Whats happening?

[Donna]

Oh yes I saw that sculpt, well done too, looks just like the clown in 'It'..
that movie would put you off clowns forever...
.. yuck like Hannibal Lector face slicing...

I had my face in plastic wrap (you know what I mean) actually I still do.. and Blue advised me against it, must change that...

Well my face is still flat, despite my efforts.. hmmm don't know what to do now..

a. Re-start it....... arghhhhhhh ( I know you would Fantail, and I probably should...)
b. Hope people only look at it front on..
c. Try to convince everyone that this figure has unusual bone structure..
d. Accept the title of "flat face sculptor" until I get it right next time..

I can't change it coz the fault is with the baked base...
I didn't notice how much 'eye' you see from the side ? Why do I notice these things AFTER the fact...

Not trying to be a drama queen or anything

[blue]

put the head down!
back away from head!
Head is great!
Give yourself a break!
your doing really well!
start an arm!
pat self on back for a job well done!
sorry about the tiny orange twisty crumb!



GRIN





and yer that glad wraps great for tucking around and keeping that dust out but the texture it can leave urrrrrrrrrrr Tails the wax paper sounds like a grand idea... funny the helpful ideas we come up with. I love rubbing braincells with you guys yaa

[Donna]

I thought the orange flecks might've been my burnt braincells falling out..

Okay wax paper it is... thanks Fantail..

Yep theres certainly tons to learn from here...

Could put head away.. far away.. and carry on with legs etc.. and see how things go for time..

[blue]

lmao.............. sigh.....oh sigh.

yup yup yup

says I while fixating on a dent i cant quite see in the night light stroking back and forth with clay and nope i cant fill it this light and that URG URG its not working...stupid dent. should wait till sunlight but NO stupid grubby mark urg.....

need caffeine........and cake

[Donna]

Night light is definitely not good for fine details or repairs..
nor are days like these...

My drama is over... went with b c & d... LOL.. and I carried on with it last night..
came to the conclusion that if I started another - whats the bet there would've been some issue with it also... ;D

Hope spotty boy is much better today, hope you're enjoying the break Bll.

All the best with dent removing Blue..

Have a great and productive day everyone... ;D

[blue]

so hard in night lights.... you just cant see jack. looks fine one way...see dent another or was that just grubby mark? fixated for two hours over dents and fills and im talking half ml here stupid really cause its nothing a light sand wont fix up tidy anyhow

I think we need a self help checklist for *fixation*

put it down and leave it for a bit is all i can do half the time and start something else inbetween........ hence now i am Queen of unfinished projects GROAN

but clay is in oven having its final bake. fingers crossed and then a light sand again and paint........ i will just take it at that.

the weathers crapped out over here again. good day for clay but not with this dark sky......... maybe its a sign i should do the housework

have a wonderful day everyone hope you find some good clay time

[fantail]

You could probably use Baking paper instead I just had some wax paper and don't use it for anything
Its just to keep the zip-lock bag from sticking to the clay and doing the same thing the plastic wrap was doing -even though the bag did it to a lesser degree

I would choose
e) leave the head for a while till you feel up to it again
I tend not to bake till I'm happy with things
Is it because of the teeth that you need to make another?

Hope all the dents are gone so you don't have to sand blue

[blue]

ah yer dollys all done will just use some wet and dry on a couple ruff spots that are hard to reach sorta places... to cold today to be bothered tho
had big tidy up also...... gees this place goes to the dogs when im busy with dolls sometimes lmao

hope you had a great day tails hope it was not to cold over your way.
great idea re bag and paper etc. its a bit easier in the cold weather the clay does not melt so bad but still those little marks like a paua shell pattern sorta strange disease type happens lolol
I also use a little towel covered in plastic wrap taunt to sit clay on it helps stop flat bottoms and things but still can get creases etc i will pull out some paper and give that a whirl to GRIN
p.s I love the eraser tool-- it totally rocks as do YOU

Hope your afternoon went swell Donna.


Hi to all others...

[fantail]

Yes it was a good day- busy busy
It is nice in the office infact the sun made it hot enough this arvo that I opened the windows but going home it does get cold again
Naw your too kind, glad you like the tool I haven't used mine that much though it was good to smoothe the hollow for the bigger clay eyeballs

[Donna]

Hey guys...
you're just zooming on with that dolly Blue.. Well done you, it will soon be done and dusted...
Glad you had a nice warm day today Fantail...

I like the eraser tool too, great for pushing the eyes in..
I bought more rubber-tipped tools.. I so love using them, thank you so much for introducing me to them Fantail, I find them so effective.

