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rah-bop — Dragonna bust
Published: 2007-11-29 18:14:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 16881; Favourites: 451; Downloads: 195
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Commission for *sonitweek . About 7" to the top of the horns (8" to the top of the crest,) 6.5 from nose- to ear-tip, and 3.5" wide. Made primarily of super sculpey, but the crest spines and "ears" are made of Kneadatite Blue/Yellow (aka "green stuff") sculpting epoxy. I'm not used to working with it. It's like sculpting with chewing gum.
This character's spinal crest and everything are somewhat transparent, so I made the sails out of clear acetate so it's see-through (the paint is so shiny, however, that it makes photographing that effect a little challenging.) Actually, per usual, the photos do it absolutely no justice whatsoever. This thing is so shimmery it looks like I painted it with cosmetics. I might try and retake these photos later, if the sun ever comes out enough to give me some sexy natural light to use. Dragonna © *sonitweek
art © ~rah-bop
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Comments: 106
Great sculpture! The transparent clay is a cool touch.
Now I want to sculpt something too. XD
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This is gorgeous~
Um, can I ask what type of wire you used for the base? I'm about to begin working with Super Sculpey for the first time and I have no idea what wire to use
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Just about any kind will work, really! Sculpey is very benign and you cook it at a low temperature, so anything that holds its shape and doesn't spontaneously burst into flames or emit fumes when heated (like some plastics) will work as an armature. For most of my sculptures I used some cheap steel wire I found at the hardware store (just because it was cheap!) but I've also used aluminum wire and coathangers and stuff in a pinch.
Good luck with your sculptures!
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very nice! Is Kneadatite flexible when its cured? I'd like to find a sculping material thats ends up somewhat rubbery for those fine parts like your spines. Otherwise I'd be so worried about them breaking.
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It's very flexible and plastic-y, and even a little stretchy too. Check it out: [link] I've been using Kneadatite for thin, otherwise easily-breakable areas and it works well.
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Whew, I wouldn't want to ship that. I hope you charged a lot for all those details!
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It's more durable than it looks. It traveled over 3,000 miles and didn't break.
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I'd say that's a tribute to your excellent packaging skillz too then.
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Awesome, per usual.
I like the translucent flaps.
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Beautiful!
REally wish I could could afford a commission, they are just so wow!
I love the view with the eyes, so sparkley!
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Please read the description. It's like magic, I answered your question before you even thought to ask it! 8D
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That is beautiful. I wish I could make things outta sculpty like that hahaha.
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Wow that's just amazingly brilliant!!!! Where do you get the brilliantness and patience from i wonder????? XD
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Wow that's lovely! How much would it cost to get one of my own? I am interested
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These guys go $90+ USD. I know it sounds high but they're a ton of work.
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I'll have to keep these in mind when I have more money when Christmas is over. I'd love to get a bust of one of my dragons!
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do you do the scale detail one by one or do you have a sort of stamp? Details like that make me crazy!
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To make the scales, I cut a little wedge-shaped tool out of a piece of plastic I found in the recycle bin. I cut it into the shape of the negative space between two scales, roughly 'w' shaped. I pressed the pointed tip into the clay and the scale shapes emerged from between the marks. After I finished the scales I brushed them with turpenoid to soften them a bit.
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OMG SHE'S GORGEOUS!!!!!!! (At least, I hope it's a she, forgive me if I got the sex wrong. ^_^;
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... good god! The scales alone would drive me nuts. Well done!
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Thats totally Amazing.
Epoxy you said? But not really 'normal' Epoxy as know in 'model making' (for planes etc ) or?
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The kind of epoxy I used is specifically for sculpting. I know it's really popular among people who do miniatures, like Warhammer.
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What a great bust! You should try fantasy film. It is heat fusible and comes in many iridescent colors. I used it on the wings of my Baby Autumn Dragon sculpture. I will be using it on my Winter Dragon sculpture as well. check out this supplier:
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I think you could benefit from this web supplier. I sure do! The service is excellent and very prompt in shipments. I work on a larger scale than you, but I learn something new each time I use polymer clay media.
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Holy crap, that's amazing! 
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To make the scales, I cut a little wedge-shaped tool out of a piece of plastic I found in the recycle bin. I cut it into the shape of the negative space between two scales, roughly 'w' shaped. I pressed the pointed tip into the clay and the scale shapes emerged from between the marks. ...does that make sense? >>; If not I can draw a diagram. Anyway, after I finished the scales I brushed them with turpenoid to soften them a bit.
For the antiquing effect, I covered everything with a transparent varnish to protect my paint and then (when it was dry, of course) I gently worked acrylics thinned with water into all the cracks and indents. Before it had a chance to dry, I wiped it back off with a dampened paper towel. The darker paint stayed in all the cracks. :3
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well one
i ahvbe one question
are those massif? are the wire-y inside? Are they tin-foil-y?
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massif...?
Yes, the inside is filled with wire and aluminum foil.
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Once again, Rah, I am in AWE of your ability! All your hard work really shows!
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That's some sweet detail!!!!
Someday... I will be able to comission you!
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finger sliped on the print thing sorry, amazing dragon head but don't want a prit sorry
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Oh, the silhouette looks amazing! D: I didn't know you sculpted too.
TOO MUCH TALENT! xD
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awesome work rah, looks really great. I love the colors and the detail is very good. I envy your sculpting skills ...
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