The extended ear moulds were done first. No problems there. I was certainly right about the challenge involved in making the head moulds. It took several days to make the first. I decided to do a build up for the […]
I bought this fine figure of a Gentleman Dandy because he was such a great character. A flamboyant and gregarious man-about-town from another era. You might see someone like this turn up on Penny Dreadful if any of you are […]
These three miniature tradesmen were purchased as a set. Thinking Russian Private Factory such as Gardner or Popov. Just please keep in mind that in the absence of evidence this is my opinion only. As always, looking for the missing […]
I mostly worked off camera on the two large heads this week. Just a few images taken as I finished them up. With so many things going on, I wanted to work freely in the spaces between my other commitments. […]
My plan for last week had to change. I had to take a break from the main project to work on the furry friends, i.e., the cat head wall lights. A couple show entry deadlines are fast approaching. This pair […]
This small figure group I am titling “Tailor and Gentleman” was made by a Russian Private Factory in the early to mid 19th century. My gut says Gardner but could be other. Unmarked. 8.4 cm in height. I find this […]
This titillating trio has probably always been together. At 3.5 to 3.8 cm in height, these are small even by miniature standards. Their extra tiny size makes them particularly intimate works of art. They were produced by a Russian Private […]
The two base moulds went smoothly. No problems or issues. The pile of moulds grows a little larger. Thought I would finish up the moulds for the cat light before I started building the wax figures. The ears were done […]
I accomplished my goals for the week by making moulds for last tree and branches. Five more moulds added to the pile. First, I did a pair of branch moulds using the cracking method. Was not concerned about preserving waxes […]
Nineteenth century erotica can be very subtle. It is not about what it shows so much as what it suggests. That is the case with this made up pair, purchased separately a few years apart. These were made after a […]