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Urethane Rubber for Mold Making
A Durable Option I've used silicone for most of my mold-making, but when it comes to casting concrete, urethane rubber is a more durable...

El Gnombre
Feb 141 min read
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The Pibble: A Heavy Start
This statue started as a test. I wanted to see if I could take a multi-piece print, glue it up, and end up with something much larger,...

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Feb 72 min read
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Testing the Bottom Stamp
The Tried out the bottom stamp today on a larger piece. Two tests. One when the cement was still pretty wet, the other when it had firmed...

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Jan 301 min read
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Improving the Markings on the Bottoms
Enhancing the identification process on the bottoms of the these gnomes has been an afterthought.—a quick scratch with a putty knife to...

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Jan 152 min read
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Reinforcing the Warg Statue with Fiberglass and Epoxy Resin
In this phase of constructing our life-sized Warg statue, we're focusing on reinforcing the structure using fiberglass cloth and West...

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Apr 17, 20243 min read
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Incorporating Mid-Level Stiffening Plates for Structure and Alignment
In the construction of this large printed statue, we're now incorporating mid-level stiffening plates, a crucial step in ensuring the...

El Gnombre
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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Assembling the First Pieces
As the progress of creating this life sized statue continues, we've reached the moment of assembling the first layer. This phase is not...

El Gnombre
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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From Digital to Physical - Setting Down the First Layers
As this project moves from conceptualizing to the physically crafting of a life-sized statue, we've reached a pivotal milestone: printing...

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Mar 27, 20244 min read
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Navigating Meshmixer - Preparing for Print
In the fascinating journey of transforming a digital model into a life-sized statue, the preparation phase holds immense importance. The...

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Mar 22, 20243 min read
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Preparing the WARG - From Digital Sculpt to Printable Model
In the initial phase of creating a life-sized statue from the original digitally sculpted model, one of the most critical steps involves...

El Gnombre
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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Crafting a Life-Sized Monument: A Journey from Miniature to Monumental
Crafting a Life-Sized Monument: A Journey from Miniature to Monumental Embarking on a creative venture can lead to uncharted territories...

El Gnombre
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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