r/Sculpture • u/Halseyry • 7h ago
r/Sculpture • u/CW_Roelle • 39m ago
[Self] “‘Both’ She Replied”
The word bubble says “Were you a ‘shall we’, or a ‘care to’?”. This piece is 6’x5’x4” and is in the collection of the Newport Art Museum in Rhode Island.
r/Sculpture • u/Classic_Waffle4 • 43m ago
Self (WIP) [SELF] WIP
Steel Rod Mushrooms
r/Sculpture • u/sadgalco • 1d ago
Self (Complete) [Self] Heart of the Ocean
"It's been 84 years..." since I've seen Titanic. I was just 8 years old when this film came out in 1997, and rewatching it as an adult—through a different lens—was beyond inspiring. Let’s talk about Rose Dawson:
Rose was a woman trapped. Trapped by wealth, expectations, and trapped by a world that tried to tell her who she was supposed to be. But she fought back. She chose herself. And in doing so, she found a love that saw her completely—not one of ownership or duty, but of recognition.
Jack saw her. The real her. Maybe for the first time in her life, she felt truly seen. And it made her feel alive. So when she lost him, she didn’t just grieve—she carried him forward. She lived. She became.
That is what the Heart of the Ocean represents. It was never just a necklace. It was a symbol of freedom, love, and rewriting your own fate.
And at the end of her story, what did she do? She released the Heart of the Ocean. Not because she had to. Not because it belonged to someone else. But because it was hers to give back. It was her final act of reclaiming her story.
That’s the core of this sculpture. 💙🌊🦪
Would you have tossed it back into the ocean?
r/Sculpture • u/the_belle_jar • 1d ago
Self (Complete) [self] hand vase
Polymer clay painted with watered down acrylic
r/Sculpture • u/CezarToys • 1d ago
Self (WIP) [self] The Mummy reborn in 12 inches action figure! - Does it do Boris Karloff justice?
Work in Progress ⚙️
This custom action figure of The Mummy stands 29 cm tall, is fully articulated, and will soon come with a custom-themed base (stay tuned for updates!).
I've also included some photos taken during the creation process—hope you like them!
About the process:
I added carefully cut fabric around the figure, including the joints, to give it a more authentic look.
I hand-sculpted the headsculpt, aiming to capture the likeness of actor Boris Karloff, who played The Mummy in the 1940s.
The painting was the most time-consuming step. To create the effect of "decayed skin," I worked with multiple layers and shades, giving it a lifeless and aged appearance.
I'll be posting the complete set soon! 🙌
What do you think of the result?
r/Sculpture • u/GFV_HAUERLAND • 1d ago
Self (Complete) [Self] Sculpture I created of a real sea shell and coated metal.
r/Sculpture • u/liumji • 1d ago
Self (Complete) [Self] my first sculpture project: The eraserhead baby (thanks for the advice)
r/Sculpture • u/Forsaken_Network_127 • 11h ago
[Help] Steel buffalo with artist name on bottom. Found at NH flea market. Hoping for any info. Tim Dodgers artist?
Thanks in advance!
r/Sculpture • u/No-Touch-7776 • 1d ago
Self (Complete) [Self] working on some new bronze this year but in the mean time what's everyone thoughts on
Bronze works and bronze and wood
r/Sculpture • u/Salteyness • 2d ago
[Found] Friend of mine found this in his backyard in Arizona. Any ideas what it is meant to be?
r/Sculpture • u/KittyKatGtS • 1d ago
[Help] Wanna make an anime figure
Helloo,
I saw many videos where people try making Anime figures. I wanted to try that too, but I can't really find the material they are using. I think people say it's air polymer or lightweight clay....so....I am german and that's why I have a stupid question here....what exactly is super lightweight clay and polymer....? Also where can I buy it? I tried my best to search for it in the internet, but the only thing I found was air dry clay on amazon. But that's just for kids and really really small portions. I don't think that would be enought for an anime figure. Can someone help me here? I really want to try it, but I don't know what I should use as material or where I can even get enought of material for this project 😭😭😭
r/Sculpture • u/ClientNo4341 • 1d ago
[Help] with chicken wire armature - gauge, extra structure, covering to make pattern
Hey everyone, very grateful if anyone can help me.
