Paint Effects

posted in: Materials, Paints | 0

 I’ve been testing different paint effects on the resin shells using glass paint. Its a difficult substance to work with, especially when It needs to look spectacular with light shining through it as well as when the shape is not … Read More

Sculpting

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Sculpt of ornate design in plastercine using a glass lantern as a starting point for the shape. Using this I will create a mould in silicone rubber, in order to recreate a cast  of the shape in resin.

Gathering materials

posted in: Fabric, Materials | 0

I’ve been gathering textiles, trimmings and braid from various local haberdasheries. These sari silk samples from Felt Creative will be stitched onto wire framework to fabricate wings.

Bits, bobs and bulbs

posted in: Electronics, Lamps, Materials | 0

I’ve been gathering a variety of parts and components in order to build some quick prototype electronic rigging for the illuminated elements of the models we will be using. I think I could use some organising device to help keep … Read More