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Post by deafnala on Nov 15, 2015 18:56:39 GMT
...not to be confused with Das Boot. DAS is an air dry clay which I'm using as an experimental medium for the first of a few new Spooky Woods Trees. SO the first part, the bark:   The DAs held the details/texture nicely & was MUCH lighter than the Plumber's Epoxy Putty I normally use. I figured it was a little too brittle to use for the more flexible branches; ergo, they got some Green Stuff:   ... AND some shelf mushrooms:  Now I've got it primed with a Toll Volunteer for a size comparison:     AND The Troll:  ...with Friend:  ...there you go. Now all I have to do is resist the allure of monochromatic & paint the sucker up. Next Tree, I'll include some photos of the frame/armature & the materials used. |
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Post by tauster on Nov 15, 2015 19:09:50 GMT
I totally feel the temptation to go monochromatic!  Another great piece, even in it's unfinished state. You got the bark texture right (my guess would be that you used a piece of actual bark to stamp the texture in) and the general shape of the tree is really cool - it looks like the branches are grasping at ...something. Which is what you would want for spooky trees. Now you have to resist the temptation of adding a large gash in the tree's base and make a headless rider jump out!  |
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Post by deafnala on Nov 15, 2015 19:36:52 GMT
I totally feel the temptation to go monochromatic! Another great piece, even in it's unfinished state. You got the bark texture right (my guess would be that you used a piece of actual bark to stamp the texture in) and the general shape of the tree is really cool - it looks like the branches are grasping at ...something. Which is what you would want for spooky trees. Now you have to resist the temptation of adding a large gash in the tree's base and make a headless rider jump out! Thanks for the reply, tauster. This is the first on a bunch; SO there emerging Headless Horseman is still a possibility...something emerging does sound good. For the texture I just did lots of teasing with one of my sculpting tools. The end portions of the branches are teased out hot glue. |
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Post by Erasmas on Nov 15, 2015 21:12:51 GMT
Do you paint in black and white first and then do thin colors over the top? Is this done as simply an alternative to washes and drybrushing additional shades of specific colors?
I have never seen this done before and am incredibly curious about it!
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Post by ogrestamp on Nov 15, 2015 23:03:05 GMT
That's an awesome sculpt. The tree bark looks just like old oak. Well done.
Now you need a dreary pond to go with that tree.
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Post by deafnala on Nov 16, 2015 19:56:24 GMT
Do you paint in black and white first and then do thin colors over the top? Is this done as simply an alternative to washes and drybrushing additional shades of specific colors? I have never seen this done before and am incredibly curious about it! I do a thin coat of black, almost a wash, & then do a dry brush of white as my base coat. The reasons: it is much easier to see details with the white over black; this is a plus for my poor old eyes. The white brighten the colors & the black deepens the shadows...the next color I do is normally the darkest shades & close to a wash. If I want more of a gradient color for my base, I do a preliminary dry brush over the black while its still a little wet; then another white dry brush once the colors are dry. That's an awesome sculpt. The tree bark looks just like old oak. Well done. Now you need a dreary pond to go with that tree. Thanks, timestamp. I'm happy you like the tree thus far. I'm thinking of doing another swamp board although a small one, & possibly as either a photo background piece or a display base.. That's why I have the Troll on an irregular shaped base. |
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Post by Jayzhee on Nov 17, 2015 23:11:27 GMT
Very nice! It looks like the branches are wide enough to balance a mini on, if someone were to climb it.
I think I'll try your black and white base coat on a piece sometime. Can't wait to see the final product!
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Post by deafnala on Nov 19, 2015 22:12:12 GMT
Very nice! It looks like the branches are wide enough to balance a mini on, if someone were to climb it. Thanks, timestamp. I'm glad you like it. I checked; there a quite a few spots where a mini would balance. I used a 30 mm base. Of course once I add foliage there will be fewer spots...this could be a good excuse for not adding foliage. I think I'll try your black and white base coat on a piece sometime. Can't wait to see the final product! Do give it a try,. I've had some very good results with it... AND less eye strain. |
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Post by runningwolf on Nov 21, 2015 13:05:52 GMT
Looks good. A tree like that would creep out anyone camping nearby.
