Sculpey 101 Class 2: Tutorial on How to Sculpt Eyes with Polymer Clay

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thank you for the kind words. It's nice to know that something I put out into the world continues to be helpful!

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[@Nitebreed]

Couldnt've put it better myself! I too am just starting to try it!

[@counselorchip2248]

Same comments as others....thanks for doing it this way. Also love the VCR tape FF special effects. Nostalgic for some of us.

[@lpeterson2336]

I know this was posted 4 years ago but awesome thanks!! I just bought my first polymer clay and the tutorial search brought me here. Best ever for me. I have the same process and general size as you work in when I have sculpted with clay over the decades (rarely but enthusiastically). I didn't know anything about this stuff and was having trouble making it obey. This series is really going to help me over all. I am at the eyeball stage now. I am rewatching this lesson before I muck it up because I am notorious for diving in when the muse strikes and rarely using any reference. Yes aliens are easier lol. Subscribed for more training.

[@shannonmartin8411]

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[@JoshForeman]

Thanks so much! It's comments like these that keep me going. :)

[@siennanthony]

Terrific teacher. Finally found someone that makes it understandable

[@JoshForeman]

I'm very glad this was helpful! :)

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I’ve gone over so many tutorials but haven’t seen as detailed videos as yours. Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 the effort put into these tutorials is immense!

[@GabeWells]

I like that way of describing progress and learning from your mistakes. Mini-epiphanies that move you forward. Beautiful.

[@anviban2]

WOW, tHIS IS PERFECT, on my second video, excellent detail description, great in identifyig the best material, always wanted to venture into sculpting, just as an added art form, I will set aside time to rview all of your videos, it is the same as attending an $75.00 hour art class. God's Gifts is definitely being shared by you. Thanks

[@miramiramoo]

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[@andreasn]

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[@Angelhealingcollective]

I decided to learn to sculpt and my friend pointed me here. What an amazing video, I learnt so much just in video one!!! Cant wait to watch all the others.

[@evilweevle]

these are really great videos. There arent many people who go into such depth with their tutorials. i will be watching all of these for sure!

[@gizmo1029]

Awesome first video. I am looking forward to watching and learning from all of your classes. thank you for taking the time to do these and make them so easy to follow.

[@ryans79mc]

Thank you so much for doing these. I paint, but have been wanting to try some sculpting and you really break it down.

[@pongrandall]

Valuable instructions, I am glad that I found your training videos.

[@1973Pippster]

Thank You For These Tutorials. You're a Great Teacher.

[@claygirl6133]

I like the pic comparisons, sound effects and such, great!!!

[@flamingomtn]

I'm a cake decorator and have a project that requires doing a likeness sculpture of a couple for a wedding topper. I've probably watched 40-50 videos to prepare (me=not a sculptor). Yours are the absolute best, by far. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You saved me.

[@randy8897]

great tutorial, thank you for sharing / showing how it's done

[@jessicab5432]

Thank you for this video series! Unlike other videos I've found, you are clear and keep my attention. I'm a beginner so I am looking forward to practicing these techniques so I can improve my skills.

[@ShoppingStew]

I love watching these, eventhough I never have and probably will sculpture anything. Your talent just makes it so fascinating!

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I absolutely loved this.. i cant believe I only found your videos now... thnx for sharing ur techniques!!

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[@DannyThorn2604]

The mini epiphany! God how many times one of those has saved a sculpture for me! New comer to the channel but binging quickly, great tips and super laid back attitude. Love it!

[@craniumkicker2451]

Thank you for these amazing tutorials. I am brand new at sculpting and making custom action figures and you have explained things to me far more than anyone else. So, thank you!

[@biltonomega5682]

Great series of videos!

[@kathysherlock4931]

This is truly useful.THANKYOU I have been struggling with sculpture of face for years. You make it an easy reference...then I guess it's practise, practice and more practice. Have a blessed day

[@wokegirl]

You are an amazing artist. I didn't realize sculpting was so involved, and you show how to very well.

[@TheWhateverMan420]

The rabbit hole made me want to learn how to sculpt and then I found this channel. Thanks for showing this series and very easy to understand! Going to buy some supplies now

[@xx_naasson_xx]

Thanks for breaking it down like this Josh, this is exactly what I was looking for! ;)

[@colormeinspirational6065]

loving your videos!!

[@vinigt]

no words to describe how much you helped me, thank you!

