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Dwarf Noses now Available!

January 16, 2014 by Mike Bielaczyc

We have both a small and a large Dwarven nose. They cost the same, it is more about what size you need for your specific costume, or the size of your face. You can purchase them here: Small Dwarf Nose Large Dwarf Nose

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New Video – Dwarf Nose Detail work!

January 8, 2014 by Mike Bielaczyc

Just when you thought you wouldn’t see me until Chattacon, I finished up a new video today showing how I bring a sculpture from a rough shape to a finished project.

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Thorin Armor Update – Armor plates molded

December 30, 2013 by Mike Bielaczyc

I got the first prototypes molded and cast. Well cast a couple of times. I think these will work great!   I fixed up a new positive today from one of these casts, made the sides smoother and less “wobbly”. Also sculpted the final armor plate. More to come!

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Working on the Thorin Armor!

December 26, 2013 by Mike Bielaczyc

Today I was working in the mold room on a couple of projects that required silicone. I then realized this would be the perfect time to make molds for the Thorin armor plates, since I always have a little silicone left over from each batch. So I grabbed some Monster Clay and started to work! … Read more

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Dwarven Ears are in production!

July 18, 2013 by Mike Bielaczyc

I have finished two plaster molds and they are in the drying rack. We ran one pair of ears to see how they look and well, judge for yourself! [singlepic id=1613 w=320 h=240 float=center] We have also put up a page for our upcoming dwarf costumes which can be found following the link below (but … Read more

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Rough Sculpt for the Dwarven Costume Ears

June 13, 2013 by Mike Bielaczyc

Just finished the rough sculpt for the Dwarf Ears. This is my first time using Monster Clay for a costume project and it is working great. [singlepic id=1608 w=320 h=240 float=center] I just read about a new way to smooth out Monster Clay (by spraying with canned air to freeze it, and then sanding!), so … Read more

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Dwarf Ears Update – 3 days and 33%!

June 12, 2013 by Mike Bielaczyc

The Kickstarter is going great! I just posted an update over on Kickstarter, keep spreading the word!

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