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Post by willowswarlok on Jan 27, 2013 8:42:11 GMT -5
Hey Everyone Its been a hell of a long time since ive posted any sort of in progress photos of my work. I get so wrapped up in sculpting that i sometimes forget to take photos but I will take photos of often as possible for this one. This is a commission, long overdue. Ive done 5 Premium Format Buffy customs before (Cheerleader, Gift, Innocence, Anne and Primeval) This one will depict Buffy from Chosen when she is descending the stairs to the Hellmouth. It is not strictly screen accurate but it is based on screencaps and then modified to fit. So i will be working on the base after this is sculpted. It will have a light up feature also. The base pictured is just a holder for Buffy so she can stand up. Anyway, on with the figure! I started with a Premium Format Buffy cast. Since the body is in such a weird pose, I had to cut and pose her in several parts to get the position i wanted. Cutting the waist, legs and hips. Then reinforcing with screws and resin. Once i was happy with the pose, i made sure it was all secure and started to work on the sculpting. So far, ive sculpted only the jeans, and they arent detailed completely. But i hope you all like! Cheers Wayne PS. Please forgive the dirty/dusty floor. Cutting this stuff is messy! Possible Pose with the Scythe
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Post by ba|1 on Jan 27, 2013 8:55:23 GMT -5
OMG I love her pose, never noticed how twisted Buffys Body was Really love the Jeans, they look so amazing detailed, shes going to be so awesome!
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Post by smiler on Jan 27, 2013 11:16:34 GMT -5
She's looking incredible so far, can't wait to see more as she progresses. Out of interest, why is some of the cast grey and some cream. Is it 2 different casting agents? How do you boil her when she's this size, do you have a saucepan big enough? X
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Post by willowswarlok on Jan 27, 2013 12:51:17 GMT -5
She's looking incredible so far, can't wait to see more as she progresses. Out of interest, why is some of the cast grey and some cream. Is it 2 different casting agents? How do you boil her when she's this size, do you have a saucepan big enough? X Thanks for the comments To answer your question about the casting. I use fast cast, which is great but it can become quite heavy, especially in large pieces. And its also pretty pricey. I use a filler powder to 'bulk' it out. This makes the resin go further and lighter. Its important to try and keep the weight of these down, because once you add the sculpey it becomes very heavy. Considering i usually use around 2 boxes of sculpey on these things. Shipping is annoyingly weight based, so to cut it down as much as possible, i try to keep it as light as possible before adding the clay. I always cast the head and arms in pure resin, to ensure the filler powder doesnt create a pitted effect on the skin. I also do the legs in normal resin if they are on show Hope that helps answer your question? Also, i use resin to 'glue' the parts back together. Since resin chemically sticks to itself, its the best way to do so I did do the lower halves of these legs in pure resin because she is standing on one foot, i needed the leg as strong as possible for the metal conduit in her leg. Ha! As for boiling. I usually use my Mothers big cooking pot. But even with that i can only boil half at a time. It usually requires multiple boils, holding it in the water etc Wayne Finished the Jeans i think. I had to use the flash, apologies for the shine on the clay
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Post by ba|1 on Jan 27, 2013 15:21:51 GMT -5
The jeans look perfect. Love the detail on the pockets, very original.
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Post by smiler on Jan 27, 2013 15:38:41 GMT -5
Exactly what I was going to say. Can't tell you how much I am looking forward to seeing this finished. Thanks for answering the questions by the way! I'm experimenting with making small casts at the moment to try and replace heads that I'm running low on, with hit and miss success. Any advice?
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Post by willowswarlok on Jan 27, 2013 16:20:22 GMT -5
Thanks both of you Sarah message me any specific questions you have and ill help any way i can
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Post by Roadie on Jan 27, 2013 18:29:30 GMT -5
Awesome! Can't wait to see this finished...! How do you make creases in clothing so... real?! lol!
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Post by Customizer452 on Jan 28, 2013 3:00:37 GMT -5
Wow looks great can't wait to see the finished product!
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Post by blenderhead on Jan 28, 2013 10:25:02 GMT -5
very nice so far
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Post by willowswarlok on Jan 28, 2013 15:38:25 GMT -5
Awesome! Can't wait to see this finished...! How do you make creases in clothing so... real?! lol! Thanks for the feedback everyone. As for the creases in clothes, i find the easiest way to do this is to look at you own clothes for reference. I usually get someone to pose how i need and photograph it. For instance. I stood on a step and looked at how my jeans folded, creased and stood. Then implemented this onto the clay. I usually build up the rough shape first and then add snakes/lumps to build up bulges and folds. I then use tools to dig out the creases. It takes time but if you think about how fabric falls, its much much easier to get the hang of Cheers Wayne
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Post by Roadie on Jan 28, 2013 18:50:12 GMT -5
Awesome! Can't wait to see this finished...! How do you make creases in clothing so... real?! lol! Thanks for the feedback everyone. As for the creases in clothes, i find the easiest way to do this is to look at you own clothes for reference. I usually get someone to pose how i need and photograph it. For instance. I stood on a step and looked at how my jeans folded, creased and stood. Then implemented this onto the clay. I usually build up the rough shape first and then add snakes/lumps to build up bulges and folds. I then use tools to dig out the creases. It takes time but if you think about how fabric falls, its much much easier to get the hang of Cheers Wayne Thanks Wayne, that helps a lot good idea with getting someone to pose. I will have to try that at some point whenever I next start another custom
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Post by leecapasso on Jan 29, 2013 14:04:21 GMT -5
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Can't wait to see this when it's complete!
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Post by willowswarlok on Jan 30, 2013 7:41:08 GMT -5
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Post by PJ on Jan 30, 2013 8:10:13 GMT -5
She is looking amazing!!! Those details in the top look flawless. Seriously. I can't wait to see the finished product. what Scythe are you using for her? The mini-scythe?
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Post by smiler on Jan 30, 2013 12:19:10 GMT -5
Wow, that lace detailing is just incredible. So intricate and beautifully delicate. Perfect. You have infinite patience - awesome!!!
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Post by willowswarlok on Jan 30, 2013 13:11:37 GMT -5
Thanks PJ and Smiler! Yeh im going to use the Mini Scythe for Buffy. It may be ever so slightly too big but it is correct in length, just rather chunky, But i think itll look fine! Smiler, thanks it took pretty much an entire evening. I very nearly gave up haha
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Post by elee0031 on Jan 30, 2013 13:14:47 GMT -5
Yea I would've stopped right about from the top of the pants to say belly button area. It is amazingly detailed. I have one question though...How the heck did Super Sculpey not dry out during the detailing? You put a damp cloth over it or something?
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Post by willowswarlok on Jan 30, 2013 13:45:11 GMT -5
Yea I would've stopped right about from the top of the pants to say belly button area. It is amazingly detailed. I have one question though...How the heck did Super Sculpey not dry out during the detailing? You put a damp cloth over it or something? Drying out? Ive never had a problem with sculpey drying out? Ive had figures sitting there for weeks whilst i work on them. Sculpey is usually good to go until you boil or bake. How bizarre
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Post by elee0031 on Jan 30, 2013 14:05:31 GMT -5
Oh stupid me that's magic sculpt that I'm using. Your doing super sculpey and that's bake or boil. Doooh! I feel like Homer Simpson
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