Sculpting a Portrait, Making a Mold and a Cast

Overview of the process involved in sculpting a portrait, making a mold and then a cast.
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[@davefoss3316]

As someone who has sculpted and worked with clay in the past, this is incredible. It's something that comes with time. Making mistakes and working through them. Getting so far, then totally starting over. Having the wrong expression and changing it. This person has been doing this for quite some time. This is a learned skill, but you have to have patience and put in the work. Tiger Woods didn't wake up one day and become a great golfer. It's the THOUSANDS of hours on the practice greens and driving ranges. It's the time someone puts into something that make them great. So, to anyone who wants to do this, get your ass out there and do it. Get all the supplies you need, set aside a few hours per day, or per week and learn the skills. It's something that doesn't just stay with you either, you need to keep up your skills and stick with it. I hope there are more people out there who do this. It's a dying art, in my humble opinion. It has inspired me to get back into it. I already have too many irons in the fire, but what's one more. It's such a calming thing to do as well. Put on some peaceful music and create! Well done. Thank you Philippe. You are a great artist. I enjoyed watching you work.

[@Kapojos]

The sculptures are without any emotion, just technical tricks

[@Rina-bh1ko]

As for me it looks like a performance - first one face, then another - it's interesting to see how the author's idea and facial features have changed 🙂🙃

[@sinfalacias2009]

Your words have been engraved in my soul.

[@dirkdaubertshauser9423]

Awesome ❤

[@MarietaTruter]

How wonderful it was to watch you creating. I really admire your skill and your ability to work with clay. Astonishing! Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings.

[@EliteFanClub]

I don't understand the people who put dislike .... it's a perfect job. I am also an artist and I really like sculpture and there is no fault here. on the contrary many congratulations is perfect. greetings from Mexico

[@omarbarreramartinez2033]

Puede que esos dislikes vengan de artistas con un "understanding" mas elevado que el tuyo. Donde tú no ves faults, otros los ven a leguas. Me puedo dar cuenta de que clase de "artista" eres

[@omarbarreramartinez2033]

By the way, the phrase "many congratulations" hurts. It's so fucking spanglish and unbearable.

[@neoskhaos]

the teeth are weird, not a perfect job, still liked though

[@Anneezplace]

That was so beautiful, I just recently started to dabble into sculpturing and I’m so amazed at how much I love it! Thank you for sharing such an inspirational and beautiful video.

[@cymbala6208]

For me the most fascinating part was when you started to change her expression. Thank you for sharing your amazing art.

[@blakerusinoski5811]

This is incredible, you're truly an inspiration for artists everywhere. Thank you.

[@maydamcfadden3973]

Best video I've seen yet of the whole process...allows one more confidence..especially when you know you can and can see the vision in your mind and just knowing that it's confirmed here as to what you thought you could do yourself, it's amazing ...thank you so much for this time and process...just love it.

[@evilasiosantos3998]

Maravilhoso !!!! Quanto talento, quanta perfeição nos detalhes do rosto. Simplesmente lindo, perfeito. Parabéns.

[@prof.galbadoliveira8288]

Um lindo trabalho! Um grande talento! Magnífico!! Sou desenhista e meu sonho é aprender essa técnica.

[@gabiglaezer8685]

Just incredible and beautiful and amazing. Love to watch you sculpting!

[@vanilsonroberto7521]

Fiquei emocionada ao assistir, maravilhada pela beleza e talento! Obrigada por compartilhar teu trabalho. Magnífico!

[@laborges4535]

És um artista! Trabalho muito bem feito nos mínimos detalhes, desde a argila sendo moldada, à cópia de resina e gesso e a réplica em gesso, você conseguiu passar o sentimento a sua arte, o modelo exala alegria... Dá gosto de ver, não perdi um único detalhe de seu vídeo. Meus parabéns!

[@jeremyn6726]

You are incredibly talented. It was a great honor to watch you work. Very cool to see two portraits in one with the hair and expression change. Also very impressive gallery behind you!

[@adrianolira9660]

Que trabalho lindo!!! Só nascendo com o dom mesmo pra fazer algo assim!!!! Parabéns !!!!!

