@edithdewit1704]

Thanks for sharing your art and creativity, love it!

[@skullingtonfly]

I adore these ❤

[@funarty01]

How wonderful, you've inspired me Thanks awesome job!

[@julieamber3311]

Thank you So much x

[@mariacristinagarcia4829]

Excelente!! ❤️

[@denisestover2416]

I loved watching you make these. Could you tell me what the windy background sound is? Thanks in advance 😊

[@artisticworld182]

Wow

[@paulinesimpson1105]

This is wonderful. Can it be done with other types of clay if I don't have access to paper clay?

[@thevirtualartroom]

Paperclay is just regular potters clay with paper pulp added. You could use regular low-fire, earthenware, stoneware clay. However, I don't think air dry clay would work due to the number of joins.

[@fowlwinds]

What a fantastic tutorial. I really appreciate your direct teaching style. A question about the clay; do you make the paper clay yourself or buy premade? And, why do you only bisque fire? Wouldn’t it be stronger taken to full temp, or does the bisque allow the stain to adhere being that the clay is still porous?

[@thevirtualartroom]

Thank you for your comment. The paperclay is pre-made. Bisque fired because the clay is more porous and absorbs the paint better - but is also weaker, so it's a compromise. Better to bisque fire, stain/glaze and glaze fire. But this adds an extra step that some teachers may not have time for. I have 4 classes working on this project at the same time, so I try to simplify.

[@desertpotter1003]

Is the book still available for purchase with templates and instructions on making these? They are great 😊.

[@thevirtualartroom]

www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Regal-Creatures-Ceramic-Design-Course-6036050

[@deannak1841]

Do make your paper clay. I live near Standard, but the supplier doesn’t carry this, while I’ve made small amounts of porcelain paper clay, to do 25 or 50lbs is kinda crazy without a pug

[@thevirtualartroom]

In Australia, paperclay is available pre-made. But, it isn't imperative - this project could be made with standard firing clay, such as earthenware.

[@paulasample2460]

Where is the workbook??? I can’t find it.

[@thevirtualartroom]

Hi there, here it is: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Regal-Creatures-Ceramic-Design-Course-6036050

[@MadeleineTimbes-vf1sl]

Found it you have to touch “more.” Sorry and thanks for your wonderful creativity.