An armature gives support to the figure or bust and allows it to have a rigid form or in other words a skeleton.
Ceramic bust armature tutorial.
Ceramic clays generally do not require this degree of internal wire support.
I work in polymer clay but it will work just as well with any other clay that requires wire armature such as plasticine or air dry clay kiln fired clay cannot use wire armatures so do not try this with those clays.
Armature wire is commonly used in combination with chicken wire and wooden struts.
When you essentially have the look you want but just before finishing touches hollow it out.
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Here are some work sheets you can print off and use.
The foundation of a sculpture is called an armature.
You set aside the ceramic requirement for certain thicknesses in the clay until you are sure you have the best sculpture you can make at that point.
Internal wire support known as armature is required for some types of clay sculpting eg.
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The armature holds the weight up.
It is mostly used in large sculptures that are made of a soft material like clay to keep it from slumping over if you take out your clay and roll a long log then try to stand it on its end you ll notice how it has a hard time remaining upright.
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This is how i create armatures for sculptures that appear to be balancing or have an otherwise precarious pose.
3rd bust armature in progress aug 2014.
Different clays need different solutions.
Working solid is an excellent method.
Without a sturdy armature.
Nov 25 2014 explore thomas wayne s board bust armatures followed by 153 people on pinterest.
Some areas can be built hollow too.
Skull work sheet rebecca buck.
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A good one from google images.
Plasteline wax and polymer clays etc.
Wyvern ii 2014 69cm h x 54cm w x 31cm d ceramic.
Br this video series details how to build a hollow figure in clay using an interpretation of davinci s lady with ermine.
An armature is a rigid framework that provides support and stability to a sculpture.