Elf sculpt

[CandyCane]

I decided to make a mache/clay sculpt of an elf this year. Here are a couple of pics of the very earliest stages. The first pic shows the carved wighead armature. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0001.jpg

This second pic shows the first layer of Celluclay. This will form a good base for the air dry clay that I'll add to form all the features. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0002.jpg

[SantaPaws]

I like it so far.

[woodmizer]

Looks like its going to be a good one!

[Nancj]

Ooooh Cand Cane your projects are so beautiful. I can't wait to see what the finished product will look like.

[spookineer]

I can hardly wait Laurie, will it be scary? Knowing you, it won't be "cutesy"!

[CandyCane]

Lol spook, I think I'll surprise y'all and make this guy cute:D

[spookineer]

Lol spook, I think I'll surprise y'all and make this guy cute:D

Oh no, Say it ain't so...LOL I'm sure it will be great! Can't wait.

[Blinky]

Let us know how it goes, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year keep us posted..

[CandyCane]

Thanks everyone! Here it is with the first of the details sculpted in. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0004.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0007.jpg

[Nancj]

Laurie where did you get all your talent from? did you go to school for this? do you work in this type of field. Girl you should honestly consider writing a book, I would be first in line to buy it!! you are too talented!!

[Blinky]

Is Candy Cane LB from The Halloween forum? My Old friend?

I Like your elf.

[CandyCane]

Thanks Nancj and Blinky, and yes, I'm Lauriebeast. Nancy, I've never done this for a living and have never taken an art class. That's why I keep telling people to go ahead and try some sculpting. You just might surprise yourself.

Here's a pic showing more detail. From this point on I'll be using Paperclay exclusively for the facial details. The ears will be made using DAAS air dry clay and added after the face is done. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0008.jpg

[Blinky]

Well Well , I know you,lol

Welcome aboard. I'm glad you are here. i think we need to start putting aka under our names when we change them. I didnt know it was you..

[bethene]

well,Laurie, again, another master piece! I love this face, can't wait to see him finished!

[Mummy deer-est]

That is great! Do you plan on making pointy ears?

[CandyCane]

Thanks again! Yes, he will have pointy ears, maybe today.

[CandyCane]

Well, never got to the ears today but I'm posting some more progress pics.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0011.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0010.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0009.jpg

[Blinky]

Its taking Shape, Looks good..

[Mummy deer-est]

I love the big cheery cheeks!

[CandyCane]

I worked on him a bit more yesterday. His personality is starting to come out more now, but you'll really see a change once I get those ears done. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0012.jpg

[JingleBalls]

Your progress is looking really good on the sculpt. Now, don't get too good at sculpting because I need to take you down the dark road of pneumatics at some point ;)

[CandyCane]

Pneumatics eh? Well, I certainly know where to look for help now.

Here's another shot of my elf with his ears added. These ears still need lots of fine tuning but at least this gives y'all an idea of where I'm heading with his look. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0014.jpg

[Nancj]

gosh Candy Cane, He is so cute his personality really comes to life!!

[Mummy deer-est]

I love me some elf ears!

[Brightside]

What a differance ears make. He's looking great

[spookineer]

The smile on his face just looks like he's about to do something reeeeeally scary!
Lookin' great Laurie! (as usual)

[CandyCane]

Thanks everyone. I want you to know that's it's been a real stretch for me to sculpt something "cute".

He now has a neck and is ready for priming, then painting.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0018.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0021.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0022.jpg

[Sickie Ickie]

You've gotta make a mold, CC! Between you and Blinks and others here, you'll corner the market on pulls! :D

[Blinky]

He is so cute.. what is his name? you have to name him..

[Mummy deer-est]

Cute and Scary go hand and hand! lol...for someone as talented as you!

[CandyCane]

Here's some pics of the painting progress.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0023.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0025.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0027.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0029.jpg

He still needs eyebrows and hair of course. BTW, I did name him today...."Aloitious" (pronounced al-o-ish-us)

[Mummy deer-est]

That 1st pic made me laugh b/c I didn't scroll down at first....
I was like, "wow, that elf is pretty tan considering he lives in the north pole!"
Aloitious just got back from the vacation Spookineer is going on!

