Hankering for a Dungeons and Dragons bow

[JPH]

Working on a Hank's bow from the Dungeons and Dragons cartoon.

There are many versions because it was a hand drawn cartoon.

Start by picking a version you like.

Then make a template drawing in a size you like

Then cut out a holey foundation for sculpting stuff to cling to,

Make sure your pics are in the wrong order...THIS IS A MUST!!!

Then add Freeform air and sculpt

Add XTC with pigment to bring out defects and flaws

Use a pipe down the center to hold the center piece. Cover with something to apply the FreeForm Air

Added some gold dye with XTC layers

Cover with Rebound25, knowing I will pour resin in the handle, but will cut a hole in the Rebound to release the mold.

 

[JPH]

first pours

 

[JPH]

some more reference pics

 

[Jintosh]

I LOVE the old 80's cartoon. Having the characters in a cameo in the new movie was totally awesome!

 

[JPH]

So, I etched a metal rod.

Made a mold

Used Silpoxy to strengthen the back and made a FreeForm air plug for where I slit it open

Made a center piece. Then poured resin into the Bow arm and glued the center grip in place and patients tweaked the angle of interaction to my liking.

Then made a silicone mold, with extra silicone around the joint to HOPEFULLY make adding the second arm easy

 

[JPH]

Tah dah!

 

[Jintosh]

Oh! It glows like it's magical.

 

[JPH]

The horns were slush cast in Smoothcast 325, with glow in the dark gold powder, Ceya Flourescent Gold, and a touch of Cryptolite.

Crystal Clear with the gold powder for the center piece. I put a clear acrylic tube through the center to keep it straight.

I like da glow in da dark stuff.


Oh wait!
Actually, it *IS* magical.