Sculpting a Snail (body) - Polymer Clay

Hello and welcome back to a new polymer clay time lapse sculpting demo, where I make a very cool looking snail in gorgeous 4k time lapse video! I'm going to be doing a follow up video on this in the future... I want to try my hand again with the airbrush, but for now, this has been baked for 60 minutes at 275º degrees and is ready for further painting/touches.
...I'm NOT in a hurry to do a follow up on this Snail quite yet because I want to attempt making a Star Wars AT-ST (the one with 2 legs) How cool would that be? Now is the time to subscribe if you're not already.. it would mean so much to me if you did...
108 gigabytes of video was used, sifted through, and then was narrated. It took over 6 hours to mix this video down just once, I also have to do a pre mix (missing audio) first, so I can then narrate the video using another device.. Reason I'm saying all this is it's taking alot longer to make videos due to outdated computer, but that's not the reason, entirely, for the lack of videos... I don't do much for the holidays. So when I start this NEW project I don't know have fast I can go. Even though my computer is outdated, and there's no way to sample 4k video that doesn't stop me from uploading a beautiful 4k video.
So in short, I'm back! ..but I'll try to go as fast as my tolerance to this ol' PC's performance will allow.
I haven't gave up on you guys, and thank you so very much for not giving up on me!
Thanks for taking the time to watch, and to read this. Like always, it means the world...

[@danielamcghie1565]

Great video. Thank you for taking the time and showing us how its done. Love the snail!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Hi! Good to see you. =) WOW!!! That's amazing! It looks real!!! (I know you used a real shell, but the snail itself looks real too!!!) WELL DONE!!

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Phoebe Thanks! I figure most everyone has a shell lying around, so they would be halfway there when trying to make one for themselves.. :D Glad you like it!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

yeah! =)

[@chanspirit1]

As always, a great video! Thank you for sharing😄 I think everyone enjoys downtime during the holidays😊

[@ChristieNel]

You're incredible. This would look good glowing. I know, I know, I want everything to glow.

[@NinjaKotte]

who doesn't? ;D

[@nancypaez3185]

Bello bello!

[@lindydiddle6253]

Can I substitute baby oil for the polymer clay softener? Also, thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Lindy Diddle That or mineral oil should work fine. And no problem, thanks for watching!

[@meredithelizabeth7264]

How do you keep your clay clean? I always get dirt and fuzz in my clay when I'm sculpting

[@yavineachtajellybean4664]

Same! i wonder how he keeps his so clean!

[@SoCraftastic]

Your intro is so cool! Great work on the snail, Tom!

[@TheBroodingTom]

+SoCraftastic Thank you so much Sarah I'm really glad you like it!! And I love stop animation! I just got a new camera and decided a new intro was in order. They sure are fun to make but takes all night to do though.. So glad you like the snail! :D

thank you

[@JustinElkinsII]

I can tell you that is something I didn't think I would watch to the end-it's a snail. But! I sure did! It was fascinating, and the camera work alone was spectacular! Great JOB!

[@lstumpf7113]

This is great!!! I just made a HUGE snail because my mom bought me the biggest shell the store had and my snail is so cool!!! also, is it ok that we cook the shell or should be cook the clay then later glue the shell on?

[@vickiwillems3928]

Interesting subject. Can hardly wait for the painting and touch-ups.

[@joshs9257]

hi, i want to know what paints we can use on polymer clay and what kind of glaze? like for example if i have a flat plate of polymer and i make a portrait over it, what paint and glaze i must use to protect the surface and colors from damaging? thank you

[@stephanie.kilgast]

Perfect little snail :) That is also a brilliant idea to use all the shells one can gather on a beach too :)

[@faolen1]

aww I love this, I want to try making a snail now. I think there is something really cute about snails, they're like adorable little aliens. :3

[@rebornmommy7]

could you do a stingray

[@debi623]

Hi I'm back also!! I was wondering where you get your tools,I really liked the on you used when working on the small snake. It almost looks like a little putty knife ? Not sure a putty knife, more like a small Flat shovel.

[@MrDanderskoff]

No one going to mention it kind of looks phallus-y at around 10:50?

[@simplecreativemind9360]

Such a beautiful sculpture! Love it! I have a question does this clay is air dry? Or did you need to fire it? Thanks

[@highachiever5835]

Feedback: the snail’s body overall is good, but the face part isn’t too realistic. Please don’t take this as negative feedback, im just a big snail geek that knows a lot about them and I want people to know more about snails too so yeah but good vid 😉

[@carlaloulou5329]

Hello amazing video, I really love how you made that snail ! I have a question .. instead of using the clay softner, can i use alcohol or water or something else ? Or won't it give the same result ?

[@CreatureDesign]

This came out amazing! From a distance I would mistake this for the real thing, seriously... ;-)

[@whereismymind9429]

how could you add a black vein through the centre of each eye rod, some 0.2mm wire perhaps? what would you use?

[@TheropodHunter]

For the thinner shell, you could line the interior with something like fibreglass?

