Scratch Built Thing from Wednesday

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NOTE: This project was completed at the end of 2022 - finally catching up on posting!

TBH - I am a Munsters fan mostly but do have room in my heart for the Addams Family and when Wednesday came out I was blown away by the updated look of Thing.

I have never been much of a clay sculptor but had some time over Christmas break and decided to dive in and give it a go. I was absolutely amazed with the results and have come to realize my sculpting skills are much further ahead than I thought. I hope you enjoy this build - let me know.

Cheers!
/sean

Final project build posted to my YouTube Channel:

 

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Step 1: Framework

Using my hand as an analog for size I started with armature wire and tin foil.

 

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Step 2: Rough Sculpting

I blocked in the basic shapes and forms using a thin layer of clay.

 

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Step 3: Finer Details

I added items like ligaments, cuts and stich holes then baked it in the oven.

 

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Step 4: Paint Work

Sadly my ancient airbrush died just prior to this project and I had to do all the painting by brush. I am really happy with the results though and ironically my lovely wife bought me a new airbrush system for Christmas just after I had finished this build.

 

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Step 5: Surgery!

I cut stitches from a thin piece of electrical wire. I made knots on the top sutures and added each of them, one hole at a time, using CA glue and kicker. There are over 200 holes in my Thing and this stage of the project took some time but the "realistic" look of it was so worth the effort.

 

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Project Finished!

Here is my version of Thing all complete! I am so very happy with this prop and I love to move him around the house and put him on display! Let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Cheers!
/sean

 

[Leinads]

Love it!

 

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Love it!

Cheers - really appreciate the comment!

 

[scarf man]

That’s atrocious! I love it.

 

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That’s atrocious! I love it.

Cheers - it was such a fun build!!