Post #662864 by danlovestikis on Wed, Jan 2, 2013 9:02 AM

GROG thank you for checking in on us youngsters. We just make molds as thick as our heads so they last a long time like us.

MadDogMike that's how I put Dan to sleep at night.

hang10tiki I'd like to hear more about his dream. The photos are cool because its freezing in the garage.

TikiAno if Bob gives good advice then talk to him all you want. 2013 I love this new year.

Progress Report:

The hat is out of the mold

as is Severed Head #2.

I opened the rest of the molds and found one with major glug glug where the excess clay didn't pour out. Last time this happened I made two torch bases that are still on the drying shelf. This time to save it I made a new sitting Bob. Here are the photos of the steps.

The mug was super heavy so looking inside I saw I had a bad one again. This happens when the slip is too thick.

I cut out the bottom and removed the clay.

I used a round sponge on a stick to smooth out the inside of the mug.

I put sticky clay around the edge of the mug and pressed it down on a sheet of clay.

I formed arms legs and feet and attached them.

I I I sorry about that...formed a coconut mug.

Now it is in Bob's hands with large thumbs.

Photos really help. Seeing these photos show me that I need to re-shape the arms better.

I liked hang10tikis Suffering Bobs bottom so I did it again.

Now that I saved this Bob I'll be working on each Wish List request. I'm about to have a lot of fun.

Cheers, Wendy