An innovative method for body casting….
This method is a vast improvement on the traditional methods for building a mother mold. Most life casters use either plaster gauze bandages or other fabric dipped in fast setting plaster. True and proven methods for sure but read on….
…what if you could build a mother mold that is:
• much lighter that any kind of plaster. (does not put too much pressure of soft tissues and makes it more comfortable for the model.)
• much stronger than plaster bandages, (No distortion when removing the mold or laying it down.)
• much faster to apply. (It is long and difficult to painstakingly apply plaster gauzes or cheese cloth against the alginate. Cut this time in half…)
• is ready to remove from the model almost a soon as finished. (no need to wait for plaster to set.)
• requires no preparation time or effort. (no need to pre-cut lengths of bandages or cheese cloth, mix plaster etc…)
• adhere perfectly to the alginate skin, (No gaps between alginate and mother mold means no dimples or ripples in the final casting, even where the alginate skin is too thin.)
• allows to use only a very thin layer of alginate. (more savings, both in time and money.)
• is extremely cheap. (are we not tired of throwing away plaster gauzes molds and filling up landfills with our cash?)
• is very easy to use. (does not require years of practice to master, get it right the first, every time. )
• does not splashes everywhere as plaster does,
• allows for quick and easy “in the round” molds.
• makes child play of working around nostrils.
• is perfectly safe, organic, non toxic, recyclable and everything friendly. ( and no animals have been harmed either…)
Can you guess?
Interested to know more?
Join me on http://www.bodyscape.net.nz/
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Bronze casting made easy....
Bodyscape Sculpture studio has just released their long awaited "Bronze Casting Manual"
A complete tutorial taking you step by step through an easily achievable casting project for professional sculptors and hobbyists.
if you happen to be one of those crazy individuals that insists on doing everything by themselves, this tutorial will show you a simple, safe and easy way to cast a small, fist size sculpture in bronze at little cost and little effort
The method described in this manual is called the thin ceramic shell, lost wax technique. There are many other methods to make a bronze figurine but the lost wax, thin ceramic shell method is the easiest way for the home founder to make a small sculpture to a high degree of quality at little cost and with easily found tools and materials.
This is the same method implemented by professional art foundries. We have simply scaled it down and adapted some aspects of the process to make it easy for anyone to complete successfully in a few days without any heavy equipment.
This manual is not attempting to delve into details of all the principles and all aspects of the bronze casting technology. We will rather focus on a simple yet rewarding project that will allow the novice to cast a small piece safely, quickly, cheaply and to a high degree of quality. More advanced casting techniques are discussed in the second part of the book.
A complete tutorial taking you step by step through an easily achievable casting project for professional sculptors and hobbyists.
if you happen to be one of those crazy individuals that insists on doing everything by themselves, this tutorial will show you a simple, safe and easy way to cast a small, fist size sculpture in bronze at little cost and little effort
The method described in this manual is called the thin ceramic shell, lost wax technique. There are many other methods to make a bronze figurine but the lost wax, thin ceramic shell method is the easiest way for the home founder to make a small sculpture to a high degree of quality at little cost and with easily found tools and materials.
This is the same method implemented by professional art foundries. We have simply scaled it down and adapted some aspects of the process to make it easy for anyone to complete successfully in a few days without any heavy equipment.
This manual is not attempting to delve into details of all the principles and all aspects of the bronze casting technology. We will rather focus on a simple yet rewarding project that will allow the novice to cast a small piece safely, quickly, cheaply and to a high degree of quality. More advanced casting techniques are discussed in the second part of the book.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Body Casting Manual Now available in print
The very popular Body Casting Manual was only available in PDF format downloadable from its author web site.
It is now available in a full color 54 pages printed booklet which can be shipped to your door.
Get yours from http://www.bodycasting.net.nz/ or from https://www.createspace.com/3423126
It is now available in a full color 54 pages printed booklet which can be shipped to your door.
Get yours from http://www.bodycasting.net.nz/ or from https://www.createspace.com/3423126
Saturday, January 23, 2010
A Leather Body casting...
Another fascinating application for bodycasting.... Leather sculptures...
This is a leather mask by Tom Banwell
This is a leather mask by Tom Banwell
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Do you want to become a Life Model?
There is a life model directory for you...
A life model is someone posing for artists such as painters or sculptors.
It requires the ability to keep almost pefectly still for extended period of times. Life models are often required in art schools for figure drawing classes. It generally but not necessarily involves nudity.
It is not as glamourous as a modelling for fashion photographers but can provide a regular income between other assigments. People from any age or shape can become life model; One does have to fit any standards.
There are many modelling sites on the internet. The majority of these sites are targetting photographers looking for models. Artists, painters, sculptors and art schools can find it difficult to look for life models.
To fill that gap, I have created a separate section in my forum where male and female models looking for work as a life model can advertise themselves for free on www.bodyscape.net.nz/forum.htm
Joining and posting a profile is a 2 minutes job.
This is for models in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, South Africa and France but people from other countries can also advertise.
- It is completely free
- It is indexed by Google and other search engines so that anybody can find you, not just visitors of the forum.
- You can include images and links to your other portfolios if applicable.
- you can leave your details for artists to contact you easily or you can hide them and ask artists to contact you on the forum first.
- The site is actively promoted amongst a variety of art collectives around the world.
Why do I do this for free?
Not only because it does not cost me anything but also because the more models enroll themselves the more popular the site will become with artists from around the world. Since I am primarily selling art tutorials, such vistors can also become customers. As you can see, there may be something in it for me too.
Looking forward to welcomimg you to this fast growing life model directory.
Olivier
A life model is someone posing for artists such as painters or sculptors.
It requires the ability to keep almost pefectly still for extended period of times. Life models are often required in art schools for figure drawing classes. It generally but not necessarily involves nudity.
It is not as glamourous as a modelling for fashion photographers but can provide a regular income between other assigments. People from any age or shape can become life model; One does have to fit any standards.
There are many modelling sites on the internet. The majority of these sites are targetting photographers looking for models. Artists, painters, sculptors and art schools can find it difficult to look for life models.
To fill that gap, I have created a separate section in my forum where male and female models looking for work as a life model can advertise themselves for free on www.bodyscape.net.nz/forum.htm
Franz Fiedler
Joining and posting a profile is a 2 minutes job.
This is for models in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, South Africa and France but people from other countries can also advertise.
- It is completely free
- It is indexed by Google and other search engines so that anybody can find you, not just visitors of the forum.
- You can include images and links to your other portfolios if applicable.
- you can leave your details for artists to contact you easily or you can hide them and ask artists to contact you on the forum first.
- The site is actively promoted amongst a variety of art collectives around the world.
Kate Winslet models for De Caprio in "Titanic"
Why do I do this for free?
Not only because it does not cost me anything but also because the more models enroll themselves the more popular the site will become with artists from around the world. Since I am primarily selling art tutorials, such vistors can also become customers. As you can see, there may be something in it for me too.
Looking forward to welcomimg you to this fast growing life model directory.
Olivier
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