Resin Sculpting & Casting Techniques
Cynthia Thornton
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- In-depth Instruction; over 165 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Sculptor's Toolbox
21:33
Meet jewelry artist Cynthia Thornton and learn about the sculpting process, from creating a polymer clay master to capturing it in a silicone mold and casting in resin. Learn how to make your own sculpting tools using readily available and affordable resources.
Start Sculpting
26:25
Get familiar with polymer by sculpting a simple ornamental pond, complete with lily pads and a lotus flower. Cynthia shows how to form the base and add texture, then bake it with a heat gun to preserve your work before adding more layers of dimension.
Sculpting the Owl
21:33
Repurpose the shapes you learned in Lesson 2 to sculpt the feathers, eyes and beak of a whimsical owl. Breaking down the steps, Cynthia demonstrates how easy it is to layer the owl's feathers and add texture. Bake your finished piece in the oven for durability!
Sculpting the Koi Pond
28:09
Follow along with Cynthia as you build on the skills you've learned to create a round koi pond with lily pads and a realistic swimming goldfish. You'll add scales, tails and fins with exquisitely detailed dimension, perfect for casting in resin.
Molding With Silicone
19:31
Make a silicone mold of your polymer master! Cynthia demonstrates how to set up your baked pieces to surround them with liquid silicone. You'll learn best practices for mixing and pouring the silicone for consistent results and minimal air bubbles.
Resin Casting
24:42
Cynthia guides you through the many ways you can color your resin to create beautiful pieces straight from the mold. Learn how to handle the resin-mixing and pouring process for successful castings of your polymer sculptures every time.
Finishes
22:17
See how to clean up your resin piece after it has cured and add color with acrylic paints or alcohol dyes. Seal your piece for durability and turn your artful creations into jewelry, hairpins and more!
Artist Cynthia Thornton guides you every step of the way, from sculpting a polymer master and capturing its form in a silicone mold to casting duplicates in colorful resin. Get started with essential polymer clay techniques and discover how to craft a variety of shapes. Transform your clay into whimsical creations, then find out how to replicate any piece with a silicone mold! Cynthia shares her foolproof tips for smooth, consistent resin results and helps you enhance your cast creations with custom dyes, paints and eye-catching metallic finishes. You’ll even learn how to seal your work for long-lasting beauty, then mount your resin creations to create pendants, buttons, hairpins and more!
Cynthia Thornton
Cynthia Thornton fell in love with sculpting and mold-making when she studied fine art and 3-D illustration at the Columbus College of Art and Design. After working as a sculptor in a variety of industries, she founded Green Girl Studios to pursue her passion full time. Cynthia authored and illustrated Enchanted Adornments: Creating Mixed Media Jewelry With Metal Clay, Resin and More, has appeared on PBS' Beads, Baubles & Jewels, and teaches workshops across the country –– and now here on Craftsy!
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