I probably need to give it an ink wash to bring out more details, but I was going for a subtle, bleached out specimen look. I don't think subtle works at this scale.
I've also come to the sad realization that I need to get a new camera. Out of over a dozen shots this was the only one that was even close to being in focus.
Update: A kind emailer pointed out that this little critter bears an uncanny resemblance to a prop parasitic worm that appeared in the "Cthulhu Live: Delta Green" supplement. I think the worm in the book is a project I did back around 2000 and posted to the Cthulhu Live mailing list. If anyone has access to that book I'd appreciate it if you could drop me a line, since I've never actually seen it.
That is brilliant! Was there a tutorial on this? If you don't mind, how was it made?
ReplyDeleteIt's just Sculpey III. There isn't a tutorial per se, but it's a pretty easy project.
ReplyDeleteAll the detail parts- the large teeth, small teeth, and round protrustions- were baked ahead of time. Then I rolled out the textured cone of the body and baked that. After that it's just a simple matter of plopping a sphere of sculpey on the end of the cone, texturing it with a toothpick, and inserting your pre-baked detail bits as required.
Awesome.
ReplyDeleteWill them be popping up on eBay (or just in my dreams)?
You're very kind to ask, but until I figure out how to make sure they stay intact during shipping I wouldn't feel comfortable selling any of these. Once I solve that problem I'd be more than happy to exploi...er... market the little nasties.
ReplyDeleteI have the Delta green book in question. What do you need from it?
ReplyDeleteIn the Stagecraft section of the book there's a section dealing with a prop worm created using a condom and liquid silicone. Is it possible you could scan that for me?
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure it's the worm I produced, but I never received a contributor's copy of the book so I thought it hadn't been used.
Sure, give me a day or two. My scanner is not installed right now, but I think I can get some hi-res pics of the pages. If not, I'll hook up the scanner.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I really appreciate it. If it does turn out to be my worm that would double my number of publishing credits. Heh.
ReplyDeleteThat sort of thing is always a little ego boost. My picture is in the newest Chtulhu Live book. It's a very small thing, but it gave me quite a tickle when I saw it.
ReplyDeleteIt's the kind of thing I show to the members of my family with respectable careers. I was able to milk my contribution to "Chromebook 4" for the old Cyberpunk game for quite awhile.
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