Hi all, I didn't know where to put this so I figured I'd place this here with the other Stikfas posts. I bit of history about me. I never sculpted anything before I got into making Stikfas ( late 2002 ) customs, I've always liked statues and busts but never thought I had the skill to craft any. When Stikfas came out they were the perfect canvas for me, I could make whoever I wanted and express myself however I wanted. The clay I started to work with ( and still do ) is called PaperClay, Its not bad for small things but dries quick. I've always wanted to try Sculpey but was scared to, I'm not sure why I just was, until last week. I've had an Idea for a squid custom for some time but knew PaperClay would not work, I could not get the tentacles right. So I went to the store and picked up some Super Sculpey. You guys are the first ones seeing this custom, I'll be happy to answer any ??? you have.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Csquidbash.jpg This is the frame I worked with, I bashed it together from spare parts I had, I also made the arm and leg joints myself. The head is the only thing I didn't use, I changed it to make it movable.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...MGSsquid12.jpg The figure on the left is the first phase, the one on the right is the second phase, the pre beak is not pictured here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...DSCNhsquid.jpg This is the front and back of the finished custom with paint.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...SCNsquid13.jpg These are the side pictures of the finished squid.
I have more pics if any want to see more.
I had to boil the Sculpey in the microwave as I didn't know if the plastic from the Stikfas would melt. I had a few accidents with my squid head, a couple of times the tendrils broke and the head broke when I dropped it. I feel it came out good, and some day I hope to try my hand at a real sculpture. I admire all of you who post some real beautiful busts and statues in the Sculptors Corner. I may not say so but I do, you guys and gals are truly gifted. Enough of my rambling.
Larry...