Anyway, I just got the worst part of thirty arrows done - the gluing of the paper 'feathers' onto the shafts. It's the first step in creating a realistic-looking arrow, but it's also the step I like least. Three quivers are almost finished and just need the leather straps.....
It's been difficult to be creative with my computer room under renovations. Hopefully it will get finished this coming weekend. I've been trying to work on the bows and arrows for my fantasy folk, but it's going very slow. The bows are shaped out of wire and wrapped, but I really, really, really, don't like working with Aves Apoxie, so I haven't even started sculpting any of them yet. I also had an ear infection all week, and just as it's almost gone I'm getting the flu. Perfect! Like construction isn't enough to mess with what I want to do.
Anyway, I just got the worst part of thirty arrows done - the gluing of the paper 'feathers' onto the shafts. It's the first step in creating a realistic-looking arrow, but it's also the step I like least. Three quivers are almost finished and just need the leather straps.....
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Melissa
6/26/2015 07:43:16 am
I'm not a fan of Apoxie either, could you maybe try another air-dry clay?
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Martha
6/26/2015 08:35:53 am
I find Apoxie is like trying to sculpt with chewed gum. Terrible! But it does cure very strong and is wonderful to sand and paint, so I put up with it.
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Melissa
6/26/2015 08:46:51 am
Yeah.. that's what I didn't like about it too. Also it smells a bit funny when not cured. ;)
Martha
6/26/2015 08:52:38 am
LOL Now that you mention it, it does always smell like a cross between rancid tortilla chips and dirty socks!
Jane
6/26/2015 07:57:23 am
Good luck all is looking good so far.......and good luck in not getting the flu either! *fingers crossed*
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Donna
6/28/2015 07:14:08 am
Everything is looking good! Your little archers will be well armed and ready for all their adventures.
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