Discover the ultimate gift for aspiring clay sculpture artists with the Artful Clay Sculpture Box. Inside this beautifully illustrated cardboard box, you’ll find a range of high-quality clay sculpting tools, surfaces, accessories and even a magazine to inspire creativity and cultivate a passion for clay sculpture art. Take a glimpse at what’s inside the box as we take these exciting materials for a test run.

The Artful Clay Sculpture Box is a thoughtfully curated set perfect for both budding sculptors and passionate hobbyists. Designed to inspire creativity and spark imagination, this box contains all the essential tools needed to embark on your clay sculpting journey. With a vast range of content, this set is guaranteed to captivate artists of all skill levels. This box includes a broad range of materials, techniques and tutorials that are sure to inspire you along your sculpting journey. Whether you’re a complete novice or a more experienced sculptor, the Artful Clay Sculpture Box is an excellent choice for anyone seeking to broaden their abilities and delve into a new medium.

What are Artful ‘Let’s Learn’ Boxes?

Artful’s ‘Let’s Learn’ Art Boxes are perfect for artists who want to explore and experiment with different art mediums. Each box is essentially a complete art lesson and we offer a variety of options such as Watercolour, Gouache, Screen Printing, Colour Pencil, Studio Markers and Soft Pastel boxes. Every themed box includes high-quality artist colours, tools, and accessories that are specifically chosen to work together perfectly. This removes the need for additional purchases, giving artists the freedom to practice the techniques included in the set. Through these inspiring materials you’ll enhance your technical skills and grow as a sculptor.

What’s included in the Let’s Learn Clay Sculpture Box?

Each ‘Let’s Learn Clay Sculpture’ box includes a variety of sculpting materials to get you started on your journey. Each set includes the following materials:

• 2 x 500g bags of Air Dry Clay
• 4 x Dual Tipped Carving Tools
• 1 x 60ml Glossy Varnish
• 1 x 60ml Black Acrylic Paint
• 1 x F Pencil
• 1 x Round Brush Size 3
• 1 x Round Sponge
• A5 Sketchbook
• 110 Page Artful Magazine

We took a look inside the box and put the materials to the test.

Air Drying Clay

Two 500g resealable bags of Air Dry Clay are included in the set. Unlike other types of clay, this clay doesn’t require the use of a kiln to dry – instead drying naturally in the air. It’s a popular option for both hobbyists and professional sculptors alike for its versatility and accessibility. It’s important to make sure that the bag is resealed after each use otherwise your clay will become hard an unworkable. The resealable bag should keep your clay fresh or around 3 months.

Carving Tools

It’s great to get hands on with your clay and use your fingers alone for shaping and sculpting, but these dual ended carving tools are fantastic for working with precision. You can use both ends of these tools to carve in detail or create definition.

Glossy Varnish

This glossy varnish is the perfect finishing touch for your sculpted projects. A generous layer of this varnish will not only mean your sculptures are properly protected, it also gives them a lovely gloss finish.

Black Acrylic Paint

This Black Acrylic Paint is great for painting designs onto your sculptures once they’ve fully dried. You can use the round paintbrush to carefully paint in everything from the finest strokes to bolder, thicker brush strokes. You can also use other acrylic paints alongside this black paint to make multicoloured designs.

Other Useful Accessories

The F grade pencil is the perfect tool for drawing out rough sketches, planning out your sculptures or producing finely detailed drawings of your ideas. It has a medium hardness that allows you to easily create visible lines while also being easily erasable.

Use the round brush to smooth out rough surfaces and blend different areas of the sculpture together. Sponges are also great for removing excess material from the surface of your sculpture, like dust or small bits of clay. If you want to add texture to your sculpture, you can press a sponge onto the surface to create a stippled or rough effect.

There’s also an A5 Notebook in the set. It’s filled with 100gsm light sketching paper that’s perfect for recording all the wonderful sculpture ideas you have in your head. Its size also makes it highly portable – you can easily pop it in a bag to take to your studio or sculpting sessions.

Artful Clay Sculpture Magazine

The Artful Clay Magazine is more than just a simple bound book filled with 128 pages; it’s a valuable source of inspiration from artists and sculptors who are experts in working with clay. This book offers in-depth interviews with professional artists, allowing readers to gain insight into their craft and learn from their experiences.

In addition, the magazine provides step-by-step tutorials that are easy to follow, complete with detailed illustrations and written instructions. These tutorials enable readers to create their own stunning sculpted works of art. The Artful Clay Magazine is an excellent resource for beginners, as it offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of working with clay.

Spark your creativity with the Let’s Learn Clay Sculpture Box

The Let’s Learn Clay Sculpture Box by Artful is an inspiring collection of clay and sculpting materials, ideal for novice sculptors and art enthusiasts eager to experiment with a new medium. This set is not only comprehensive and informative but also beautifully presented, with no animal-based materials.

In addition to the supplies in the box, Artful also offers a treasure trove of resources to support and nurture the artist community. Each box includes a code to access video tutorials on their website. Their YouTube channel is brimming with tutorials and insights, and their Instagram features a daily drawing challenge. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, there’s an abundance of tips, inspiration and more available to you.

If you’re looking to explore the world of clay and sculpting, Artful’s Let’s Learn Clay Sculpting Starter Box makes for a perfect gift. Purchase yours today or explore our other Artful Boxes online.