Life size cartoon Resin models

maquettes models

maquettes models

maquettes models

maquettes models

maquettes models

maquettes models

maquettes models

Armature

Full size clay mould

Full size clay mould

Full size clay mould

Full size clay mould

Shims

Shims

Shims

First plaster coat

Plaster support frame

Plaster support frame

Plaster support frame

Plaster support frame

Mould once plaster has been removed

Mould once plaster has been removed

Mould once plaster has been removed

First resin layer

resin layers

resin layers

resin layers and mould back together

Resin shed

Resin shed

Resin

Opening the mould

Resin shed

Opening the mould

Opening the moulds

Removing the plaster

Resin models

Resin models

Resin models

Sanding and preparing the models

Sanding and preparing the models

Sanding and preparing the models

Sanding and preparing the models

Undercoat

Undercoat

Undercoat

Painting the models

Painting the models

Painting the models

Painting the models

Finished models

Members of the Cartoonists Club GB with the models in the exhibition

Life size resin models of two cartoon characters created from 2D cartoon drawings for an exhibition in Stoke on Trent, these images show the process from beginning to end. Second year Technical arts students from Wimbledon College of Art (2008) , models created by Sophie Robinson, Philip Smith, Lilith Sanchez,Victoria Beaton, Joanna Brown, Llion Jones.

The Images in this post show:

The maquettes models created as a template for the final design.

Armature

Full size clay mould

Shims

First plaster coat

Plaster support frame

Mould once plaster has been removed

resin layers

resin layers and mould back together

Opening the mould

Resin models

Sanding and preparing the models

Undercoat

Painting the models