It has been a year so far of getting new machines that will help our efforts to make new products without a lot of modeling and heavy lifting a little less.
For instance I have planned for a while now to sculpt in clay, scan, and 3D print without needing to make molds. They are heavy even when made in fiberglass-silicon and hard to handle. Plaster and stone molds are the worst.
As you know, recently we were able to afford a laser cutter. Yesterday my dear friend and creative artist Carl Soto brought us a Creality 3D printer. It’s never been used and has been sitting collecting dust. He thought maybe we could use it.
It came with lots of filament.
Between the laser cutter and the 3D printer I will be able to create a lot more products. This bed looks large enough to print out some pretty large creature and monster busts replacing latex masks with their limited shelf life.
Also slot car bodies and other types of models not on the market.
Yesterday I cast up the Communion bust. Last Friday I made the case mold and yesterday I poured the silicone. This morning I will open the mold and start casting up the first bust.
The mold is made of 1630 urethane and 1065 silicone. This mold will be able to cast a lot of busts in two part urethane resin which has an indefinite shelf life.
Exciting times at the studio. We are so grateful for our loving friends and supporters that have made all this possible.
The Art of Steve Neill 