There are some creature (not creech) busts that I'd like to use a source to create the Disney effect, of the moving sculpture busts (from the haunted mansion), and have no resources for vacu-forming a negative of each.
Any thoughts, recommendatons or suggestions how to achieve this to create the negative of these in plastic or something similar which can be illuminated from behind?
Thanks, OG
Quote from: Opera Ghost on September 17, 2010, 03:37:33 PM
There are some creature (not creech) busts that I'd like to use a source to create the Disney effect, of the moving sculpture busts (from the haunted mansion), and have no resources for vacu-forming a negative of each.
Any thoughts, recommendatons or suggestions how to achieve this to create the negative of these in plastic or something similar which can be illuminated from behind?
Thanks, OG
Wow, that has limitless Halloween possibilities!
Hey OG,
If you plan on having them illuminated from behind, then a thin vacuum form casts seems the most logical to me. You could use a molding latex to create the form. An if cast thin enough, light can be seen through it as well. But the problem would be making sure that the latex went on smooth and evenly. Vacuum form castings don't pick up the most detail but at least it comes out as one even layer that is smooth and even on the back.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck on the project!!!!!!!!!
"D"
Depending in your skill level, you can build a fairly decent vacuform setup just using household materials.
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on September 17, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Depending in your skill level, you can build a fairly decent vacuform setup just using household materials.
Ok, I'm intrigued.....go on... ;D
Quote from: propman on September 17, 2010, 04:36:10 PM
Hey OG,
If you plan on having them illuminated from behind, then a thin vacuum form casts seems the most logical to me. You could use a molding latex to create the form. An if cast thin enough, light can be seen through it as well. But the problem would be making sure that the latex went on smooth and evenly. Vacuum form castings don't pick up the most detail but at least it comes out as one even layer that is smooth and even on the back.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck on the project!!!!!!!!!
"D"
There's something to think about! Thanks D
Check out YOUTUBE link here!
Vacuum Forming with your Kitchen Oven and Vacuum Cleaner (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBRiYhxRTM#)
Go to www.vacuumformerplans.com (http://www.vacuumformerplans.com)
You'll also see MANY other videos listed on the right hand side.
It's actually quite simple and inexpensive.
You can also go to www.vacuumformerplans.com (http://www.vacuumformerplans.com)
(The Oven method is great, just be sure to get permission from your wife!)
Good luck with your project!
Jeff
Now that was really cool, and interesting.
Quote from: FRANKEinstein on September 17, 2010, 09:27:43 PM
Check out YOUTUBE link here!
Vacuum Forming with your Kitchen Oven and Vacuum Cleaner (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBRiYhxRTM#)
Go to www.vacuumformerplans.com (http://www.vacuumformerplans.com)
You'll also see MANY other videos listed on the right hand side.
It's actually quite simple and inexpensive.
You can also go to www.vacuumformerplans.com (http://www.vacuumformerplans.com)
(The Oven method is great, just be sure to get permission from your wife!)
Good luck with your project!
Jeff
It's starting to look like you'll be needing a hunchbacked assistant to pull a switch at some point!
(http://images-partners-tbn.google.com/images?q=tbn:Hli80UActktV3M::www.selectedstore.de/blog/uploads/frankenstein_004.jpg)
Quote from: Sean on September 18, 2010, 06:51:33 PM
It's starting to look like you'll be needing a hunchbacked assistant to pull a switch at some point!
(http://images-partners-tbn.google.com/images?q=tbn:Hli80UActktV3M::www.selectedstore.de/blog/uploads/frankenstein_004.jpg)
Do you do ovens?!
Thanks Guys! This looks aweseome!
Quote from: Sean on September 18, 2010, 06:51:33 PM
It's starting to look like you'll be needing a hunchbacked assistant to pull a switch at some point!
(http://images-partners-tbn.google.com/images?q=tbn:Hli80UActktV3M::www.selectedstore.de/blog/uploads/frankenstein_004.jpg)
Actually I think it's pull a LEVER and THROW a switch... but you understand... ;)
Quote from: Sean on September 20, 2010, 05:27:17 PM
Actually I think it's pull a LEVER and THROW a switch... but you understand... ;)
DAMN YOUR EYES!!!