Coraline Cat: Sculpt and Mould

[Hibby]

Hey! So i was just recently shown this site and thought it would be awesome to share a project i have been working on lately!
I have been sculpting and moulding the Cat from Coraline. Sadly it is only a model but i am using this project to try out some interesting techniques and thought someone might be interested!

So i started out sculpting the head. I used Hard Chevant Plastelline clay on a basic armature.

I have been moudling this using a core moulding technique. Which means my head result i shall have a hallow core with a silicone skin over the top. I shall get both from one beaut of a mould! :3 Then i shall be moving onto the body

I shall keep updating with my process over the days!

If you want more details on my project you can check it out here! ^_^ Janene Whitehead - Prop Maker « ?scenic painter, welder, model maker and a highly enthusiastic learner

However i would like a chance to seek some help for the eyes. I have been doing clear resin testers and having a sticky problem with the resin. I can't seem to create eyes that are not tacky or sticky. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on clear resin to make it non stickey and a way to polish it up? Cheers!

Thanks for having a look!

 

[Hibby]

So if anyone is interested. I have completed this sculpture, body and all! I have moulded it and casted it and here is the end result.

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Thank you for looking.

 

[OLDSCHOOLDAN]

Very nice!
Could you take some photos of the cat with the body in focus?

I would love to see the whole result of your efforts.

Daniel

 

[Leigh]

I think this is great! there's something about this style I really enjoy & you've done a nice job of it

 

[TJackFx]

Looks great! Will you be offering any up in the junkyard?

 

[thebooder]

Wuss Puss. Great job.

 

[Dr Varney]

It's beautiful work!

Not sure what to suggest with the eyes but I make my 'working' eyes out of microcrystaline wax, clear silicone and stretch cling film over them for that extra layer of gloss. Might not be as solid as resin but I don't have to worry about sticky varnishes or resins while sculpting.