Clay sculpting: Your First Sculpture

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A beginner's guide to

Clay sculpting

Your first sculpture

01Know your toolsEvery part, labeled 02What to buyAnd what to skip 03Your first owlSix simple shapes

About this manual. We make the manuals. We are not trained professionals in this craft. This manual gives you the first steps: what to buy, how to set up and how to test your skills. For detailed or safety questions, ask a professional in the trade.

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pickupClay sculpting · Your first sculpture

Know your tools

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pickupClay sculpting · Your first sculpture

What to buy

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Your first owl

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