Bioshock infinite Vigor bottles
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runnothide
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ok guys, I need your help, if you could post what you used for the murder of crows bottle, it would be much appreciated, maybe some initial pictures of the bottle?
runnothide
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what about the others? what bottles were used? and other supplies?
KodyCOBHC
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For my bottle I used clay (air dry, which shrunk so i wouldn't recommend it...), a cork to fit the bottle, fiberglass resin to make it stronger, flat black spray paint, and some various bits of wire and scrap metal for the added detail. The ring around the label is the lip around the top of a 24 oz Mountain Dew can, I printed the main logo, and made the tag from spare plexiglass and Photoshopped the label on the tag. I could post that if everyone wants it!
I cant remember the specific brand of beer I used but the bottle shap was most like the bottle in this image, its the one that is second from the left. I found that at total wines for about 3 bucks. Any local specialty alcohol store should carry a lot of options. As for the clay i used oven bake scupley, My hanging tag was printed on to a piece of balsa wood then cut to fit the perfect tag. I also used plexiglass to go on top of my emblem on the bottle. 
http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/040/a/5/murder_of_crows_vigor_by_rick_is_art-d5ue16u.jpg
http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/040/a/5/murder_of_crows_vigor_by_rick_is_art-d5ue16u.jpg
Hey guys! I have no experience with any of this, but I decided to give it a whirl! I figured that the Undertow would be a good start, easier to go with than charge. I cannot seem to upload the photos though, any tips? There were a couple other problems I had with the bottle itself: The paint and sealer I used on the clay is really sticky, and not staying on the bottle very well. Any tips?? I also noticed somebody mentioned fiberglass resin. Would that be good to give the bottle a coat of that? Thanks so much guys!
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Couldn't pass up the opportunity to drop your photo into a screen cap from the game. It is quick and dirty, but it will do.
Couldn't pass up the opportunity to drop your photo into a screen cap from the game. It is quick and dirty, but it will do.
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1. I'd try an outside hosting like imageshack to upload your photos if the site upload isn't working.
2. What sealer did you use? I'm familiar with the paint in the second photo, and I don't think it's well suited for glass without a primer coat. My advice personally would be to use a paint that's meant for glass. If you haven't already seen it, this post shows the process I went through when making an Undertow bottle. It also shows the paint I used as well as all the other materials. It might help you out.
3. Fiberglass resin would work, but there are alternatives you may find easier. For my build I used a small portion of Easycast resin and painted it over the clay bits once the paint one them had dried. It helps seal, gives it a nice glaze and protects the clay pretty well too without all the hazards that come with working with fiberglass.
Hope this helps!
What are you talking about? You just posted a picture from the ga-
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punisher
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Dont expect to get far in anything at all if you just want to demand every detail of every item. Ask some specifics brother! Which bottle are you interested in building? As far as supplies go...its limited to your imagination ( and wallet) Ive told someone this before but honestly, if youve got the skills to do something, you can get away with using aluminum foil and bubblegum to make the sculpt as long as you plan on molding it afterwards as I do not know the stability of bubblegum in long term situations. :lol Silly I know but its true. On average, most users sculpt with clay. What kind? It depends on personal preference. Softer clay is ok for larger items but for small intricate details, I would suggest a harder clay and for even finer detail, use jewelers wax and sand/carve it away. There are plenty of talented artist here who dont mind giving advice but dont expect anyone to do the work for you and spoon feed you gallons of answers for generalized broad questions. So as I was saying, what bottle are you interested in making? I can assist you or at least get you pointed in the right direction.
That's awesome! Thanks dude.
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ComedicHistory
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Not sure if this was already brought up but that Murder of Crows bottle ended up selling for $2,025 lol good lord.
ComedicHistory You should tell the guys over at Tested.com incase they need some quick cash, they have one just standing there looking pretty on their back wall, behind their Indy Idol.
runnothide
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punisher Sorry, Just new to this, Murder of Crows and Undertow, Your advice is very good, and it is what I have been trying to do, I've been making up my own props as I see things, for ex. a gatling gun, Spider-Man Web Shooters, etc., I do appreciate your help very much.
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Sarah Gregory
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These are so cool. I think I am going to have to try to make one for my friend's birthday now.
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In case any one was still curious about that 2nd to left bottle, I'm pretty sure it is a New Castle.
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In case any one was still curious about that 2nd to left bottle, I'm pretty sure it is a New Castle.
I just poured some fiberglass and black light neon orange paint into a bottle.... I'm planning on using it for the Bucking Bronco bottle, and maybe I can start a sculpt on it tonight... Idk though... I might even be able to make molds of it and sell more than one. It just depends on how it all comes together.
