Sculpting Weedy Seadragon using Cosclay by Life of Clay_(Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Hello guys, kenji here your sculptor, and welcome back to “Life of Clay”. Time I’m going to show you how I sculpted this Weedy Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) the first ever sculpture I made using Cosclay.
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Weedy Seadragon’s Informations:
• The weedy seadragon (phyllopteryx teaeniolatus) is a marine fish related to seahorses, they are endemic to the Australian waters where they inhabit coastal waters down to at least 50 meters deep.
• They are not sessile or immobile, but they are not very good swimmers, either. This is because their bodies are surrounded by protective dermal plates, which inhibit their mobility.
• And there are occasions were Beach-goers often find them washed up across the beaches in Australia and away from their natural habitat. Pollutants and some shocking weather conditions are believed that caused this strange phenomenon.
• However, unlike their seahorse’s relatives they lack a prehensile or gripping tail to clasp and anchor themselves to seaweeds Instead they appear to use theirs for steering
• This seadragon have no teeth, but instead have a long, tubular snout. And this pipe-like terminal mouth has an intricate system of bones pulled by muscles. And they feed on mysids and small crustaeceans.
• Adult weedy seadragons are often a reddish color with yellow and purple markings, and highlighted by the 7 iridescent blue-violet bands along the upper body near the head.
• Males of this specie have narrower bodies and are darker than females. And also they are the responsible for childbearing this way both partners assures the safety of their offspring. And they can reach 45cm or 18 inches in length, having the lifespan of 1o years in a protected environment and is believed having 5 - 6 years in the wild.
• Those numbers of short spines along this weedy seadragon’s body and head are their protection from predators.
• And those leaf-like appendages that resemble kelp fronds provide the fish camouflage in their habitat. Accompanied by gliding and swaying mimicking the seaweeds movement, hence they got their name.
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These are the Materials I used:
Holder
• 1 mm Stainless steel wire
• 0.3mm Stainless stell wire
• 2 parts epoxy
• Aluminum foil
• Cotton twine
• Cyno glue
• 2 parts Liquid silicone mold
Clay
• Cosclay Medium Firm polymer clay #cosclayus
• Sculpey translucent (Purple)
Paints
(Monte Marte)
• Deep cyan
• Purple
(Armored Komodo Acrylic Paints)
• Burnt umber
• Mahogany brown
• Insignia red
• White
• Black
• Radiant yellow
(Folkart Acrylic Paints)
• Bus yellow
• White
• Yellow ochre
• Pearl white
(Mica powders)
• Blue
• magenta
Sealer:
• Decoart Americana Semi-gloss Varnish
• Clear resin (also used for sealing the armature and producing fins)
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So BEAUTIFUL! The detail is extraordinary! I'm so glad I had a chance to check all my notifications tonight! Another wonderful video and the colors too! Thank you for sharing!
I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you so much, Amy🤗
That's really means a lot. 💚
oh how i love your videos you are a professional you are the best!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much dear, I'm glad you loved my videos, receiving kind compliments like this, really made my day 💚🤗 this means a lot, thank you.
Very happy to watch again one of your wonderful creations! It's really beautiful!
I truly appreciated the support, dear brothet 😊💚Thank you so much for watching.
Wow lods amazing!!!! 🥰💞another petfect creation!
Thank you very much po Ate Celi 😊 🤗💚
Your videos are always so great and your craftsmanship is awesome. You put so much work into each piece and share all the details, thank you for that!
Thank you very much, Lynn! 😊🙏 I really appreciated the kind compliments and so glad you love my videos.💚
Simply amazing the amount of details!
Thank you so much, Tomas. 😊🙏
This is gorgeous, Kenji! Great work and thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much, dear Calyx😊🙏. Truly appreciated it.
It always makes my day when I see a notification that you've posted something new! Keep up the good work Kenji, another beauty!
I agree too bro
Thank you so much, dear Prudence🤗 i really appreciated it, your kind words made made my day too.😊💚
Incredible work!
Thanks a lot! Karen😊
So gorgeous 👏
Thank you so much, my friend😊🙏💚
Incredible job beautiful thank you for sharing
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for sharing your process, what a wonderful result. Loved all the info about these very unique creatures.
Thank you too, my friend😊 I'm so glad you liked it.
You deserve a lot more recognition on here buddy
I wish that too, hoping someday my channel would reach more lovely people around the world.
I truly appreciated it, Thank you so much, buddy😊
@@LifeofClay Hey Kenji have you seen the email I sent you? Contact me if you get a moment please.
Wow truly impressive craftsmanship, Kenji ! Thanks for sharing your process with a voice over. I was completely mesmerised by weedy and leafy sea dragons and was so happy to see a notification that you sculpted one ! Very cool
Thank you so much for your kind words, Amee🤗 this made me happy. Really appreciated it.
Great job! You always do such realistic and intricate work thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot, dear friend! I truly appreciated it😊🙏
Amazing as always!!!!
Thanks a lot, Bro😊
Hey Kenji--amazing work! I am new to cosclay and really enjoy watching you sculpt--you are a master! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much 😀 Laurie.
Hearing that, made my day🤗🙏 hope you may enjoy all my upcoming videos too.
Wow... So perfect and great tutorial video!
Thank you so much my friend, really appreciated it 😊 🙏
It looks amazing as always, Kenji! Such a beautiful creature, can you even believe it really exists? Because I can't!
Thank you so much my friend,😊🙏
Indeed so beautiful that may sometimes people when they first see one might think it's a fantasy creature. God is really the Artist.
Beautiful
Thank you😊
Amazing!
Thank you😊🙏
Thank you for another fantastic video. You’re so patient and meticulous it’s a joy to watch 😃
Thank you very much, Brenda. I'm so happy to hear that you liked it, my heart is smiling🤗💚
Beautiful sculpture, I really appreciate your artwork. Your skills far way out most other artists on this platform. Keep it up my friend.
I truly appreciated your kind words dear Teggy, made my heart smile😊💚 thank you.
I just found your channel and its great!!! I really love the tips aa well. The using air dry clay to make a mold of leaves is genius. Ive subscribed and im looking forward to getting caught up on your videos.
thank you so much, my friend. I appreciated the follow and hearing a kind feedback like this makes me so happy. 😊
oh my gosh i already love you because your name is Kenji! That is my puppy's name and i love him so much!
Thank you so much for the love my dear friend🤗💚 sending virtual hug to you and your puppy.
I saw ur reddit post,u really deserve a lot more subs my dude!
Wow! Thank you very much, my friend😊 truly appreciated it 🙏💚
Make a Lion please
Sure my friend, i will make one in one of our future episodes. Thanks for the support😊🙏
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How flexible did you find this clay i tried with it and it broke for me
Ranking it from 1 to 10 I should say 8.5 in terms of flexibilty which can only be achieved with proper method of conditioning it and proper temperature.