Experiments with Limestone rock¶
Testing materials¶
I'm currently hand carving 3D parts of animals from limestone and polishing the surfaces, sculpting small horns-like shapes by hand.
| Materials | Size | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-limestone | 15x5x5cm | 200gr | hand carved |
| Materials | Size | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02-limestone | 20x5x5cm | 550gr | hand carved |
Meanwhile, I drilled a hole in the stone to test the stone strenght.
"Despair" - versatile necklace piece¶
“Despair” embodies the weight of sadness, appearing as a flowing waterfall that envelops your neck and extends to your limbs, weighing down your back and shoulders. Made of stone, the choice of material reflects enduring pain, with one carved from limestone shaped like a mixture of emotions.
In the creation of these experimenting sculptures from stone, limestone served as the chosen medium. Utilizing a grinder paired with a diamond disc, the meticulous process of carving and shaping unfolded. The first sculpture showcases limestone with a strength rating falling between 4 and 5, achieved through the precision of the cutting tools employed.
| Materials | Size | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| limestone | 40x40cm | 150gr | carved |
Final Result¶
After sanding by hand the necklace piece this is the result. It took 3 days for the piece to be finalized.
CLAY¶
MAKIMG A MOLD ON THE MANNEQUIN¶
This wearable sculptural jewelry piece named “Melting Ivory,” captures the elegance of ivory, but it’s crafted from animal-friendly materials, ensuring no harm is caused to any creature in its creation.
- Material used: Clay, Silicone, plaster and Calcium Carbonate - Spedage
Workflow - Clay¶
Here, I try a new thing. I try to sculpt with the clay on the mannequin, then I try to use the tools to sculpt with them.
Silicone cast¶
Here, I put some soap on the clay to easily remove it after the silicone and plaster.
Then I apply the silicone to the mold, then I put the plaster on the silicone, and the silicone mold is ready to cast in.
The mold is ready now for the final cast with calcium carbonate.
The clay sculptures after removing the mold.
RESIN + CALCIUM CARBONATE¶
BOM¶
| Qty | Description | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500g | CLAY | 2.00 $ | ITALIAN CLAY |
| 5KG | PLASTER | 3 $ | KSA |
| SILICONE | 3 BOTTELS | 10 $ | TRANSPARENT |
| soap | FROM THE LAB | FREE | LIQUID |
Here we have 3 molds that I prepared in the last two weeks, and I have some casts that are not ready for now because it's so cold and takes more time to dry resin in the winter.
Just be sure to wear a mask, glasses, and gloves when you work with any kind of resin. It's a very dangerous material.
Here, I just tried a new mixture of the previous mold, which was clay on the mannequin. I just use this mold, and the final result of casting was the same as the previous, and I add a new thing; it's just "bra." I know it's really bad, but I just want to see what happens. It is the same mixture as the preserve components.
40% of CA + 58% of polyester RESIN + 02% HARDNER
- Start by selecting a bra in a similar shade to ivory.
- Next, pour the mixture into the mold for casting.
- After casting the man-made ivory, reinforce it with fiberglass for added strength.
- Then, place the bra inside the piece along with resin, carbonate, and fiberglass.
- Leave it to dry overnight.
- Once dry, remove any excess material.
- Add sponge, a layer of leather, and cotton fabric.
- Finally, the wearable piece is complete. It was a challenging process, but it turned out okay!
| Materials | Size | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resin+Ca Carbonate | 15x15x2.5cm | 118gr | Casted |
Unfortunately, this cast brokw down in small pieces, and I recasted one in the same mold for the second time.
Making the scaffold¶
I used an old bra to create a scaffold for the piece to become a wearable and some wasted fabric that I glued with glue fabric.
I also added some foam for a better comfort. I created 3 layers of fabric and foam and created a composite with a thin layer of the resin I used before.
After 24h the back part of the piece was ready.
The final result of the bra try!
All the casts together sometimes to fix some of them!
Final result with metal chains¶
Summarizing, to craft a sculpture, commence by shaping the desired form with clay. Following the sculpting phase, generate a mold to capture the sculpted shape. Once the mold is prepared, cast a mixture of polyester resin and calcium carbonate into it. After the casting has set, the resulting piece is then refined through polishing. Finally, complete the sculpture by applying a transparent or vibrant color spray for a finished and polished appearance.
I reused the small parts from the first cast that broke in pieces and used sanding paper to smooth the edges. They became part of the collection and they can be worn with chains or metal part as bracelets or accessories.
Additional expertiments¶
MAKIMG A MOLD FOR THE MANNQUIN
In my endeavor to create a mannequin, I augment the original form by adding clay. The process involves placing plastic wrap initially, followed by affixing a foam head. Subsequently, I apply clay to specific areas, shaping the mannequin according to my desired vision. Once the desired form is achieved, a mold can be crafted to preserve and reproduce the unique design.
- At the beginning, we cover the mannequin with plastic wrap.
- Then we secured a Styrofoam head.
- Then we covered everything with the clay.
- Then you can make a mold and add details.
GYPSUM MOLD¶
We used 7 kg of water and 7 kg of plaster for each side of the clay mold. We waited 45min between the two molds.
At the beginning we added dish soap as a mold release and afterwards we covered the clay with 2 layers of gypsum mixed with water.
The result of the GYPSUM mold !
HOLY KINSHIP¶
Another experiment that didnt come successful was an additional cast from the previous 3d design generated.
This wearable sculptural piece, called “Sacred Kinship,” embodies the bond shared between me and my siblings, the elephant and the rhinoceros. It represents a collective apology and acknowledgment that the burden of responsibility falls not only on me, but on my fellow creatures as well. Together, we realize that our plight is not individual, but shared among our people.
The other try is for the goat that is already 3D printing. I leave the printer over night and there is a bad thing happening for the spool, and then I just want to try the 3D model with the clay and sculpt a little bit.
The final result of the 3D printing with clay experiment out of the mold: 40% of CA + 58% of polyester resin + 2% hardener
I just want to finish it, but it's taking time, and really, it is so cold outside in my studio!
In these weekends, the weather will be sunny and work "inshallaha"!