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Futuristic Armor
I am making a Futuristic set of armor. has any one on this list
ever used polymer clay for this sort of thing? Do you know of any fan clubs that do this for fun? Achbar |
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I can't imagine that the clay would hold up, although you would be able
to get some good faux effects with it. Plus, you'd have to bake it in sections, then assemble somehow. You'd need an industrial size oven to bake a full-size armor item. Barbara http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry) Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com. Achbar Ibn Ali wrote: I am making a Futuristic set of armor. has any one on this list ever used polymer clay for this sort of thing? Do you know of any fan clubs that do this for fun? Achbar |
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I did some Borg type pieces once. Back in college, we vacu-formed armor
breastplates with plastics and they held up well, but polymer clay is awfully soft by comparison. Its fab for making the "detail carving" type stuff on top of something else though. also, for doll or mini-sculptural armour, its GREAT!!!! Sarajane -- Sarajane's Polyclay Gallery Beads-Dolls-Wearable Art http://www.polyclay.com See the progress at "Pieces" http://www.polyclay.com/store.htm "Achbar Ibn Ali" wrote in message ... I am making a Futuristic set of armor. has any one on this list ever used polymer clay for this sort of thing? Do you know of any fan clubs that do this for fun? Achbar |
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Hi Achbar,
I seem to recall Christine (Xtine) Alibert in France made a polymer top in 1996 that she actually wore. Also one of the Mitchell sisters (Karen or Ann) made a polymer top that used polymer squares hooked together using metal rings, sort of like chainmail, and actually wore it, too. I believe that was in 2000 because I remember seeing it worn at the Ravensdale 2000 polymer clay conference. These weren't 'futuristic' but I do know a N.W. Polymer Clay Guild member that creates polymer props/costuming for Sci-Fi conventions. We used to have a member that created her costume for the Pride Parade out of polymer and it was many feet tall, too... Hope this gives you some ideas! Meredith The Ravensdale 2006 conference on the art of polymer clay with mixed media is coming! www.ravensdale.info Achbar Ibn Ali wrote: I am making a Futuristic set of armor. has any one on this list ever used polymer clay for this sort of thing? Do you know of any fan clubs that do this for fun? Achbar |
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Here's a link to the vest from the Mitchell sisters. Tres cool!
http://www.ankaradesigns.com/Pages/G...Gallery08.html Hee! Imagine meeting you here, Ms. Meredith! Helllooooooooooo! daPuffin (wondering what new and cool stuff will be at R'dale 06?) Meredith wrote: Also one of the Mitchell sisters (Karen or Ann) made a polymer top that used polymer squares hooked together using metal rings, sort of like chainmail, and actually wore it, too. I believe that was in 2000 because I remember seeing it worn at the Ravensdale 2000 polymer clay conference. |
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