Casting process

 The silicon molding process allows multiple resin casts. Mixing the silicon to develop a two part mold. Allow a 24 hr drying period. (remember 10% hardener and butter to lubricate the two parts.)

Model for casting (prototype melvin)

 Developed shape using a multitude of tools to manipulate the sculpy polished edges using water. (always lie model down as the clay sweats when being baked)..

3D Design ideas

To get an idea of form I used Photoshop techniques to inflate my objects to get an impression of form in the character. Although I I will be interested to see how these images change in the 3D mold process.














I used the same technique to see if the head would work
as a 3D object.

Illustrator sketches

A simple design was needed to get a general idea of shape thinking about my sketches I had drawn for my first ideas. As my idea was based around a robot it was good to draw it in a block format.  










Using Adobe Illustrator I began to re-drawn my ideas concentrating with my ideas of a KAWAII feel as my design was to be a two part piece I wanted to design both the head and the body as I can use this as a colour sheet later.

 Adding colour to the design, using childish colours adds to the cute 'KAWAII' theme although I think block colour will be used in the final design enabling individual artistic freedom .