Sometimes you just want to play around and sculpt a bit without doing a large project like a doll that needs a body and a costume.

      Making a personal totem is a fun thing. When I started sculpting I could hardly stop to make a class out of it.

      A totem made by yourself could be a nice gift idea for a friend.

      To make this class fun for non experienced sculptors as well I kept the shapes and techniques simple. For instance I used pins for the eyes. If you are more experienced you can go all the way and add your own techniques using this class for inspiration.

      I used airdrying clay La Formo for this class. You could easily replace this by Creative Paperclay or use any other clay you prefer.

The class will flow as follows:

Class 1: Sculpting Faces -

Class 2: Sculpting Components

Class 3: The Painting Process

Kit Fee: $49 (payable to Marlaine Verhelst - marlaine@home.nl)

Contents:
- One package La Formo clay, 500 gr. (1lb.)
- 2 wooden stands, 8 inch (20 cm.) high
The stands on the picture are the stands I have available now, the new stands that I have ordered could have a slightly different shape
- 2 Styrofoam eggs, 2.35 inch (6 cm.)
- 2 Styrofoam balls, 1.2 inch (3 cm.)
- 2 Styrofoam balls, 1.6 inch (4 cm.)
- 2 Styrofoam balls, 2 inch (5 cm.)
- 1 Styrofoam ball, 2.75 inch (7 cm.)
- 8 black headed pins
- 4 wooden tooth picks
This is everything you need to make two totems except paint.
The European Styrofoam in this kit is smoother and denser than the American Styrofoam.