How to model a 2D Flat-Elephant (1 Viewer)

[TomB]

A quick..reasonably simple method of making a FLAT model of an Elephant.....get a pic of any elephant...print..then trace outline with greaseproof paper or paper that is used for lining the baking trays for cake's etc.....trace image from pic...transfer image to cardboard..cut out and you have a tempt plate to build the model on.... you can model directly onto the cutout or use it as a guide.....hope I have'nt confused any-one.......I will add further steps as I get around to it....TomB

 

[Captkronos]

Very simple Tom, yet I probably would never have thought of it. This would be a neat way to go if you wanted to make a bas-relief of a line of elephants....you could even cast a copy of the one and then press the copies into more Sculpey.

 

[TomB]

Very simple Tom, yet I probably would never have thought of it. This would be a neat way to go if you wanted to make a bas-relief of a line of elephants....you could even cast a copy of the one and then press the copies into more Sculpey.

Spot on Capt'n.......I am going to try pressing "Boris" into plasticine when I finish .......easier than sculpey.....a sculpey press is too ridged ...you have a lot of trouble getting undercuts out...though you can reheat the sculpey press and bend it around...but that aint really any-good...with plasticine you just pull it apart....I have some instant drying resin or plastic or whatever at the moment and it dont stick to the plasticine.so the plasticine can be reused any amount of times...takes more time but what the hell....the bas-relief is a good idea.....will think about that.......will have some more pics of Boris soon.....thanks for the reply...cheers Tom

 

[Mitch]

Interesting way to create and design these sculpts. Look forward to the progression of this
Mitch

 

[TomB]

2D elephant two


Boris...joined together...baked in fry-pan....my method with sculpey is to add bake..add bake..as I progress,,,I do not model figs from an armature,,,too hard...for me anyway...to anyone starting modelling...sure watch the pro's on U Tube or read a book...but find a method that works for you....stick wire into arms..legs,,torso's...you need to do this to keep figs stable and firm to work on...whatever works for you..do it...
Will finish head next,,then think about adding figs or not....TomB

 

[TomB]

2 D Elehant Three


Finished.....I think Grey is average color for Elephants....TomB

 

[Mitch]

Re: 2 D Elehant Three

very nice. been enjoyable and informative watching it develop.
Mitch

 

[Larry Allen]

Re: 2 D Elehant Three

Absolutely fantastic.

You got a wonderful talent. {bravo}}

Gee … I wish they have Elephants in 1776 Colonial America. I would 100% order some from you.

I wonder if I could have Lord Cornwallis, General Gage or maybe even Washington on a grey Goliath instead of their horses. Do you think anyone would notice? ^&confuse

Super superb work Tom.
Larry

 

[TomB]

Re: 2 D Elehant Three

Absolutely fantastic.

You got a wonderful talent. {bravo}}

Gee … I wish they have Elephants in 1776 Colonial America. I would 100% order some from you.

I wonder if I could have Lord Cornwallis, General Gage or maybe even Washington on a grey Goliath instead of their horses. Do you think anyone would notice? ^&confuse

Super superb work Tom.
Larry

Thanks.....Tom

 

[TomB]

Re: 2 D Elehant Three

Absolutely fantastic.

You got a wonderful talent. {bravo}}

Gee … I wish they have Elephants in 1776 Colonial America. I would 100% order some from you.

I wonder if I could have Lord Cornwallis, General Gage or maybe even Washington on a grey Goliath instead of their horses. Do you think anyone would notice? ^&confuse

Super superb work Tom.
Larry

Just checked the net,,plumb outta Goliath saddles........maybe he could ride piggy-back....Cornwallis..I dont think he was too bright...maybe he would not have noticed...cheers Tom

 

[thebritfarmer]

Great job on this Tom, just a side note though I have merged all 3 threads together.

 

[TomB]

Great job on this Tom, just a side note though I have merged all 3 threads together.

Good idea......Tom