halo clay sculpture

rickrtickr · Jul 8, 2013

hey there 405th i have something new for you guys.

this August I am competing in a fine arts competition for 3D art. with a piece that I have yet to finish. I am hoping to give you guys my progress here.

so here is my first progress picture.

If this is the wrong place to post this please point me in the right direction.

Dystorted Props · Jul 10, 2013

That looks awesome my friend!:cool Isnt it Forward Unto Dawn?

rickrtickr · Jul 10, 2013

Halo 3 Props said:
That looks awesome my friend!:cool Isnt it Forward Unto Dawn?

yes it is.

[EDIT]

now for an update.
i have nearly finished the torso.

all that is left is some minor replacement and small details.

the mack · Jul 10, 2013

Looks good.
I'm jealous becuz I've never had luck with clay

Spartan214 · Jul 10, 2013

Lookin' good. Is that sculpeyIII? I only assume because of the green clay. If that's the direction you're going for you might want to try super sculpey instead if you haven't already especially since you're building something larger (guessing around 9 inches depending on how big your hand is lol). Also if you are using polymer clay you're definitely going to need some kind of armature otherwise it won't be stable. I'd recommend taking a look at this - conceptart.org/forums/ Unfortunately I think most of the photos are gone but you might find some useful information.

Dystorted Props · Jul 11, 2013

the mack said:
Looks good.
I'm jealous becuz I've never had luck with clay

Lol. Me niether!:cool

the mack · Jul 11, 2013

Halo 3 Props said:
Lol. Me niether!:cool

maybe rickrtickr will school us on it lulz

bgold · Jul 11, 2013

Nice work on the sculpting ive never given it a try I might now that Ive seen this

rickrtickr · Jul 12, 2013

Spartan-214 said:
Lookin' good. Is that sculpeyIII? I only assume because of the green clay. If that's the direction you're going for you might want to try super sculpey instead if you haven't already especially since you're building something larger (guessing around 9 inches depending on how big your hand is lol). Also if you are using polymer clay you're definitely going to need some kind of armature otherwise it won't be stable. I'd recommend taking a look at this - conceptart.org/forums/ Unfortunately I think most of the photos are gone but you might find some useful information.

as to your question, yes I am using Sclupey III, but as for your concerns I have had three years of experience with this particular type of clay and i am using cores to stabilize the model. here i have both arms one covered and one with only the cores.

ok here is a new update.

i have made some progress on the lower torso.

rickrtickr · Jul 15, 2013

hey there 405th i have an update for you.

I have finished (mostly) the right arm.

that is all for now (until next time)

PHIL 907 · Jul 15, 2013

Isn't really armor but it looks cool nonetheless!

Spartan214 · Jul 15, 2013

rickrtickr said:
as to your question, yes I am using Sclupey III, but as for your concerns I have had three years of experience with this particular type of clay and i am using cores to stabilize the model. here i have both arms one covered and one with only the cores.

Gotcha. I've never seen an armature used disassembled, s'why I didn't think there was one lol. What did you use for the cores? I can't tell what it is, I've only ever used plumber's putty.
Looks good btw.

rickrtickr · Jul 16, 2013

Spartan-214 said:
What did you use for the cores? I can't tell what it is, I've only ever used plumber's putty.
Looks good btw.

i am using two different materials for the cores, for the torso core i used aluminum foil, and for the arms and legs i made the cores out of clay (which i then baked to provide stability)

Seth Knight · Jul 16, 2013

Very good. My only critique is that the back armor pieces are a wonky (wow, that registered as a word!) but other than that it's looking really good!

-Seth

rickrtickr · Jul 16, 2013

Seth_Knight_of_New_Wales said:
Very good. My only critique is that the back armor pieces are a wonky (wow, that registered as a word!) but other than that it's looking really good!

-Seth

YA i noticed that to, on the FUD armor ther is only four sections and mine has 7 so i was planing on fixing the problem either way.

rickrtickr · Jul 26, 2013

ok sorry for taking so long with an up date but here it is, with only one week to go before this piece goes on the road to Orlando for an art competition.

Sorry for low image quality - I couldn't find my camra.

Seth Knight · Jul 27, 2013

It's looking REALLY NICE!

I think your next project (armor wise) is to sculpt a piece

what was your plans for the helmet/visor?

rickrtickr · Jul 27, 2013

Seth_Knight_of_New_Wales said:
It's looking REALLY NICE! I think your next project (armor wise) is to sculpt a piece what was your plans for the helmet/visor?

i have some specialty gold clay that looks really good.

PHIL 907 · Jul 27, 2013

Can't wait to see the helmet!

rickrtickr · Jul 29, 2013

Hello 405th

as i am now down to the last week before this travels it will probably be one of my last updates till it gets back (i will still take progress pics)

but here we go i have now finished the helmet.

(rough helmet cut out)