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Post by fantail on Mar 4, 2011 10:12:28 GMT 12
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Post by fantail on Mar 4, 2011 10:15:41 GMT 12
Just nicked my finger with the scalpel
Felt more like I just bumped my finger tip but I looked at the skin standing funny and then a bead of blood. Not a big cut but on the forefinger means it's inconvenient
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Post by blue on Mar 4, 2011 10:26:44 GMT 12
aw heck. wack it closed tight with some papertape and youll be right. ouch tho hope it heals up fast as a flash. dash scalpels its best to use them on CLAY no more taxidermy today dearest.  the big shelf is screwed into the wall also so it wont come down but yer those beads i had to lmao at them. the eyes are just rushed to play. did not know about the tinfoil thanks so much. will have another play with that later on. really do need to find my mini hammer......dash it. that eye roller looks interesting. |
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Post by fantail on Mar 4, 2011 10:49:05 GMT 12
If the sticky tape works better as a template no need for the masking tape Taxidermy - now you know my secret - Ew that's gross Just wrapped it with a serviette and am wearing a glove so I can sand I feel like sculpting a little hand now  |
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Post by blue on Mar 4, 2011 11:26:29 GMT 12
lmao............. yuppers
yer the sellotape worked fine actually it was ME that was faulty with it. lmao.
i STILL cant find my mini hammer. whats the bet one of those pesky boys took off with it for something. shesh
really should be doing something productive your putting me to shame im still very busy avoiding any work today.lmao
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Post by blue on Mar 4, 2011 12:16:04 GMT 12
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Post by fantail on Mar 4, 2011 12:42:32 GMT 12
Wow that's d beautiful and a little weird specially the shoe feet
Guess a few straps and some coloured paint and you can make open-toed shoes
I've taped up my finger. It does help till I'm finished and can swap it for a plaster
off to look for that puppet link you posted several pages ago ;D
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Post by blue on Mar 4, 2011 13:43:03 GMT 12
glad the fingers all set to go. and yes. i love some aspects of that doll some very intriguing points Have to love anyone that pushes the boundary tho anyhow im off to see the wizard have a fabulous weekend ladies be bad.......be very very bad xR |
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Post by fantail on Mar 4, 2011 14:10:55 GMT 12
And those hands are quite well sculpted
Have a great weekend Blue
where is this wizard
Donna
I had a look at those puppets and was also wondering if considered black or white (or striped) stockings for the elbows just to cover part of the limbs From the wrist to half way up the upper arm but then the ribbons do look good too
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Post by Donna on Mar 4, 2011 15:08:04 GMT 12
just calling in to see what sort of mischief you've been up to today... will have to call back soon..
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Post by Donna on Mar 4, 2011 17:08:16 GMT 12
Helloooo.. mischief indeed.. scalpel cuts to the finger..  Beads holding up shelves.. typical kiwi girl aren't you..lol. Great storage. Yes I've looked at that puppet site quite a few times now, I'm intrigued at her simple solutions, but so very effective. I've also seen that bead maker thingy before too... don't the beadmakers have a tool to make perfectly round beads too... Wheres Bll... BLL!!!! ... she might know. That Bjd is very different..very imaginative. I love the cut-out work thats superb. And the eyes are looking great Blue.. I'll have to have a go at painting some again soon. I might do some more clothing work on the figures tonight...but it's quite dark with the rain. |
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Post by fantail on Mar 4, 2011 17:46:29 GMT 12
What mischief, 0:) not without you ;D
Have fun with the clothes
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Post by Donna on Mar 4, 2011 20:28:27 GMT 12
Yer right... Dragonworks and Patricia Cozzo.. EXQUISITE. Thank you so much for those links, its so inspiring to see such beautiful work. I can only dream of ever being able to accomplish work so wonderful. I'll be drooling over their work for some time. I'm just squishing around with this clay, but while its spongy to use - I do love its flexibility, the trolls leaf is very strong but can be bent and same with the shorts and boots on mini-mike. My Dukit is on its way, yay, cant wait to try it. I'm using s.sculpey and living doll for the bodies, so much better than ss alone. However it did darken on second bake (ss I'm thinking) What is living doll like alone? I would like to use it for the girl I want to make, and I want her to be pale. Tia for your thoughts  Jesse has very strong views on how he wants his mini-me to be dressed  low rider skinny jeans (not so easy to get looking ok) acid green hoody and multi coloured high top shoes... grief, I'm glad I dont have a daughter!!!! Back to squishing spongy clay into clothing... ;D |
