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9thmonk has contributed to 117 posts out of 36188 total posts
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Hey jeris82,
You're right in that many use NSP to work. I've recently gone back to it myself & had forgotten how much I liked the material.
From your other post in the forum, I'm guessing you're in North America? This list of suppliers should get you started- http://www.sculptor.org/MoldMakers/Tools-Supplies.htm. In Canada, a great supplier is http://www.sculpturesupply.com/.
For heat, I use a heat gun & a small micro-torch (both from the hardware store). The mini-torch is cool in that it uses cheap lighters as fuel 'cartridges'. I'm guessing you're talking about something like a wax-pen though, and I've never seen anyone try that personally. Most heat & then tool, or use heat to smooth detail after sculpting.
I'd suggest John Brown's sculpting videos from Gnomon too, specifically for the Chavant techniques in them. Hope this helps.
j
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The finished product is excellent mattlev!
Thanks for posting as many pics of process as you have, (though I'm hoping you might post a few more soon, especially a face-on pic). I love the plaque mounting... Gives a creepy taxidermy/trophy feel to it.
On my budget, I'd probably try the same idea of adding scrap mold as filler. Any problems with that? Is the mold just as strong this way?
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Madmonster, this is looking very cool! I love the attitude on this beast already. Truly looks like it's casually sizing-up it's next 'snack'. What scale is this?
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Just full of awsome, this piece! As stokleplinger mentioned, the 'nesting doll' concept is so cool... Gives that same feeling I had as a kid with model kits that had 'secret' detailed areas you could move/change.
A sculpt that begs you to explore & interact with it is pure win!
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Congrat's to all who entered & especially the winners. A big thanks as well to B & J for judging, and offering a sculpt like Chloe to no-rules interpretation! That can't be any easier than judging all these great entries.
(..And now I can safely post my late WIP attempts as I complete her. I didn't feel right putting her in as last second, & unfinished for the judging).
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Edited by 9thmonk on Mar 5, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Amazing work done on these entries... all such great variations on the brothers' work!
Sadly, couldn't get my Chloe done in time to enter (but will post the pics this week)
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Still one coming from me yet. Should be able to post pictures first thing in the morning.
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Another fair set of calculators for quadruped's, bat wings, etc...
http://www.zombietronix.com/calculator.php
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Very cool contest idea... I'm certainly up to embarrassing myself in an attempt!  This should be fun & can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
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I'd recommend you use a normal kitchen oven. Toaster-ovens don't hold a consistent temp and are more likely to burn a sculpt. I have baked very small pieces in them on rare occasion... eye-forms, etc.
jim
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Very well done! Based on this, I can't wait to see how your treatment of Ganesh
jim
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Possibly THE best Freddy Mercury sculpt ever!!!
(Yeah, I'm just being an arse!) I think it's great to see some of the seldom-sculpted characters done... and done in perfect, classic style. Nice job on this one Manthing!
jim
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Thanks for the comments guys. An update on this one... Hopefully I'm getting closer as I go, here.
Thanks for posting that clip vindicator. I'd never had a chance to see it before.
jim
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awsome zombification Aris! can I ask what you're using for paint on the latex? Both gloss & matte... Is that mouth-area still flexible with a gloss coat?
jim
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These are very cool! I really like the textures in all of these.
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Took a good piece of last night to try my first 'likeness' sculpt. It'll be Vinnie Jones (Mahogany) in Midnight Meat Train.
A large piece of time on this was in repeatedly taking pics of the sculpt & superimposing them on ref pics, & using transparancy to see where I had to work details & scale. I'm getting close on this rough-out I think... All in the refining & details now, hopefully.
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(Sorry... something weird happened here as I posted. Got a server error page for the site & found multi-posts when I refreshed page!)
Edited by 9thmonk on Aug 22, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Edited by 9thmonk on Aug 22, 2009 at 08:02 AM
One thing that might help precise feedback, is an estimate of the overall/finished size of this piece. A rough illustration describing shape would help too. this would help in suggestions of armature, etc.
Meanwhile, a couple of links to help you on the info-search..
Jarrod's wednesday night sculpting sessions are invaluable, and you'll find many past broadcasts there too. Watching these will teach you more than text, by far.
http://www.justin.tv/shiflettbrothers
On the reading side of things, I'd start here as it's a solid compilation of tutorials & advice on many aspects of polymer clay technique
http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/MainPages/sculpture.htm
jim
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Hi Etcha Sketch
First thing to answer, because it might save you reading techniques if you won't need to... Sculpey will work for your needs from the sounds of it. However, you could use a sulfur-free modelling clay (Roma Plastilene, etc) if you want to mold without baking first. If you want a solid piece to mold:
The system you mentioned for building with sculpey should be fine. It won't lift or crack along those seams if you take care in your build. You can create each layer, bake, and then add the next without problem. The 'secret' to bonding each layer is using a little vaseline to bond the fresh to the baked. Sculpey can be baked many times over. Of course, burning it is bad! Try not to bake pieces thicker than 1/4" - 1/2" to ensure an even bake throughout. It must be baked properly through or you'll find it crumbles over time.
Many bake at a lower temp than the package suggests (around 200F or 100C) & for longer periods, then leave undisturbed in the oven until cool before handling. This helps avoid the cracking/burning/etc..
Finally, I can't say I've ever heard of molding silicone on a raw sculpey piece before. I'd suggest you don't as I don't know how the raw polymer base will react to the silicone.
Hope this helps a bit.
jim
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