tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29505728.post3391278074839962484..comments2023-10-26T14:55:15.734+03:00Comments on The Sculpting Diaries: When the (sculpting) innocence ends...Tina Kewyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838178801413861116noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29505728.post-61061127650143336742011-05-17T11:09:09.284+03:002011-05-17T11:09:09.284+03:00Thanks ladies for your kind words!!
For those new...Thanks ladies for your kind words!!<br /><br />For those new to sculpting let me add something. I do agree that nobody is symmetrical BUT in sculpting especially when you are reproducing a sculpt, you must got a little above the normal. Let me explain: not all sculpts translate well into vinyl. Pure Silicone and especially resin, pretty much remain true to the original as the shrinkage rate is negligible. BUT vinyl, especially the super soft kind, shrinks A LOT. About 20% of the detail is lost and I have seen deformation of the sculpt happen.<br /><br />This is a reason I sculpted this baby larger than a typical newborn (unless your typical is a 10lbs baby! lol), and tried to get him/her as close to symmetry as I could.<br />It is also the reason I am chosing a harder vinyl because I care more about the form and detail than I care about softness. Not to worry, I am not talking about rock hard or Lee Middleton hard (I am only chosing them because they are very popular and I guess everyone has one right? plus I LOVE their quality!)... but hard(er) than your super soft, squishy, I put-my-finger-on-it-and-it-deforms soft.<br /><br />At least in my book realism doesn't only come from the shape but is also based on detail (and good reborning skills obviously). If you do not give a reborner a good tablet to work on, no matter how good she is, it won't look real... Of course all this is just my 2 cents, I might be miles from the mark lol :) SO will get off my soap box now and show what I have made so far...a head, arm and body plate... and I will cross my fingers, take a deep breath and try to find some time to do the rest!Tina Kewyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838178801413861116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29505728.post-25269553175784729622011-05-17T06:49:29.869+03:002011-05-17T06:49:29.869+03:00Gee, I hope this doesn't post twice, because e...Gee, I hope this doesn't post twice, because everything I just typed went away.<br /><br />Anyway....someone once told me "don't worry about falling on your face, at least you're moving forward." <br /><br />You are amazing, you're work evolves all the time. Shall I send you pics of your sculpts from 2005? If I could, I'd buy every baby you put out there. I'm on #4. I have so many offers for Tess Annabelle, but I refuse to sell her. She's so special to me. <br /><br />I think you are just pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, pushing to do better, and that's ok. But don't define yourself by it. Just let it happen. Because, if you haven't noticed...you're pretty darn good at it. <br /><br />Oh, and also.....as human beings, we are not symetrical - that's what makes us all so unique. ;) <br /><br />Hugs sweetheart!<br />Samantha B.chef_ladybarringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670828230117621532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29505728.post-46858256563844764682011-05-16T00:02:27.041+03:002011-05-16T00:02:27.041+03:00Your babies are WONDERFUL! I don't think that ...Your babies are WONDERFUL! I don't think that God goes through all of the measuring. When you feel the baby's soul, that is when you know that he/she has arrived. <br />Best wishes, lots of hugs,<br />MorenaMorena Ciambra Dreamartdollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254000721986378386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29505728.post-85608929178437564042011-05-15T10:25:06.297+03:002011-05-15T10:25:06.297+03:00Hi Tina. What a great insight. I think perfection...Hi Tina. What a great insight. I think perfectionism and self critisism comes with the territory but don't be too hard on yourself - that baby looks like a winner. Forget the pressure and enjoy it. You will succeed with it. Xxx Emma Cousins from Doll Artistry Magazine.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032535939670403260noreply@blogger.com