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Post by fantail on Jun 26, 2011 15:10:40 GMT 12
Howick is closed on sundays
I think the blue was a pale blue though
Have fun sculpting
Don't stress Blue I was just curious
Hope you do get the balls and find them very useful
I did consider buying it just for the the purple ball but I really need to focus and I don't have space to keep glass
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Post by Donna on Jun 26, 2011 15:53:06 GMT 12
 Me and Blue battling over balls... hmmm could be amusing... I have a passion for treasure hunting in second hand stores.. I don't go often now coz the must-haves are taking over, and I can't part with things... its so exciting all the same.. One of my trips I found 2 small brass cauldron and a small wooden spinning wheel... these are begging for witch and godmother sculpts now.. Whats with it today.. everyones cleaning. Winter makes such a mess of things huh.. I'm kinda sick of it now.. my sculpt is calling me... sculpt meeeee... I'm running clothing styles and decorative ideas around in my head while I clean. I'll be sourcing material soon. Thinking ahead.. have you baked a sculpt with tibetan wool already attached..? I'm thinking I might have to... would you dampen it or wrap it or something? The resin on the bjd's is terrific... so thin and light but strong.. love it. hope you're having fun..
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Post by fantail on Jun 26, 2011 18:48:12 GMT 12
Cool finds Donna
I have some material that I want to use, couldn't help but buy a few pairs of buttons aswell
I have baked a head or two that I rooted mohair in and wet the hair.
You can wet it before you bake, you can wrap it too if you want in a moist serviette or something. What did you use to attach it? You might need to watch the glue though
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Post by Donna on Jun 27, 2011 17:45:18 GMT 12
I'm not up to the hair yet, but running the pose through my head - I'm thinking I will probably have to do the hair then add other parts which will have to be baked..
Hehe I tried poking a needle in some clay to add 'rooted' hair.. what a mess..
The glues I have are fabri-tac (which I don't like) and I've bought the tacky glue you recommended Fantail..(which I haven't used yet) otherwise I have PVA...I know PVA handles baking.. but I haven't heard of anyone using it to glue on the hair.
I tried the net today plus Glass Attic and Ooak forum but nothing came up...
I guess if no-one has done this I should do a test... then we will know...
Head and neck attached to torso now, so far so good.. ;D
Whatzup everyone else.. ?
Jules you back yet?
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Post by fantail on Jun 27, 2011 17:56:05 GMT 12
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Post by Donna on Jun 27, 2011 21:36:49 GMT 12
Hi Fantail... Great link thank you, beautiful sculpting indeed. Lovely costuming as well. Thanks for your response on the glues... I'll do a test on the tacky glue first I think.. just glue some T.wool on baked clay, then re-bake.. will let you all know the results  |
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Post by fantail on Jun 27, 2011 22:05:06 GMT 12
It will be good to know
Hope it goes well
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Post by blue on Jun 28, 2011 21:48:20 GMT 12
hello gorgeousnesses
fulla dat head cold but on the mend so feeling a little brainless lmao
but tails... you are a doll will write you soon.
hope you all have a wonderful day ahead
xR
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Post by Donna on Jun 29, 2011 9:37:05 GMT 12
Morning all.. So happy to hear you are feeling a lot better now Blue.. head colds are no fun at all.. this changing weather doesn't help much... sunny half the day then icy rain...  Well I've been moving on with my sculpt as time allows... is it conceited to say I'm think its looking good so far... coming along well and looking close to what I had in my minds eye... Hope you are all good and making time for something creative.. |
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Post by blue on Jun 29, 2011 11:11:09 GMT 12
Donna that is FANTASTIC ! so glad to hear. must be pretty inspiring in itself a well done you.
stupid cold......grrrrrrr glad am over the worst of it to be honest just a time waster
all good for the rest tho : )
have a fabulously delicious day
xR
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Post by fantail on Jun 29, 2011 16:53:26 GMT 12
Glad to hear Donna, it is great when you can get it to be like you have in mind
I'm struggling with the hand
did I say I had to make the one hands thumb armature bigger well the other hand needed to be bulked up to look the same size so still no detail still trying to find the right pose and size
Its weird not starting with the face hope I can get it all right working backwards
Being sick does get in the way
Have fun being creative girls
Jules how was your weekend?
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Post by blue on Jun 30, 2011 9:48:19 GMT 12
Aww Tails get well soon. todays kinda nice and sunny with luck that will lift everyone's spirits and energy's : )
Im sure your armatures will look amazing by the time youve finished pushing and pulling all into place.
Hope your weekend was fabulous Jules few people that went noted on tm board how great it was and did lots of classes and things. fabulous to hear a. hope it was a great success for you in all ways.
how are we managing 190 visitors and no one says hello ?
hello to you visitors.
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Post by jules on Jun 30, 2011 10:29:52 GMT 12
Hey everyone
The fair went really well
Was probably so far the best fair I have attended, so will definitely look to doing it again (depending on its location - the word is it moves around each year)
So that is all done and dusted and can now look to the next fair which is the Freeman's Bay fair in September
It looks like you guys are well on your way to completing your dolls. Mine is still in skeleton stage so I really must get onto her. I dont want to leave this one till the last minute like I usually tend to do
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Post by jules on Jun 30, 2011 10:39:52 GMT 12
In regards to the 190 visitors perhaps this forum could do with more topics rather than this big long one. It could be a bit daunting to join such a large conversation that you weren't already a part of Not to mention there is a lot of tips and information in this very long post that could be hard to find But I am just a newbie, so its just a thought  |
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Post by wannabe on Jun 30, 2011 14:13:55 GMT 12
Hi just thought I should pop in and introduce myself. I have been lurking for a while and after seeing the link on the TM MB. I currently do some modelling for cake toppers using icing, but now would like to start using clay. From my research so far clay is more expensive for the client but is more permanent, and more robust to environmental issues like humidity. I am not sure where to post a question to get me started on how to use it, best brand for my style of work etc. I have watched a million utube vids, and need a book with the basic how tos. I am just south of Christchurch and need a shop where I can see/feel/use what I am buying. I already have a lot of tools. Am I allowed to start a newbie thread for clay virgins like me ??!!
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Post by wannabe on Jun 30, 2011 14:14:40 GMT 12
Sorry Nikki is the name !!
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Post by blue on Jun 30, 2011 14:23:42 GMT 12
Hi Nikki welcome to the board. Glad you jumped on over. Please do feel free to start any posts you wish on the forum and please do post pictures if you can we all love to oogle and drool over clay works  Petra in Christchurch who runs www.zigzag.co.nzmay well point you in the right direction and recommendations with some tutorial books and advice on clays. Coloured Du-kit is $16 odd bucks for 500 gm ?? ish not to expensive. Very good bold colours and has a slight flex once baked. there are a lot of new *sculpty PC colours available to. nice stuff. Once again Welcome to the board. |
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Post by wannabe on Jun 30, 2011 14:50:59 GMT 12
Ooh thanks - I am still here waiting till the last minute to shut down and get the kids !! I have just posted on the trade me lurkers post - I have some links to photos of the style I do now on a cake website I frequent. Icing does have its limits - and if on display it fades a lot and flys poo in it and make holes - but people get a real kick of how I interpret them from a photo !!!
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Post by Donna on Jun 30, 2011 15:04:39 GMT 12
Hey everyone.. Welcome home Jules.. very happy to hear you had a great time at the fair.. I'm not nearly finished my sculpt.. long ways to go.. I will email you later I need something from you but you don't have stock... Excellent that you came over and joined us Nikki,.. yay we love new members.. keeps everything lively here. yep Zigzag is a great place for all things polymer and Jules has an online shop as well, Dollworld. I started here 1 and a bit years ago and had never touched clay or sculpted anything at all.. these girls have taught me so much and yes there are some great books around too.. I'm sure I have bought most... What sort of style are you interested in as well as the cake toppers? ie art dolls, jewellery etc.. I haven't even managed to read half of the posts on this forum yet.. lol.. I only started this thread originally so we could call in to say hi, keep in touch, as I had seen quite a few members had dropped away, for many reasons I'm sure.. but sometimes there isn't always PC on the go, or photos to show.. so we can just keep it going.. I do agree a lot of good info is scattered through here tho' so as Blue recommended.. we should start a new chat thread (were trying to wait to pg 100) but post wips tips and photos etc in the appropriate threads... and new discussions ( I already have one in mind.. hehe ) questions etc... Gotta go.. be back later... Great to meet you Nikki.. |
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Post by fantail on Jun 30, 2011 17:34:48 GMT 12
Hi Jules
Glad the show went well
Haha no way, I am still on the skeleton stage too started adding the clay but still working with shapes need to make eyes before I can make the head
Yeah we've been bad with this thread but with only 15 pages to go we are nearly at 100 whoohoooo
Hi Nikki
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Post by jules on Jun 30, 2011 19:46:44 GMT 12
LOL that is funny that you are trying to make it to the 100th page Welcome to the board Nikki As Donna mentioned I have an online shop at www.dollworld.co.nz, but I am Hamilton based. Petra is in Christchurch but she doesn't have an actual shop, she sells her goods from www.zigzag.co.nzBut please do create new posts for any questions you have, there is a bunch of lovely people on this forum that will be more than happy to answer any questions you have |
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Post by BLL on Jul 1, 2011 7:50:17 GMT 12
Hi Nikki, so nice to meet you. I REEAALLY love your cake toppers.
Can I suggest that if you want to keep going on this thread a little longer that you copy any tips and etc to the appropriate thread in the sub-boards? Most of the threads down here in General tend to get OT.
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Post by wannabe on Jul 2, 2011 19:06:21 GMT 12
Sorry BLL having a blank what do you mean ??
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Post by fantail on Jul 2, 2011 19:10:56 GMT 12
nzpolyclayers.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=generalif you go to this page you will see at the top are the sections: for sale show and tell websites to see tricks and tips etc Bll just wants us to copy and post useful info in the right place to make it easier to find again
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Post by BLL on Jul 3, 2011 16:21:24 GMT 12
Sorry Nikki, I should've posted separate - just meant for everyone generally.
It is nice to see the other boards starting to be used again.
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Me and Blue battling over balls... hmmm could be amusing...
