SWEET TREATS - Vintage Bather Enjoying a Sweet Treat

SWEET TREATS 

Vintage Bather Enjoying a Sweet Treat 

Isn't this the universal picture of childhood happiness?

There are so many options for sculpting with Creative Paperclay.  Follow along and create your own characters to suit your mood or the seasons.

SUPPLIES:

Creative Paperclay

Newspaper, Aluminium Foil, Plastic, or Paper Bags

Masking Tape

Wire (aluminium armature wire 16 gauge)

Black Gesso 

Acrylic Paint

Acrylic Sealant (Mod-Podge - brush on or Krylon Crystal Clear - spray) 

Basic Sculpting Tools (Knitting Needles and Popsicle Sticks work well.

Paint Brushes

Wire Cutters

Sand Paper

I start by creating a basic human figure with crumpled paper, foil, and plastic bags.  This is a great way to save garbage from going into landfills!  Use wire for the arms legs and neck.

Once the body form is completed.  cover the entire thing with masking tape.  This will allow you to really see the shape and it is easier to work with than loose bits of paper, foil, and plastic.

Have fun playing with different poses and positions before adding any clay. 

Start your sculpture by adding a thin layer of Creative Paperclay over the entire piece.  Allow it to dry completely before adding subsequent layers of clay. I like working outside in the sun to speed up the process.  If you have any cracks or imperfections use sand paper to smooth things out.

Next sculpt in the features and any other details.  You can keep the sculpting very simple.  The painting will bring it to life!

I left the shoulders for last to accommodate the ice cream and painting in hard to reach places.

At this point I was still deciding on the final pose.  I also added a bit of fluffy hair and a sailors scarf for additional vintage flair.

This Ice Cream cone is as big as her head but I'm rolling with it.  I enjoy a bit of whimsy in my art.

Once the sculpture is completely dry apply 1 or 2 coats of black gesso. If needed sand between coats to get rid of any imperfections. Once the gesso dries paint with acrylic paint. I paint in many layers using a dry brush technique. don't try to rush this step. 

I have detailed painting videos on my YouTube channel if you need some guidance with that.

https://youtu.be/XHb6FVp-NNY

I also created a Creative Paperclay face painting tutorial here:

https://creativepaperclay.blogspot.com/2020/03/painting-creative-paperclay-art-doll_4.html

Lastly, fill in the shoulder areas, attach the ice cream or other accessories in place with wire,  allow to dry, them gesso and paint. 

Allow your paint to dry for 24 hours then spray or brush on your sealant of choice.

For a tutorial on the ice cream cone go here

I think she looks like baby Einstein.  Do you see it?  It cracks me up all the time!

If you decide to make your own please be sure to share a few photos with me!

I hope that you have enjoyed this project as much as I have!  I'll be back with more "What's On My Workbench Wednesday" fun on the first Wednesday of each month.

Come back for more cool ideas and projects!  Creative Paperclay® and Delight™ are conveniently available for you to purchase online and at the below listed retailers.

Creative Paperclay® Online Store

Michael's

Hobby Lobby

Joann's

Until then, stay cool and don’t forget the sun screen!  

Fin - The End

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