Custom head sculpt prices

[Mister H]

What could I expect to pay for a custom head for a 1/4 scale statue. Nothing fancy just a dudes head with short hair?

[SONICobra]

shot you a pm

[VS1976]

$10k

[Pharmer]

[ukshaun]

Out of interest, some time ago, i contacted a sculptor to enquire about the price of a 1/6th scale head sculpt based on an actor, and they came back with a price of $1600

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by ukshaun

Out of interest, some time ago, i contacted a sculptor to enquire about the price of a 1/6th scale head sculpt based on an actor, and they came back with a price of $1600

What does he need/want to do? Research the character for a full year and then start slowly on your small project?

I guess you already searched for some good reference pictures yourself. 1600

If it are really those prices. I would try couple of heads myself. Fimo clay (only few dollars) or the more expensive Sculpey.

[SONICobra]

$1600 is nuts, was that a one of a kind finished head with rooted hair? even then would be outrageous

$300-400 for a 3d file has been my experience, then it needs to be printed and painted

[ukshaun]

Originally Posted by Halcyon

What does he need/want to do? Research the character for a full year and then start slowly on your small project?

I guess you already searched for some good reference pictures yourself. 1600

If it are really those prices. I would try couple of heads myself. Fimo clay (only few dollars) or the more expensive Sculpey.

It takes time and talent to sculpt something that looks like an actor/actress
Can you imagine what someone like K.A.Kim earns for her services.

Originally Posted by SONICobra

$1600 is nuts, was that a one of a kind finished head with rooted hair? even then would be outrageous

$300-400 for a 3d file has been my experience, then it needs to be printed and painted

Fully sculpted.
Also, the sculptor in question has made a bit of a name for themselves. I guess that bumps up the price.

[SONICobra]

Originally Posted by ukshaun

Fully sculpted.
Also, the sculpted in question has made a bit of a name for themselves. I guess that bumps up the price.

ah well i guess that kind of makes sense, kind of - still nuts but i guess its no different than established comic artists charging an arm and a leg for commissions

[ivory7777]

not to hijack this topic but on a similar topic, how much would it cost to just paint the head sculpt and perhaps change the hair style of 1/4 size statue.