[@thegeorgiealityshow359]

Your art reminds me of famous Greeks and Roman statues.Nice sculptures thx for sharing with us all.Be safe be blessed take care everyone.

[@Kapojos]

Thats completely different..! Greek art was greatly innovative, creative. The sculpture here are just technical, with low expression and no style

[@emmerkspg3d]

Que habilidade maravilhosa Philippe Faraut! Belos traços e delicadeza na colocação e retirada de material. fantástico!

[@7Mrgoodwill]

this is bloody beautiful. Ive been trying to learn this and it is almost frustrating to watch a pro effortlessly put forth such a wonderful piece. Keeps one motivated! gotta keep practicing !

[@gmon78]

Beautiful piece. Really amazing work. You're incredibly talented! Thanks for the video !

[@siphiworatsibe5609]

This is the Best I've seen so far, No chit-chat, Just what I was looking for from start to finish. Thank you Sir.

[@billeckelberry6502]

Amazing! Everyone is beautifully made by the Grand creator ! This shows the love and skill that it was done with. You have developed a amazing gift! Thank you for the video!

[@gemgem24able]

So this madlad just finished a super good sculpture and was like, "NOPE, I'll change it" and made it a more challenging one You, sir, are amazing.

[@souzabolivar1]

Incrível! Muito bom! Faz parecer tão fácil que dá vontade de tentar fazer

[@marcelwoingue-dagrou2556]

Wow ! When a real artist is at work, just magic and superb !

[@RecoArtsOriginal7778]

Wow, what a talent, the kind of art that I appreciate more than there is in my country, what a wonderful gift, I sincerely feel moved to see and appreciate it, I've already won another fan and enrolled

[@Invycto]

Amazing work as always! Such an incredible piece!

[@naritanippon7482]

Capturing the natural beauty of a lady soooooo well.

[@philliswilliams8486]

OMG I'm speechless girl you are gifted, thank you for showing off such amazing work. Do you teach people how to do what you just did? You are the best wow again thank you!!! 💕 ❤️ 🏆 💐 👍

[@mksindia119]

Exellent great sir, you reminded me of my time when I used to make sculptures too. I am also a sculptor. But due to lack of space, I stopped working. Seeing your work I remembered my days

[@muriel-leobet]

C'est un grand bonheur de vous voir sculpter, merci de nous le partager !

[@catherinemace4734]

Je partage votre avis.. 😊

[@user-jc3om5yr7n]

Браво, Мастер! Это- чудо!

[@GregoryPastoll]

Fascinating process, and great skill shown. Inspiring. Thank you.

[@user-ls5vz7dl2u]

Просто фантастика! Великолепный мастер! Отличное видео! Браво, маэстро! 👏❤️

[@douglasfree1664]

This video is really helpful. I've been fallowing your channel for a long time and I've just recently started sculpting busts and I've found your videos to be incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill. :)

[@rackyrackatan9745]

Hey I'm curious, Do you have any pictures of your sculptures? Thanks!

[@michaelbergd.c.1803]

I spent all day today working on a silicone mold like this for my bust. Nice coincidence to see you post this. Harder than it looks.

[@snowballvsjohnnynow9181]

what do you think he used for the end cast in white is that plaster of pairs or earthenware clay

[@NFOsec]

What incredible skill and work Philippe! I'm a fan.

[@christinachristensen283]

Você é realmente um artista plástico genial! Parabéns!

[@router9717]

This is a fascinating way of saving your progress physically, make a mold to instantly cast new sculptures from.

[@lindaevans6814]

That was amazing, I would love to be able to afford a bust of me to be done but the time and expertise needed is probably way beyond my price range but your video was fascinating and you are very skilled at what you do. Thank you for sharing

[@valterrocha4102]

Sensacional! Artista de mão cheia.

[@AndresFlores-fd2jo]

What a beautiful job. Wonderful, thanks for sharing your art. Cheers

[@hunterclwminsom9105]

This dude just slaps it and suddenly it looks good. How.

