Ok So I am trying it again and hopefully I will be able to recreate my mask. I am hoping to be able to do it this time in a lot less work hours and hopefully not mess it up when it comes to the casting process.
Well here are some screen shots for your enjoyment.
I spent maybe 2 to 3 hours total on this so far, so I think it is coming together pretty nicely.
So, if you have been reading my posts, you may know that I may have messed up with my build.
I think that I ruined my first cast by using latex gloves when I was using Rebound 25, which is a No No.
I attempted to clean it up and I after I looked at it and thought that it was decent enough I thought I would try and go for the casting process.
I made one light detail layer on the clay and let it set. It actually did set sort of, some of it was tacky and some of it was kind of wetish, but not coming off onto my gloves, so I think it was OK.
I then made the thick layer, since I am running out of rebound. I have that shown as well.
The problem is. I am posting this the next day, almost 24 hours since I started and the rubber doesn’t feel completely set yet. I may have to bring it inside and see if the conditions outside are affecting my Rebound.
Essentially I decided to just go for it and try and finish the build and see how it turns out. I don’t really care at this point, I just want to use the stuff and get a feel of the processes.
If I am going to learn something from this, I might as well document it and let everyone else know.
Here are pictures.
This is what helps me get through failing at this… Lol.
This is the thick cast from the side
Thick cast from the top.
He is looking clean
Just showing the brush. Make sure you buy cheap-o brushes!
I decided to go with a different base for the horn… unfortunately I have to build it again.
Thick detail coat. Took about 2 hours to set, but I am not sure if it was totally complete.
If this fails, I am definitely going to do this again, but on another project. For the mask I might just do paper mache for the time being 😦
Ok so this is the current state of my mask right now as of 11.3.12 and so far I am very happy with the way that it looks.
I think that it is near completed other than making sure the sides are the same and smoothing. Just a few more hours of work and I think I will be all set! I have to order my casting stuff from Dick Blick now! I am pretty stoked about trying slosh casting and I am getting closer and closer to it.
Also, this is after I was able to pick up some much needed clay sculpting tools and I changed my reference photo to another one that had shadows and lines.
Hey folks!
I FINALLY bought my Clay recently (as mentioned in the previous post) and now I have pictures! I will break this up in to two separate posts so that its easier to see keep track of what I have done so far.
Ishamule Beginner Costuming 