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    Hi everybody! I got my monster clay in the mail today! Do you know what that means? It means I am officially making my tail! Here is my current design. Name:  Screen Shot 2014-04-01 at 10.15.27 PM.png
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    I also want pectoral fins like in this one, but I forgot to add them.
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    I think I am leaning towards purple, but it is likely to change a few times before i actually start working with pigment.

    Okay so step one: Begin the sculpt. since my scales will be quicker, I am starting with the fluke. HOWEVER. I tried to make a full-scale pattern for the fluke and i realized that i have NO idea how big it should be! I thought i would go ahead and ask everyone the dimensions of their flukes. Mostly I am curious as to how wide they are. Any help would be appreciated!

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    Mine is 24 x 28 if I remember right and it's huuuuugggeeeee

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    Thank you I settled on just over 2 ft wide and how ever tall that makes it idk.


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    I'm working on some pectoral fins to get the hang of the clay. Here they are!

    You like? I'm happy with the shape, but I have to do some more smoothing and stuff. it feels so good to get started.


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    [QUOTE = MerHopefully; 120752] Eu estou trabalhando em algumas nadadeiras peitorais para pegar o jeito da argila. Aqui estão eles! Você gosta? Estou feliz com a forma, mas eu tenho que fazer um pouco mais de alisamento e outras coisas. isso é tão bom para começar. Enviado do meu shellphone usando Tapatalk [/ QUOTE]




    ​They are so cute! I think you don't need straightening fins, they are smooth enough, and so it seems more "natural" hahahahahaha

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    Thank you for saying that, it makes me even happier with them!


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    Progress!! I decided on size and drew out my fluke pattern! My dad had a sheet of lexan in the garage but it's a little too small so I guess I'll use it for making supports and stuff. What do you all think?



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    Oh and I forgot to mention (as a note to self) my lexan sheet needs to be at least 22 wide by 24 tall.


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    props to anyone who gets the reference

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    Awww you guys are sweet. I usually just get Wesley snipes or Elvis Wesley. XD on a tail-related note: SCULPTING IS HARD AND IT HURTS. I had to scrap it after I had been working for a good 30 minutes which was sad, but it was way too thick and I was going to run out of clay. I decided to start with the thinner parts to get them as thin and smooth as I want. Here's what I have so far.


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    I love the fluke! Can't wait to see this pan out! Good Luck!
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    It looks so cool! cant wait to see your progress!

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    Thanks, guys I'm headed to the Home Depot right now to get my lexan sheet! Yay!


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    They didn't have the size I need


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    Aaand my hands are gonna fall off. Time for bed I think. I'm proud of the progress though.


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    You're using Monster Maker's clay, right? If your hands are hurting, maybe try softening the clay in the microwave a bit to make it easier to sculpt (VERY CAREFULLY though, I might add, because it can also melt too much and that can burn your hands seriously)
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    I figured that out too late. I think the damage was done early in the day and now that I know that I can microwave it it's much easier. I'd been using a blowdryer and it worked but not as well.


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    Awesome sculpt Wesley! I was unprepared for the awesomeness!!!
    You're doing great I'm excited to see more :-)

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