Capn_Jack_Savvy
Sr Member
I'll give you some hints!:lol
Cannibal Jack Sparrow prop - Any guesses?
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PHArchivist
Master Member
Where did you fnd that...!?
Capn_Jack_Savvy
Sr Member
Alright! Here is the completed prop....for those of you that still haven't been able to guess what prop I was refering too!!!!
The material is called PaperClay. It is similar to paper mache with the exception that the material is finely ground into a fine powder and is premixed. All you have to do is mold. It dries quickly (or accelerated in a warm oven) and smooth.
http://www.paperclay.com/
The finished product. I think I need to lengthen the string though. It sits a little too high on the shoulders. Being a perfectionist sucks!:angry
The material is called PaperClay. It is similar to paper mache with the exception that the material is finely ground into a fine powder and is premixed. All you have to do is mold. It dries quickly (or accelerated in a warm oven) and smooth.
http://www.paperclay.com/
The finished product. I think I need to lengthen the string though. It sits a little too high on the shoulders. Being a perfectionist sucks!:angry
allosaur176
Sr Member
not too bad... but you need to detail 'em up, they look too "clean" almost giving off a wooden appearance
PHArchivist
Master Member
OUTSTANDING subject! I love it around here when someone comes up with something new and fresh (or decomposing as it may be)...
I agree on the overal finish comments -- still needs some finessing. One thing that is throwing me slightly is the variance of skin color. I know there may be a basis of truth/reality in that, but it seems too much.
Also... Are these hand shaped? it is SO easy these days to cast body parts. Just pop into a local Michael's and check out there molding/casting section. Or you could use professional materials.
I agree on the overal finish comments -- still needs some finessing. One thing that is throwing me slightly is the variance of skin color. I know there may be a basis of truth/reality in that, but it seems too much.
Also... Are these hand shaped? it is SO easy these days to cast body parts. Just pop into a local Michael's and check out there molding/casting section. Or you could use professional materials.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Here's why:
I may post silly crap like "WOO HOOOO 10,000 posts!!" but I DO try to earn my keep around here!
DarthVeach
Well-Known Member
How did you like the Paper Clay? Did it have a good long working time. I hate it when medium begins to dry out before you're finished. Then you have to rush thru it.
PHArchivist
Master Member
So to clarify, were your "toes" hand-shaped, or molded?
allosaur176
Sr Member
great pics Rob!!!!!
Jedi Loreen
Well-Known Member
It's a good start, but some of those are way too round, especially the larger ones, they should be more flattened. That really huge one at the bottom of your necklace looks kind of ludicrous. And the nail beds on some should be more square.
And I also wonder why you did such a wide color variance on them. :confused
And I also wonder why you did such a wide color variance on them. :confused
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Capn_Jack_Savvy
Sr Member
All toes were hand made thus the variations in size and shape. Remember folks this was done on a budget in order to spend more money on replica props and this was made in less than two days.
PaperClay - 2 @ $7.99 each
Acrylic paint - 3 colors @$1.99 each
Acrylic press on nails - 1 set of 50 for $6.99
Hemp string - 1 spool for $2.99
Grand total of $34.00
Plaster molds (messy and take too long to dry), liquid latex or resin medium to cast toes from the molds (single bottle of flesh liquid latex runs about $20.00 expensive and messy), colors added to the latex (no idea of costs), and more realistic nails (expensive or harder to find).
$34.00 is mere pocket change for a prop to be used maybe 2 - 3 times and than hung on a wall somewhere.
I am investing more time, money, and effort into the cannibal scepter (completed) and the crown (in construction phase).
Toe necklace - All in all inexpensive, quickly made, and realistic enough for my needs. I'm making them for Halloween...not for a movie or prop house.
Color variation because the Pelegostos are not selective as to the color of their meat! They are Equal Opportunity Cannibals!!!
PaperClay - 2 @ $7.99 each
Acrylic paint - 3 colors @$1.99 each
Acrylic press on nails - 1 set of 50 for $6.99
Hemp string - 1 spool for $2.99
Grand total of $34.00
Plaster molds (messy and take too long to dry), liquid latex or resin medium to cast toes from the molds (single bottle of flesh liquid latex runs about $20.00 expensive and messy), colors added to the latex (no idea of costs), and more realistic nails (expensive or harder to find).
$34.00 is mere pocket change for a prop to be used maybe 2 - 3 times and than hung on a wall somewhere.
I am investing more time, money, and effort into the cannibal scepter (completed) and the crown (in construction phase).
Toe necklace - All in all inexpensive, quickly made, and realistic enough for my needs. I'm making them for Halloween...not for a movie or prop house.
Color variation because the Pelegostos are not selective as to the color of their meat! They are Equal Opportunity Cannibals!!!
DrMcoy
Sr Member
I think for costume purposes, the prop is fantastic and will do the job nicely -- I imagine 90% of the people who even saw the movie won't even recall that Jack Sparrow wore a necklace like that...and who would really want an accurate prop of that anyways -- yuck-oh! :lol
All that being said, thanks for posting the cool pics of the actual prop.
All that being said, thanks for posting the cool pics of the actual prop.
Capn_Jack_Savvy
Sr Member
Alright...alright! You want accuracy? How about this toe necklace?
