A very common question I would like to share smoothing your clay

A very common question I get asked a lot is how do I get my clay so smooth? To start off with lets just take the question right to the beginning of sculpting. I have seen many students they want to start smoothing way to early into there project. To start smoothing you should be finished sculpting all the raw clay into your sculpture. I have tried so many products to smooth and I'm going to share what I found that did not work for me. Remember if anyone does different it's not wrong for anyone it's all about what works only for YOU.
I don't use baby powder this got into my raw clay and when cooked I had white marks. No not moonies it was powder, Found out that baby powder is to fine and if your clay has some good oil going through it then it can get trapped and build up. No talcum powder either.
Plain 100% Corn Starch with no aluminum. Corn starch works with your dry soft paint brush. Corn starch will just keep rolling around the surface. With a very light touch keep going over the same spot until it's satin smooth. Now your piece will have a very smooth feel to it and it's ready to be cooked.
I never use baby oil it always leaves my clay tacky and dirty. I don't ever use smoothing oils for clay, worked just like baby oil for me that is. If I ever needed to use an oil it would be coconut oil. Tiny tiny amount. But the way I sculpt I don't need to put oil on it to smooth, the corn starch is all I need. Also make sure before you cook that your clay doesn't have big dips in the clay. Uneven. This will take you into more work and can discourage you with your piece of work. Most important take your time. Sometimes in one area I can work on it for days. Sculpting is therapy let it do the work not you. Enjoy every stroke of movement with your clay.

While I'm in my studio wanted to share my bjd wip

I took some pictures today while Im in my studio working on my bjd. Just wanted to keep this flowing for me and who ever's watching LOL. I'm just not ready to set the eyes in yet never rush. I want to make sure everything is going to fit then I need to paint around the eyes before I set them. No more cooking eyes in oven for me. A lot less problems for me that is.

Tip easy way to get the shape of your doll for sculpting

Short video up and is great for someone beginning to sculpt.  It has helped many people get started and go in some kind of a direction.  When learning to sculpt it can be overwhelming as you get into the project.  But It should never feel like that.  Overwhelming is looking at everything and trying to get it all sculpted in when there is an easier way.  Enjoy and hope to see many of you at my next tutorial.  Subscribe its free and fun..

New Video drilling out the eyes for ball jointed doll

I'm moving along with my ball jointed doll and really enjoying it.  This video will show you step by step drilling out the eyes due to many request also.  Hope you enjoy and I will see all of you in my next video.
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How to mark off your eyes for a ball jointed doll with a wax core

Some of you have been asking me about showing the stage of getting eyes in my raw clay with the wax core. I sculpted a head last nite but I wasn't able to record. So, before I went any further I made a quick tutorial showing you what I did. I think you will see how. Also I love my tool. Hope you enjoy see you soon. hugs

How to make beautiful glass eyes for your doll

Well everyone you might want to really watch this tutorial.  Seems I have discovered something about paints and what results you will get. Click below and watch the whole tutorial from beginning to end.  Don't forget please subscribe to my art channel it is free nothing to buy.  Just all sharing and having fun.

Next stage to making my ball jointed doll turtorial is up

Well everyone I'm thinking things over and I almost have my template ready.  Having a plan is a must for me with bjd's.  In this tutorial that I have made I share some of my thoughts of what I have to plan out and be aware of.  Also I talk about glass eyes, wax, and my new tool.  Back to my drawing board and plan out my next tutorial.  See you soon. Don't forget to subscribe or even ask questions.