I have been talking about my plans for sculpting a 3 foot tall dragon on all my sites I frequent. I also promised to share my progress as I work. So, Today I am making good on my promises!
The very first thing I did was find some sort of lightweight substrate to build upon.
Normally, sculptors use a wire armature for the base of any work, but this is such a large piece, that I opted to use the strongest, and most lightweight option instead.
I chose some old roof insulation sheets made of styrofoam, and stacked them together to make a block. I used at first, the spray adhesive you can get at your local craft store...No good. It wouldn't adhere enough. :(
I then tried using hot glue...That worked quite well! Since the insulation is fire resistant, I had no melting of the styrofoam. I then cut out a general shape from the block of my soon to be Dragon. (I wish I had the Photos of that step) But, I do for the next step!
This next step was innovation at its best! :D
I needed something that was lightweight, and could adhere to the styrofoam block. I tried some of the expanding spray foam insulation that cured into yet another sturdy poly-foam, and the stuff when cured, is super easy to carve! I had loads of fun making a royal mess of my already crowded studio, sawing off chunks, and cutting out bits and pieces!
I did this to further the lightness of the behemoth form.
The Stuff is fairly cheep, and I got my supply from Ocean State Job Lot; a discount store
Today, I will be taking the next step: Applying the base layer of fast-dry celluclay to further refine my Dragon!
Stay Tuned!
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