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Published: 2013-08-19 18:55:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 2103; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 0
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Something big is coming! It turned out much more creepier than planned, so i hope the color will make it look less scary later. (It just looked so cute on my sketch) I won't tell what it is - you will see! This doll will be available only in Floppy style - not pose-able! Body parts will be molded & casted in resin end of this week! Stay tuned!More dolls? Click here!
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He is going to be awesome, can't wait to see it finished. Absolutely great idea!
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He is done and he is awesome, but my computer broke down saturday - i can't work on the pictures until the new hard drive arrives
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Any new regarding this guy?? I'm looking forward to see one finished! I'm sure it will be great >.<
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I'm done with casting all the legs for it and will finish the body pattern tomorrow. End of this week that guy will be up for sale!
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That's great! >_<
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Wow this is coooool! Cant wait to see it finished! 
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Thanks! ^^ Yes, i can mold that - i am preparing the head along with another project later today so i can cast over the weekend. I don't know yet what type of mold i will use for the head - because of the teeth ^^ So i will play around later and see what works.
It is not difficult to make molds of heads - if you just prepare it right. The only thing that can happen is, that you are scratching the master sculpt with your knife (using a one-part mold) when you are demolding. Others than that nothing bad should happen. If you are planning to mold and you have questions, just let me know.
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I am planing to mold (have planed it for about a month but not dared to do it haha) and I have like... ONE MILLION questions! XD Naah, not exactly, but I have never molded/casted or anything before and Im not sure how to do anything. I have a head made out of super sculpey right now (more like a face, not entire head), and thats all. I need to take form of that so that I can make copys and Ive heard that latex is a good thing to use but more than that... Im lost. 
To be honest Im not even sure if I understand the terms right (I blame my swedish stupidness XD), molding = to make a form from something? Its when you put a head in for instance latex and get a print that you later use to make copys? Or? But then what is "to cast"?
So sorry I ask you so much. If you dont have time to answer you totally dont have to. Im very thankful for everything you have helped me with this far. 
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First, you are not stupid You just have no experience.
I use silicone rubber for my molds. I haven't worked with latex ^^
Molding means, you make a form (a negative) of the object you want to copy. Remember the christmas chocolate calendars where you open a door everyday? www.wdr5.de/fileadmin/user_upl… The plastic, where the chocolate is in, is the negative -> the mold. The chocolate is the cast -> the copy! Casting means basically copying - to pour the liquid material in the form (mold) and produce so a copy. (I really hope you have chocolate calendars in Sweden 
I plan to do another livestream session showing to mold and cast - this time just about an hour. The date and time will be announced here on DA, you can stop by and watch me working. Otherwise i can offer you help via Skype, watching what you are doing be there to help with the first steps.
Let me know if you have any more questions, i'm always glad to help!
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Hahaha, love that emoticon! Love how the grumpy dude is only staring at the other thinking:
"What..?
...
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Seriously?
...
Why are you touching me?
.... Why?"
I think Ive stared at it for a whole minute now, giggling.
AHA! Thank you so much now, I completely understand! 
Since you are using silcone rubber Im guessing it is good. (Looking at your awesome dolls I say it is.
I hope I can attend your LS because that would be completely awesome! To see for my own eyes how its done. I will keep my both eyes wide open for you to announce it!
But I must ask, do you really have time to help me? I cant help but feel I steal away on your time. And that I dont wanna do. So you should know that if you are busy I completely understand. You have helped me so much already, Im truly and utterly thankful! In truth I think its almost unbelivable (and wonderful) how much you wanna help and tell how its done, because most artist in the doll trade wanna keep it to themselves. It even feel a little wrong to ask, almost like Im prying. So yeah, I can never tell you enough how happy I am that you help me like this.
Could I maybe send you a WIP pic of the heads Ive made? You could maybe give me a opinion, if you think they will be moldable or if theres problem parts? (Once again, only when/if you have got the time.)
Thank you again and again and AGAIN!!!
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Yupp, chocolate calendars are a must-have!
Thanks! 
Yes, i have time to help. Mostly i'm sitting in front of my computer (can't leave it alone) and i'm skyping often while working. I am a helpful person - I am self thought in everything i do and i know how difficult it is sometimes to figure things out. I'm not a selfish person who keeps "secrets" - the process of doll making or whatever is no secret, it just requires a little bit talent to do that job. A lot of artists do that too though - except for the skype-guidance. Look at Riley (CanineHybrid), Emily (EmilySculpts), Remjie (RemjiesDolls) they are all sharing information, because it's fun to help ^^
Yes, leave me a note with the pictures and i get back to you about the possibilities!
Welcooome
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I havnt bought my molding and casting stuff yet. 
And I really think I must get it from abroad because the stuff I found in sweden is suuuuuuuuper mega much more expensive. (as with everything in sweden 
On a side note I hope you´re having a great weekend!
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Alright, i see you need to be rescued First of all: relax
Here is a starter kit (mold) that you can use. It is the same material i use - only in smaller size. It's called Mold Star ® 15 - Trial Unit www.smooth-on.com/Silicone-Rub… The first product on the list.
Here is a starter kit (resin). I haven't used this resin before, but it should be perfect for your purpose! It's called Smooth-Cast 300 - Trial Size www.smooth-on.com/Urethane-Pla… Also the first one on the list.
Here is a tutorial where you can see how it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7vpo…
Do not overjoy yet: They write on their homepage, they only accept online orders from the US - but you should call them www.smooth-on.com/contact_us.p… see if you can order from sweden in some way. Please ask if shipping to your country is general possible. (because of hazardous materials) Let them know what materials you are going to purchase.
I know, it is not easy, you can also google out special effect or film prop making companies in your country and ask them where to find molding/casting materials as a beginner!
Have you contacted other artists from Sweden on deviantART? Maybe they know an answer too!
And remember: relax
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Thank you, I feel I really needed to be reminded to relax. 
So I got a answer from the people at the "mask pro making company" (yeah they call themselves that) aaand they hadnt anything of what I needed. Nothing even close to it. They had something similar to Mold Star 15, but it was 10 so I guess its softer? But no casting material, and neither have I had any luck with other companies. Or youtube clips. I got some tips about a material called jesmonite wich turn rock solid but is so heavy that the doll pretty much will break your floor if you drop them. XDDD Seriously, I think moving to the US would be easier than trying to find supplies in sweden. Hahaha. Ive got a friend who moved away some years ago to a prop making school and now Im hopping she may be able to enlight me some. ^^ Its rather wierd because I have a lot of artist conections, having gone to such high schools and courses but none of them sculpt like this, so they dont know either. Maybe this is really something that isnt done in Sweden. Bummer!
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No problem!
I don't think the material is softer. It must have something to do with the grade of stretching or pot life - I don't know.
Yupp, here in the US i had my hands for the first time on molds and resin. In Germany i had no chance either..
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It looks like my pug begging for scraps! ^_^ Can't wait to see more, wonderful start!
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Very interesting idea! can't wait to see it finished
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Oooooooooo, looks very interesting. I can't wait to see what it turns into.
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It should be done end of next week ^^
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Awesome! I can't wait.
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Love how that is looking though. The shapes are great and the gums look fantastic.
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It's just cuz the eyes are missing that it has a skeletal look. Super cute if you imagine it filled in.
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Yeah, you're right!
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Its a cat bug!!!!! lol It looks great! I can't wait ^^
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How..? Close, very close..! ^^
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idk It looks like at cat and a lady bug or caterpillar. Or a fly/moth......
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Yup - it is a cat-erpillar
Darn, now the surprise is gone
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Daww I sorry <:C
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No problem ^^
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