[Sickie Ickie]

CC, you never cease to amaze me!

[Nancj]

Candy Cane where did you get your inspiration to make him? Love those lashes!!

[Sickie Ickie]

Really, the elf could be a he or she. Kinda neat!

[Sickie Ickie]

I'm just amazed it took only 7 days to get this far!!!

[Blinky]

hey CC you should name him something like Lollypop or you could make 2 elves and name them M&M

[CandyCane]

Thanks again everyone!

Nancj, I just made him up as I went along on the sculpt. I knew that I wanted him to be looking up because he'll be holding an ornament in each hand as if he's placing them on the tree.

Blinky, I don't even want to think about making another one at this point....just want to get him done, especially when I still have to do the hands, body and clothes. I'll sculpt the hands and make his outfit.

[Blinky]

ok It was just a thought

[bethene]

As usual, he's great, CC. Love the facial expression. What do you use to paint him and what do you use for hair and how do you apply it? Sorry so many questions, just thinking of project starting after Christmas, decided, why not ask the master!! I can't wait to see this guy done, hanging the ornaments.

[CandyCane]

Thanks bethene, I just use acrylic craft paints and as for the hair, I was planning on using a wig. However, after placing a hat on his head, the hair wouldn't even be seen. So, I may not give him any hair, or eyebrows for that matter because they'll just be covered up anyway. I'll be making the body and hopefully his outfit today. Oh, and then there's still his hands....oy!

[ErikJeanna]

WOW... I just got done checking out your photos on PHOTOBUCKET and I must say that you have an absolute talent for sculpting. Congrats on such a great looking elf and your bride for Halloween is awesome as well. What do you use to make them?:cool:

[CandyCane]

WOW... I just got done checking out your photos on PHOTOBUCKET and I must say that you have an absolute talent for sculpting. Congrats on such a great looking elf and your bride for Halloween is awesome as well. What do you use to make them?:cool:

Thanks so very much. The how-to's for "The Bride" are posted on these links.

http://halloweenforum.com/showthread.php?t=62175
http://halloweenforum.com/showthread.php?t=62177
http://halloweenforum.com/showthread.php?t=62179
http://halloweenforum.com/showthread.php?t=63288
http://halloweenforum.com/showthread.php?t=63289
http://halloweenforum.com/showthread.php?t=63291

[digbugsgirl]

Oh. My. Goodness!!! You are too awesome Candy Cane!! I love, love, love your work. I remember seeing the bride and this elf takes the cake! I would love to be able to do something like that! If I ever get any free time I'll have to try it. I'm gonna look up your how-to for the bride.

[CaptnJackSparrow]

'Really is Disney animatronic, or Madam Tussauds(wax museum) quality! the eyes and the neck turned it into a "person".. very very nice!

TJ

[woodmizer]

This really came out nice CC, how big is this guy going to be?

[Thecandyman]

Totally Fab. CandyCane!!!!!!!!!

:):):)

[CandyCane]

Thanks again everyone.
Woodmizer, he stands about 38" tall. I'm workin on the hands right now. I also decided to give him hair and eyebrows. I'll be posting pics soon. I really want to get him done tomorrow because I'm leaving on Saturday....yikes!

[Blinky]

do you have any update pics of the hands?

[CandyCane]

No blinky, I just don't have the time to finish and paint the hands so I opted for plan "B".....I'll use some red gloves with wire and fiberfill stuffed inside.

[Blinky]

if that works for you that works for me. How come you have to get him done so fast? you still have a day or 2 left.

[CandyCane]

Because I'm leaving tomorrow and I still have to finish making his outfit. Oh, and I still have some gifts to buy.

[Blinky]

where are you going ? are you spending Christmas with the Family?
Have a Safe trip and Merry Christmas to you and yours

[CandyCane]

Well guys, here he is all completed. The red color is not actually as bright as it is in the pics. He stands exactly 40" tall.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0050.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0037.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0047.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0042.jpg

[CandyCane]

A couple more pics.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0044.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Xmas%20projects/XmaselfDSCF0031.jpg

[Blinky]

he is cute, what kind of frame did you use and base for him?

