make a thing: ears

[forgotten_aria]

I couldn't let Halloween go by without making a thing, so I made some ears. It felt really good to make something.

Watch on YouTube

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[nacht_musik]

you are awesome :)

[kelkyag]

That was fun! Both process and video editing. :) What bit(s) do you use for carving the foam?

[forgotten_aria]

I've been using the barrel sandpaper bits (large and small,) because you have to change them out fairly often. I found that it's better to use the finer grit as soon as possible or you can never get it smooth enough. The barrel bits are a little hard to do some detail with, but for this context it was correct.

On other projects I've used other methods, like one of the other things you can do is use a wood burning iron to get very fine details, but that's also tricky for a number of reasons. They also sell "foam clay" so you can build up details once you have a basis.

[kelkyag]

Thank you! My very limited foam working has all been cutting with a utility knife or scissors. Information on detailing options is much appreciated.

[forgotten_aria]

It's a really fun medium and I learned a lot last year. If you get more curious, feel free to hit me up with some questions.

[kelkyag]

Thank you! I don't have a project in mind for the media at the moment, but when one pounces on me (or I have feasibility questions), I may well take you up on that. :)

[mathhobbit]

I'm glad you made something.