Santa is Here :)

[Blinky]

I 'm not quit done with him but here is the latest Prop head I am making. :)
Do You Know This Guy?

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta015-1.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta017-1.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta018-1.jpg

I still have right side of his face to do But I had to take a nap !!

[Sickie Ickie]

Lookin' good, Blinks! You are gonna corner the market on Santa! :D

While you're at it, you may want to think about a 2nd type that has no mustache/beard, so punching or gluing cover would create a natural effect for those who want the actual hair. That way, you hit 2X the market. :)

[Blinky]

Hi Sickie, I plan to smooth the area where his bread and Mustashe is. I only put it on there while I was sculpting him to give him The look I wanted. He will not have a bread and mousetashe when it is time to mold him, I 'm going to use a real Santa wig and and bread set I all ready have it ordered.

[Blinky]

The next thing I was thinking of doing is elves they will be based on the height of a 2 -3 year old kid. And Maybe a Nutcracker Prop Head

[Sickie Ickie]

Goooooo Blinks! :)

[bethene]

Looking good Blinky!

[Blinky]

I'm Glad you Guys like Him. Madame X doesn't she said it didn't look like Santa..lol

[Blinky]

Well gang here He is. I enlarged the chin area and finished his right eye..:)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta025.jpg

[CandyCane]

Nice lookin Santa ya got there, Blinks.

[Mistress Muffy]

I think he looks great!

Muf

[Mummy deer-est]

I think it is great...she might change her mind once he is all done up with a real beard and wig -- that always says "Santa" to me.

[Sickie Ickie]

how large is the head, Blinks. Can you put a can of cola next to it for scale?

[Nancj]

very nice detail on the santa Blinks!

[Blinky]

Sorry, Sickie I dont have A can of coke to put next to it.
Its a full head I sculpted it on a syro foam head from Sally's Beauty supply company. Human Size.
And when I go to sell the the head they will come on a foam head too.Already mounted and with ears. The ears are in another mold and added on later after I have the head mounted.
He even looks good with glasses. and I was thinking of adding a corn cob pipe.
If Interested in ordering him : You can pick the eye color you want from Green ,Blue,Brown with Hair , or do it yourself mounting of the hair. I ordered the wig and Beard set from http://www.santaplanet.com/asp/iteminfo.asp?I=PM6574584&R=&H=
Member's here will get a discounted price and you can even order Hands that will be flesh tone.( I don't know if I will be able to cast this mold in time for this year tho. I will try my best to get it done in time )
I am waiting on the hair before I cast the mold so If I have to enlarge or change something I can..

I Thank Everyone for their kind Feed back On him. Iam Glad Santa is a Big Hit..

[Brightside]

NIce work. of coarse I would expect no less

[Blinky]

Thank You BrightSide Merry Christmas to you..Blinky

[Sickie Ickie]

I think Santa looks very nice, Blinks. You may want to consider holding back on doing others yet, so you don't make a bunch of them and lose money by not enough sales to the general masses. Not trying to sound like a downer, but I've been in very similer situations of selling created items and lost my shirt by expecting a higher return than what I got first time out. :/

Of course, if you already have the raw materials and are not concerned about a short-term return, go for it! :D

[Ice Princess]

Great job Blinky!!!!!

[Blinky]

Thanks Ice Princess Merry Christmas to you and yours,

I went to Lowe's today and bought the plywood and The 2" pvc Pipe and the Connectors I need for making his frame. Oh and more duct tape.So give me a couple of days and I will start to post pics of the process for those that don't know how to make this type of body for their porch displays..

Sickie I not worried , but Thanks for the advice That does make sense..xoxoxo

[Blinky]

Well, while I 'm waiting for Santa's Beard to show up I have started to make him stand..

Items you will need:

2' x 2' Plywood Screws and Screwdriver Drill and Bits Saw to cut Pipe

2" Pipe and Connectors= 2-2" 90%,4- 2" 45%, 1- 2" T connector,1- 2" 4 way, 2-2" Shower Drains 10 1/2 feet of 2" PVC pipe..1-2" end cap.

