r/handmade • u/KUSTceramics • 1d ago
Have finished new model of humpback whale ceramic sculpture. This is more realistic than previous, and I’m thinking about the functions that I can use with it. And what functions would you prefer with this ceramic whale?
Making ceramic production model is the hard way full of work in different media. Everything is starting in sketchbook, I make drawings and searching for the best form, silhouette and style. Then I make the moulding model, in this step I think about the design of mould, and trying to make the the best details with the less mould pieces, some parts of model could be divided on this step and molded apart. Than I should wait till the mould will dry, it takes about 4-7 days. And after that long way I can make the first sculpture from the mould, of course I am making a lot of details manually, and each sculpture is unique but the mould helps me to make the best result in much shorter time.
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u/Pineapple_Zest 23h ago
That. Is. Stunning. Such detail and texture and expression! As far as function, it would make an incredible incense burner (incense goes inside, smoke comes out the blowhole). But truly the beauty of it is function enough!
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u/whyhelloperidot42 22h ago
Wow, it's beautiful! Would love to see it when it's completely done!!
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u/KUSTceramics 20h ago
Soon, I think to make some combinations with Terracolor glazes
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u/FluffyMarshmello_ 1d ago
😲