custom skull for a costume

[jc2261995]

this is my first thread, and i have wanted to make something for a while so i started to create a character. i did a concept of the skull (that took about a day or two), then i made a cast of my head and that's where i'm up to so far.

 

[jc2261995]

finished putting the 2 pieces of the head together. so next thing is to pack a centimeter of paper, clingfilm then clay sculpt the helmet

 

[Alpha Proto]

Using the bandages was a good idea.

 

[jc2261995]

i finished sculpting the clay, but had some problems.
if your doing your own, make sure you use good clingfilm!

it gets quite stressful in parts but don't be put off.
i will post pictures tomorrow, when its dried

 

[jc2261995]

it hasn't dried but as i promised. my first big sculpt!!!

 

[jc2261995]

it has started to crack :angry does anyone have and tips?

 

[Sinkatze]

Its looking good. However I am no expert so can't help you much. But maybe you want to put more info for someone to help you, like what type of clay you are using, how long have you left it dry, just a bit more info.
Hope it works out

 

[Alpha Proto]

You are you using air dry clay?

I am not an expert, but I have had some bad experiences with air dry clay so I use oil based clay now.

Here is what I have read since then.
You have to spray it with water and cover it with a wet towel or plastic bag; maybe both? That will hold the moister in.
When you are done sculpting, spray the sculpt with a crystal clear coat of spray paint to seal it. Then you can mold and cast it so you can mold it.

 

[jc2261995]

yeah i'm using air drying clay, and the top has cracked alot

 

[jc2261995]

this is what it looks like now. it has a cool looking effect but i won't be able to wear it like this

 

[deepseaconvict]

It actually looks great like that since most aged skulls looked cracked. Next time clear coat to trap the moisture

 

[jc2261995]

thanks, i think the bandages underneath the clay got wet and may have caused this

 

[jc2261995]

does anyone know what the best material i can use to cast this in?

i was thinking of having a latex mask instead