[@starwarscollectionlive...6787]

I've struggled with eyes for a while, gotta say this is probably the best online video for making eyes. Using a bead is a great idea. I've tried making polymer balls but usually end up with one slightly bigger and they never quite look right. I realized while watching this video and the video on make a mouth , that the problem I was having was round things to make them look correct. Now I've been able to get the tools and do a decent job. Much appreciated Josh. Keep up the good work.

[@JoshForeman]

That's so great to hear! Thanks!

[@Cowlina]

This is really well done!

[@chrisrea6841]

The intro music is superb!

[@sn4x203]

I want to basically agree with Roxy... I have been struggling to learn... and your videos are informative, entertaining.... I don't find myself becoming bored with it... thanks for taking the time out to make these videos

[@vingedheart]

Thank you for this! It has taken me some time to find worthwhile tutorials, but yours are brilliant! I am working on a 1:12 scale - so very small and very difficult, but this is helping me a lot none the less and asides you being a good teacher you are also an excellent sculptor!

[@kox-killzcymerii3322]

7 years old. Im starting to learn. Thanks. Sub allready in.

[@JoshForeman]

Awesome!

[@LongTrout]

I love your class...Straight up with no bullshit....How professional is that.👍

[@dragonfly264]

9:04 “Oh, that looked painful” 😂

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you are perfect no ,I have to tell you that your teaching called perfection I loved your way of teaching wish to have a real class in Egypt

[@kellywithay]

Thank you for taking the time to film this! I am taking a 3D art class in college and this was EXACTLY what I needed to know. Hope you continue with the series!

[@jacb4866]

Your videos are fabulous. You make me laugh so much - "click it - click it", plus the sound effects. But I learn heaps at the same time, and you go slow enough to really show the details in the steps. Thanks

[@CoxJoxSox]

You do a great job - kudos and appreciation for your time and effort here :D

[@BlackCat_2]

Awesome. Found this in my recommended for you list by KZbin. I am hoping to be able to do a reasonable likeness of my mother in clay from a photo and this really helped. She passed away in 2009 and I love the photos but I would like something more. - Heidi

[@jamiemiller7414]

This series of videos is the absolute best out there! Can you do another one like it?? I'd love to learn more from you!

[@JoshForeman]

Yep. I'm working on ideas for an intermediate set. Tell me what you'd like to learn!

[@denisekallas3722]

Really very very interesting.

[@Aeon7936]

Crazy talented, keep it up!

[@LowellMorgan]

These videos are brilliant. One thing I noticed that carries-over from 2D art is that the very small corners of the eyes (and the mouth) make a huge difference in the character's expression.

[@Martina_BCJdesign]

I was just thinking...OMG C-3PO, love him, leave it as is! So glad you said it, I can move on with watching the rest of the video xD Thank you so much for sharing these lessons with us, they're very helpful!

[@WyzrdCat]

Trying to pick up sculpting, specifically for really small work. Enjoying this series so far, thank you very much for creating it. Personally I would say don't fast forward through all the massaging work, I can always skip forward if I want but I would sometimes like to see the motions you use a little better. Thanks again :D

[@Pequeno_Gafanhoto]

17:08 = the best advice ever!

[@GrimFelArt]

It's because of you and this series that I now want to invest in Sculpey or polymer clay in general, this looks so much easier to use than regular pottery clay, much easier to smooth out and carve without the lumps and little boogers. Like I literally just found your channel and this series about an hour ago and am only on episode 2 and you make it look so easy and nice hahaha Update: aaaannd they don't ship to Australia. Sad face.

[@vancewilliams3387]

Lmfao I love the sound effects you put in for pulling out the eyeball

[@martiadams1534]

ty!

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I really like your tutorial bro, please keep it coming its really useful for complete beginner, and by the way you look like mudvayne lead singer 🤘

[@bululo8552]

You are a genius bro. Im suscribing!

[@unemilifleur]

Are you or have you even been a teacher? Your explanations are so good and accessible for beginners.

[@mzhyde803]

Great vid, it helped me a lot! And you are funny :DDD "Eyeballs rolling everywhere, thats a disaster!"

[@marknoelmarcelino4437]

@0:26 I was gonna ask this,I THOUGHT THAT YOU'RE GOIN' FOR THE NOSE'S?! But yeah you already said it that'll be on ep.3 lols,So I will definitely watch the 3rd part of 101 tnx man!

[@Pequeno_Gafanhoto]

I love the FFVIII song playing background

[@Nitebreed]

Just found this site- and I just started with poly clay, but I can see a future as my new main hobby- made a characature(?) Head of my brother- not bad as im a total noob!

