Organisms

 These are 4 sculpted, fictionalized, organisms out of wax - outlining the 4 stages of development, that this 'organism' endures before becoming an adult.

 

1st Stage

 2nd, 3rd Stage (Adolescence)

 4th Stage (Adult)

 Close up of adult (4th) stage.

 Display: This is how they will appear when they have been cast in Dragon Skin (and glow blue)!

Upon completion of the sculptures, molds were the next step in this process, so then I can proceed with the castings. Thanks to Kayla, a sculpture and installation major at OCAD U for her guidance and assistance with this!

 1. Build a wall of clay (prevents the silicone from running... everywhere, as it is extremely runny).

Me constructing the wall of clay

 Again...

 And again. This process has to be completed for each sculpture, each with there own board. 

 Complete!

 Kayla helping me blow out all the clay debris to ensure a great mold.

 Silicone mixed, and in the vacuum, (it's purpose is to be rid of any air bubbles)

 Applying the Silicone!

 

It is beginning to set. (This process took about 45 minutes - reason: If you simply pour it on, good old gravity will push the silicone around the form, oppose to on it).

A few days later... Completed silicone mold, now to plaster and make what is called the mother shell.