OOAK Handmade Woodland Elf Pixie Boy – Fantasy Polymer Clay Sculpture

In this post, I’ll walk you through how I transformed a basic polymer clay doll into a whimsical woodland forest mushroom elf boy. Using a Pixie Boy press mold by Patricia Rose as the starting point, I sculpted in new details, adjusted the pose, and added a custom mushroom cap and clothing to bring this character to life.

Here’s a side-by-side of the original mold versus the final sculpted version:

Left: Straight from the mold – Right: Fully sculpted and detailed woodland mushroom elf

Starting with the Mold

The press mold I used is the Pixie Boy mold by Patricia Rose, available online on eBay. It’s made of plaster and provides a great base to build on. 

Making the Armature

I crafted a simple armature using 18-gauge wire to give the figure internal support. This helps during posing and sculpting, ensuring that the finished piece is sturdy and stable.

Molding and Assembly

I prepared the mold by brushing in a bit of water and pressing in a mix of polymer clays—Sculpey Living Doll, Fimo, and Super Sculpey III—since I’m working through some trial packs. 

I press one half of the clay into the mold, add the armature embedded in more clay,

 then press both mold halves together. 

Once I remove the doll from the mold, I carefully trim the seam lines and smooth out the surface.

Posing the Figure

Once the basic form is cleaned up, I pose the doll. When I’m satisfied with the pose, I bake the figure to lock it in place. This allows me to build the clothing and additional sculptural elements without worrying about altering the posture

Sculpting and Detailing

My sculpting process typically progresses from top to bottom or front to back. I bake the figure in stages to protect completed sections while I work. After all modifications are complete, I do a final bake for about an hour.

Watch My Sculpting Process

If you’d like to see a quick video of my sculpting progress, you can watch it here:
🎥 Sculpting Time-Lapse Video

Next time, I’ll share how I painted this little forest creature