Online Masterclass: Sculpting Polymer Clay Doll Hands and Feet — by Victoria Tsetelman

In this online masterclass, you will learn to sculpt the hands and feet of a polymer clay doll — step by step, from an anatomical diagram to finished pieces. The course is taught by Victoria Tsetelman, a doll-making artist with over 15 years of experience in polymer clay and porcelain, whose works are held in private collections around the world.

The masterclass covers the full process of creating a doll's hands and feet: from the anatomical diagram of the hand — to shaping the fingers, fingernails, toning, and sealing with varnish. You will learn to correctly build the foil armature, apply polymer clay, and smooth and clean the surface.

Who this masterclass is for

• Beginners who want to learn to sculpt individual body parts of a doll
• Artists who can already sculpt a head and want to develop further
• Those interested in realistic anatomical representation of hands in sculpture
• People who want to develop a hobby or learn to create original handmade dolls

What you will get

• A simplified anatomical diagram of the hand for correct proportions
• Technique for forming the hand armature from foil
• Sculpting the palm, fingers, and fingernails from polymer clay
• Methods for smoothing and cleaning the surface for a neat result
• The final stage: toning the finished pieces and sealing with finishing varnish

Materials needed

• Bakeable polymer clay
• Metal and silicone sculpting tools (sticks)
• Basic modeling tool set (spatulas, needles, clay scalpels, etc.)
• Foil for the armature
• Finishing varnish
• 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.