Hey everyone! I've been away for a while, working on various projects and some new super-secret stuff for the Forge. I'm going to break down some of the stuff that is coming, without revealing too many details until it's time.
TOOLSFirst, I've made a big upgrade to my sculpting tools that has allowed me to have so much more control over the detail of my sculpts. I had them custom made, and so far I've been really happy with the results.
For reference, the tool on the left is what I used to sculpt about 90% of the Saber. It felt natural to use and I enjoyed the things I was able to do with it, but I was always frustrated with the fact that I couldn't create intricate details like I wanted. It was like trying to use a broom to create a small landscape painting. The new ones are great and much more comfortable to use.
WORKSHOPDue to the crazy heat here, I was forced to move my entire workshop inside my house so that I didn't die. I was previously using an old wooden bench for sculpting and a plastic table for casting, but I've been able to make a few adjustments to my work area now that it's inside. I would highly recommend that you try to keep an organized work area and separate your casting and sculpting, if possible. A good source of light is also necessary, and I found a work lamp that rotates so I can view my resin/silicone as it bubbles in the chamber, and then rotate it to the casting area so I can pour and actually see what I'm doing.
I've also organized everything, like my pigments, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, gloves, etc. It makes things so much easier when casting and working. I know this seems like a post that your mom would make, telling you to clean your room. But it really has made me more productive. Finally, a good digital timer is recommended so you can glance up and see how much pot life you have without any guesswork.
FUTURE PROJECTSI have been working on four new designs, two of which are complete and undergoing testing and will be revealed soon.
Here is an early sneak peak at one of the newest keys, the Shishi. The key has since been completed, but won't be revealed until I get it out for a proper shoot. Also I like keeping you guys in suspense.
It's one of my favorite designs, and will most likely be part of a themed set. And yes, it will be available in a Jade color.
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The second project that I'm working on is pushing out the Saber in several doubleshot colorways, such as Carbon, Miami, Sky Dolch, etc. I would be very interested to hear if there is a demand for this, as I kept my initial Saber colors very simple. If you're interested, leave a comment and let me know what colors you'd like to see. The most requested will be the ones that are chosen and available for sale.