Here we have Drake Fenwick’s Genzie Cooper.

The Mandi Dobbs head has been slightly altered after casting. A porcelain powder was added to the casting resin which allowed for some post casting malleability. The ears were angled to the sides a bit and rounded. The face was cleaned with a dremel and fine sandpaper

A new test was to see if paperclay would adhere to the resin surface. The cheeks and chin had a thin coating of paperclay added. The new material stuck with no issue and was easily sanded smooth after drying.

Multiple coats of enamel were added to cover the paperclay. It tends to absorb water and become soft if not protected.

Since the character only appears in black and white, a color version was produced in Photoshop to be used as a guide. The face was painted in enamel paints with no issue in regards to the paperclay.

Finally dyed wool was used for the hair. