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Published: 2011-10-08 18:21:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 3586; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 21
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And here we have a plethora of pony parts. I got two large orders this last week, and I've spent the last two nights casting as many pony pieces as I could. There's enough parts in this pile for 37 ponies. 34 of them already have homes.
I'm pretty much casting these on demand. I was slowly trying to build some back-stock, but it just hasn't been working all that well... Especially Rarity, she's my best seller. I thought Fluttershy might give her a run for her money, but no, it's still all about Rarity...
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I use a two part silicone rubber mixture- when mixed together they solidify. I make my sculpts and pour the liquid over them. After this I cut them out and then refill them with liquid resin to create the casts. This is really a big simplification of the whole process- it takes a lot of careful work to make everything happen properly- and I'm still something of an amateur at it myself. My pictures in my molds and casting subfolder are worth a lot more than any of my prattle is.
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I'm wanting to make a few of these with the sculpted mane, but I'm not sure of how I should do it. Have any tips, or maybe a mini how-to? Thanks, and I hope you complete all your ponies.
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Those white parts look like they were hardened into plastic.
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They are plastic-- I make molds of my sculpts and then cast lots and lots of copies.
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What did you use that hardens to plastic?
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It's a two part polyurethane casting resin-- so I take one part of part A, add one part of part B, stir is up, and pour the resulting liquid into the molds. An hour later I've got fully cured plastic pieces.
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Thanks for the tip,I was thinking of making some parts for some model HO trains & RC model boats that were hardened into plastic.
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wait...so do you make the pony bodies too? Or you repaint them? hnm..
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No, not the bodies. Those are just the brushable ponies with the doll hair removed. I've repainted a couple, but usually I try to work with characters that pre-exist as toys.
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Ahh~ I see now, thanks for answering, and btw~
you're freaking amazing for doing these xD
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I make them. I've make silicone molds for my clay sculpts, and then use a two part liquid resin to cast copies.
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Yeah, I didn't really expect the project to end up going this direction like it did, but I guess I'm just riding it out to see where it goes... In the meantime, my poor kitchen and dining room look like a laboratory!
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This is amazing, I may have to get some since I love doing crafts like this. What material are they made from?
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The pieces that I'm selling are polyurethane resin. It's a two part resin that gets mixed in a 1 to 1 ratio.
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I love your ideas! I am mind-blown on how you manage to do this...the concept of the finer details is just beyond my reach...i would actually need to try molding project myself to understand the process. I want an accurate Rarity and Rainbow Dash! I'll save my money for it!
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Thanks! I've got lots of photos that show my whole process, so those can help a lot if you do give any of this a shot.
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MINE!!! Well some of those will be mine. Looks great cant wait to work with them!
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LOL!!! Almost half of them *are* yours! They're all packed up and will be shipping out later this morning.
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Ohmygoodness! I'm SUPER excited for this, you have no idea~ I'm glad your hard work has gotten such interest, you're fantastic at what you do and totally deserve every cent<3
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LOL! Yeah, at this point every cent I get is helping me break even on the cost of my materials.
That I've actually managed that much is totally amazing!
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Well, it's probably less messy and easier to clean than all that nasty blood and guts... plus you have the satisfaction in knowing you're making a lot of people very happy
Doesn't make me feel so bad about wanting to get 'em all at once after seeing that many casts all together. Be waiting for the mane six to be complete before I put an order in tho as I mentioned in a previous thread
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Yes, no worries if anyone wants to wait. Balancing my time making these and trying to work on the sculpting is difficult... Once the main six are done, the pressure is off and I fully expect to get slammed with orders.
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Oh my! I feel like this pic is the CMC's failed attempt at being barbers~
'Why would we need barbers in ponyville anywho?'
'Iunno but if it gives us our cutie marks...'
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When I gathered all the pony pieces together, it just seemed to be a bit too lacking in color, so I grabbed them (and Dash) just to add a bit of something to it. I didn't really expect it to get so many comments.
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hah!~ Ya never know what people will like!
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Next pay day I might have to order some of these. They are absolutely beautiful!
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Thanks! I'm doing my best to make something worth while. I'm glad everyone likes the results.
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I like Rainbow Dash with Fluttershy's hair!
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ahaha...that's awesome. Keep it up and raise that army!!
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The fun part is being able to disperse my minions all around the world. Bwa ha ha! March forth my soldiers! For Equestria!
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you know, Rainbow with Fluttershy's hair kinda looked like Trixie....
Either, way, look at how much Pony's manes you have there!!!
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Heh. Yeah, the reason behind the photo was because I was impressed at how many I had managed to crank out.
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oops, thoguht they were all fluttershy. sorry.
still, just look at them!! there's tons of em!!!
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LOL! Yeah, just over a quarter of them are Fluttershy-- Nine of them I think. But don't hold me to that...
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the best part: They all are Fluttershy's mane and tail....
Awesome
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Holy crap! Thats a lot of hair xD!
Are you thinking of doing any other ponies besides the main 6?
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Yup... It's a lot of casting. Hopefully I'm all caught up for a while now.
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This reminds me of the Elephant Graveyard, except instead of Elephant bones it's pony hair... if you get me...
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it is about the right color for it... Now I've got the elephant graveyard scene from the Lion King running through my head...
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Hahaha, good!
"Exnay on the Oopidsay"
"WHO YOU CALLING OOPIDSAY?!"
"My, my, just look at the sun..." (can't remember the rest of the quote... 
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Wonderful! Quite the Mane Event! Keep up the good work. You may be getting an order in from me some day!
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If it hasn't been asked already, have you ever thought about doing sets for the CMC as well if you ever had the time? I admit, I only thought of it just now after seeing that you have some of them.
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The CMC are very much a part of my master plan.
I have no idea when I'll be able to get to them though...
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I'm very glad to hear that, and I can wait considering how well you can make these kits when you have the time for it.
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Amazing! I'm so glad you're having booming business! And yes, it IS all about rarity rarity rarity! It helps that's IMO she's one of the hardest to style as loose hair. Pinkie Pie will probably also be popular for the same reason XD
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