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Post by fantail on Mar 4, 2011 20:46:52 GMT 12
Flexable sounds interesting your trolls leaf looks so real
Maybe that was the way to go for the mini -beasts leaf
yup its the SS that darkens with each bake
I think Living Doll is nice to work with but I mix a little Cernit with for strength
Haha you'll know what to expect then if you ever have to do a commissioned piece
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Post by Donna on Mar 5, 2011 9:01:50 GMT 12
Oh ok... I don't have any cernit...is it not such a strong clay on its own. I guess I could make something small out of it first. I've noticed most of the bjds are of woman figures. Apart from the commercial male bjd there doesnt seem to be many clay artists doing male figures... so if you are interested in making a mate for your girls... Marina has done it well.. ;D www.enchanteddoll.com/galleries.html |
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Post by blue on Mar 5, 2011 11:24:27 GMT 12
hey lufflies Just clocking in nothing new to report really am just glad its cooler than yesterday. xR |
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Post by fantail on Mar 5, 2011 13:50:06 GMT 12
I think Living doll is about as strong as SS on its
a tad of cernit makes a difference -I'll Check to see What ratio I used but I think it was something like one sixth just for a little added strength
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Post by blue on Mar 5, 2011 18:05:10 GMT 12
Dearest Patty and our other guests.
welcome to the board please do stop and say hello ;D
warmest regards
xR
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Post by BLL on Mar 5, 2011 20:43:05 GMT 12
I guess its no surprise but they have just officially ended search and rescue in CC CBD they are now in recovery mode. I am so so gutted. My sister is still missing : ( 161 perished 240 still missing. Oh Blue, I'm so sorry, how awful. All the waiting must be very frustrating. praying 4 miracles. (((blue))) |
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Post by BLL on Mar 5, 2011 20:45:19 GMT 12
Donna, I wouldn't worry about dukit getting old. lasts forever, doesn't dry out like fimo  Yep there are a few bead rollers out there. I haven't tried any tho. |
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Post by Donna on Mar 6, 2011 8:45:23 GMT 12
Hey everyone. Well my Dukit arrived yesterday, it wasn't date stamped but it feels soft and pliable through the wrapping. Will have to think of something to make with it now. Spent yesterday making iris's on the computer with Damien. Well he did the techo stuff.. I just 'directed' lol. He made some gorgeous eyes, so lifelike but as I suspected they lost all the detail once reduced to like 6mm.. He has made one which is fine, just needs some tweaking Enjoy your day...xx
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Post by fantail on Mar 6, 2011 9:36:39 GMT 12
If Dukit is soft its fresh yes its hard to keep the detail when they get small but dabs of metallic paint can bring them back Can't wait to see the eyes you make from them and enjoy the Dukit This guy says that Living doll light is a bit stronger then SS www.avalonsculpture.blogspot.com/I like the eye he made but I do think the resin you found is clearer |
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Post by Donna on Mar 6, 2011 10:53:41 GMT 12
'morning Fantail, PM'd you... I was reading his blog this morning, hes going to be interesting to follow with his experiments etc. I'm eagerly awaiting his 'water-slide' method for lens sheet... sounds cool... I'm still experimenting with the transparency film, but its tricky and stiff. I wont be trying any other gloss effects, didnt like fimo much.. and anyway why bother.. the resin does exactly what we need.. ;D Heres one of the eyes he made while playing around with effects.. but he didn't like the colour combinations...  |
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Post by fantail on Mar 6, 2011 14:08:06 GMT 12
Oooooh Prrrreeettttyyyeeeeeee
I think I used less detail and more contrast for the little ones to try to have those natural bits but really I don't know how much detail you can retain as they get smaller due to the amount of pixels you have to work with
Yeah your on to a good thing there, certainly no need for a different lens material
As for what to do with big eyes have you seen Jill Willich's spoondolls ;D
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Post by Donna on Mar 6, 2011 16:19:27 GMT 12
That was the one I couldn't use coz it lost all the detail when reduced... he made better colours but that was the only one I had to show... He'll use the method for his use... but the one hes working on for me has pretty much no detail what-so-ever just lines  I don't think I've seen her spoon dolls, if I have I can't remember... I'll be popping over to have a lookie at those.. ;D ;D |
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