[@JoshForeman]

That's great! Feel free to share your work in our positive and supporting community on Discord! www.discord.gg/UjNApes

[@shualatin]

You've inspired me to go ahead and try Sculpey Firm.... I have been afraid my hands wouldn't take it... : )

[@ryanrodriguez2448]

This tutorial helped me so much, thank you!!! P.s. where did you get that Philippe Faraut pallet? Looks super useful

[@JoshForeman]

philippefaraut.com/collections/art-reference-casts

[@stephendavies5927]

Just started modelling thank your tips come in handy I want to send a picture is not a human hand it's a hellhound with hybrid thing

[@JoshForeman]

I just added links to my social media in the description. So feel free to tag me on Facebook or @ me on Twitter. I'd love to see it.

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шикарные работы дружище. я в России всегда наблюдаю за твоим творчеством! 👍

[@elizabethferguson-barr8932]

You have just become one of my favorite teachers. Do you give classes??

[@JoshForeman]

I have in the past. I usually do classes of 5-10 people for 4 hours. I'm also open to Skype or Facetime lessons.

[@elizabethferguson-barr8932]

What do you charge??

[@JoshForeman]

$100 per student for a 4 hour class. Minimum of 5 students.

[@NOSTI2ADAMUS]

where are you located? I'd be down to take your class

[@JoshForeman]

I'm in the Seattle area.

[@skate8629]

you are the best

[@BerserkerDre]

you are awesome dude thanks! would I be able to sculpt like this using ceramic clay?

[@GwyndolinOwO]

Midgardsormr I used to work with ceramics in school. You'll have to be very careful with air pockets. The techniques he used should still work though

[@Naghmara]

OMG that sound @8:59 😂🤣😂

[@CoxJoxSox]

five eye widths to a head so that gives a good proportion for eyes

[@glennisbrown9224]

Not sure if you're still keeping tabs on this. Awesome tutorials. How long can you keep working on the clay for. As in can you start the head one day and come bake to it another day?

[@JoshForeman]

Absolutely. It takes months before the clay starts to get difficult to work. I've even come back to the same sculpture a decade later and was able to continue working on it. I recommend putting plastic wrap or foil around it just to keep the dust off.

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Oh. I thought it was breath of wife... Only the second (very fine) video of yours I've seen o.O

[@rodline9027]

If you do the marble eye...how do you deal with it when you bake it? Thanks Super informative and inspiring video. Thanks for sharing your talents

[@JoshForeman]

You can bake it right in there. One of my upcoming Sculpey 101 vids will go into baking with found objects. Stay tuned! :)

[@rodline9027]

Josh Foreman Thanks for taking time to answer. After 25 years as an illustrator/designer I've decide to try my hand at (non computer) sculpting. Your series has been informative and inspirational. Thanks for sharing your time and talent.

[@xYASMINNN]

❤️

[@bobbylansher7226]

you the best

[@WandaKelly61]

I struggled immensely with faces. After watching your tutorials, I have better insight as to what to do and not to do. Shared and liked.

[@JoshForeman]

So glad I could help! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@WandaKelly61]

Josh do you have any pics or a portfolio of your work? I would enjoy some vids on Wiccan Characters, Gods Goddesses, etc.

[@JoshForeman]

I'm still working on my website, but I've a lot of pics of my work here for now: scrybe.deviantart.com/gallery/ I'll add your requests to my list.

[@ronnywoods6250]

Hey bossy!!! Hold on!!! I’m doing it I’m doing it OK I’m doing it!!!!!

[@greggordon8574]

Thanks for the great help! What anatomical dummy are you using in the videos?

[@JoshForeman]

Links are in the description. :) And here: www.anatomytools.com/anatomy-c5.php

[@greggordon8574]

Thank you Josh!

[@sebius123]

Hi Josh, thanks for your videos! how do you prepare the sculpey firm to get this consistency? do you use a kind of oil?

[@JoshForeman]

If you are lucky enough to get a fresh block it really doesn't need any preparation. Older Sculpey requires a lot of kneading with your hands or putting it through a pasta machine.

[@sebius123]

Today is not my lucky day :(. My scupey firm is hard as a stone. I kneaded a little piece with "baby oil", it works but the clay becomes a little bit sticky. I will try the pasta machine. Thanks for your help

[@JoshForeman]

If I were you I'd just throw it away and get a new brick. Preferably from a store where you can actually feel how soft it is before buying.

[@chrisivens]

Any extra tips for working on eyes at a smaller scale. I'm doing my best but getting the eye shapes is proving difficult. Getting more success with a magnifying glass. Perhaps I need a finer tipped tool too.

