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mostlymade — WIP Foo of the Wind 2
Published: 2014-01-27 22:02:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 4908; Favourites: 105; Downloads: 41
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Man, it's been taking FOREVER to get some decent time to sit down and pound out a lot of details on this thing, but I finally got the whole day to work on this. I like how it is turning out, although I am still unsure of what the forehead will look like.It will probably have a ball/eye in the middle, but the layout is still in the works.
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Looking forward to seeing this mask done. I am loving the details you have so far. I have to ask, are you using Monster Clay to sculpt this?
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Yes I am! Thank you for not guessing chocolate like so many before you...
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Lol, I imagine chocolate would be a horrible medium to use to make a mold with. What a mess! I only know about Monster Clay thanks to Emily Coleman's book 'Creature Sculpt' though. It looks like it holds detail beautifully.
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Personally, I cannot recommend it enough. I have tried working with oil based clay before and this is by far, the best I have used because it is waxed based clay. Heat it in the microwave, hardens to knock-against strength at room temp. It changed the way I make things and I find it a very agreeable medium to work with. And when you are done, melt it down in a slow cooker (specifically for the clay, not for eating out of) and pour it back into the tub for like-factory-new clay!
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Very nice! If in the future I ever get to the point where I want to create something to make a mold of I will have to to pick some up! XD
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This is going to be amazing when it's finished. It's already awesome, really.
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I'm so glad u kept the tongue, to adds a nice layer of uniqness
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I have been toying with the idea of texturing the nose and tongue. Thoughts?
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oh, like kinda stippling effect? or maybe some nice stylized lines like a flexing tongue has ^_^
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Great design choices, excellent use of the "auspicious clouds" elements.
What technique do you use to smooth the monster clay? I prefer using a hair dryer and then brush on WD40 to smooth down rough details and even it out.
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I use a heat gun and mineral spirits which temporarily melt the surface of the clay and then evaporates, allowing you to smooth it with a brush.
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I tried using mineral spirits but the smell made feel sick after a while, so I now only use WD40 instead. It has a much less intense smell and works the same way. Some also use alcohol, but it often leaves the clay with a white residue so I avoid it.
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He advised mineral spirits when I asked. It works out really well
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I tried using mineral spirits but the smell made feel sick after a while, so I now only use WD40 instead. It has a much less intense smell and works the same way. Some also use alcohol, but it often leaves the clay with a white residue so I avoid it.
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i use oderless mineral spirits. but i still wear a mask just in case
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Yeah it's better to be safe than sorry.
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Try orderless mineral spirits. I have heard the WD40 trick, but have nt tried it. I am surprised that the alcohol worked, when I tried it I had no results whatsoever!
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Too bad odorless mineral spirits costs so much more than a can of WD40 where I live sadly :/ Or else I would have used it.
Yeah the alcohol is pretty weak in comparison. I know some mix mineral spirits and alcohol in a 60/40 ratio and use that. Appearantly to slow down the softening of the mineral spirits.
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Does the WD 40 evaporate off the surface, or does it stay on the surface like cooking spray?
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It evaporates, but it's best to have it in a bowl and dip the brush in that than spray it directly on the clay. It leaves a matte surface which I prefer in my casts and transfers very well to the silicone.
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