Skullbeast - Imperious Leader - build

Post by **Red Eye** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:11 am

Good point!

Post by **Big Al** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:16 pm

Skullbeast wrote:Update.

Is this a Clay sculpted master? and did you do that?

Post by **Skullbeast** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:31 pm

Big Al wrote:
Skullbeast wrote:Update.
Is this a Clay sculpted master? and did you do that?

yup!

Post by **Big Al** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:41 am

Skullbeast wrote:
Big Al wrote:
Skullbeast wrote:Update.
Is this a Clay sculpted master? and did you do that?
yup!

Ok first thing is.......you are Fraking talented!....Second.....That is amazing!...and now a couple for me...what kind of clay did you use for that?...and how long did it take you to make that?

Very Nice John Really!...I am very impressed!

Post by **Skullbeast** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:42 pm

Chavant in a roll. I honest can't remember the # but it's medium. Sulfur. It ok for this cooler temp but be wary in summer.
Thanks!
I finished it once and reworked it entirely 4 weeks maybe 40+ hours

Post by **Big Al** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:02 pm

So what's the next step?....Silicone/Latex Molding?.....are you making a working mask?

Post by **Skullbeast** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:44 pm

A stone mold. To make masks.

Post by **jclayman99** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:30 pm

Sounds good. Let me know if you want any help when you do the mold.

Post by **Big Al** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:10 am

When you say stone is that like Plaster? or Plaster of Paris?

Post by **jclayman99** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:36 am

it's like plaster of Paris but harder. slightly different compsition, I believe there is lime in it. Hydrocal or ultracal more than likely.

Post by **Big Al** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:04 am

jclayman99 wrote:it's like plaster of Paris but harder. slightly different compsition, I believe there is lime in it. Hydrocal or ultracal more than likely.

Ultracal is that a product name? and does it come in powder or liquid form.

YouTube · Post by **groupleaderzeta** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:18 am

I have used Ultra Cal 30 (Gypsum Cement)

A very low expansion, gypsum cement used widely in the SPFX industry. Makes hard, super strong precise molds. Ideal for foam latex and slush latex molds especially where durability and detail reproduction are a concern. Can be heated in an oven.

http://www.monstermakers.com/product/ul ... ement.html

Post by **Skullbeast** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:20 am

Ok I'm going to use ultra cal 30 mixed with acrylic 60 and die keen green. The die keen
Is 1/3 part of ultra cal. And the acryl is1/3 part of water. That's for the 2 surface Coates. Then reduce die keen to one fifth For the rest. I add many layers of loose weave burlap 4 folded or 7 flat.

YouTube · Post by **groupleaderzeta** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:25 am

Due to the size of the mold, I would use 5 layers of folded burlap. Do you plan on stiffing bars on the sides to stabilize the bulbous head and thin shoulders??

Zeta

Post by **Skullbeast** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:08 pm

Nope no other materials. The shrinkage rates are different when heated. This will be no joke probably my 500 th or so mold of this style.I learned this process from Jerry Gergely and Tom Savini. I taught mold making, sculpture and painting for 3 years 15 years ago or so at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I build them one inch thick evenly lightweight and super strong. Thanks if you guys have some questions once I start, fire away.