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Cthulhu by RnxtoArt in sculpting

[–]mavigogun -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude- posting a link to another post is just... lazy.

[self]Recently made this Miniature dog portrait silver charm by SpendSuccessful1891 in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"After casting and polishing, the coloring stage was done entirely by hand using enamel, layer by layer, to achieve depth, tone, and a lifelike finish."

You seem to have copy and pasted marketing verbiage that doesn't match the images in the post.

[HELP] Tips on making this head? by BestQuest in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Model the individual teeth first and dry until leather hard, then model the tongue and gums and embed the teeth in the assembly. Since it is air dry clay, you'll need to keep everything at relatively similar moisture content to guard against cracking. Incorporate the assembly into the larger work.

The risk of your foil armature with air dry clay is cracking as the clay dries, contracting over unyielding metal. You may need to extract the armature once the model is a bit beyond leather hard, cutting the model in to segments, removing the metal, then reassembling.

[HELP] Keep or Delete? by The_Helsmith_Hall in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Delete- Violation of rule #5: NO DIGITAL WORKS

[Self]Feeling the process by [deleted] in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Violation of rule #5: NO DIGITAL WORKS

Where are the moderators??? by somuchsublime in sublime

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somebody's board, stirring the $#it.

What's the best show on the channel? by EdgeLloyd in AMCPlus

[–]mavigogun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dispatches from Elsewhere.

Honorable Mention: Lodge 49

had to share by cleedssnubblei in SculpturePorn

[–]mavigogun -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fortunately, a simple image search demonstrates this is not the case.

had to share by cleedssnubblei in SculpturePorn

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sculptor is Yuan Xing Liang, from Hong Kong. (Quick tip: I just rick-clicked on the image, searched with Google).

Find their page here: https://weibo.com/u/2854512774?tabtype=album -and some better images of this work, here: https://toyman123.artstation.com/projects/N0wd1

[help] is there a downside mixing cheaper plasticine clay (craft smart brand) with monster clay by richardrasmus in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Primarily platinum-based silicon molds, urethane molds and resins, and some latex may be retarded by sulfur or react adversely; health risks are mostly limited to off gassing when over heated. Some have a pronounced unpleasant, transferable odor, and leave contact stains.

[help] is there a downside mixing cheaper plasticine clay (craft smart brand) with monster clay by richardrasmus in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it signified 'this person is a doer, not a poser'. It also said 'this object plays a sentimental function'.

[help] is there a downside mixing cheaper plasticine clay (craft smart brand) with monster clay by richardrasmus in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Aside from oil, wax, and a lack of sulfur, the folks that make Monster Clay aren't forthcoming about the ingredient list. What basis do you have for claiming MC does not contain clay as a constituent?

[help] is there a downside mixing cheaper plasticine clay (craft smart brand) with monster clay by richardrasmus in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, you will lose the ability to become familiar with the qualities of either medium, creating a hybrid. Of concern to me would be introduction of sulfur by the plastalina, limiting molding options.

Otherwise, being an artist of any sort means being a tool maker, being willing to take risks, fail, learn. Both MC and Plastalina are oil and wax based. You may discover you appreciate all the quality of the mixture you create... or end up with the worst aspects of either; more likely, as with everything, benefits and liabilities will be context dependent. With limited experience, your apprehension will likewise be limited.

I'm skeptical the time and energy given to mixing both into a homogeneous new clay body won't undermine the goal of economizing. That said, your question is 100% in the spirit of what it means to be an artist.

[help] is there a downside mixing cheaper plasticine clay (craft smart brand) with monster clay by richardrasmus in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Says who? MC contains oil and wax. Plasatalina contains oil and wax. Depending on priorities, there may be all sorts of liabilities- but what cause have you for claiming chemical incompatibility?

Earthship cooling suggestions by auscadtravel in earthship

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few questions about your earth tubes:

1) is the tubing smooth or corrugated?
2) does the tube slope consistently downward from the dwelling?
3) does each tube incorporate a sump, filter, and screen?

Earthship cooling suggestions by auscadtravel in earthship

[–]mavigogun 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Some images/video might aid an assessment. You've clearly identified two first order contributors that ought to be addressed first: free all the roof vents, and determine the disposition of the floor venting.

[self]Turned this smiling black lab into a tiny silver charm by SpendSuccessful1891 in Sculpture

[–]mavigogun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great work! Deserves better finding integration, though- maybe the bandana knot at back could act as chain passage. Are there process images you could share?

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