KPAX10
Member
Hey guys, relatively new but need some advice. Getting ready for my next build and have a couple of directions I could go, but before spending money, would like to weigh my options. I'm going to do a mask of 'The Guy' from Disturbed's new video, and more than likely would be a one-off. It's not a whole head piece, more just the front of the face, with a cowl and clothing covering the remainder of the body & head.
I've thought about sculpting and doing a head prosthetic, but that would require me to have a life-cast/mannequin, mold, etc. In doing my research, I stumbled upon the thought of using a safety mask for paintball that I've found for a base, and placing sculpting/modelling clay directly on it and painting it in-situ. Would this be advisable, and if so - what would be the best product to use?
If not, I've thought about making a life-cast of myself, but have never made one. I saw a post earlier, where someone was using a 'generic sculpting form' with head and shoulders (which is about $120). Is it worth the money to purchase one of these blanks to save time, or should i go through the hassle and time of making ... me? (I know, such a noob question, right?). Then on to sculpting on it, then molding, then making, then painting... (I'm sure cursing is in there somewhere...)
Thanks in advance!
Regards! - Kyle
I've thought about sculpting and doing a head prosthetic, but that would require me to have a life-cast/mannequin, mold, etc. In doing my research, I stumbled upon the thought of using a safety mask for paintball that I've found for a base, and placing sculpting/modelling clay directly on it and painting it in-situ. Would this be advisable, and if so - what would be the best product to use?
If not, I've thought about making a life-cast of myself, but have never made one. I saw a post earlier, where someone was using a 'generic sculpting form' with head and shoulders (which is about $120). Is it worth the money to purchase one of these blanks to save time, or should i go through the hassle and time of making ... me? (I know, such a noob question, right?). Then on to sculpting on it, then molding, then making, then painting... (I'm sure cursing is in there somewhere...)
Thanks in advance!
Regards! - Kyle