Posted by Diane - November 23rd, 2009
As you can see, I made some progress over the weekend! We’re beginning to get to the “adding features” phase of development. I just need to complete the body, arms, and hands, and then I’ll move on to adding facial features. I need to carve a nose and ears, and attach hair.
I’m moving a bit slower than normal due to life issues, and I’m currently working on two projects at once.
I know — excuses, excuses!
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Posted by Diane - November 5th, 2009
As you can see, the Beatnik is coming along nicely! I’ve completed most of the foam work for the head and am just about ready to do the fleece “skin.” I have marked in sharpie where I plan to add features. The last steps in this process will include building up the cheeks a bit with foam to add some character, and maybe building up the chin a bit as well (haven’t decided).
After the foam work is complete, the sewing machine comes out to make his turtleneck and vest. He’ll have a corduroy shirt, and I purchased some fun woven fabric in remnant form for a vest. I also have to make a cloth “sleeve” to give his head movement apart from his body (so when you turn his head, he doesn’t move his whole torso).
His skin will be hand sewn to hide the seams as much as possible. Then it’s on to adding features. His nose will be carved from upholstery foam and then added on separately. I’m still thinking the eyes will be painted onto the insides of dark sunglasses, and hair and goatee will be a terrific black curly fleece I found.
Stay tuned as he progresses …
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