Since Dreads have been brought up, why not just master three or four in renshape.
I could easily turn the shape of the dreadlocks on my lathe, do a couple of sizes and ad the ring details as part of the Dread to be cast or a separate piece.
Do several castings of each then gang mold the whole thing.
There are several nice flexible urethanes that would work well and tints could be added for different colored pieces.
Just a thought guys as everyone I talk to is afraid of the dreadlocks.
Paul
sales@lucasfrancisstudio.com