...that's Socrates, and taken out of context it can certainly apply here. I busted up the beautiful eggshell and orange Astronaut... well "faux-busted-up". I had intended to show just a little wear and tear but ultimately took an extra step I didn't plan. I took pictures along the way to better illustrate my methods... Before I'm completely done, I still must repaint the boot tips black, then I'll add an acrylic clear coat and last I'll glue the final pieces: the ray gun, and the belt pouch. I mention this only to note that the clear coat will make some of the more subtle effects stand out (dare I say, "POP"). Not to worry, I'll show you pictures when I'm ALL DONE. Today it's all about how I've aged this little fella a few decades in just a few hours. Of course, there are weathering powders you can buy at a hobby...
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The good news: the end of my canvas stretching project is in sight! The bad news: I think I have framers elbow! Uh... so sore. In fact, I have high hopes to finish it and the Astronaut fella I've been working on this weekend. Before I get back to stretchin' and primin' though, I wanted to post some updates on the progress of the Astronaut. I made arm-armatures, and secured them with copper wire. The reason I'm using copper wire is because when an electrical devise dies and I take it apart to fix it (yea right), there's usually a good deal of copper wire around the electric motor. After adding Firm (grey) Sculpey to the arm for the basic structure, I continued to add detail with the pink Super Sculpey. The firmer clay gave the arm a sturdy base structure so...
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No, I'm kidding - it's full of foil. I started sculpting the little astronaut fella and I've strayed from the sketch...surprise surprise. Let me know what you think. Tweet
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