[@JoshForeman]

Yes, experimenting with tools is a great thing to do!

[@ryannlagattuta9197]

Please show close ups when your done. Great work

[@deirdredzeni327]

Hi Josh! You are my first teacher in sculpting! I'm learning through doing, thank you. You make it look so easy! One question: how do you keep the plasticine from sticking to your tools? I'm constantly wiping the excess on my finger; it keeps me from having a smooth surface.

[@JoshForeman]

The trick is to not use plasticine. I use Super Sculpey Firm.

[@deirdredzeni327]

@@JoshForeman Thanks man, appreciate the answer. The huge price difference keeps me from getting it :/

[@nimueladyofthelake]

.ty

[@joeynuggetz]

What is that other piece of music playing before Dreamy Flashback kicks in?

[@dariusmagnus6926]

Are you referring to the haunting piece at 1:38, 7:23, 9:24, and 17:19? Did you ever find more info on it?

[@Okssana16]

Спасибо, было очень интересно. Даже не зная языка, руками все показали. Снимайте еще, у вас хорошо получается. подписалась, жду новых мастер классов.Удачи.

[@JoshForeman]

Спасибо за просмотр!

[@P9_STUDIO]

Great Job! Background music please? Not the KSP one! The one that sounds like "Sigur Ros". Thanks boss!

[@iobeidi]

Did you discover it ?

[@Pequeno_Gafanhoto]

I know that one of the sons is the "Balamb Garden theme" of the Final Fantasy 8 game.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@maltamaryfree]

Did you make the anatomy figure? If so props;-)

[@JoshForeman]

I WISH I was that good! ;)

[@JoshForeman]

@@craftychild2242 Link in the description. :)

[@mandlawi]

Man I really admire your art. But my question is, how long did it take you practicing to make the eyes so god damn perfect? I'm doing it over and over and over but can't come as much as the half as you. I don't know how to ask you about a special tutorial about only the eye or something?

[@JoshForeman]

hard to say. It's different for everyone. I started sculpting when I was 10, so the skill kinda grew up with me. But don't lose heart! And if you ever want feedback, critique or advice hit me up on my Discord! www.discord.gg/UjNApes

[@alacrionaesthetics1647]

Man I've watched this whole series and everything you've taught me has helped so much but damnit if I can't get eyes down :(

[@JoshForeman]

An amazingly large part of getting better at something is just trying and failing many times. Over time you'll accumulate a bunch of happy accidents that slowly make you better and better!

[@alacrionaesthetics1647]

I hope to see you upload more soon, I need my fix of inspiration haha

[@alacrionaesthetics1647]

You sound like Bob Ross haha :D

[@zeezac7291]

May I know how do you smoothen out the rough edges for polymer clay? I’m using sculpey medium. Do you use alcohol or oil?

[@JoshForeman]

I use alcohol. I demonstrate it in Class 6 or 7 I think.

[@zeezac7291]

Josh Foreman yeah saw it alr. Thanks for your reply!

[@janel4582]

Hi Josh, one question; if this wasn`t for teaching, would you do one eye after the other or both eyes simultaneously?

[@JoshForeman]

Usually do them simultaneously. Easier to get the proportions the same that way.

[@janel4582]

@@JoshForeman ok , Thank you!

[@latenightcake5881]

I struggle with this no water clay, im used to ceramics and paper. Lay where you can do a pulling sliding motion , it really effects my ability to make something, I find it so tedious the poking n mushing only motion with this kind of clay.

[@JoshForeman]

It's always interesting to see how different mediums are perceived by those who are used to even slightly different ones! :)

[@chozen_juan]

where did you purchase that eye sculpting tool?

[@JoshForeman]

Look in the video description and click the link under Sculpting Tools. :)

[@waddewel]

+Josh foreman What the name of the tool you use where do i get it im in Europe though

[@JoshForeman]

I updated the tool supplies in the description. I'm afraid I don't know anything about where to find them in Europe, but I think Amazon is pretty much everywhere.

[@lemonhead162]

I'm barely started to experiment with polymer clay, but I can't seem to get eyes at all. All my stuff comes out looking amateur & ridiculous! I tried this past weekend to do a Planet of the Apes figure (Cornelius) and it ended up looking like a biker with a snout!

[@JoshForeman]

It's like riding a bike, you gotta just keep getting back on every time you fall. Then one day it'll click!

[@whoree]

9:00 11:37 : it looks like he loves these pets