This Is How Far I have Gotten: Pics with Captions
Leg Pipes were cut to 2'6" or 30" X 2 ;)

I think I will spray the base plywood white so I can put Snow on it.. and I am going to fiberglass over the duct tape on the boots to make them weather proof and spray them gloss black.. I will slided them back off to do this step..As I work I will keep adding more to this Tutorial.. If you are wondering why I did not use a floor flanges , it was because the plastic part was to big and looked ugly..These were earier to hide.:D

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta034.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=fb99e828.pbw)

[Sickie Ickie]

As always, looking good Blinks! :)

[Blinky]

Thank You Sickie , Now I have come across and another problem.. The Eleve's here say I should here a North Pole behind him that lights up,lol

Hi Ho Hi Ho it's off to Lowe's I go..

I was going to make Paper mache' snow buildup around his Boots and The North Pole Base.. and Spray it white then add the the canned snow for texture.

Items needed for North Pole:

1- 5" long 1 1/2"-2" diameter Pvc Pipe One clear plastic Light globe where base will fit around the pipe. 1- Strand of Christmas Tree light to stuff into the globe, and a extension cord. Small screws. 1" door knob hole cutter, Paint to paint the pole. Small scraps of plywood to make North Pole sign or directional arrows to point to Toy Shop, Candyland, Reindeer Headquarters,etc.

[Sickie Ickie]

I need a how-to when you're done! :)

[Blinky]

Don'T Worry Sickie I got You Covered:;)

Update on Prop

The Third stand up toward the back of the plywood is for the 5' Tall Noth Pole..

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta066.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=13f27377.pbw)

When spraying The Great Stuff Please Be careful DON'T Get it on you..Wear YOUR GLOVES..

[Blinky]

Hi Everyone, The Beard and Wig came today so I had a dry fit it to him to see if everything was going to be ok with it. I think I should enlarge the mouth a tad . So You will see it better through the beard , Then I can mold him:)

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta079.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta077.jpg

This is a really Nice wig set for $18.00 plus shipping Total $24.00

[Sickie Ickie]

Geee, why can't my Jewel/Osco bread look like that. :p

[Blinky]

Oops!!! ok You know I can't spell,lol At 4 in The Morning .. Thanks for catching it:p
I have Started to put the North Pole together. I Used 1-5' long 2" diameter PVC pipe and a 2" drain port turned upside down and screwed to the plywood. As a Stand for it 1- 6" globe and 1 of those things right under the globe for the globe to sit in, Sorry I don't know what it is called . and 1-can Of Spray paint Cost about $20.00 without the lights and electric cord. For all the hardware. This will be mounted on the base right behind Santa when done.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta082.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta083.jpg

[Blinky]

If anyone has any idea's how to make it look more like the North Pole instead of a light Please !!!! I need some input..:rolleyes:
I was also going to put a sign on it that states North pole , but I mean to jazz it up a bit.. Thanks Blinky


Oh!! The globe is Plastic

[Blinky]

Up Date on the North Pole It now look like this:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta087.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta086.jpg

I found this Globe at Wal-greens for $5.00 Bucks I like it better..
and I bought a nice piece of Fancy wood to make a Sign .That states North Pole. I Think I will paint it White with Red trim and Black Letters. and maybe some holly on it. as a border around the edge of the wood. And the lights will go around the pole?

[Nancj]

I like the globe on it alot Blinky, I think it looks good the way it is. can't wait to see what the finished project will look like.

[Nancj]

oooooh, that does jazz it up a bit !I like that Idea also. (SOOO confusing:confused:) :)

[Blinky]

Nancj You Think You are Confused, I'm The one making it,lol
But Then again I live in a world all mine own.Lalalala

[Sickie Ickie]

Can the ornament be internally lit?

[Blinky]

No The Red One can't be lit up .. But I do Like it Better, so I will have to use a flood light.
and wrap the christmas lights around the pole.. Maybe

Right now I'm hand painting the North Pole Sign and for me that is not a easy job..
I shake to much..

[Sickie Ickie]

Have you considered a stencil to help ya?

[Clarice]

Blinky

Is it possible to drill out the center of the globe and place a single clear light in it? That way the decor in the center of the globe would be lit up.

[Nancj]

are you going to paint the red stripe on the pole? b/c you can also wrap red duct tape around it instead of painting it on. might be easier, less messy, and more durable if its outdoors.(just a thought)

[Blinky]

The Globe is Plastic and I was thinking of that , been then I heard a chicken singing,lol

No I Was was not going to do the red barber pole thing I wanted to use maybe Tree Fur garland? Or Holly Garland? Mixed with the lights.

