Sculpture Finishing Tag | Carol C Griffin

Sculpture finishing refers to the final processes of completing a sculpture, such as sanding, polishing, burnishing, or applying a patina.

A suggestion from the Internet helped me to achieve a beautiful natural sheen on my newest sculpture, "Enfold", in black walnut wood.

I don't use sandpaper on my sculptures. Instead, I finish the surfaces using a variety of chisels. Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes peek.

The Compleat Sculptor is where I began my stone carving journey in 1999. They've got everything for sculptors, including a quarry's worth of stones!

I had a great time with my photographer as he shot my two newest sculptures. At the end of the shoot, he excitedly grabbed some "informal" shots.

When I first saw it, I was impressed by the strong grain patterns of this southern yellow pine lumber. So I turned it into a sculpture (of course)!

This post illustrates how I filled cracks in an applewood sculpture using Elmer's glue, a metal spatula, and wood shavings.

Learn how to attach a sculpture to a base using the right adhesives and hardware. Watch Carol C Griffin demonstrate the process in 20 seconds.

Here's a short video showing the different stages of carving the wood sculpture "Kaia", from the blocking stage to completion.