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7" mermaid. Sculpted out of polymer and painted with pearl paint. I wasnt going to post as this as it isnt a very good picture of her.But it doesnt look like the suns coming out anytime soon. Oh also she has webbed fingers.Sold
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Just stunning! Β I love this! Β Sirens/mermaids are particular favorites of mine, and this is spectacular!
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I would think an arctic mermaid would be kind of seal like but I understand what you were going for, and you hit it right on the mark! I love it.
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This is so creepy and cool! I love it, great job!
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Love the irridecent paint and just overall shape of this lovely creature!
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That's sculpted? I thought it was a photo shoot. Very nice job.
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I need to find some of this polymer clay I hear so much about and give it a go
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Β its incredibly adaptable to anything you want to make or do.2d/3d traditional media/ faux effects. metal ,stone, wood, ivory,leather. vast posibilities
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just having a look online, polymer clay and sculpy are the same thing?Β
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yes.there are several brands. kato,fimo,super sculpy. stay away from sculpyIII those are so fragile your projects will break.
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oh :s is that the same with super sculpy? what is the best brand? in your opinion.. o_O
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this depends on Β your personal makeup. if you have Β heavy or hot hands or Β hot local you want a firmer clay. if your hands arent strong you might not want a very firm clay.
Β super sculpy is what professional kit modelers often use. it tends to be very soft and creamy like but, is easy to smooth and build forms fast. good for beginners to try.
Β I most often use Premo which is made by sculpy brand. Its artist grade so its colors are stable and its not brittle Β or Β vulnerable to cracks as super sculpy. it tends to be medium soft.Β
Kato is a very good clay Β thats firm and very strong when baked and holds detail Β like crazy. it is not available in as wide a range of colors or bulk sizes. So youd need to mix for custom colors.Forest Rogers uses it and her work is phenomenal.
Fimo ive not used much because every time I get it its hard and crumbly. Β fimo soft is okay but tends to feel greasy and soft as bubble gum. i have used pupen fimo which is beautifully matte porcelain like finish for dolls and only comes in skin tones. its sort of expensive and if you over bake it .easy to do. there will be fine cracks in it.
make sure you get fresh clay. It should feel like mozzarella Β cheese when you pinch it. if its hard Β to roll into a ball or crumbly then youve gotten old Β product. when i buy Β in the store I squish it to make sure its good.
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from th thumbnail, I thought it was a photoshoot. Very nice work
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Creepy and beautiful at the same time. i really love the color job that you have done, looks so natural.
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I like it. At first I thought it was a person in a costume! I had to look closer at her. She's beautiful!
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its...sculpted...?? waaaa--- blew my mind. cheers to u for this amazing art piece!
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what's pearl paint btw I like it it's cool
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I sent this to my sister here on DA, and this is our conversation:
Me: You're riding fluffy ponies in Greenland along the coast. It hasn't snowed in a few days, but there's still blankets of it on the grass peaking out. the wind whips over the black craggy rocks from across the bleak, slatey ocean, and a tendril of white fluff catches your eye---you see---
Her: i think i would be scared
Me: She smells your fear before she sees you. She turns her pale body in your direction, skin shining dully in the light of the overcast sky. The wide eyed look reminds you of a cat; you're not sure if it's one of a creature in awe or stalking it's prey. She gathers her hair over one shoulder so as to stop it's flight in the ocean spray, and leans to one side in a show of submission and interest, a slight questioning smile on her lips . The pony beneath you nickers uncomfortably, itching to move itself, but you rein it with a flick of your wrist, fascination and terror holding you riveted. Your eyes meet hers. They're so dark, magnetic. You can see the hunger in them, but it's too late. The mermaid opens her mouth and a symphony of pure delight pours through your ears, filling your mind, devouring reason.
You're conscious only of the thunder of the elements, and laughter dancing on the end of a shining tail, before darkness and nothing.
Her: great. thanks. im gonna have nightmares
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Nice! You're an amazing story teller.
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Heehee thanks...could only be inspired by this lovely piece.
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cute the fluffy ponies .butyou are prompted to very accurate impressions. I love it!
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For something so small, it's very highly detailed! While I was browsing dA, I thought this was a picture to begin with. Beautiful. She looks like a true sea dweller, a very mystical creature 
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This is amazing! She doesn't look like a half-fish half-human but instead like a sea creature all her own! Nice textures!
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Oh my god waaaaaaaaaaaaant!! So beautiful!
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