[CaptnJackSparrow]

Amazing, truely amazing!

[woodmizer]

This is so cool CC, you did a great job!! Next year you need to make another one on a ladder or step stool with this guy handing him things for the tree.

[Mummy deer-est]

That is so great, CC! I love the pics from behind (and what a cute little behind!) - he loos so real! Great job! Amazing! Bravo!!! :D

[CandyCane]

Thanks you guys. Woodmizer, that's a great idea. He was really a pretty rushed job. I couldn't get the hands sculpted like I wanted and his outfit is not exactly what I originally had in mind. But, I'm pretty satisfied with the result of this little guy considering the time constraints.

[JingleBalls]

Omg, that is just too wild. The shoes and glimmering green outfit are too perfect.

Nice job.

[bethene]

Wow, candycane, I love him!! He is too cute! He has a fantastic face! what is his body made out of? How is he standing stable?

[CandyCane]

Thanks again, guys. He's got a pvc body and fiberfill stuffing inside some old pantyhose. His feet have sand inside for weight.

[Sickie Ickie]

Outstanding!!! Sooooo lifelike!

[Xmaslilly]

LB>
great as always.
really cute, I like his green outfit too
I can't do faces for the life of me.

[CaptnJackSparrow]

Such an angelic face.. Wonder how he'd look holding an axe... oh, did I say that out loud? I think that was meant for the other forum ;)

It really looks store-bought, the porcelin skin-type dolls you might see in the finer Christmas catalogs..

[Sickie Ickie]

Better than what most stores carry! :)

[CaptnJackSparrow]

I agree! I agree! ...is that 10 characters or more? ;)

[CandyCane]

Such an angelic face.. Wonder how he'd look holding an axe... oh, did I say that out loud? I think that was meant for the other forum ;)

Hehe, I thought about adding fangs.

Thank you everyone so very much!

[Sickie Ickie]

I vant you to 'ave a Merry Christmas! Blah Blah!

[Xmaslilly]

Y i was thinking a little change of clothes and some fangs he'd be a cool elfula haha

[CaptnJackSparrow]

Maybe add a wiper motor at the waist for panning, or a servo at the neck.. shud be able to rotate holding an axe, machete' or chainsaw ;) bwahahahahahaha

[CandyCane]

Lol, you guys are too funny....Count Elfula....love it!

[CandyCane]

As we all know, storage can be a problem. So while trying to figure out where to store Aloitious inside, it occurred to me that "The Bride" has plenty of room under her dress ;)....so that's where he went. She doesn't seem too thrilled about it though :)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/The%20Bride/Brideelf05.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/The%20Bride/Brideelf01.jpg

[Blinky]

The Bigger question is "what is he doing under there? " Nm Do We what to know the answer that that,lol

* Your a Hoot LB

[bethene]

That is too funny, LB, ,

[Xmaslilly]

those Elfula's ...gotta watch them little buggers.

[CandyCane]

those Elfula's ...gotta watch them little buggers.

Yes Lilly, she isn't too happy but he's really diggin it...the little perv :)

[putrid]

Really good work CandyCane. The face looks totally cool! And as far as the storage, some elfes have all the fun. LOL

[Sickie Ickie]

Sure beats living in trees! LOL

[Just Whisper]

Sure beats living in trees! LOL
Yeah, bushes are much more fun...

The elf is so totally awesome, in absolutely every aspect. But I have 4 questions...
1) I would love to have more detail on how you made his little gloved hands. Mine never come out right. How did you do the wire and fiberfill?
2) Are those doll eyes?
3) What type of clay did you use for the face?
4) What type do you usually use for the hands?
Thanks

[Tatiana]

Hey Just Whisper....Laurie has a tutorial on HalloweenForum on how to make 'The Bride' that will tell you what you want to know!

By the way, Laurie...fantastic work, as always...I'm finding it increasingly hard to believe you've never had any sculpting training....my god you have a TALENT!!!

[Dark Star]

Wow,thats really good! What are you sculpting with?

[Sickie Ickie]

her hands. hehehehehheheeeee