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Sta.sh
you are my idol
I sculpt everything by hand, and for molding purposes, everything breaks apart into many pieces (i.e., the arms and head break away, and the flowing robe, etc) It's like a delicate puzzle.
Many thanks again,
Trev
I was just wondering that because I started doing sculpture last August and I try not to avoid details like flowing cloth for example because it always gives me problems when creating the molds. Then again I am not working with wax or castilene but with oil-based clay, hence the structure problems without underlying armature.
I do cut up my models as well, but probably not as much as you do.
I have never worked with castilene though - how does it behave? I read it can be modeled like clay or wax when soft, but how hard does it get when cooled down? If this really holds strong enough that I would not have to use an armature anymore it would really be worth trying it out I think.
Thanks!
Lisa
Castilene is pretty cool in that you don't need armature. I use the hard grade stuff, which is pretty solid when cool. They also make softer grade castilene that wouldn't be quite so hard when cool. You can heat it up in the microwave, or under a lamp, and when it's warm it's very pliable. For most small projects you won't need armature if you're using the hard grade. It's definitely great for figure work.
best-
Trev
Working with castilene would make this a lot easier I suppose.
If by any chance you know about the process your company goes through to mold such delicate pieces such as the coat for example I would be delighted to hear how they do it. The most delicate part I had to mold so far were the wings of the dragon sculpture I made, and it was really difficult. I don't have a vacuum chamber, which probably would have made the process a lot easier, who knows.
But it's alright if you don't know, no need to go chasing for it. You have already given me so much info, thanks for that!
Lisa
~ BoS
Trev