Sculpting Supplies
Due to popular demand, we have made available some of our sculpting tools that we use in our classes. If you would like purchase any of the items below, please click the Secure Order Form link.
For Book purchases in Canada, England, the Netherlands or New Zealand, please see the Retailer List.
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Sculpting Book |
Sculpting DVD: Vol. 1 |
Sculpting DVD: Vol. 2 |
Sculpting DVD: Vol. 3 New! |
New Reference Casts
  Ecorche 9” (23 cm) tall Life-size ecorche cast in hydrocal has a sculpted base to maintian the proper position of the Frankfort line. Ideal for teaching facial anatomy. Price: $74.95 Shipping: $20.00 Secure Order Form |
  Skull 9" tall (23cm tall) Life-size caucasian male skull cast in hydrocal has a sculpted base to maintian the proper position of the Frankfort line. Ideal for drawing and sculpting reference, in addition to facial reconstruction study. Price: $74.95 Shipping: $20.00 Secure Order Form |
  Female Planes Head 12” (30.5 cm) tall Life-size woman with half planes cast in hydrocal helps the artist to visualize and understand the concept, as well as the importance of working with planes. Price: $94.95 Shipping: $23.00 Secure Order Form |
  Female/Male Head 12” (30.5 cm) tall Life-size half female-male head cast in hydrocal demonstrates the main differences between the female and male cranial and facial volumes, as well as the more subtle differences betweeen each feature. Price: $94.95 Shipping: $23.00 Secure Order Form |
Tools
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 12" Sculpting Armature 12" x 8" x 8" Designed by PCF Studios, Inc. This armature has a special wooden ring whose height is adjustable and supports the clay. Accomodates head sizes ranging from 3" to over life size. Price: $15.00 Shipping: $5.00 Secure Order Form |
 40" Sculpting Stand 40" high Platform is 10" x 10" Economical wooden stand. Very sturdy. Assembles in minutes (6 screws). Ideal for classroom and travel. Price: $115.00 Shipping: $18.00 Secure Order Form |
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 6" Wooden Sculpting Tool This is a unique tool designed by Philippe Faraut. Each one is hand-turned to ensure that it has the correct spoon-like shape at each end. Price: $10.00 Shipping: $2.00 Secure Order Form |
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This precisely designed framework of metal arms can be fitted around a sculpture to measure relationships between given points
three-dimensionally. It allows these measurements to be transferred from a model made of clay, wood, plaster, etc. to a block of
wood or stone that can then be carved by machine or hand. This method of duplicating intricate sculpture has been used for centuries.
Each of the carvings in our Three-dimensional Art References
One of the biggest struggles for the figurative artists is to find models that are willing to spend hours sitting still. The logical alternative is to use photographs or drawings as reference. Even though a series of good pictures can be invaluable to refine a work when the model is not available, they will show only a fraction of the information necessary to achieve a good sculpture or even a good drawing. Furthermore, photographs need to be taken in a controlled environment in order to provide useful information. The lighting must be set properly to indicate volumes without either flattening the face or creating shadows that are misleading. It is also important to note that the photos must be taken with a 100mm lens to prevent perspective distortion. An example is shown on page 8 of Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expressions in Clay.
PCF Studios, Inc. has created a series of casts made of hard plaster, to give art students the opportunity to study the human face under ideal conditions. Painters, illustrators, forensic artists, and sculptors use them to enhance their three-dimensional perception.
Facial Plates
 Eye Plate 7.5"x6.5"x2" (19cm x 16cm x 5.5cm) This cast includes four eyes showing differences between age, race, gender and iris treatment options. Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Nose Plate 8.5"x7.5"x2" (22cm x 19cm X 5.5cm) This cast includes four samples of noses showing differences between age, gender and race. Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mouth Plate 5"x6.75"x2" (13cm x 17cm x 5.5cm) This cast of four samples of mouths shows differences between age, gender and race. Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Ear Plate 8"x7.75"x2" (20cm x 19cm x 5.5cm) Four samples showing age differences and shape options for ears are included in this cast. The imprint of a labeled anatomical diagram helps the artist better visualize the intricate shapes of an ear. Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Step-byStep Features 10"x10" (25cm x 25cm) This cast is a useful compliment to the techniques shown in both volumes of our video series The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut. This sculpting aid is cast in plaster. Each feature for a child is shown in step-by-step detail. Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Planes of the Face 9" tall (23cm tall). This cast helps the artist visualize and understand the concept, as well as the importance of developing the major planes of a three-dimensional model. For an in-depth explanation of planes development, refer to Chapter 4 in Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expressions in Clay. Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
Aging Process Masks
The following casts are three-dimensional studies of the aging process. These can be very useful to the forensic artist, illustrator and sculptor to understand the changes occurring in the human face during the course of a lifetime. Proportions, muscles mass and wrinkle patterns can be examined closely using this reference piece. Extremely informative when studied in conjunction with Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expressions in Clay.
 Mask of Infancy (9-Month-Old) 6.75" tall (17cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Childhood (4-Year-Old) 7.25" tall (18cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Youth (14-Year-Old) 8.5" tall (21cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Adulthood (30-Year-Old) 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Maturity (65-Year-Old) 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Antiquity (90-Year-Old) 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
Expressions
These casts where sculpted during the writing of our book Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expressions in Clay to study the actions of the different facial muscles during particular expressions. These three-dimensional studies are extremely useful for the art teacher, as well as the serious artist.
 Mask of Disgust 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Rage 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Anger 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of a Smile 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Surprise 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Sadness 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |
 Mask of Fear 9" tall (23cm tall) Price: $24.95 Shipping: $9.00 Secure Order Form |