Concrete sculpture

OVERVIEW

Through previous projects, I gained a better understanding of 2D design and 3D production processes. I then practiced transforming 2D designs into 3D sculptures by participating in a sculpture course. I chose to make a challenging character, a dinosaur. In this course, I completed two sculptures, one using concrete and abstract concepts, which laid the foundation for my future model-building.

Duration

2023

Step 1

The initial idea was very simple, to create the image based on the sketch. However, after researching the character, it was found that the sculpting process was challenging and I needed to fully visualize the texture and posture of the dinosaur.

Step 2

Internally, a bamboo chopstick is used to create a skeleton, and tin foil is used to roughly shape the appearance.

Step 3

At the beginning of the sculpting process, I used tools to carve the dinosaur's texture. After receiving guidance from my teacher, I realized that the texture is not just carved with tools. Here, it also requires constant stacking and modification with clay.

Step 4

After the oil-based clay sculpture is completed, epoxy resin is used to make a silicone mold. Patience is required in this process to make the model more complete.

Step 5

After the previous sculpting process, the silicone mold is completed, and PVC is poured into the mold to create the finished product.

Step 6

Finally, acrylic paint is used for coloring, with silver and gold added to highlight the characters' features. A gavel was additionally made for the judge.

Concrete sculpture

OVERVIEW

Through previous projects, I gained a better understanding of 2D design and 3D production processes. I then practiced transforming 2D designs into 3D sculptures by participating in a sculpture course. I chose to make a challenging character, a dinosaur. In this course, I completed two sculptures, one using concrete and abstract concepts, which laid the foundation for my future model-building.

Duration.

2023

Step1

The initial idea was very simple, to create the image based on the sketch. However, after researching the character, it was found that the sculpting process was challenging and I needed to fully visualize the texture and posture of the dinosaur.

Step2

Internally, a bamboo chopstick is used to create a skeleton, and tin foil is used to roughly shape the appearance.

Step3

At the beginning of the sculpting process, I used tools to carve the dinosaur's texture. After receiving guidance from my teacher, I realized that the texture is not just carved with tools. Here, it also requires constant stacking and modification with clay.

Step4

After the oil-based clay sculpture is completed, epoxy resin is used to make a silicone mold. Patience is required in this process to make the model more complete.

Step5

After the previous sculpting process, the silicone mold is completed, and PVC is poured into the mold to create the finished product.

Step6

Finally, acrylic paint is used for coloring, with silver and gold added to highlight the characters' features. A gavel was additionally made for the judge.