I have the North pole sign done just have to get Jack The Ripper to drill me a hole so I can mount it to the pole.
I have been having trouble the last couple of day with my muscle control.
Ps: it will go away don't worry !!

Here is the sign.. I know it looks like it was painted by a Bi-pole-er Reindeer:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta092.jpg:eek::o

[Brightside]

THats looking great, Blinky

[Blinky]

Ok I got over being Chicken and Decided to wire the globe with a light..
I am working on the picture tutorial now.. When doing this make sure all your parts are for electric use. If you buy the wrong bulbs and grab the battery ones all it will do is keep blowing the bulbs.. My Free tip for the day..

Thank You BrightSide You made my day..:)
Thanks to Clarice too for the encouragement..;)
I will post the How To sortly!!

[Blinky]

Here is a pic of the globe lite up..

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta187.jpg

[Blinky]

Here is a Complete Tutorial On wiring the North Pole: Pictures with captions:
Part 1:http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta084.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=790d67a7.pbw) Part 2:http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta153.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=408ffbba.pbw) Part 3:http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta163.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=0248d664.pbw)

[Blinky]

Well gang the Head of Santa went into the mold today !! Now the hard part waiting for the mold to dry so I can use it. But While its drying I will make the rest of his Body..

[Nancj]

Wow Blinky, Great toutorial!!! the globe looks fantastic, I bet it even looks better in the dark lit up. I have to say you are quite meticulous when it comes to details. the north pole sign looks great also. did you write it in free hand? nice penmanship.

[Blinky]

Nancj: Thank you, Yes I free hand the North Pole Sign.. The tutorial I did as I worked on the globe.. I'm glad You are happy with it. I try to cover all the bases..
Important note tho: When You go To Test plug it, Make sure the bulb works before you put it all together. Make Double sure you are Not touching any metal.. We want to keep you around another Year or so..;)

[Blinky]

It Snowed here today,lol
Pour Old Santa got it all over his nice clean boots.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta195.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta194.jpg

I used 2 cans of snow flocking to cover the base and accent the Sign and North Pole.

[Blinky]

I have made the mold for his I'm just waiting for it to dry so I can pour his skin. I will start that part tomorrow. I will make him out of Dragon Skin..

Here is how far I have gotten with him..Have you ever seen a Texan Santa?:eek:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta230.jpg

I was test fitting his clothes and playing around, But I kind of like him that way.

To Bad I don't a six shooter... Hmm That's a idea.. lol

[Blinky]

Well I opened the mold today and cleaned out all the clay. It will dry faster now Boy does it look good.

[Blinky]

This Is A HOW TO of the way I made Santa.
It is Done in Slideshow style with captions:

Part 1http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta034.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=fb99e828.pbw) Part 2http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta066.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=13f27377.pbw) Part 3http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta199.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=1fef14b3.pbw) Part 4http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/th_makingasanta225.jpg (http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/?action=view&current=105f3a94.pbw)

Today I will mold the head ( Big Grin Here ) I also have decided to add a string of lights to the North Pole, so I will drill and small hole in the base of the 4"x 2" connector and remove the globe to wire it to the electric plug that is in the globe.. So I have only one cord to hide.
Also, I have to buy a flood light Bulb so I can light him up.

[Blinky]

Well guys he is done, To night I am going to set him up out side and take pics..
Have to get Jack to help Me get him set out.. I added a wreath to the North Pole sign and some colored lights around it.

Pic coming Soon !!!

[Mummy deer-est]

Excited to see it, Blinky...

[Blinky]

Here He is gang: Ho Ho Ho He is watching You ..You better be Good , You better not cry..!!!
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta236.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta248.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta243.jpg


Merry Christmas To Everyone On The Forum.. And Happy New Year too!!!!

Tomorrow I hope to get to storage and Dig out my Christmas Lights to decorate the porch.. If I feel well enough..

[Mummy deer-est]

That is wonderful, Blinky!!! I love that he is waiving, and the touch of snow on his suit really sells it! Great job, once again.

[Blinky]

Thank You Mummydeer-est I worked real hard on him, I'm glad you like him..

