Questions: Fiberglass / Plastic
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I've been having sex with mannequins for over thirty years, haven't broke one yet. Then again, I'm only 120 lbs. Since fiberglas is used for boats, I assume it has to be strong.
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Here's another idea for molding the breast. Maybe instead of using a silicone mold and mother mold.
I would make a mold of the existing breast and chest area using a resin coat then a fiberglass mesh coat. Use wax or heavy mold release! If the breast have too much undercut, it may have to be a upper and lower section 2-pc mold or go w/a silicone mold.
Once the mold has been made, break it loose from the MQ. I would then reattach it and drill 2, 1/8" indexing holes on each side to install cleco's or aluminum rivets to hold the mold into perfect position when you pour the foam. I would also strap it down too when you do the pour.
I would not think that the foam breast would have to have perfect texture since you will be spraying a skin coat over them. As long as there are no exterior cavaties. Most if not all doll makers use fiberglass molds. I've made simple molds out of straight bondo.
You might be able to just use plaster and plaster bandages instead of fiberglass. The weight of the plaster is a non issue since the body will be face down when you pour the foam.
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Using some kind of indexing or registration method as you described is a good idea to maintain the perfect fit.
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especially when cold.... 'damn baby, your freezing my ass off !'
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No problem! The discussion is interesting! Plus, I never had much of shop imagination ... so this helps.LWhisperer wrote:Humper, I'm very sorry if I hijacked your thread, and would love for you to chime in and take it back to whatever direction you wish. If I'm going the wrong way, please say so, and I'll shut up and listen. But if you're as interested as I am....
A hundred to a hundred and fifty bucks to give a skinlike texture doesn't sound bad to me. I can't imagine it taking more than three quarts. Can you?
And the thought of an incredibly durable doll with the foam breast mod and the "skin" to make the two individual materials coalesce and still carry the original beauty is a win to me. I know it wouldn't be a jiggle, but squeezable would still kick ass.
In my feeble brain, a kind of marriage between the highly desirable detail of the MQ and a similar skin to a Candy8teen might make a whipass, durable love doll.
Thoughts??
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Also, I have bought many dolls over the years (both female and male), but have had the most fun altering and re-creating them (mostly the vinyl ones, which need all the help they can get!).
A mannequin might be the next step. Plus, if the relatives come to visit, I can always disassemble the poor thing and hide it in a box. Until someone finds the box ... "Who is that? Why are they in pieces? Oh my God!"
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Good One lolHumper wrote:"Who is that? Why are they in pieces? Oh my God!"
I would go with a sitting mannequin. Easy to mod for play. Try to be careful with her the limbs can crack if your to rough.
Good luck with your quest.
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i did a tutorial on repainting a mannequin face, if it's of any interest (it's been there over a year and only got one reply). i used automotive paints and an airbrush on my fiberglass mannequin.LWhisperer wrote:Hmmmm....from reading the spec sheet, which I decided I'd better download, priming with the recommended primer, then tinting the coating, and spraying very light layers over the entire MQ, face and all, is the way to go. The tint added at 3% by weight and multiple spray coats could yield a good color. The cured coating is paintable as well, so facial makeup could be airbrushed on.
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This is a Miley Cyrus that was done when Itsme was in the c18 shop
http://candy8teen.com/miley-cyrus-nude-mannequin
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What lipstick, or substitute for lipstick (preferably not permanent) is best for fiberglass mq?
Not permanent so mistakes can be easily fixed.
Ditto for blush makeup?
Thanks
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That's a good question. Unfortunately, I have no idea. My Suzy's factory make-up, which I believe is acrylic paint, is still intact after more than 15 years!Mongoose wrote:Hi,
What lipstick, or substitute for lipstick (preferably not permanent) is best for fiberglass mq?
Not permanent so mistakes can be easily fixed.
Ditto for blush makeup?
Thanks