Antenna Topper Model

DOMENECH1776 · Post by **DOMENECH1776** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:22 pm

I have an idea for a stocking stuffer for my wife this year. Being the H.P. Lovecraft lover she is, I was thinking of making a Cthullu for her car.

I have a expanded polystyrene ball with a hole that could be used as the base, and I can use some wire to start the wings, but I'm unsure what to use to mold the tentacle and facial features with. It's got to withstand wind, be paintable, and adhere to the ball without destroying it.

Any ideas?

Stu Pidasso · Post by **Stu Pidasso** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:24 pm

DOMENECH1776 wrote: I have a expanded polystyrene ball with a hole that could be used as the base, and I can use some wire to start the wings, but I'm unsure what to use to mold the tentacle and facial features with. It's got to withstand wind, be paintable, and adhere to the ball without destroying it.

Any ideas?

Maybe this stuff?

DOMENECH1776 · Post by **DOMENECH1776** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:46 pm

Interesting. It would fit the criteria, but I would prefer to mold and sculpt the product onto the ball. Is it possible with this product? The videos show how to make molds or to cast from an object. Anyone have experience using this product, like I would like to, if it's even possible?

By the way, love the avatar.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:13 pm

Aves Fix-it is tough and pliable. You've got an hour or so worth of working time to sculpt. I'd use wire for the tentacle armatures also.

DOMENECH1776 · Post by **DOMENECH1776** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:23 pm

I'll check that out. I planned on using wire for the tentacles as well, 2-3 to wrap around the antenna, and a few just flexing in the air.

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