Something I have done might have a good effect for your spooky theme. Do the frame for the tree and coat with some hot glue (depending on the thickness you are going for you can paper mache before hand if going for a thicker trunk and branches). Brush on some PVA and roll it around in some of the coarse grained sand (pool or construction sand). Only way to describe it is a "warty" texture. Works good for a whole tree but I can see a few patches of it on the tree you showed... sort of like diseased or corrupted patch taking it over.
Even with just the primer on (looking like a black and white tree in a color world) it looks good enough to use on the table.
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Post by deafnala on Nov 21, 2015 13:40:38 GMT
Looks good. A tree like that would creep out anyone camping nearby. Something I have done might have a good effect for your spooky theme. Do the frame for the tree and coat with some hot glue (depending on the thickness you are going for you can paper mache before hand if going for a thicker trunk and branches). Brush on some PVA and roll it around in some of the coarse grained sand (pool or construction sand). Only way to describe it is a "warty" texture. Works good for a whole tree but I can see a few patches of it on the tree you showed... sort of like diseased or corrupted patch taking it over. Even with just the primer on (looking like a black and white tree in a color world) it looks good enough to use on the table. Thanks for the reply, runningwolf...glad you like it. The sand texture would work well for moss...just have to figure out which side of the tree is North. My place is in the middle of a pecan & living oak grove. All the trees have a spooky, twisted look to them; they're my inspiration. |
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Post by runningwolf on Nov 21, 2015 14:09:51 GMT
 of course now that I want a pic I don't have a good one to share. This is the technique I used to make some cacti. I may have to play around with this next batch of trees I am making. Have some be moss, some be some form of corruption/death, and one or two with radioactive/chemical/magic glowy. Thought it might be something cool for you to play around with Have at it and post pics of how you use it. Always cool to see how people use a similar thing in different ways, part of why I like the forum and the craft. |
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Post by deafnala on Nov 21, 2015 20:13:30 GMT
Even with the fuzzy photo, the Cactus is LOOKIN' GOOD! I have yet to try a cactus. We have a lot of Prickly Pear Cacti around here.
I agree; i.e., finding, seeing, & trying new ideas make the craft interesting, AND the results are often better than the same old method.
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Post by runningwolf on Nov 21, 2015 23:24:51 GMT
Even with the fuzzy photo, the Cactus is LOOKIN' GOOD! I have yet to try a cactus. We have a lot of Prickly Pear Cacti around here. I agree; i.e., finding, seeing, & trying new ideas make the craft interesting, AND the results are often better than the same old method. simple way I did it was with coat hanger bits. Straight bit and a smaller C shape, bad of hot glue to get the classic shape. I worked a few layers of the hot glue to get some thickness, and then did the PVA and course sand thing.... works really good if you have a bit of the coarse and play sand mixed. |
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Post by DnDPaladin on Nov 22, 2015 7:27:48 GMT
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Post by runningwolf on Nov 22, 2015 21:29:10 GMT
I'll make some more and be sure to post.... Doing some tree experiments anyway, easy enough to change over to a cactus.
One of the best things I like is seeing other people's builds and WIPs. Farting around and "happy little mistakes" (for me) usually get some ideas going for another project.
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Post by deafnala on Nov 22, 2015 23:21:13 GMT
@dndpaladin: that is a cool Cactus Bandito, Amigo! runningwolf:I agree: there's always some new ways of doing things if you are open to them. I'll look forward to your photos, runningwolf. |
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Post by DnDPaladin on Nov 23, 2015 9:19:26 GMT
just for the record, thats amingo from marvel vs capcom 2. hes a nasty one !
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Post by deafnala on Nov 9, 2017 14:53:53 GMT
When Neyjour "liked" DAS Tree, I checked it out only to discover I never put up finished pics of either DAS Tree or the Troll. DAS Tree is now a removable part of the Spooky Woods Photo Stage. The Troll is waiting for a nice swamp to inhabit.   A close up of the Troll:   The other side of DAS Tree:  There you go. |
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Post by Neyjour on Nov 10, 2017 3:26:23 GMT
 Fantastic work! I love twisted, creepy, spooky trees. Thanks for showing us pics of the finished piece! |
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Post by deafnala on Nov 10, 2017 12:14:20 GMT
Thanks for the kind reply, Neyjour. I am happy you like the Tree. I have three more underway (last couple of pages of my Distractions or Senility Can Be FUN! thread). I am planning another, somewhat larger Spooky Woods photo stage with a twisted tower.
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