I made a baked head base coz without it I end up with an elongated ET head.. I made it flat at the front to build the face off... The mistake I made TWICE was to set the eyes and teeth into it at that stage.. should've built it up first.
Realised the problem a bit far into it and now the face is 80% done...
in short I really really don't like redoing unless I really really have to... I'm not a fast sculptor and time isn't on my side....

I might not be a good sculptor if I don't change that trait..
best I get good.. fast.

I've been using the lidded plastic containers you get croissants in from the supermarket.. lined with a base of polyfiber and covered in plastic wrap.. now changed to waxed paper... ;D

[fantail]

Donna you still have three months and you don't need to make more then one enrty
to me the head is a focal point but sometimes we feel something is worse then what it really is, that is why its good to leave it and come back with fresh eyes

good and fast is too much pressure, just have fun

Hope the wax paper works for you

[Donna]

Yes you're right Fantail... and thank you for your wisdom..

[jules]

Heya everyone. I have been so busy I have missed so many posts, I will have to read them when I get back.

I am just heading out to make my way to Manuaku for the Senz fair. So if you are free this weekend and want something to do come see me!

Wish me luck...................

[blue]

*good and fast is too much pressure, just have fun*

That is ABSOLUTELY It !


Donna dearest... you ARE a great little sculptor already
yup you are
We can see it yup we can !

Please bow to your fans *the crowd goes wild*




Tails from what ive read and reviewed that epoxy sculpt is by far a Superior product very very worthy of good use. Im so glad you also find it good. Maybe it should be put on our *hit list of necessities.
The rubber tip tools are a fantastic product for us all to a. ( after sanding off that black painted handle)





Jules very very best of luck this weekend my Dear with the show
I do hope it goes splendidly and exceeds your expectations. Good contacts, new customers exciting products and the experience of another show under your belt it is all good : )
I wont be free this weekend its gonna be full on here with bodys in all directions but i would have LOVED to have come over
but sending all the best wishes for you this weekend.....
Would love to catch up over coffee at the sept show tho Im sure we will get quite a few chances lolol


do have a wonderful day ladies

xR

[BLL]

going to school today.
cake was banana with lots of choc butter filling.
no clay.

[Donna]

Hey everyone..
hiya Jules, great to hear from you.. all the very best for the event this weekend... I hope it goes really well for you.. I can't make it this time either. Have heaps of fun, lots of sales, lots of new contacts.. Hope you have a great time in the city... looking forward to hearing how it was when you get back.

btw a lot of the posts were me whinging, so you didn't miss much there.. lol..

Blue.. you're an angel..

Bll yum banana cake.. great job too. Hope its not too bad back at school.

The new shapers I got are a silicone rubber, very nice, very flexi but quite big. I would like some like it but smaller...

I put a link up but they sold as quickly as I did it...

[blue]

Dunno but Maybe after we get to 100 pages.....
.... we can start our * whatzup* on a monthly basis ?
might be easier to catchup whataya think?

i have those tiny *soft* ones here Donna i will throw those at you next time you visit. grin


Hope its warm for you today tails its freezing over here
FREEZING I SAY
and may i rudely ask whats it cost for a kg or however its sold of epoxy sculpt? from topmarks right? you recommend the white?
hope you had a great week and manage some more good clay time this weekend.
and does it stick to everything eg wood/wire/plastic and glass ?
do you have to paint it when its dry or could you jsut sorta rasp it to ruffen it up so the clay sticks? sorry for all the questions im just keen as usual.


Thinking on you Jules and hope this weekend goes really really well. how exciting. hope the halls warm enough and you dont freeze your beegeebies off

Bll you tease.. and to think you could have couriered all the cyber auntys some SHESH looks hard at YOU ! grin

well this old ducks gonna slide on off........ have a wonderful weekend ladies

xR

[fantail]

Mmmh the cake sounds good Bll
Not wise for my size Donna, just worried you are putting to much pressure and that is why you aren't taking your time to enjoy this

Blue would you like a tiny sample to try before you get the large amount
I would be happy to send you some
Its 62.70 for one pound but I can't remember for the Kg
Yip its Topmark and you will have to ring or email to order as I'm not sure if they have white in stock but they are very fast
Be sure to ask for the Super white
Not sure if they have the super white in the 1Kg though

I don't know if its superior to magic sculpt- I have heard that they say MG gets stronger when baked but since its not available here and I'm not sure if you can get it in white, I'm quite happy with Aves Apoxy sculpt. Though feels like epoxy when you sculpt with it - a different feel compared to clay and the price means I'll use it for structure/strength rather then sculpt figures

the month "whatsup" page sounds good

Don't think I can make it this weekend either Jules
I hope that lots of those in Manukau will enjoy it and that you will have a fantastic weekend with lots of customers


Brrrr its cold now

[Donna]

Hey all...

