Join Dara, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, in the studio for a tutorial on making relief sculpture with plasticine.

Relief Sculpture is a form of sculpture that is attached to a background but projects outward away from the surface in varying degrees. Relief sculpture can be found in architecture and everyday objects like coins. A famous example of this style is the Elgin Marbles found at the British Museum, and locally in Edmonton we have “9 Figures in Motion with a Puck” by Al Henderson, “Counterpoise” by Carl Taçon and “Overflow” by Brendan McGillicuddy to name a few. Watch along to make your own relief sculpture!Join Dara, Head of Education and Learning at the AGA, in the studio for a tutorial on making relief sculpture with plasticine.
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What Is a Relief Sculpture
What Is a Relief Sculpture
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What Is a Relief Sculpture

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Modeling Clay
Modeling Clay
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Modeling Clay

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Tools
Tools
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Tools

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Basic Hand Building Techniques
Basic Hand Building Techniques
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Basic Hand Building Techniques

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Rolling
Rolling
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Rolling

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Pinching
Pinching
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Pinching

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Considerations
Considerations
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Considerations

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Finished Artwork
Finished Artwork
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Finished Artwork

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