This prop was commissioned by Gobsmack Comics and Collectables and currently installed on the ceiling at their store at 67 SwanWalk, Horsham. It was a collaboration piece consisting of the following members; Ruaridh Seneschall, Ben May, Nicola Gunn, Will Foreman, Sharon Hull, and myself. The interior has a metal skeleton while the exterior is made from all purpose resin and fibreglass.
Life casting of my head for the spider-man commission (17, 01,2016)
Time-lapse life casting video of our model for the spider-man commission ( 18,01,2016)
Process images of Spider-man
Created scaffolding for our model ( Will) to stand on. He was positioned correctly then his hands were taped. While some cut the mudroc, others added them to our models body. We were not to go over our seem lines yet keep the lines as close as possible.
moulds were sanded and gaps were plastered in.
Added about 4 layers of Shellac
Added a layer of gel coat was added directly onto the mould, then 4 layers of Resin and Fibreglass
Once the casts were dry we could remove them from the mould.
To join the cast together we added bolts to hold them into place while resin and fibreglass was added to the cracks.Some areas of the cast had to be cut and turned to join the seem lines together
as the feet would take most of the weight we added a metal rod to hold the feet into place with the legs.
A layer of fibreglass was used to seal all gaps and seems.
We cut a hole so we could again access to the knee, elbow, and hands. Resin and fibreglass was added inside the cast .
Once all threads were sealed the holes could be shut with the resin and Filler.
The hands were moulded in Alginate then casted in Fast-Cast. Because the hand were solid a rod was pressed into the cast while still uncured and bolted to the arms front the inside.
Because our life casting head required to much work to fix, we decided to use a ploy sculpt head and add a layer of scrim and PVA as a protection before added the Resin and fibreglass.
To attach the head we used a metal sheet that was bolted to both the inner neck and and chest. This was then fibreglassed to hold and foam was added to fill in the gaps.
Once the car body filler was added to all gaps we could sand and smoothed the whole body.
The eyes and webshooters were sculpted directly onto the face and body with Milliput. Once all was dry we added a few layers of grey primer.
Using a pen we drew on all the lines that would be dremeled in.
using a Dremel we carefully carved into the lines. Filler and re- carving was done to some of the lines that were not straight.
Before starting the paint we created a few tester piece.
Newspaper and tape was used to cover up all blue areas so that only the red would be covered with the paint
A layer of pearlecent airbrush paint was added.tape some fishnet fabric over the pearlescent red and airbrush the opaque red.
The black details were painted by hand with acrylic
same process was used when doing the blue
We drilled three holes into the ceiling and by placing the threaded bar through to the other side of the ceiling and three planks of wood, the wieght would be distributed evenly.
Life size replica of R2-D2 (2016)
This was a collaboration piece consisting of the following members; Lee Powell, Janina Brehler, Suzanne Law, Kevin Gebhardt, Beth Smith, Maya Lohse, Matthew Kemp, and myself. It was commissioned by Gobsmack Comics and Collectables and currently located at their store at 67 Swan Walk, Horsham. The wooden interior is hollow and easy to access, allowing for the potential to insert a mechanical unit and there is mobility in the arms, feet, dome, and overall body.
Making of the dome: consisted of a layer of Air Dry Clay over a metal lamp. The wooden device was made cut from wood and shaped to create a smooth layer of clay and draw the lines.
Making of the dome: A layer of liquid silicone was added.
Making of the dome: A layer of fiberglass was then added. Once dry we removed the clay so all that remained was the silicone mold. We then added a thick layer of fiberglass, resin, and metallic powder inside the mold.
Making of the dome: After cutting all holes using a dremel we spray painted a layer of paint.
Making of the leg accessories
Making of the interior
Many buttons were 3D printed. The skin was made from 0.5-2 cm polystyrene plasticsheets
Interior of R2-D2 in case we were to add electronical details.
R2-D2 inside Gobsmack Comics store
Photoshoot with R2-D2
Photoshoot with R2-D2
The R2-D2 team!
Ork Mask (2017)
Sculpted in WED clay, herculite no2 plaster mould, cast in liquid latex.
Clown Mask (2017)
Sculpted in WED clay over a mannequin head.
Crystacal R plaster mould and a slush cast with liquid latex.pro-stick and airbrush to finish details and color.
Clown Mask 1
Clown mask 2
Clown mask 2
Zombie and animal masks (2017)
Sculpt and mould created my Mandala Studios, Coventry.
Sculpt and mould created by Mandala Studios, Coventry.
Sculpt and mould created my Paul Wilkins from DDFXStudios, Coventry
Sculpt and mould created my Mandala Studios, Coventry.
Sculpt and mould created my Mandala Studios, Coventry.
All masks were collaboration pieces with with Mandala Studios, Coventry and Paul Wilkins from DDFX Studios. While they sculpted and created the moulds, I added all details, flocked, and airbrushed the masks.
Antler Bands (2017)
2 piece P28 Silicone moulds using Antlers.
Antler props were made from 1/2 PS Soft Foam and 1/2 polyurethane resin
Decayed Skeleton (2017)
Liquid latex and cotton wool was mixed and pasted over a skeleton prop
Black and brown Ink to finish.
Finished piece
Assisted Paul Wilkins (DDFX Studios) in the completion of this piece.
Prosthetic application and make up (2016-17)
Prosthetic bark: Mould made from Herculite Plaster and liquid latex as the cast.
Prosthetic bark: Painted with black, brown, green ink and acrylic.
Prosthetic bark: cut and ready for the retail market.
Prosthetic make up tutorial at Rugby 2017: Pro-stick, SFX make-up palette, and Gelatine.
Prosthetic make up tutorial at Rugby 2017: Pro-stick, SFX make-up palette, and Gelatine.
Silicone Prosthetic mould and Gelatine cast
Naga Mask (2017)
Sculpted in WED Clay
Mould made from Crystacal R Plaster. Cast made from liquid latex
Naga mask 1
Naga mask 1
Naga mask 2
Miniature Stuff (2016-17)
Reference image
Making of sofa: wood, plastazote foam sheet, Faux leather.
Back view
Front view
Front view
I used beads, wire, and paper for the lampshade. The bed was made from balsa wood, fabric, and acrylic paint.
Bed, side table, and lamp shade
1/12th scale suitcase
1/12th scale suitcase
Miniature sofa, 1:6 scale (2016): miniature replica of Vintage 2 seater leather sofa . Made from MDF wood, plastazote (1-3 mm), foam, cotton, and Faux leather.
Miniature bed side table, and suitcase (2016): Balsa wood, beading accessories, Faux Leather, and fabric.
Weapons (2015)
working progress of knife and Flintlock gun.
Finished Flintlock gun
Finished Knife
Finished knife
Using a lathe to carve the shape and detail
Working progress of grenade
Finished Grenade
Greenman (2015)
Stage 1: The base was sculpted from Plasticine
Stage 2: This was then made into a silicone mold with a fiberglass outer layer for extra strength
Bottom left: Fiberglass and resin cast / top left: Vacumeform mold / top middle: Jesmonite cast / top right: Vinyl rubber cast / bottom right: plaster cast
After sculpting the design in Plasteline and creating a silicone mould with and fibreglass jacket. I experimented with a mixture of casting methods: Resin, Plaster, Jesmonite, and Vinyl rubber.
Latex Fist (2016)
Stage 1: Took plaster cast of own fist
Stage 2: Created a clay model from plaster cast reference.
Stage 3: Created a plaster mold of clay fist and created cast (Liquid Latex exterior and expanding foam interior.
Fist once painted
Fist once painted (back view)
Slush cast liquid latex and expanding polyurethane foam.
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