Oh for a minute there I thought you meant I could only chat once a month... imagine it...!!
Monthly pages would be good...

I am enjoying my sculpting, but first Show... first real face and figure.. I probably am feeling like it has to be as good as I can do, a bit concerned about a public showing..
Maybe I just voice my concerns too loudly.. hehe...
sometimes I'm only being dramatic and making my inexperience amusing...

Anyway I am happy with the face now, I've adjusted it best I can. Damien said it was much better too.. so alls good

I feel its almost complete... I'm attaching the neck to it now and will add a few details. Then attach to the finished torso. I guess I'm coming along quite well really

Thanks for the offer Blue, but only if you aren't going to use them... could we swap?

Oooh Weekends here... enjoy!!!

[fantail]

you enjoy your weekend too
and voice away rather then suffer in silence

Hope you have a great craft day Jules

[fantail]

I saw these blown glass balls on the floor near the door of the Sallly's shop they are about 10+ cm big
(I'm not to good with sizes but a big handfull anyway) 3 dif colored balls for $9
don't know if anyone is interested in going to buy it, you can see were the blow pipe has been broken off though

[Donna]

Hi everyone.. hope you're all enjoying a wonderful weekend.

Fantail those glass balls sound very interesting... I would have owned them if I'd seen them.. I'm sure I could have found a good use for them..

Any clay time this weekend..?

I'm finishing off J's room while he's away.. one room down at least.
I've started fiddling around with that face more... at the risk of wreckage its now time to move on me thinks... The eyes surrounds are needing refining.. but I'll come back to that after.

Well the sun is shining.. hope it stays that way for awhile..
enjoy your day..
;D

Beautiful mime sculpt
www.roxannamaria.com/

[blue]

I woulda owned them glass balls to ........ must have balls.

speaking of balls. Ive just finished painting some......tee hee hee


Had a big tidy up today lord only knows why . even went to the supermarket again and the indian supermarket for some herbs and spices.... some nice freshly dryed lemon grass for tea some HOT chilli and some indian rice flower treats......... interesting stuffs there just love the smells of the spice isle oh scrumptious. did find some aniseed flavored mini candy size of rice........yum

but some clay time this afternoon i finks... had this piece that i just had not gelled with at all. proved quite difficult to like and work out but last night after an oily brush it sort of came to life and im keener on her. strange how it works out a. I think an armature failure and pose change after clay was on so many things needed redoing and fixing up sorta made it a big job...wrecked a foot i so lovingly got right for once. squished it accidentally grabbing it.what was i thinking URG. anyhowz i hope to have it finished up today. or pretty close to it for sure..........

jules i hope your weekend went magically in all ways : )

hope youall find some clay time today and keep warm

xR

[fantail]

its at the howick one next to the emporium near the music shop
I'm sure its still there near the swing door on the ground under the glass display table
I didn't buy them they as I wouldn't know what to use them for, have no space and wouldn't want to post them
they are light plain colours - yellow, blue, purple can't remember the other colours
Hope you get the eyes as you desired Donna

sounds interesting Blue
Hope you finish it without any further trouble
Have you casted and jointed any of your BJDs yet

I've been cleaning so no clay/ paint time yetc and the sun is hiding behind the clouds

[blue]

OMG BLINKS............. blue balls!.
DONNAAAAAA WE NEEDS DO A ROAD TRIP TO HOWICK ASAP!
and yer i will bring YOU into this ! you know you like balls to


am asking self if i really needed to spend the last hour cleaning the grout in the kitchen wall tiles......... shesh who really cares about the grout inbetween tiles unless its in the bathroom .......i need help!


Have not cast any more bjd parts as i still need to fix the moulds they failed first try. so close but yet so freakin far...........its an issue of the casings and moulds poured to thinley i need to RTV Block them and then they will fit snug as a bug and hold fast and NOT leak any resin onto me or the floor or the benches or everything within a meter radius. groan. but i just have to work the clay stuff for the table then i can get back to the moulds first. or ill have a very empty table at the show... shock and horror!

Am working as fast as my poor old brain will allow but not compromising quality V quantity at all either. so hard.

there still is plenty of time tho which is a good thing but once the clays done the pressure will be off and i will get back to those moulds. its just so so very hard.

the parts i did pour so far are all failures. isnt even a full body but... the resin is very cool stuff its quite tuff i dropped parts on the concrete floor a few times and no breaks at all. just a few little scuffs so at least the product is good and true.


shall bash back off to some clay before next round of visiters.....

have yourself a wonderful afternoon tails

xR