How to Hand-build a Ceramic Monster Including Found Objects

Monster-maker James DeRosso, of Monster8All, has been teaching how to hand-build monsters out of clay for 20+ years. In this step-by-step demo he will share his technique, favorite tools, how he deals with clay shrinkage, and more! This video was recorded Live during the 39th Annual Ceramic Showcase. This year there were over 150+ ceramic artists who exhibited their work, with some who demonstrated their creative process. If you'd like to learn more about James DeRosso’s work, please visit: http://www.monster8all.com/

Video details:
00:00 The story behind the creation of James DeRosso’s monsters
01:01 See some of James DeRosso's monsters!
01:33 clay used: Timberline Sculpture from Georgies Ceramic & Clay
02:06 prep clay for hand-building
05:04 HardieBacker cement boards
06:00 adds more texture to slab
06:46 throws the clay slab
10:45 makes main body of monster
18:13 creating the bottom of monster
22:57 making the legs
29:40 attaching the legs
36:05 creates the face of the monster
37:08 talks about different clay bodies and shrinkage
38:13 makes teeth
42:53 attaches mouth to body
45:01 figuring out where eyes go
46:28 determining correct size for metal found object to fit ceramic area
51:48 2 part epoxy: e6000 (slow drying)
53:39 ceramic artist James DeRosso website & social media information
53:47 Bonus: demonstration how to make a tiny monster

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