Materials List for Cristina Córdova's Workshop
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Are there books you would suggest students read before taking this online workshop?
Anatomy for Sculptors by Uldis Zarins
Classic Human Anatomy by Valerie Winslow
Figure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton
What is the range of techniques you intend to cover?
In this 4 day workshop, we will construct a 25-inch head and torso using of clay slabs, simple patterns, and photographic references. We will cover the construction and articulation of the hip area and upper torso, arms, hands, head and neck. We will touch on general anatomical concepts and modeling strategies to facilitate accuracy and expression as all the components come together, section by section.
Is there any additional information that could be useful to students before enrolling?
In addition to the mentioned books, students can familiarize themselves with my work at cristinacordova.com to ask additional questions pertaining to my approach to building and surface.
Below is a list of what students will need for the workshop:
1 box of Lyman Red from Highwater Clays
or 1 bag of Max’s (white paperclay stoneware) from Axner
(but any decent sculpture body will work with this technique)
https://highwaterclays.com/products/wet-clay-lyman-red-c-06-02 or
https://www.axner.com/wc953.aspx
Scoring Tool
http://www.xiemtoolsusa.com/Fettling-and-Scoring-Tool-Hand-Forged_p_235.html
Small Rake, a serrated loop tool with flat edges. I have a large and a medium loop on a “C” handle.
Serrated Rib
https://mudtools.com/collections/metal-ribs/products/scraper-rib-long?variant=40643151180
Assortment of Stainless Loop and Modeling Tools
http://www.xiemtoolsusa.com/Sgraffito-Detailing-Set-Double-Ended_p_190.html
Double Ribbon Set | Wire Sculpting Tools for Clay - Xiem Studio Tools - Clay Center
https://www.islatransfers.com/tools-techniques/stainless-tool-set
An Assortment of Brushes:
stiffer for sculpting and softer for cleaning and smoothing the surface. The stiffer ones I favor are inexpensive Plaid Craft brushes.
The softer brushes are goat hair mop brushes, also my favorites for glazing and applying slip.
https://plaidonline.com/products/folkart-brush-sets-lettering-and-detail-set-30775
http://www.clay-king.com/brushes/hake_bamboo.html
Mud Tools Small Polymer Rib in Red and Yellow
https://mudtools.com/collections/polymer-ribs/products/polymer-rib-shape-0?variant=40642625420
Wire Tool
https://mudtools.com/collections/wire-tools/products/mudwire-heavy-black
Paddle
https://lisaclague.store/collections/sculpting-paddles/products/small-flat-curved-sculpting-paddle
Wood Round / Point Head Tool, Item #: WS 12-3
https://www.chineseclayart.com/Store/ProductVariant?pf_id=411
Calipers (medium)
https://shop.clay-planet.com/10-aluminum-calipers---al-10.aspx
Photographic References
Please visit posespace.com and purchase the photo set 407 from Jenb ($5.99)
https://www.posespace.com/posetool/
-choose “standing” pose and unclick “has portrait” to find the photo set
Seamstress Tape
-Standard X-acto Knife
-Wooden or metal dowel, ⅜” and around 12” long
-Scissors
-Clear Tape
-Small Terry Cloth
-Rolling Pin or Slab Roller to make a slab
-Printer (to print templates, multiple pages)
-Sprayer/ Mister
-Plastic Bags to cover work
-Clay Knife
-A turn-table or sculpture stand, optional. You could also utilize a board to protect the bottom edge of the sculpture as you turn it to attach and articulate forms.
-Approx. 2 cups of slip made from the same clay body in a lidded container
Feel free to use anything comparable from your own tool bag!