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Re: Which glue is best for making realistic eyes?
It should, it just depends on your actual application and the type of UV resin you have. It's worth giving it a test!
/Chris
/Chris
Re: How do you make easy animatronic eyes for a mask or prop?
For the lesson Matt listed I would suggest trying the CAD software Fusion 360. Also, you don't need to have your own 3D printer to work with 3D printed parts. There are 3D printing services that you can use to have your parts printed. Just keep in mind that you may need to order parts multiple times as you make adjustments. I would also suggest looking for a local makerspace that has 3D printers you can use.
/Chris
/Chris
Re: How do you make easy animatronic eyes for a mask or prop?
Hi Maximilian, Hobby level 3D printers are actually quite affordable these days, and you can find basic 3D Modeling CAD software online for free!
If you don't want to buy a 3D printer you can send your CAD files to a 3D printing service to print out for you, and you may be able to just buy the parts from someone else, as you mentioned. So you have lots of options!
Good luck with the project. We're excited to see how it turns out.
All the best, Matt
If you don't want to buy a 3D printer you can send your CAD files to a 3D printing service to print out for you, and you may be able to just buy the parts from someone else, as you mentioned. So you have lots of options!
Good luck with the project. We're excited to see how it turns out.
All the best, Matt
Re: How can I change a big assymetrical part of the sculpture symmetrical?
Hi Maximilian :-)
I would cut it out and replace in at the right point. So you have only to adjust the yearn ;-)
I hope it helps and you have a nice time with your sculpture ;-)
Greets
I would cut it out and replace in at the right point. So you have only to adjust the yearn ;-)
I hope it helps and you have a nice time with your sculpture ;-)
Greets
Re: For which jobs could I use the calipers?
The top one is for measuring outside distances.
The middle one is for measuring point to point distances.
The bottom one is for measuring inside distances.
They are all great to have on hand!
/Chris
The middle one is for measuring point to point distances.
The bottom one is for measuring inside distances.
They are all great to have on hand!
/Chris
Re: For which things could I use a lemon zester?
You can use a lemon zester to scrape away and remove surface clay, much like a rasp is used in woodworking.
/Chris
/Chris
Inspired by the art of H. R Giger
This makeup was inspired by the biomorphic style of H.R Giger he is one of my favourite artists and i know has been an inspiration to many others. May he Rest In Peace 
THE PEEKER
This is an original clown design made for Midsummer Scream 2019. The face was sculpted in Chavant Clay, molded in Ultra Cal, and casted in Foam Latex. The fingers were sculpted, molded, and then casted in Silicone. The clown nose was sculpted separately, casted in Foam Latex, and painted with Black Pax Paint. The makeup was painted using White Pax Paint as a base and then airbrushed over using White Endura Alcohol Based Paint. I added gray speckling over the white to help break up the color and used a mix of different Ben Nye grease wheels to add depth to the eye bags and creases in the face. The black clown makeup was done using Black Alcohol Based Paint and a thin point black liquid eyeliner for cleaner lines. The fingers were tinted white and then painted using Psycho Paint. I took a lot of inspiration from Pierrot Clowns and Lon Chaney in "Laugh, Clown, Laugh".
Re: How do can you smooth edges and wrinkles with oil based clay ?
On clays like Chavant and Monster clay you can smooth forms using a brush on its own (depending on how soft/warm the clay is and the nature of the form you are smoothing) or a brush with a solvent. Milder solvents like 99% isopropyl alcohol have a more subtle effect, but you can also use harsher solvents like Naptha, lighter fluid, NoVOCS from Smooth On, mineral spirits, etc. You can also use baby powder and a brush for some types of smoothing as well.
You can also flame polish using an alcohol lamp/torch or a butane torch, just be careful you don't over heat the clay and get a drippy mess. After flame polishing I use a can of freezing spray or a can of air duster turned upside down to freeze the surface so the clay is not too soft to sculpt.
/Chris
You can also flame polish using an alcohol lamp/torch or a butane torch, just be careful you don't over heat the clay and get a drippy mess. After flame polishing I use a can of freezing spray or a can of air duster turned upside down to freeze the surface so the clay is not too soft to sculpt.
/Chris