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I just finished this chonmage for a headsculpt that could pass for a samurai. I will have to figure out how to cure the sculpey and not mess up the little plastic peg that holds the headsculpt onto the figure...or maybe just pluck that peg and bake it. Yeah. Maybe I'll do that.
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Congrats Jess, Ashton's suit looks so much better than the other oneHere are some Halloween photos from Friday's parade at school. I was really afraid that the latex would not have dried thoroughly by then even if I had blow-dried the heck out of it the day before, so I turned the mask inside out overnight. This made a weird ding on the left eye, which was a last-minute problem that we just had to live with. I have since fixed that by forcing it back into shape with a clothespin for a few hours. At least Ashton said that the mask did not smell anymore inside. I was really shocked at how sweaty his hair got--guess cause latex does not breathe like foam latex does. If only I had an oven large enough, I would have made it out of foam latex.
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Look how little Ashton is! Even if he is now 6 years old he can still wear size 4 toddler clothes.
This is my favorite photo, because you can see what mask Ashton could have ended with if I didn't put any effort into his costume. At least I learned how to make a slush latex mask. I'll have to see what kind of masks the kids will want to wear for next Halloween so I can plan for it!
This is Ethan wearing the Finn's outfit from Adventure Time, which I sewed for him the night before. I was really stressed out even if it was only a simple outfit.
Action shot. I hate digital camera lag.
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I shrank down my Sideshow Zira to Mego scale. Not happy with the paint application. I want it to be super smooth, just like my Sideshow. It's been so long since I have played with Mego scale that I can't remember what I did with her outfit. I'll probably just make another one. I can't wait to see the head on a Mego body. The Cornelius that I tried to shrink did not turn out well, so I'll have to try and shrink him down at some point down the road. I actually forgot all about it, and when I finally found him, some weird chemical reaction had taken place and liquified his face.
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Here are some Halloween photos from Friday's parade at school. I was really afraid that the latex would not have dried thoroughly by then even if I had blow-dried the heck out of it the day before, so I turned the mask inside out overnight. This made a weird ding on the left eye, which was a last-minute problem that we just had to live with. I have since fixed that by forcing it back into shape with a clothespin for a few hours. At least Ashton said that the mask did not smell anymore inside. I was really shocked at how sweaty his hair got--guess cause latex does not breathe like foam latex does. If only I had an oven large enough, I would have made it out of foam latex.
Look how little Ashton is! Even if he is now 6 years old he can still wear size 4 toddler clothes.
This is my favorite photo, because you can see what mask Ashton could have ended with if I didn't put any effort into his costume. At least I learned how to make a slush latex mask. I'll have to see what kind of masks the kids will want to wear for next Halloween so I can plan for it!
This is Ethan wearing the Finn's outfit from Adventure Time, which I sewed for him the night before. I was really stressed out even if it was only a simple outfit.
Action shot. I hate digital camera lag.
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I do not make molds of all my sculptures. Just some.
Currently hustling to finish Ashton's mask, so that I can sew up Ethan's costume. Going to forage for some food now, but I have cleaned up the edges of the fabric mask of this ninja turtle. The teeth were removed and a gauzy fabric was glued in place to provide air flow. The black is fringe material sewn on to outline the teeth. Sigh. I am so tired of this ninja turtle. I know Ashton will be excited and happy to wear it. Next time I make a mask, I'll be sure to rig it so that I avoid any seams on the mold itself.
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After literally scanning through all 61 pages of this thread, I can safely say you are one of the most amazing sculpters I have ever seen on these forums, fantastic job! Do you use air-dry clay? And do you make molds of all you're sculptures?Leave a comment:
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I thought his hands and face looked airbrushed, thanks for clarifying! His head cast looks nice and clean too. Again, that is brilliant work!Leave a comment:
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Caesar was the plain version, a little pin-headed and beady-eyed, so I chopped off the top of his head and added on Apoxie on top to round it out. I also added some wrinkles on his forehead but that was too extreme after it was painted up (I couldn't tell), but this was obvious in the photographs. He was painted by one of the great painters on the Sideshow Freaks board, Charles Hughey. He will need to go back to get a touch-up on his forehead, but I did make a a mold and cast of him which came out really well!
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Caesar looks awesome Jessica! But I'm a little confused, is that plain lookin' version what you started with, and have completely re-worked?
Another question.. who painted him? His face and hands look really terrific.
The horned alien looks great too! That sculpt has real life, as does your Ceasar sculpt. He really looks like... who he is!Leave a comment:
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