I’ve been testing different paint effects on the resin shells using glass paint. Its a difficult substance to work with, especially when It needs to look spectacular with light shining through it as well as when the shape is not … Read More
Several extra members of the Rodham family are helping with the Illuminarium…Amanda has been using her expertise in textiles (she also studied at UCA, albeit when it was the West Surrey College of Art and Design!) to colour the wing silk … Read More
Over the weekend I went up to Midlothian (near Edinburgh) to Butterfly and Insect World to take some reference photographs. I wanted to capture the textures of the wings, the fascinating shapes and construction of cocoons and the way these creatures … Read More
I’ve spent some time this weekend just testing out the low voltage lamp bulbs with a fitting type we think might work well in certain models. The reddish gold finish has been achieved using Pébéo patinating wax in antique gold. I … Read More
Sculpt of ornate design in plastercine using a glass lantern as a starting point for the shape. Using this I will create a mould in silicone rubber, in order to recreate a cast of the shape in resin.
I ordered some fibre optic strands which are intended to add some luminous touches to sculptures. You will have to wait and see how they will be. For now, here is a little quick test video I made.
I’ve been gathering textiles, trimmings and braid from various local haberdasheries. These sari silk samples from Felt Creative will be stitched onto wire framework to fabricate wings.
I’ve been gathering a variety of parts and components in order to build some quick prototype electronic rigging for the illuminated elements of the models we will be using. I think I could use some organising device to help keep … Read More