[@jekspb289]

Hello, Tom I wanted to know, polymer clay you will continue to bake, or it solidifies in the air !?

[@jessymesa1420]

Hola...hermoso trabajo, que es lo que le aplicas con el pincel?

[@reptileman33]

This is amazing! Thanks for making this video!

[@myimpressions2599]

This is absolutely amazing. It looks so realistic (said by a snail owner). Did you leave it like that or did you use some sort of glue to attach the shell? And does the clay become hard after a bit or does it stay soft like that?

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Because there's a polar bear behind the snail.

[@bbybrz]

I love your work! And the longer videos are better because we get more info and detail from your artwork! I'd be willing to watch an hour of it I love it!

[@CarnivorousPlantsAndGardening]

not kidding at first I saw the picture and thought that snail was real

[@Luckyee4]

Here's a little hint for you- You were worried about the one shell being thin- Try soaking it in white glue and a little water... for a couple of days and then let it dry.. it will absorb the glue and end up being much stronger!

[@olgaalvarez8534]

Hi I really like your video I did the snail with sculpey white clay it was not perfect but i like it its the second sculpture one I do. I hope that with more classes I take I will get better. I did not use the softing stuff you did, but when I put in oven it burn in 20 min's. I notice you did not bake yours. I follow the sculpey clay instruction. what did I do wrong? Olga Alvarez

[@pineconeneckie3370]

I want to make this so bad since I can't find real snails where I live

[@sanchitakeluskar7249]

it is looking like real but you take gray color for body it would look real

[@lindag1632]

Glad I found this site - recommended by another clay-crafting videographer. Looking forward to learning more - love your style. Thanks

[@tasha8902]

Awesome Job!! I always love your videos. Would love to see you do more videos...

[@geebabeeba]

1:58 "you know, worked up and ready.." I almost spit my coffee out! Lmao. Anyways, amazing work!

[@autumn9454]

Your voice is so.. relaxing I dunno.

[@seanyworny104]

Amazing sculpture! Would love to try this! Don't ever stop making videos! :D

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[@ProfeChiquis]

You´ve got a new subscriber :) You are a good teacher, thanks a lot.

[@TheBroodingTom]

That's awesome and thank you!

[@helenebowes8186]

avec quoi tu lisse , de l'eau , de l'huile ou du sculpey liquide ??

[@BelmontsClayArt]

Awesome! It looks so real! Great job! :) thx

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Belmont'sClayArt Thank you I really appreciate it!

[@kalonakitu]

you amaze me!! so skilled!! looks awesome! thanks for sharing the process.

[@LouisetteMartin-y9g]

Je le voudrais en français

[@benlaurie2056]

first one isn't a snail shell its a sea shell I think its a horse eye shell

[@GreenLadyDV]

Awesome! 💚💚💚

[@angelamullins8574]

I think your snail is fantastic.... and the video wasn't too long. We need to see exactly what you're doing and how if we are going to try our own hand at it. Thank you for the wonderful video tutorial, I will enjoy trying to make a little family of them for myself to put in my garden. 👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@melj4581]

Love a longer video so much more informative! didn't get lost with it just having music as some others do. Thank you for sharing looks amazing!

[@RameyRocks]

It looked like real skin! I need one of those tools you used for texturing the neck. Have you tried one making the shell out of clay? I should make one for my sister's garden. Anyway, awesome job!

[@gabrielbombardelli8508]

algum br? eu peidei fedido

[@LoniWulff]

Just wanted to say that I'm your 100th like; great job, I really enjoy your videos, Tom...thank you.

[@amykettering5434]

this is really cool. u did a very good job (like always, Ha!) but can you make another snail and make the shell with clay too? btw, thx 4 sharing your videos! :)

[@NinjaKotte]

ive been trying to make a realistic snail for ages but ive never been satisfied, so this gave me a good kick in the back to try again, i need to get some clay softener, the skintexture was the problem for me! 😂 Love it! (i giggled in the beginning, the head look like the head of something else a few secs ;) )

[@mickyreisinger933]

make batman v superman skulptur

[@johnnycollinson3529]

Wow looks just like my albino giant snails Bonnie and Clyde. I'm so looking forward to sculpting a few.

[@lesleyford821]

I love this one....was looking for something garden related to go on a solar light garden bottle I'm making for a gift...and this is just abut perfect to put on it....thank you soooooo much.

[@aliciaboilard2278]

Awesome! Thanks

[@DVCMinis]

I'm new to your channel, but I am loving it! I really feel like I'm learning a lot more tips and tricks on working with clay, and your voice is very soothing to listen too. I'm definitely subscribing! Amazing work, seriously. ^_^ Also, I had to smile and laugh when I saw the "thumbs up" bit near the end of this video, and I gave a like as well. How could anyone not after that, lol.

[@ryoko1832]

Wow this was awesome :-) My clay working skills are not as awesome as others but videos like this really help. Thanks :-)

[@ABergieCreation]

You are a terrific artist!