[@juancarlosdelarosa7676]

9

[@art3mispants792]

Years of training i guess

[@williambilly3269]

@Fonzie lol. Me too

[@ArnoldTohtFan]

lad's got mad skills bruh

[@mrbeannwoz9638]

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[@thisismjay]

Amazing

[@pauladasilva1877]

- Não tem nem como expressar,como o trabalho é perfeito e mãos muito delicada é trabalha com muita sabedoria 👏🏼👏🏼

[@joedsongomes9814]

Que trabalheira! A primeira escultura já estava ótima!

[@johnrandall3496]

This might be the most satisfying thing I've ever seen.

[@omarbarreramartinez2033]

Really??? What a boring and sad life

[@sushiromifune7096]

In my country, only students who major in portrait drawing or a mannequin craftsmen can do such a job properly. Few illustrators and comic artists have knowledge and experience of academic portrait drawing. Everyone draws anime and manga with the motif of anime and manga. You guys love manga and anime, but I admire the advanced skills of American illustration and comics.

[@Themetalexpression]

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[@pdlister]

OMG! I am blown away. I think I need to look into learning this. Thank you Philippe.

[@muhammadrasheed8015]

I VERY DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR ART WORK AS MYSELF ALSO HAVE INTEREST IN ART WORK, THIS IS GOD GIFTED SKILL YOU HAVE

[@peterfurlong5]

Great video, as always. These are especially nice to see uploaded at times like these, when we cannot get out to classes.

[@valdirhenrique4289]

My Lord this video is bealtiful. Meu Senhor isto é lindo. Abraço a todos.

[@viannap]

I dont know what happened to me Philippe... but I was just watching you sculpting and it made me very emotional. You have a beautiful work, thank you for the inspiration.

[@jdkohl5037]

It is so satisfying to watch you work. Your artistic skills are awe inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@rudyvalentino3297]

I would love to be able to create something like this. Beautiful

[@maxy03]

as a 16 year old beginner sculptor this is just so amazing to me and you're really inspiring

[@richardking6066]

Stunning .... I am lost for words. An amazing skill.

[@yuzuruhanyu8583]

Simplesmente lindo, perfeito 😍

[@user-hn7mo9vk5n]

Шикарно!!! Брависсимо!!!!

[@Themetalexpression]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mImooZWNfN-Jirs 👍

[@rockabluesy60]

Once you built the structure and anatomy like a piece of cake, I'm totally amazed, then you show us it's shaped from reference photo, I'm speechless

[@sandiloftis3180]

One of the most beautiful things I have ever watched!

[@lindavorster7989]

Manificent!!!! 😮 please may i ask a demo of a horse head... like the one in the back ground? your talent is Wow!!!!

[@belindafletcher1517]

Thank you so much ! You have no idea how much I appreciate the fact that you would share the knowledge you have with me. I’m sure others feel the same. I am not in the position of being able to leave out to go seek classes but it’s something I have a great desire to do. Do you have an email address or website ? I’d like to inquire about classes over the web. 😊

[@nelsonx5326]

There are books on the subject.

[@Deleted-in7st]

There is a link in the description for classes

[@rosangeladenoronha625]

E lindo ver artista de verdade !!! Quwria ser aluna desse artista pra sempre! Ameiiiii!!!!

[@callimachust1474]

Such a privilege to see your work!

[@glynette6570]

Wow-thank you for this, Philippe!

[@sculpit]

My pleasure!

[@vishusodhi2280]

Hlo sir I want Ur help pls I request u

[@jasminelane79]

one of my goals is to make a statue, thank you for this video!

[@javierdominguezvicente472]

Perfecto ,maravilloso .....siempre es un verdadero placer verte trabajar. Enhorabuena Un saludo Maestro

[@amberrose647]

Amazing, brilliant, skillful. Its a blessing you have.

[@jyotirani8232]

waw, just amazing

[@mdhussain5304]

Oiioooooomoonooooooonmnnonooomoooooomonmnp

[@user-kz8wu8yk8c]

@Zev Tyson let me guess, you were replying to a instagram account hacking site scam Plus you're a scam Sorry if it's not true

[@brendajohnson462]

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[@Themetalexpression]

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[@philippeborne7898]

@@mdhussain5304 àezeeeééé

[@yankleber]

Wonderful! The final bust reminded me the young Italian actress Gaia Girace.

