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 […]
This “Woman Adjusting Corset” is an example of miniature Russian erotica in porcelain. Is she in the act of dressing or undressing? Why does the base suggest she is outdoors rather than in the boudoir? Fans of the female form […]
I approached the moulds differently for each of the two trees this week. Played it safe with the first. The model needed to come out intact. Using it again come Furry building. Took my time, spreading the task over a […]
This miniature “Pierrot Astride a Drum” is from the same lot as Porthos and the Voltigeur. I will go out on a limb and say that it was also made by the Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory. Again, my task will […]
I gave the third tree a major update to get it ready for moulding. It just didn’t have the energetic thrust I wanted. Makeover time. Cutting up the tree trunks for easier moulding instead of having to make more complex […]