[@marmite.]

Just found your video thought it amazing.. 1 question did you add anything glue or anything to give the shell an extra grip to the clay

[@hailyw3584]

Great video！

[@stevengiraldo9605]

yay a new video

[@nimueladyofthelake]

cute little guy

[@skyasin2289]

It is so great

[@tarciso5670]

make a fish

[@spencer4hi]

Fantastic!!!

[@Emilia-ed2mf]

Your snail is very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kira9233]

I really like your videos. Everything is explained so well by you, I have been watching all of them quite a while you are definitely one of my favorite channels.

[@iamchriss77]

awesome, it looks so good. The snail would look cute next to a house plant. Welcome back.

[@ЮляКузьмина-т4в]

Bravo!

[@deedeejordan7797]

thank you for coming back I missed you because you are my inspiration to clay when you stop I stop

[@oxygen703]

Cool!

[@godofwarslavko]

lol

[@redcarnival5520]

Do you think that it's easier to work with air dry clay or polymer clay

[@h.stiemke4217]

SO GLAD to see your videos again!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE PLEASE!!

[@Lia57770]

holy shit it looks so real!!! love it!!!!!

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Ally 1995 Glad you like it!

[@cherylholland9747]

That was great to watch, Thanks so much for sharing it.

[@ilovemytobster]

It turned out amazing! Nice job :)

[@AlohaAngelique]

Thanks, this is just what I needed. I'm taking a sculpting class now and we are working with Sculpey. I'm doing a snail and daisy jewelry dish. This video helps me with technique, I'm completely new to sculture

[@TheBroodingTom]

Welcome to the sculpting world! It's a wonderful experience in so many ways, I'm glad this video has helped! I have a few jewelry videos as well. And thanks for visiting!!

[@sabinekather7078]

so amazing!!!!!! please more... :)

[@from3tomore]

That is so amazing!!! Great job!

[@Seashell994]

Wonderful texture on that snail!

[@julia22202]

This is awesome! It looks so real!! I love snails.

[@BlackCat_2]

Missed you too! I love your work and this is incredible! I want to watch it again. I am weird though and I love the little land snails that are plentiful around here. I so need to try one of these (or more) for myself. As I said I really love those little land snails. :D I have lots of pictures of them and one really good one taken using Macro. :) My only complaint about them is when they end up underfoot. I never like hearing that crunch sound as I am walking through the yard. :P I wince whenever I hear it. I read about your computer. You should build yourself a new one! :D I did a few years ago and I will never go back to buying one off the shelf again. - Heidi

[@TheBroodingTom]

+BlackCat2 Actually I'm considering ordering some baby African giant ...snails? Well, they get big and If I made a really nice place for them I'd film them all the time The thought of 4k and optimal lighting just where you need it.. and the face of the tank I guess would have to come off so I can get close with the camera. I still need lots of practice with that thing. I had a bad experience trying to replace my CPU in my computer... I order a nice CPU and installed 2 of them (ya I return the one and tried another lol) but later learned it was my bios out of date. Well if I mess with that it's gonna turn into a brick for sure =D So I gave up on trying to build one. But I never tried from scratch.. not sure if a new motherboards comes with updated bios or not. Obviously I'm a noob I was thinking of getting a pre owned workstation I've seen them as low as 399 and it had a i7. That might be easier I think. And you you can watch this video as many times as you want, thank thank you! :D

[@BlackCat_2]

Polymer Clay Artist Thank you. I will watch it and your other videos as often as I wish. :D You should do just fine building your own computer. The hardest part is ordering the parts but putting them together is easy. I used NewEgg for everything except the power supply. I will be building another computer either this year or next so I will be using NewEgg again. :) My son watched me build my computer and he said it was just like working with Lego's and he is right. Everything has a place it snaps into and you just have to make sure it goes together right. :D Having some large snails sounds cool! I would feel bad though that they were not living in the wild sometimes. I know that is weird but I am weird. I accepted that a long time ago. *grins* I do hope you will take video if you do get them. :D

[@christinaaugustine27]

Very realistic!! Great job 👍

[@yavineachtajellybean4664]

Please please tell me how you keep your clay so clean, with no dust!?

[@lstumpf7113]

Ikr it's so annoying

[@yavineachtajellybean4664]

+narwhal noodles The most annoying thing EVER!

[@lstumpf7113]

I mean really I am NOT going to wash my hands every 5 seconds and then there is like spots of dirt everywhere!!! There should be a invention to help solve this... XD

[@yavineachtajellybean4664]

+narwhal noodles I would love to see one!

[@TassleBurrfootSculpts]

nice work

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Tassle Burrfoot Thanks!

[@mayriemouse8845]

Beautiful work!

[@ayata.s5611]

looks amazing!

[@kerry1963qld]

Brilliant

[@Ia861]

Yay another video from you! Great as always :)

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Ia861 Thank you, and as always, I appreciate you watching. :D

[@galakari]

WB

[@TheBroodingTom]

+galakari Thanks it's good to be back.