Oni / Buhal'ra (Southeast Asian / Pacific) Yautja

[Isubomo]

Thanks a lot SPGFX! The warm comments from everyone here means so much and keep inspiring me to push on! Cheers mate!

 

[Isubomo]

Oh yeah, might have missed my question earlier, but to anyone out there, how many strand of 'locks does an average Yautja have? I've done the dread holes for the left side (didn't take a pic) and it's 34 in total. If the other side comes out exactly the same, I'll be looking at about 68 strands. Is that too little a number? Cheers and thanks!

 

[LunaticNic]

As far as I know it's around 60-80

 

[Wreav]

50 - 65 large holes with 15 small dreads holes. So around 80 ish. Well done. You deserve a pizza.

 

[Isubomo]

Thanks fellas! There's actually quite some space left for about 10 more..I'm going for the 'Super Predators' style of dreadlocks, as I want them to have the feel of 'real' dreadlocks, instead of tentacle-ish.. ;P

Cheers!

 

[Isubomo]

Happy enough to cast! (Sculpt wise)

Might smoothen some things out here and there, or add more 'age' lines, but so far, very content on what's done so far.. Now comes the 'hard' part...Casting..

Hard, because, in all honesty, I've only done it twice before, 16 years ago, and I was just basically assisting..I've been watching some videos, but I reckon someone with experience showing me, helping me out will be better. I'm just not confident enough..

Bit of good news though..I've talked to one of my local suppliers, and they were willing to get me in touch with one or 2 of our local prop masters here, who did props/prosthetics for projects like Last Samurai, Legend of the Seeker, Spartacus, etc.. (I'm so excited like a school girl! ;P).. I hope to get in their good graces and I'll be Ecstatic to just be able to talk to them..I hope they can see me as a budding fellow talent who can have an opportunity (and not charge me an arm and and a leg for a little help)to shine if given a chance!

Getting mushy now, anyway, tips, guides, whatever advise you can throw me away will be much appreciated fellas!!! Cheers and have a happy Friday!

 

[Isubomo]

Hi all, just another update, or wanting some feedback..still haven't heard from the guy who I think can help me with the casting, could be the long easter weekend here, but while waiting, thought I'd start on the dreads.. found some soft packing foam(not sure what you call it) lying around, and thought they'd be a good base for the dread sculpt..I've made the first one, which is gonna be the longest/thickest/ biggest at about an inch in diameter at the roots.

The longest is 58cm (23in), wanted it to be longer, but I felt that making it longer, there would be complications when I bunch them up and tie them in a top knot. Shortest will probably be around 40cm. Was going for a uneven, asymmetrical look, to make it look more like real hair dreadlocks, rather than tentacle-y. The 2 thickest will have the 'ridges' near the roots.. What do you guys think? Doesn't it seem too thick?

Wanted to see what you all think before I make the other 3. Thanks all!

 

[TigerClaw]

I'm no expert here, but I used Backer Rod for my wall mounted bio's. It comes in many sizes and can be tapered at the ends using a simple belt sander. I know the material doesn't provided the natural wiggly effect, but adding dread rings adds weight and it looks good if you coat the material with black colored Plasti Dip spray.

TC

 

[Isubomo]

I'm no expert here, but I used Backer Rod for my wall mounted bio's. It comes in many sizes and can be tapered at the ends using a simple belt sander. I know the material doesn't provided the natural wiggly effect, but adding dread rings adds weight and it looks good if you coat the material with black colored Plasti Dip spray.

TC

Hi TC, thanks for the tip, but I already plan to make the dreads out of BJB or a similar material Just wondering what peeps thought about the look of it Thanks so much though!

 

[TigerClaw]

Hi TC, thanks for the tip, but I already plan to make the dreads out of BJB or a similar material Just wondering what peeps thought about the look of it Thanks so much though!

Ok;

I’ll provide a little feedback.

The face on your 1:1 is super bad ass. This is where you want people to focus their attention and marvel at your artistic skill. Adding a huge amount of dreads with a braided look might take away from the overall appearance. Please don’t take this wrong. The idea is really cool, but so much additional details might overwhelm the completed work.

If I had your skills I would stick with the common looking dread lock appearance and simply add the hairlines on each one. This will provide a very symmetrical and smooth flowing appearance from the rear and allow all those details on the face to take center stage.

Bottom-line is this…

It’s your creation. Go with what you like the most. Either way you have earned a place amongst the bad ass sculptors.

TC

 

[Isubomo]

Oh wow TC...thanks so much for the warm comments..I really, really appreciate it mate..

I totally get your point, and no, don't apologise

I will definitely take your feedback into consideration, again, cheers for the comments!!!

 

[TheHound]

Hello,

My name is Gemma and I am a reporter with the New Zealand Herald. I came across the website and love the costumes and creativity - it is incredible! We would love to do a feature on Kiwi's or people living in New Zealand who are creating their own suit and who would like to be interviewed and photographed. If you would like to be involved please drop me an email on gemma.hartley@nzherald.co.nz

Cheers

 

[Isubomo]

Hello,

My name is Gemma and I am a reporter with the New Zealand Herald. I came across the website and love the costumes and creativity - it is incredible! We would love to do a feature on Kiwi's or people living in New Zealand who are creating their own suit and who would like to be interviewed and photographed. If you would like to be involved please drop me an email on gemma.hartley@nzherald.co.nz

Cheers

Hello TheHound/Gemma!

Welcome to the Predatorium! There are heaps of amazing artists here, glad you fancy the creativity!
Oh wow, definitely would love to be involved, and get some spotlight on this creative community/hub and their love for all things Predator!

Thanks Gemma, looking forward to talk to you more!

 

[TheHound]

Hello Isubomo and fellow creative people of the world!

Thank you - very nice to be part of Predatorium - some truely incredible creations that are simply mind blowing to look at!

Well done to everyone who is following their desire and creativity - long may it continue!

That is excellent, I think people would love to see and hear about the details and time and effort it takes to create things like you guys are currently doing!

And encourage more people to join the hub and realise their inner demon!!!

Please drop me an email on gemma.hartley@nzherald.co.nz and we can go from there

 

[Isubomo]

That was a bit of a nice surprise, and a great 'commercial break'

Noticed it immediately as I was going to post this..just a quick PS mock-up of what Isubomo will look like, with Bio and all.. ;P

 

[TheHound]

that looks awesome!!!!

 

[spgfx]

That's really cool. You have quite a variety of talents.
Can't wait to see more.

 

[Isubomo]

Thanks TheHound and SPGFX!

 

[Isubomo]

Update 07 April: Started on the Bio!!!

Got off to a better start than I was expecting.. Soooo exciting!!!

 

[Vyrstolf]

Sweet