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Post by blue on Dec 3, 2010 9:00:24 GMT 12
i can recommend using steal shot aka ball-bearings to weight parts. glue and wire wrap then tape over incorporated into armature. use armature extension for attachment hook/ hoop hold hoop with hemostats/clamp to sculpt part. clay will shrink over metals so give it some space with papertape or foil etc. lead is a questionable metal. as are magnets. even small magnets are no good near cards/pc. tv/ pacemakers/ hearing aids etc hope that helps somewhat x Attachments:
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 9:29:33 GMT 12
Happiest birthday Blue
Hope you have a wonderful day today, receive loads of fantastic gifts and have a fantastic year ahead.
That Diagram shows it so much better then I could ever explain it and I learned new things too thanks for the info.
That is very cute creature Donna these bjd's are starting to take over my head but I have some other projects I really need to finish first
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Post by blue on Dec 3, 2010 9:40:00 GMT 12
thanks so much. ;D
sorry pic is ruff but umm i just tie myself in knots trying to explain things without pics sometimes lmao but end hook is made from same armature wire ( one piece etc ) dunno shrugs....
but i like your washer idea it makes perfect sense - perfect.
but shoe eyelets also hmmmmm hold onto them donna i found a pack of small black ones but im not sure if they small enough scale for the boots its goona be a matter of making them up to see. it bugs me to see gorgeous doll boots with too big an eyelet it ruin's the hard work.
but those small eyelets are great for doll corset ribbons also the pastels would be perfect for that.
i miss our emporium sigh
i love rubbing brains with you lot you have the coolest ideas. we talk the same thingy majiggie language HA
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Post by Donna on Dec 3, 2010 10:32:02 GMT 12
Hugs to you both, you're the best... I also luv the fact that we share the same "inventive, problem-solving, what-if-we-try-this.." mentality. Lol. Excellent diagram thanks Blue... I will definitely follow both your advice. Yep ball bearings would be better, and they're not as heavy as lead. Luckily I only got as far as putting out my tutorials and chenille sticks last night and sat staring at them for ages.. *I'm going to try chenille sticks 'coz I'm clumsy with wire. I also checked out Natasha's excellent blog on her bjd and noted she had only used clay without issue, so I wont let myself over-think things too much. Blue did you enjoy the tiny BJD, I thought you might think about ball-jointing your iddy-biddies..Hehehe  Fantail I know you will make a BJD soon, and it will be GREAT... Well I'm off..for awhile... hope you're having a fab day Blue |
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Post by blue on Dec 3, 2010 11:10:24 GMT 12
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Post by blue on Dec 3, 2010 11:11:35 GMT 12
ball joint iddy biddys.............IM GONNA FAINT AND DIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 11:12:40 GMT 12
You drew a very clear picture
I love rubbing brains with all you Polymer fanatics too
I'm trying to pm you all -yip you too Anubis
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Post by blue on Dec 3, 2010 11:14:51 GMT 12
Pointing dramatically at tails--------------------------->
SHE CAN Ball joint her BEARS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! elasticate THAT sunshine
SNORT.
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 11:25:17 GMT 12
Pfft not gonna happen
Wow that's just mind blowing I can't even bring my head around that first link Blue
hehe those minis are cute
Ugh BJD over load my head is hurting and half my day is gone better go do some stuff
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Post by Donna on Dec 3, 2010 11:43:06 GMT 12
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D LOL at "elasticate that..." LOL LOL BJD micro-mini bears, you know what.. she could probably do it too.... I'll be here for you both if you ever do try it... That first link IS insane.. The second is the same girls, tiny work they do, cute as... Pm'd you back Fantail...thanks heaps. Oh well..back to my real world of dodgy marionette figures... |
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 12:12:38 GMT 12
Nope and I don't think I even want to try they are meant to be my brainless fun
not rip my brain out stressful bears hehe
hah all balls of clay start out looking dodgy but as you work it it turns into something of beauty
what am I doing back here , off I go again
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Post by blue on Dec 3, 2010 12:26:57 GMT 12
yuppers totally i could imagine you tails stringing those together bear parts with pixie threads making them bears move it move it....... oh dear lord id rather punch myself square in the face than even attempt such a thing............ it takes my mind to the sculpts in the eye of a needle and sculpted pencil leads........ admire it to bits but NEVA gonna do it !! EVER thanks for the tutorials tails im gonna sink my fangs and digest the whole lot of that stuff wow wow and thank you soooooooo much. couldn't be more perfect yaaaaa so much info so few braincells.... and yer that bjd 200 pieces WHY  ? 80 joints WHY it is a brilliant articulated piece of art but whoa !! i think personally the face lets it down. No offense to the artist but if it was humanoid it would be a commercial winner. 14 inch and 14 odd pieces is enough to turn me into a raving obsessive compulsive lunatic we all have our limits these apparently are mine lmao xR |