[@jokesterk5302]

I think this is just very clever,such a skill,knowhow,and the outcome is amazingly beautifull!

[@xxbaldycoupxx]

Just awesome skill, seriously, mesmerizing! And beautiful. Thank you for creating!

[@legcrete]

Hi, Philippe , do you start laying shellac and making a mold when the clay is still fresh or after it is dry and hard? Or do you wait for hardening a silicon layer before putting another layer? Is the clay you used reusable yet? Thank you for this movie, hypnotizing!

[@su-lj8ni]

oo i also need to know..!

[@depresso8163]

@@su-lj8ni Do not start making the mold while the clay is dry, it needs to be fairly wet/damp so it can easily be removed from the mold afterwards.

[@wraith20072007]

It would be nice to do a sculpture of Sylvia Likens in remembrance.

[@ceciliabeatrizcabrerabende6980]

Uno de los mejores videos que he visto, sobre Escultura, me ayudó mucho, gracias 🤗 saludos desde Ica-Perú 🇵🇪

[@deidrehasell8614]

I’ve often wondered at how this I’d done Thankyou for such detail I love it Breathtaking 😍

[@herbenevolence_oxo]

Awee. Now I can't stop imagining how God made us through clay with all of these complex organs and systems.

[@kaguyasama7280]

Sir, do you still remember when did you start sculpting? What age?

[@user-wh8yy4tl2v]

Потрясающая работа! Огромное спасибо! Прекрасный урок!

[@amorphyc]

Это нереально трудоёмкая работа! Талантище!

[@daniboiyy]

philippe faraut: "im also changing the age and expression"... reality can be whatever i want!

[@YevKli.D]

1:18 You made Lenin!

[@claysimmons1690]

Wonderful skill This talent demands TOTAL dedication It's apparent

[@thomaxtube]

Amazing! thank you for sharing your creation process. Very inspiring.

[@alecdelu83]

7:34 I'll let you know honey...

[@cindysmith765]

The lip line on the lower is too short, giving the appearance of abnormally large maxillary central incisors .

[@moonrising8197]

Things a narcissist would say!

[@pzro6869]

Too short for what? Abnormally large for what? This a human being he is sculpting. What a moronic comment.

[@k2exe471]

Melhor vedeo do youtube, , clareza no conteudo, melhor artista , melhor tecnica e riqueza de detalhes , parabens e obrigado

[@maiture6997]

It's like building someone to life. Incredible ❤️

[@Themetalexpression]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mImooZWNfN-Jirs ❤️

[@jeffreycollier4220]

Your art work is so unreal your art work is alive so welldone its like the women are alive wow.do you lifecast too???.

[@barry2952]

This was done from photographs due to the Pandemic.

[@thebluesky622]

I feel even more useless after watching this. How so talented?

[@museodelvillano3784]

Hahaha... Likewise, how turn a complete figure to another pose with another age??? Amazing

[@imonline8888]

Great work. Please continue to make more videos. I find to satisfying and relaxing to watch. God bless you

[@ciarav]

Love seeing the whole process it was done. Great work! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jeffreycollier4220]

Ciara v. You should have one done of you your beautiful.

[@EhurtAfy]

Must feel weird when it starts to resemble a real face, like you're touching someone's face or something haha

[@wjvanderwesthuizen]

Here is a man that can make what I can't even draw.... Unreal! You are very talented sir and I loved watching your video. Thank you for sharing

[@margaretskinner6972]

Omg it all makes sense now on how its a process, thanks for the great explanation!! Love your work!

[@cucumber7097]

IM AN ARTIST STUDENT OUR SCHOOL GAVE US SCULPTING COURSES BUT THEY DONT TEACH US THIS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I APPRECIATE THIS A LOT!!!

[@alanhyt79]

I happened upon this video, and now sit here spellbound and amazed.

[@sbhimji4568]

Absolutely amazing talent!

[@gloriabrothers5508]

Such a delight watching you work!!!

[@clairemol1216]

Incredably talented! Love it!

[@doddagopi4933]

Thank you for teaching clay moulding live. Highly inspirational.

[@sculpit]

You are very welcome