I thought it was high time I did something for myself.. Ho Ho HO :)
In the next Year I will add The Ms. and some elves..

[CandyCane]

Very nice, Blinky....he looks great with the North Pole sign. Well done!

[Blinky]

Thanks Candycane

[Brightside]

Awsome job Blinky, hope you have him chained and locked.

[Blinky]

I'm glad Everyone Like him. He is located right Out side my bedroom window and I am a very lite sleeper if i go to bed at all.. and You can see my front door of my apt in the pic's too.. So I keep a close eye on him..

[Nancj]

Great job Blinky, I was watching The Polar Express last night with the kiddies and I thought of you because the Santa in the movie looks just like your Santa. very uncanny:)

[XMASBB70]

Very nice Blinky! One day, I will try and make a life-size prop..... one day.... ;)

[Sickie Ickie]

Here He is gang: Ho Ho Ho He is watching You ..You better be Good , You better not cry..!!!
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta236.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta248.jpghttp://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/Blinky_12/Santa/Santa%20forum%20pics/makingasanta243.jpg


Merry Christmas To Everyone On The Forum.. And Happy New Year too!!!!

Tomorrow I hope to get to storage and Dig out my Christmas Lights to decorate the porch.. If I feel well enough..

I love the Karate Santa! :D Seriously, you did a nice job, Blinks!

[Blinky]

I am so Pleased that everyone Loves him.. I hope i can do a good job on the mrs. too.

[Sickie Ickie]

I have no doubts! :)

[SantaPaws]

I am so Pleased that everyone Loves him.. I hjope i can do a good job on the mrs. too.

That sounds perverted. LOL

[Sickie Ickie]

Perverted? Darn! how could Ihave missed that?!? :D

[Blinky]

I don't get it.. was it because of the type-o?

Anyway Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[Sickie Ickie]

*SI sings* And a haaaappy neeeewwww yeeeeaaaarrrrrrrr.

[bethene]

Blinky- your Santa looks great!!( as usual) Can't wait to see the Mrs. !!

[SantaPaws]

Yea, I must say that Santa looks Great!(Sounds like Tony the Tiger)

[Blinky]

Thank You So Much Bethene Even The Upstairs Grumpies aka The Grinchs Love Him,lol

[wintersmistress]

Looks great! wish I were that creative,but love seeing other peoples work,how long did it take you to make him?can't wait to see mrs.claus either!

[Blinky]

If you mean how long to sculpt Santa about a week and another week to do the body and North Pole maybe a week and a half. I have to custom orders to do first then I can start on the Mrs Claus. So she will be after the First of the Year

[Sickie Ickie]

How much do you usually charge for a custom order Blinks?

[Blinky]

How much do you usually charge for a custom order Blinks?


well sickie for you its... j/k I charge just the cost of the head to make it. because I get to keep the mold for more pulls..
is there something you would like? it depends on the head but most the heads on my site are $90.00 that pays for the Dragon Skin the foam head & eyes and the silicone to put together and lights and glasses,hair etc. shipping is extra.
its really a bargin ..:) that cost does n't included the beard on Santa is cost way more.the beard I used for my Santa cost me $20.00 http://www.santaplanet.com/asp/iteminfo.asp?I=PM6574584&R=&H= so if you want just the head and you order the beard it is $90.00 then

[Sickie Ickie]

It sure is a bargain! Very cool. I thought for sure this would be a way for yu to make a living!

[Blinky]

It sure is a bargain! Very cool. I thought for sure this would be a way for yu to make a living!


you Can always pay more if you want too.:D

just covering my cost thats all

[digbugsgirl]

WOW! Santa looks great! I can't believe how talented everybody is!

[Blinky]

Thank You Digbugsgirl I'm glad you like him

[Thecandyman]

Congrats Blinky! Looks real nice!
I gotta try that dragon skin and learn to do some silocone sometime here.
Yet! I can't even spell that correctly.:o

I watched some of your tut. on your Grinch creation too
Looks like we share the same ole' rolling pin you got there using. lol

[Blinky]

Thanks Candyman if you need help with anything just scream.. I mean leave a note you can't scream here,lol

The Rolling Pin belonged to the world famous MR Donut Himself it has to be way over 60 years old.. It was passed down to me.