Spent a couple hours today making the lower body of this character and adding a few more details to his face. The large collar will be a bear-claw necklace. I've carved out one spot where a claw will go and you can see the pencil lines where the others will be. I like to do it this way to get the open areas under the claws to be really clean and neat. There are two beaded strips on his shirt along with the beaded neck piece. I've been thinking of maybe trying some quill-work this time instead of the beading. We'll see. The next step will be adding the braids. I want the figure to be complete and painted before the feathers show up as it will become quite unwieldy with all those sticking out everywhere.
What a worderful gift you have Lynn and a good imagination as well as a talented carver so far your dog warrior is looking good probally a winner along with your road agent can I make a sujestion re mask you probaly could have used cellack to stiffen his mask instead of hodge pog anyhow may I call on you for help and assistance with my projects as I have M.S and hand eye cordination is not great .Allan G
ReplyDeleteI've used shellack in the past but found over time it becomes quite brittle making the cloth subject to cracking. The ModPodge is an acrylic based produce so it stays elastic.
ReplyDeleteLotsof architecture involved in the Dog Soldier....an amazing amount of detail. It will have to be the most stunning visual effect to date from you, but probably not for long as you keep topping yourself regularly. It is the detail that sets your pieces apart.
ReplyDeleteLotsof architecture involved in the Dog Soldier....an amazing amount of detail. It will have to be the most stunning visual effect to date from you, but probably not for long as you keep topping yourself regularly. It is the detail that sets your pieces apart.
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