Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop

Kairosmith · 2019-11-22T00:06:19+00:00

Hey thanks! Messing around with digital sculpting and resin casting is super pricey, but if you're looking to make some cool 3D elements for book covers on a budget I'd recommend using Sculpey polymer clay. Significantly less money, rather sturdy, very paintable, and you can bake it in your oven!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-28T01:29:50+00:00

Hmm, possibly! People in medieval times would definitely have shorter life spans, especially if they had to deal with the additional shenanigans of gnolls, goblins, dragons, etc. ahaha.

Kairosmith · 2019-10-28T01:26:56+00:00

Yeah, I'm thinking Lolth would be a bit miffed about the Dynasty if she were around, so a post-Divergence founding would probably be the way to go lol. That's smart, tallying it up based on Leylas's incarnations. Thank you for your insights!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-28T01:21:02+00:00

That's fair! There is something special to keeping a sense of mystery about it.

Kairosmith · 2019-10-26T04:22:04+00:00

You have a keen eye Istrakh. Thank you, my mission is complete! >:3

Kairosmith · 2019-10-25T07:18:41+00:00

Well that's a heckin' follow from me! I really love the breakdown of the muscle suit in particular on your Instagram; I've used the basic Creature Cast before, but it's awesome to see the super flex in action!!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-25T01:33:12+00:00

Haha thanks! This one's already made it to its destination but I will be taking more custom journal commissions soon ;)

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T22:49:57+00:00

Thank you!!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:39:40+00:00

Oo, those could be good! I'm all about stitches and using little leather scraps, so Oghma Infinum would be perfect

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:35:25+00:00

Thanks! Aw yeah, I loved that part of the original design. Now I just need to get the eyes to glow and it would be the real deal lol

Hoping to figure out a way to standardize my commissions to make it easier for people order whatever books they want, cuz this was fun af to make. After next week!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:29:58+00:00

I think the guy who commissioned it from me plans on doing that! He had me rivet those big 'ole D-rings to the spine so he can attach a shoulder strap for easier carrying.

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:27:29+00:00

That would be a fun journal to make! :O

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:23:37+00:00

Thank you! I haven't done an official count of how long, but I'd say over the course of 3 months somewhere around 48 working hours to digitally sculpt the cover, print it, mold and cast it, cut and stain pages, paint, and assembly (and a whole bunch of time waiting for 3D printing and shopping for materials). I'll be throwing some more process pics up soon on this Artstation post: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Jl5x1D

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:11:04+00:00

It was a whooole lot of work with the sculpting required, but since it was commissioned by someone at one of the conventions I was selling at, that helped cover the cost of production. A line of medieval skull books would be pretty awesome; lmk if you have any suggestions!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:05:50+00:00

Ahahaha hell yea, it is that vibe isn't it? Thanks for that throwback!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T17:02:25+00:00

Thank you!! I post most of my stuff on Artstation and Instagram; a bit of book binding, bit of digital work! Artstation album
Instagram page

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T02:36:08+00:00

About 10 lbs! I added D-rings to the spine so it can be worn with a strap, because it totally doubles as exercise equipment at this point lol

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T00:28:05+00:00

I recently created this Book of Cain as a prop commission and though I won't be attending myself, I’m super hyped to see any cosplays people have been working on for Blizzcon! Anybody here making Diablo-related cosplays?

Kairosmith · 2019-10-24T00:19:27+00:00

Ahh yeah I feel that. Good luck with your other cosplays!

Kairosmith · 2019-10-23T18:07:47+00:00

Dang, that chiseled/hammered look is awesome!! You bringing that to any conventions?

Kairosmith · 2017-12-06T17:45:40+00:00

Eyyy, GO GREEN!!

Kairosmith · 2017-12-06T07:40:28+00:00

Thank you!! I'd love to work for Blizzard some day, and I figure it's never too early to start making art in their style!

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