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CASE STUDY 2

A Mermaid carved out of polystyrene to look as if it is cast in bronze with a natural patina for a private party:

polystyrene mermaid sculpture
The basic shape is drawn out on polystyrene
polystyrene sculpting
The carving of the polystyrene begins.
polystyrene props and sculptures
The face begins to take shape.
polystyrene sculptural props
After further work what is to be the hair is stuck on with foam
polystyrene sculpture of a mermaid
Extra pieces of polystyrene are added to the sculpt
polystyrene mermaid sculpture
Hair is added with clay
polystyrene mermaid sculptures
The Mermaid is ready to be painted
polystyren mermaid with bronze patina paint effect
Just a few minor adjustments to the hands are left to do and the mermaid is
complete