Online Masterclass: Sculpting a Polymer Clay Doll Head — by Victoria Tsetelman

In this online masterclass, you will learn to sculpt a polymer clay doll's head from start to finish. The course is taught by Victoria Tsetelman, a doll-making artist with over 15 years of experience working with polymer clay and porcelain, whose works are held in private collections around the world.

The masterclass is structured step by step and covers the entire process of creating a doll's head: from an anatomical diagram and forming the foil armature — to shaping the facial features and final baking. You will gain practical knowledge that you can apply to your work right away.

Who this masterclass is for

• Complete beginners working with polymer clay for the first time
• Doll makers who want to master or improve head sculpting techniques
• Those interested in sculpture and realistic figurative art
• People looking for a new creative hobby or wanting to try art therapy

What you will get

• A simplified anatomical diagram of the head structure for correct proportions
• The basics of forming the skull base from foil as an armature
• Skills for working with polymer clay: sculpting, cleaning, and smoothing the surface
• Practical techniques for shaping the nose, eyes, ears, and other facial features
• The final stage: baking the finished head in the oven

Materials needed

• Bakeable polymer clay
• Metal and silicone sculpting tools (sticks)
• Basic modeling tool set (spatulas, needles, clay scalpels, etc.)
• Foil for building the armature
• An oven for baking polymer clay or access to one

Format & access

The masterclass is fully online. After purchase, you get immediate access to the video recording. Materials are available at any time — you can study at your own pace and revisit any step as many times as needed. This masterclass is part of the full doll-making course series. It can be purchased separately or together with other modules at a better price.