Boromir out of the Mold (Or... When Resin Flies out of My Cup!)
Boromir came out of the mold very well. I must be doing something right after casting 8 of these characters. Hardly any flaws needing repair (bubbles, misformed areas, etc).
Although, this night, turned out to be my worst as far as pouring the molds. I am clumsy, by nature, but this night I took the prize. I had resin spilling and flying everywhere! My favorite black vinyl office chair got a good dose when the cup I was holding (with mixed resin in it) fell out of my hands and sprayed me and the chair. I had a leaky mold (Boromir's scabbard) that caused a puddle of resin to spill over the edge of my work table. If it were not for the drop-cloth, I would have permanently ruined my carpet. And I had the resin running down the cup instead of pouring into the mold, so that my hands were covered in drying resin! Yeesh!
As it is, I have to laugh as the molds actually came out great (once I got the resin into them, hah, hah) and the only permanent damage is a white spotted office chair (that resin bonded hard to the vinyl).
Look for the images of the painted Boromir in a week, or so. Don't rush me! Heh. heh.
Although, this night, turned out to be my worst as far as pouring the molds. I am clumsy, by nature, but this night I took the prize. I had resin spilling and flying everywhere! My favorite black vinyl office chair got a good dose when the cup I was holding (with mixed resin in it) fell out of my hands and sprayed me and the chair. I had a leaky mold (Boromir's scabbard) that caused a puddle of resin to spill over the edge of my work table. If it were not for the drop-cloth, I would have permanently ruined my carpet. And I had the resin running down the cup instead of pouring into the mold, so that my hands were covered in drying resin! Yeesh!
As it is, I have to laugh as the molds actually came out great (once I got the resin into them, hah, hah) and the only permanent damage is a white spotted office chair (that resin bonded hard to the vinyl).
Look for the images of the painted Boromir in a week, or so. Don't rush me! Heh. heh.
posted by ADAM at 5:39 PM
2 Comments:
Do you have permission to create and resale by Tolkien Interprises? It is copyrighted material.
Not wishing to be argumentative, but these models are hand-made, they are not being mass produced. If I had of sold any, they would have been under the clause of fan-art for sale, and not as a licensed property (hence the lack of any official logos and me not stating anything about them being associated with a licensed property. I would only be compensated for my supplies and time in building them.
I produced them for myself (being and artist and a fan, and only entertained the idea of selling them to recoup expensive supply cost so that I could finish them quicker.
It is kind of a moot point as these models proved too highly time-consuming and expense to produce (over $100 in supplies in each and 3 weeks of my time), that I can not afford to sell them. No one would pay what they are worth, and I have other demands coming on my time to keep up with orders.
This site is only my way of displaying my handi-work/craft and sharing it with those who care.
Thank you for your interest in my work. -ADAM
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