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Re: White Glue to seal upholstery foam?
I think this would work for hard surfaces, but the dried glue would crack on any organic movement (ie flexing the arm ect.) for that you need to use a flexible glue like rubber cement, super 77, ect. -
Re: Learning past 40, looking for new friends on new paths.
I'm 57 and starting my journey!! You're never too old! -
Gravity pour for silicone glove... yep?
What is the traditional way to pull this off? Do I need a pour spout on each side or will one suffice? Will the index finger and thumb hold with super 77 or do I need pegs? Thanks. -
Stuffy Doll - Monster Making Contest Entry 3
I sculpted the Stuffy Doll using WED clay on an armature. It was then cut at the limbs and molded with Mold Max 30 with a plaster bandage shell. All pieces were cast with Smooth Cast 320 and the body's core was filled with Foam It 5. All pieces were reattached with armature wire and Apoxie Sculpt. Pins were then added,… -
Re: Creature Suit - How to release a mannequin prior to foam build up
I've done this on a home made mannequin made of plastic wrap and duck tape. No issues getting the suit off.I used super 77 adhesive.It sticks a little but not so well it's difficult to remove. In a plastic mannequin the mold release couldn't hurt -
Re: Silicone dino-skin
I would try soaking the latex into the spandex to see if you can get them to bond mechanically. Otherwise you could use something like 3M's Super 77 spray, or possibly Barge contact adhesive. Hot glue is more of a temporary bond in most cases. /Chris -
Re: Monster Sleeve Fabrication: In 5 Days on a low budget
Oh, I have two arms now. The length of the glove was extended to better control the seam between the glove and the sleeve. Texturing was done with layers of tissue paper and balloon rubber with black dye added. Parts of the latex that have cured got a dusting of baby powder to ensure that the latex wouldn't be tacky. Here… -
Re: Questions For Ted
What kind of glue are you ussing? Almost any spray glues will delaminate with heat. 74, 77, 90 or any foam spray glues. Just make sure that you are doing 2 layers of glue and letting the first layer dry before applying the second. And glue down the second when it is still tacky but not wet. I hope this helps Justin. -
Werewolf Suit!
Here is my entry for this years halloween costume contest! I created my very own werewolf suit, over the course of 5 months! The head was sculpted out of WED clay and molded in plaster I then made painted 4 layers of latex in the mold and added very soft 2 pound poly foam to create a solid head. Once it was all dry and the… -
How to glue dissimilar materials? The answer lies within!
One challenge in fabrication is getting two objects to stick to each-other with a bond that is not going to fail when you least expect it. Picking the right glue for the right job can be a real challenge. Some materials either react poorly to certain glues and solvents, or just refuse to bond. The solution (other than… -
Pirate - keeper of the treasure
showing a costume I made for last years Halloween because this year I concentrated on making a grave scene as not being able to have a good rummage around the stores made it very difficult to complete any outfit to the standard that I require in order to put it out there if you will. To make the grave scene was much easier… -
Re: Human mouth sculpture
Hi Eric, I am in the middle of focusing on human anatomy and portrait sculpting, to improve my ability and creature design in clay - mostly my interests are in masks and portrait based creature/character Maquettes. I would highly recommend the work, study materials and classes offered by Philippe Faraut. I had a chance to… -
Corpsing and building a Zombie Rod Puppet
A few years ago I was tasked with constructing a zombie torso rod puppet for a film project. Because we had to deliver on a short turnaround with no budget this is far from the best quality work, butI wanted to share it here because it's a good example of what you can make with leftovers from other projects and very little… -
Re: Week 1 Homework
by Jeffrey Warren Park · · Home› Puppet Mechanism Basics - Eyes, Brows & Ears with BJ Guyer - Watch & Chat› Homework - Puppet Mechanism Basics - Eyes, Brows & Ears with BJ GuyerSorry, I don't have my parts 3D printed, yet, like Troy. But, I think I have my course of action pretty well though out though: I’m currently working on a set of three characters: Ethyl, Methyl, and their Black Cat, named Shadow. For this class my main focus will be the mechanics intended for Shadow. Whereas Shadow’s vocal… -
Jurassic World inspired Raptor costume
The family and I made this 11' long Jurassic World inspired raptor costume for my 10yr old son. The frame is 1/2" PVC, the skin is 1/2" upholstery foam covered with 2 way stretch spandex fabric. We textured the foam with a wood burner before we sprayed adhesive on it and added the fabric. I found a pattern for the raptor… -
Re: Sue Lee-Homework Process Photos
Thanks for all the kind words and positive energy. My molds and castings went super well. My sculpts are in tact in case the makeup doesn't match up on the face and I can tweak the sculpts to practice placement. Application on the other hand...was quite difficult. Splattering with your eyes closed is definitely not fun.… -
Re: Homework Week 1
by Paul Dipastina · · Home› Animatronic Control Systems - Arduino Programming Basics with David CovarrubiasHey, my name is Paul DiPastina, I'm a programmer / game developer / part of a film group that makes youtube videos and I'll be updating my assignment throughout the day as I narrow down the parts I need. For my project, I'll be working on some of the components of a suit of power armor for a local LARP. The armor will be… -
Homework - Paul DiPastina
by Yukako Shimada · · Home› Animatronic Control Systems - Arduino Programming Basics with David Covarrubias* Hey, my name is Paul DiPastina, I'm a programmer / game developer / part of a film group that makes youtube videos and I'll be updating my assignment throughout the day as I narrow down the parts I need. For my project, I'll be working on some of the components of a suit of power armor for a local LARP. The armor will be…