Another project that used to live on the “Shelf of Failure and Shame”. Although it never stays put, it seems to end up in my room, on the couch, on the kitchen table, in a box. I have always been interested in sideshow gaffs and the Fiji Mermaid is one of my favorites.
I started this [...]
Going to start building display bases appropriate for many of the heads I have sculpted over the years. First up Morpheus. He also has some other issues that I will fix as I base him out.
I usually don’t like to sculpt classic monsters. Everyone has a idea about what they should look like, and you can’t please everyone. But I have decided to sculpt my version of Frankenstein’s monster.
I started on the under structure last week, all foam and celluclay, I started on the airdry clay this morning. A long [...]
One of the things I struggled with for a considerable time was getting a smooth finish when sculpting mache clay heads.
I used various products and materials. I now use almost the same method and materials every time.
I start with a urethane foam skull which I cast from 2 part foam then carve to suit my [...]