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*NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Themed Polymer Clay Sculpting: Halloween / Christmas
In this Self-Paced Class, we will create Miniatures, Charms or Jewelry of your favorite Characters from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas...Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie and More! Polymer Clay Art Sculpture
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Some prior clay experience is requested, as there are many small detailed parts. In this self paced course, students will learn the steps needed to create each portion of our adorable miniature Nightmare Before Christmas charm sculptures. Audio and video will be used for each lesson. The suggested supplies are listed below and are necessary to complete the projects as shown. There are no Live meetings. This course uses Nearpod. Students may post their work and share their knowledge of...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson #1 - Creating Jack and Sally head sculpts. Optional Converting to charms.Week 2Lesson 2Lesson #2 - Oogie Boogie.Week 3Lesson 3Lesson #3 - Creating Zero.Week 4Lesson 4Lesson #4 - Creating Oogie’s Dice and Worm’s Wort potion bottleWeek 5Lesson 5Lesson #4 - Creating a Scenery Pendant
Polymer Bake Clay (I like to use Sculpey III Polymer Clay). *A little clay goes a LONG way in miniature sculpting! Basic Sculpting tools, toothpick, dotting tool for eye sockets A cutting tool (clay knife or anything that you are comfortable with using) A non stick surface to work on A small rolling pin or paintbrush handle or anything smooth to roll out small pieces of clay. Variety of colors of polymer clay (including white, black, green, blue, red)... I used Glow in the Dark clay for Zero! Ultra Fine Point "Sharpie" permanent marker Metal Eye pins (Jewelry pins with loop) (to turn into charms before baking) Round or Oval Cookie Cutter) OPTIONAL: If using baked clay: Clear Water based gloss glaze for after baking (I use Sculpey Gloss Glaze). These are the supplies I use in most every class: Polymer Clay Dotting Tools and Silicone Clay Sculpting Tools https://amzn.to/4d2FCqW Acrylic Roller, Acrylic Sheet and Cutters https://amzn.to/4cKCq3B Sculpture Feather Wire Texture tool (this makes amazing scale texture!) https://amzn.to/3zH7bHQ
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
**Polymer clay requires baking according to the package direction. (Generally ~275 °F, depending on your brand of clay). Parental help is necessary.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
B.F.A in Fashion Design A.A.S in Illustration/Art History A.A.S in Graphic Design Hi There! I'm Lori...a graduate of F.I.T in NYC. I've worked in different areas of the design industry since 1991, from illustration, pattern making, garment...
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