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Post by Donna on Dec 3, 2010 15:28:47 GMT 12
THE CUTEST TINIEST BEAR IN THE WORLD... Ta Daaaa !!!   The little baby bear that Fantail made and presented to me when we met up. I so LOVE my little lilac bear..  |
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 15:42:25 GMT 12
;D glad you like her
She is not the tiniest by far even Jewel can make tinier teddies then I can, you will love her work if you see it
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Post by Donna on Dec 3, 2010 16:17:11 GMT 12
Sorry fantail, I was supposed to say thanks to you for your message while I was on before, but someone came to the door and I had to go... I've pm'd you. If anyone can make a smaller teddy than you fantail..I'd be google-eyed  Do you know of anywhere I might see her work? *and I'd still think my baby is the best... the first daisy of this season was perfect to sit her on...  |
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 16:46:58 GMT 12
No worries just glad you received it
I love the daisy
unfortunately the only place I've seen her work was at the doll show and seeing it in any way other then in person won't do them justice
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Post by blue on Dec 3, 2010 19:46:52 GMT 12
www.minis4u.co.nz/products,shop,24.html www.polymerclay.co.nz/nzpcg/jewel.htmlsome of jewels work the photos do not do her work any justice at all her stuff is insanely small and amazingly detailed Donna i love the bear on daisy flower that is super super cute thanks for that info today tails wicked stuff Anubis must be absorbed in minis at the mo to grin have a great one ladies
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 20:46:52 GMT 12
I love the photos with the daisy
thanks for the links blue
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Post by BLL on Dec 3, 2010 20:56:49 GMT 12
Happy Birthday Blue.  |
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Post by Donna on Dec 3, 2010 21:02:11 GMT 12
Oh thank you Blue... geez her work IS tiny.... I checked out the other miniaturists there too, the crochet work Anubis will like that site... Anubis check out the Roombox gallery for the work of Peter from Dunedin, you will love that.... I'll have to go back later and have a better look around.. I'm sure I saw her at the doll show actually, by the doors... there was so much to take in that day. Blue I hope you enjoyed your day today... ;D |
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Post by fantail on Dec 3, 2010 21:33:35 GMT 12
Cute picture- I had a chuckle cause it must be a trick candle
Ooh Now I want to go have another look
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Post by Donna on Dec 5, 2010 8:53:21 GMT 12
 Good morning to you all.. Just calling in to say Hi.. and secretly hoping there'd be photos of Anubis' minis... I haven't progressed yet, I need to scout the hardware store for bits I need.. hopefully someone has invented what I think I need.. and I couldn't find any ball-bearing around home.. The shop assistants around here run off when they see me coming...  I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend...
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Post by BLL on Dec 6, 2010 7:06:13 GMT 12
Woohoooo!
Whoawhooooaaaa, we're halfway there, whoawhoooaaa LIVIN ON A PRAYER!!
Awesome weekend in Wiggleton. Back to reality. ugh.
No clay (shock horror) but I did start on upcycling Christmas cards last night.
Christmas tree will be up this week, last week of school (2 days of prizegiving etc next week). Then +mas madness ensues.
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Post by blue on Dec 6, 2010 9:34:36 GMT 12
Boo
have a great one ladies
short and sweet today im on the run ( from the law)
xR
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Post by Donna on Dec 6, 2010 11:17:18 GMT 12
'morning all.. Woke this morning to the realisation of how close Xmas is, and I've not done a thing.. in fact I feel like the Grinch 'coz I dont even want to put up the tree..messy things.. I'm sure I'll be inspired and festive once I make a start..  I do like to shop for pressies though so I'll make a start tomorrow, and while I'm out, there are a couple of things I need to get that I'm hoping you can help me with... I would like a heat/ embossing gun and I'm having trouble finding one, I was thinking of trying Kmart tomorrow.. But mainly- have any of you used pens on the clay, and if so what brand would you recommend? I checked out Glass Attic.. but there were so many variants I thought I'd ask you guys for advice.. Well I'm off to the hardware store for the ball-bearings etc & to get paint tinted, I'm going to try to paint the kitchen dining rooms before Xmas, just to add to my confusion ;D Have a great day.. |
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Do you know of anywhere I might see her work?
Good morning to you all..
