Two is better than one.

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Mon May 23, 2016 2:35 pm

I was in doubt what to do: a regular size doll or a short one?
So, I decided to do both, what the hell, you only live once (fortunately.)
I don't know how it will end, but it's better to try and fail than to never try at all.
I'm also thinking to try new ways and different materials, it's useless to do it the same way as everybody else does it. It would be great to cut down the costs and the weight, I have some ideas I need to test, but for now I'm working on the clay, we'll see...
It will take a long time.

This is for a 100 cm. body.

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And this is for a 175 cm. body.

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samara78 · Post by **samara78** » Mon May 23, 2016 2:59 pm

Wow way to go man. That is going to be awesome when you finish.

Varkeo · Post by **Varkeo** » Mon May 23, 2016 3:16 pm

Damn! Talk about creativity your taking it to a whole new level right on!
Look forward to the results!

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Mon May 23, 2016 4:41 pm

Thank you both, I appreciate that!

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Mon May 30, 2016 9:14 am

They are growing, I already love them.
The little one will be with fixed head.

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The big one will be with changeable head.

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So much to do, so little time...

dollylamma · Post by **dollylamma** » Mon May 30, 2016 9:27 am

Looking very nice

Are they going to be silicone?
I look forward to the progress.
DL

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Mon May 30, 2016 9:46 am

Thanks DL.

I'm still doing tests for the materials, but most likely there will be silicone rubber and gel, and different kinds of foams as well. I want to keep them lightweight.

rubherkitty · Post by **rubherkitty** » Mon May 30, 2016 11:13 am

They are looking great! I love the long sleek look.

RK

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Mon May 30, 2016 12:03 pm

Thanks a lot RK!

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:10 am

Some new photos...

The big one:

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I've started to do the hands with plasteline, but I've used it a lot of times and it's full of dirt.

So, I think I'll do them again with brand new plasteline, as soon as I buy it.

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The little one It's well under way:

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I want to start with her, to test the materials and see what happen...

samara78 · Post by **samara78** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:18 am

She looks amazing. Great work!

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:27 pm

Thank you, there are details to change, but I like her too. So far so good.

Pygmalion · Post by **Pygmalion** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:51 am

Hi there, I'm still alive, more or less.
I had some trouble with the clay. I was busy with other works, and I had to stay out of town for several days, so when I came back I found the worst surprise: most of the clay was hard or collapsed. Too much heat, and I wasn't there to wet the clay.

I saved most of the big one, but the little one was a mess, only head and feet were left. Now that I think of it, it was a bit funny to see a thin piece of metal with head and feet, but at that time I was really pissed off.

Anyway, to make it short, I've redone it, and I think now it's even better. Here is the final result.

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Just to be on the safe side, this time I already did the mold.
Here is the barrier for the first valve:

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This is the gelcoat:

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The fiberglass:

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And this is the result:

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Now I have to clean the mold:

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Then I can go to the next phase. When time permits, as always.

By the way, I don't go much into details because I don't want to bore you or sound cocky or anything, but if somebody have some questions feel free to ask.

Mr_E · Post by **Mr_E** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:39 pm

Very cool stuff Pygmalion!
Are you a professional sculptor?
Peace,
E

MannequinFan · Post by **MannequinFan** » Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:42 pm

Fantastic Pygmalion! That's some masterful work!

You really have quite a talent there.

I think this really shows people how much work and skill goes into creating something like this.
Over the years that I've been here I've seen so many posts about folks wanting to create their own doll.
I think this clearly shows what it takes, and you haven't even got to the casting phase yet.

It's a shame that the original sculpt has to be destroyed in the process, but you can always cast a new master.
Can't wait to see the final product - thanks so much for sharing your work!