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Elfen Lied Helmet (Finished)

09Sep09

This my finished helmet that I have been posting about. I tapped it out of fiberglass from a silicone brush up mold that I made. I painted it to look like metal. Im pretty proud of myself.

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Manos Theater Usher Coat Restoration

20Aug09

Way Way before my time here in Monessen, Pa there was a theater called The Manos Theater. The first movie they ever played was Red River with John Wayne, and I guess it was a big deal.

Here at the Monessen Heritage Museum it was decided there would be a Manos Theater display. So we obtained old usher jackets that were just torn to shreds. So it was my job to make a coat out of all the other coats. It was a lot of fun but hard work, I kind of missed sewing I guess.

Here are the photos of what I had to deal with and the end process.

More photos and finished coat at the end.

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More buildings brought to you by Monessen, PA

19Aug09

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Beast from the Xmen makeup

17Aug09

My best friend in the entire world (Jon) did this makeup a little while ago, and being a huge Xmen fan I was stoked to see it. I thought you guys would enjoy seeing it too.

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Tags: american flag, beast, blue, foam latex appliance, hair, Jon K. Miller, laying hair, mutants, scultping, special effects, special effects makeup, ventilating, xmen

Elfen Lied helmet (brush up)

16Aug09

This is Step Two of my Elfen Lied Helmet.

Silicone Brush up Mold. And Keys.

The pins are to hold the silicone keys in place while it sets.

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Elfen Lied helmet

15Aug09

First off sorry I haven’t posted. Ive been really busy with school. But I have lots of post for my readers, if i still have any.

I’ve been working on this helmet for my brother. It’s from the anime Elfen Lied. I’m about 75 percent done. And I have photos of every step so…….

Step ONE. (The sculpt)

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ME GETTING MY HEAD CUT OFF!

08May09

so before i posted about this movie i am in for point 2 seconds that may or may not ever get released. point being in this new effects trailer for this movie i get my head cut off and its pretty awesome. it happens at 1:39 you see my face than my head getting hacked off. sounds good to me.

check it out.