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Continue reading →: Getting plastered all over #greatbustard
After finishing the tail in plaster it was time to get on with the largest area, and what I hoped would be the easier section, the large flat sides of the Bustard. Using slightly larger pieces of the modroc bandage I make my way across one of the sides, working…
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Continue reading →: Tail End #greatbustard #sculpture
I know I only have a half day in the workshop to day so decide to focus on getting the tail covered and as smooth as possible, unlike the head which is disappointing. After the success of the back of the bird yesterday I work harder and with more water…
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Continue reading →: Smoothing and getting the Bustard plastered #greatbustard
Day 4 begins with the base, I start by using a light scrim and plaster dip to lay over the chicken mesh, I crisscross the weave to make a stronger based after 4 layers I’m ready to add smooth plaster over the surface. It’s tricky with the scrim fibres sticking…





