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Hi! I'm Neal Deschain. I am the artist behind the Arbori, plant based creatures that originate in the forest. Check out my work at [verdantSculpts.com](http://www.verdantsculpts.com) Gallery of older works is at [DeviantArt](http://emilysculpts.deviantart.com) **Follow me on** : [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/verdantsculpts) | [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/verdantsculpts) | [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/verdantsculpts) | [Tumblr](http://verdantsculpts.tumblr.com)

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**What clay are you using?** When streaming, I most often use Apoxie Sculpt, a two part clay that cures rock hard. It comes in many colors but I usually use white/off-white. For my day to day sculpting, I use Monster Clay, a brown colored oil-based clay. I use this for figures that I plan to mold and cast or for concept pieces. **What do you use for your armatures?** Steel wire, aluminum wire, aluminum mesh, and brass tubing are the materials I most commonly use. Most of my armatures are reinforced with Apoxie Sculpt. **How long have you been sculpting?** 18+ years now. I did not attend art school but have learned from a number of awesome people over the years. **What is that creature I hear in the background of your streams?** Ivy, my hyacinth macaw and studio "helper".