Learn the art of clay sculpting: Make a Ganapati idol

Get trained in clay sculpting and make a Ganapati idol without using any mold.

Created byMandar Marathe

Last updated 1/2020

English

What you'll learn

Learn to make a Ganesh idol with your own hands
Learn the art of clay modeling from ground up
See the joinery and finishing techniques in details
Get inspired to create 3D objects using clay

Course content

6 sections • 27 lectures • 3h 24m total length

Introduction about me and this workshop2:33
This is the same promo video which you must have seen before signing up for this course. You can watch it once more or skip it to go to the next lecture.
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Materials and tools3:00

This presentation gives details about
- the materials and tools to be used for making the Ganapati idol, how to prepare the clay for making the sculpture and how to keep the clay and the idol moist till you finish making the idol.
FAQ1:00
If you have any doubts or questions about this course, it is very likely that you'll find an answer here.

Making the platform / base, legs and torso - Part 18:23
In this lecture we see how to make the 1. base / platform on which the Ganapati idol will sit. 2. the crossed legs and 3. the torso or the belly and chest portion of the idol.
Making the platform / base, legs and torso - Part 26:27
In this lecture we see how to make the 1. base / platform on which the Ganapati idol will sit. 2. the crossed legs and 3. the torso or the belly and chest portion of the idol.
Making the idol hollow - Part 17:01
Here we learn how and why to make the idol hollow.
Making the idol hollow - Part 211:52
Here we learn how and why to make the idol hollow.
Making the dhoti and the foot14:27
In this lecture you'll see how to make the dhoti and one foot of the idol.
Making the right hand - without making fingers individually9:02
In this lecture, learn how to make the right hand or the idol without making each finger individually. This is the hand which gives the blessings.
Making the right hand- by making each finger individually13:54
In this lecture, learn how to make the right hand or the idol by making each finger individually. This is the hand which gives the blessings.
Making the hand holding a modak - Part 17:43
In this lecture we see how to make the left hand of the idol that is shown as holding a laddu or modak.
Making the hand holding a modak - Part 211:05
In this lecture we see how to make the left hand of the idol that is shown as holding a laddu or modak.
Making the shawl / shela on the shoulders of idol5:30
This lecture shows you how to make the shawl / shela on the shoulders of the idol.See a nice and easy way to make the folds in the cloth.
Making the shawl / shela on the sides of the idol6:11
This lecture shows you how to make the shawl / shela on the sides of the idol. I show you to ways in which you can make the creases or folds.

Making the head of the idol8:51
In this lecture, learn how to make the head of the idol. It's an elephant's head.
Modeling the ears6:52
Learn how to make the elephant headed god's ears. One of Ganapti's names is "Gajamukh"; Gaja means elephant and mukh means mouth.
Fixing the head to the body3:27
Learn the method of fixing the head to the body of the idol so that it gets ample support.
Making the 3rd hand8:12
This lecture shows how to make the 3rd hand of the idol. It is one of the two rear hands which the idol will have.
Fixing the 3rd hand3:38
Learn how to fix the 3rd hand which you made.
Making and fixing 4th hand8:43
See how the 4th hand of the idol is to be made and attached to the body.
Modeling the trunk8:14
In this lecture leran how to make the trunk of the idol. This is the most prominent feature of the idol.
Fixing the teeth9:22
Ganapti's teeth are very peculiar. One is broken in a battle but the other is intact. Learn how to make them.
Modeling the eyes and ornaments10:47
In this chapter we see how to make the eys of the idol and add the jewellery.
Modeling the crown, the mouse and doing final cleanup16:00
See how you can add details to the crown, make a mouse (vehicle for Ganapati) and do the final cleanup to finish the idol.

Requirements

Air drying clay, piece of cloth, simple clay working tools. Details of the materials, tools and FAQ are given in a free presentation inside. There is no need to have prior knowledge of working with clay. Just having the interest to learn is enough.

Description

**JOIN 300+ STUDENTS WHO TOOK THIS COURSE AND MADE AN IDOL**

The course is about learning how to make an eco-friendly idol of Ganapati using wet clay and some very basic tools. 99% of this course is taught using video lectures and I have used some presentations slides to explain the materials used, answer FAQs and summarize the course.

This course is divided into 4 sections. We will be starting from making the basic structure, modelling the 4 hands, making the face, the trunk and lastly, adding ornaments and other details to the idol.

The course has videos that have cumulative run time of about 3.25 hours.

You should do this course if

- you enjoy learning something new

- you like playing in clay and creating objects with it

- you are interested in sculpture as an art form

- you want to make a Ganapati idol on your own

If you have any questions, you can post them in the questions section or send them to me at mandar.marathe@gmail.com

By the end of this course you will master the clay modelling techniques using which You can make clay models of other objects or animals as per your wish.

See you in the course!

Who this course is for:

Anybody interested in playing and creating objects/sculptures in clay. No prior experience of working with clay is required.

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Introduction3 lectures • 7min

Making the human features of the idol11 lectures • 1hr 42min

Making the Godly features of the idol10 lectures • 1hr 24min

Coloring the idol1 lecture • 11min

Summary1 lecture • 1min

Bonus1 lecture • 1min

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