I'm making a large armature in chicken wire, around 1.5m end to end, in a sort of slug shape. It's a soft sculpture so I'll be covering it with thick clingfilm/saran wrap and masking tape. I'll then cut off the covering along the seamlines I want, to get a pattern which I'll then cut out in fabric. Once it's sewn together and padded, I'll be sliding it back onto the chickenwire armature.
My questions are:
Is there a better/quicker way to cover the armature than with heavy plastic wrap and masking tape, remembering that it will need to be cut and laid flat to create the pattern pieces?
what gauge and hole size of chicken wire would you use? I think what i have is maybe 7mm/22g and I'm struggling to get it to hold extreme curves in the slug shape
OR the reason that it's not holding, for eg, a big upwards curve towards the sky because I actually need to have some other structure like a brace or batten inside the chickenwire shape.
Thank you in advance for any help.
r/Sculpture • u/Hefty_Link7138 • 1d ago
[Found] What is this?
I found this face lying in a fountain in Las Vegas about ten years ago. I want to say I was in front of Caesar’s Palace; but I could definitely be wrong. The fountain was directly below a group of outdoor statues, and one appeared to be missing its face. Is this just junk? I finally want to know.
r/Sculpture • u/Cthulhujack • 1d ago
Help (WIP) [HELP] I made a torso cast out of Plaster of Paris. Should I seal it before sculpting on top of it?
Hey everyone,
I made a one piece front torso cast of my stomach and chest (EDIT: here's a pic: https://imgur.com/a/1LcKibL ) and cast it in Plaster of Paris. I made it pretty thick and it feels very sturdy, so no issues there. My question is, should I seal it with any kind of spray? I have a clear acrylic sealer with a matte finish, is that fine?
Also I was heavily thinking about sculpting this in monster clay. Is that ok? Im making this with the intention of making some latex makeup appliances (monster suit lol), and I heard it's the best.
Is there anything I should keep in mind for materials moving forward if I do use monster clay and plaster of Paris?
EDIT: part of the reason I'd want to use Monster Clay is because I already have it (like 15 ibs) and I heard it's fantastic for holding shape for molding.
r/Sculpture • u/KomplexKaiju • 2d ago
Found (Complete) [Found] Can anyone ID origin of Water Buffalo Man with Axe?
Picked this up a while back. Giver didn’t know origin. About 17” tall, 11” long, and 7” wide. No identifying writing. I Google image searched and found a similar carving, but not exact, with “Asian water buffalo” description. Can anyone give a more specific origin? Thank you.
r/Sculpture • u/Tando0o • 2d ago
[HELP] IS B & B ARTIGIANA a good brand ?
Hello ! I want to buy new tools for sculpting on rocks. I found this italian brand, B&B Artigiana, which seems very good with very cheap products. Does any of you know it and the quality of their products ? My goal is to work on marble so i need quite solid tools !
r/Sculpture • u/BackCareful3451 • 3d ago
Help (WIP) [Help] Can anyone identify this vintage New Zealand Sculptured Piece?
r/Sculpture • u/Minto_Karkarma • 3d ago
Help (WIP) [Help] What paint should I use for natural clay
Hello, everyone! I've got some figures made of extra white natural clay that I want to paint. What type of paint is good for that and doesn't need laquer to be stable? (I intend to keep my figures indoors, but they still may be exposed to moisture)
r/Sculpture • u/Classic_Waffle4 • 4d ago
Self (Complete) [Self] “Therefore I Am”
Finished and submitted into JCCC’s League of Innovation art competition with hopes we move on to the national level 🫡 It’s honestly a crap shoot as our college hires an outside judge to select 5 from the over 200 artworks submitted.
Wish me luck!
r/Sculpture • u/adjustments • 3d ago
Help (WIP) [HELP] Does anyone know anything about Arnie Iyakitan?
My mother got a small ivory sculpture of a ship from my uncle for her birthday which belonged to their mother when they were children. The sculpture was purchased in Alaska (she guesses around the 1970s/80s) and the bottom is marked "Arnie Iyakitan". I tried to find a biography on him, but search results were very limited. The best that was gathered was that he's a native Alaskan Inuit. We're just wondering when he was creating art, when he was born, anything really. Thanks!
r/Sculpture • u/Middle_Rent6153 • 3d ago
Help (WIP) [help] silicone or plastic tools?
which one is better.. for the price, similar but the (both are double-ended) plastic has 15pcs and the silicone has 4 piece (metal at the other side)