*** Monster Making Contest 2023 Winner Announcement ***

Chris Ellerby

Thank you to all the talented artists who participated in our 2023 Monster Making Contest. Your submissions showcased an incredible array of creativity and artistry. Selecting just one winner was extremely tough, but after careful consideration and tallying the votes, we are thrilled to announce our Grand Prize recipient. Join us in celebrating Khoi Tran, "DABBOY," for his exceptional work on his fan-made Hydralisk costume! Congratulations, Khoi!

Here are the materials and techniques Khoi used to bring this monstrous creation to life:

"I used EVA foam for the body and tail. Painted with Smooth-on silicon pigment and Dragon skin paint for a slimy look. I also used wet paper towel for textures. The head is a mix of cardboard, paper mache, acrylic paint and coated with Smooth-on resin. The claws in the arm are manually controlled by the wearer's hands. The tail is articulated for snake-like movement. The jaw can open and close via an Arduino-controlled servo."

Grand Prize sponsored by our great friends at Smooth-On.

Grand Prize Pack: Over $1,600 Value!

• From Smooth-On - $1,300 Value!

• Gallon unit Rebound 25 silicone

• Gallon Unit Smooth-Cast 325

• UVO pigment assortment

• Silc Pig Assortment

• Dragon Skin 10NV

• Ease Release 200

• Gallon unit Plasti-Paste

• From Stan Winston School
• 1-Year Unlimited Subscription to Stan Winston School - $359.94 value!
• Artist Spotlight on the Stan Winston School Blog - PRICELESS

Grand Prize Winner:

The Hydralisk by Dabboy
https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10583/contest-entry-the-hydralisk

Runner-up:

Salzuja Creature Suit by BlackCraftStudios
https://stanwinstonschool.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/10679/salzuja-creature-suit

Honorable Mentions (in no particular order)

Siren sculpture by Amaltheak
https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10536/contest-submission-siren-sculpture

Margrave krexus costume by ISHIKAWA
https://stanwinstonschool.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/10693/monster-making-contest-margrave-krexus-costume

Mutant Cherno-baby by Chrix
https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10645/mutant-cherno-baby

Ruben by Michael Meech
https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10653/ruben

Fingor by pyromobile
https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10587/fingor

Spiky Lizardfolk Moloch by 細菌 陳
https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10560/spiky-lizardfolk-moloch

Creepy Teletubbies Conspiracy by Craftsofthelore
https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/10633/creepy-teletubbies-conspiracy

- Team SWSCA