My first sculpt: a ghost

[Frigo97]

Hi to everybody,
recently I started to read some sculpting tutotials, and I cared the sculpt.
So I started to sculpt! I used "Super Sculpey Firm".
When I finished to sculpt, I gave the black spray and paint it by white dry brushing.
So this is the result:




If you want to see all passages you can go to this link: http://parvimilites.blogspot.it/2012/05/scultura-di-uno-spettro.html (sorry, the language is Italian. If you want you can translate it by translator selecting the language called "Inglese")

I'm searching advices and corrections for improve! I want to start another miniatures soon!

Thank

[A_Train]

I've got no advice to give, as sculpting is a daunting task to me; but you've done a good first sculpt.

[Frigo97]

Thanks for the comments

[anevilgiraffe]

nice billowing effect... only real criticism is that the 'tattered' edges look a little too regular... if that translates correctly 

[Frigo97]

thank you, too!
I wanted to make better 'tattered', but unfortunately I caould made it by hands

[generulpoleaxe]

To build up more realistic folds in the cloth add the folds afterwards.
It's easier to think of it as layers with the thin cloth placed down first and then add the folds.  look at how clothes hand on somebody, you will start to see how you can add the wrinkles/folds of a shirt after adding the arm.

As for tattered edges, try using a needle. You can poke holes realy easy with it and drag it along to help create tears etc as well as adding texture to well worn parts of clothes.
The great thing with the wax that needs to be baked to cure is that you can keep practicing on the same piece as long as you don't bake it. Which means  in the long run you have saved a small fortune in materials!

[dijit]

Try heading over to:
http://minisculpture.co.uk/index.php
there's loads of help regarding sculpting there.
Duncan

[Frigo97]

Thank you
I made the tattered edges with a toothpick, but it makes too much large edges, instead a needle makes it better... thanks for the advice!
About layers... I made the sculpt in layers: I put before the layer on the back, next the feet's zone, after the arms and finally the hood.

Thanks dijit, too!
I'll take a look on the week!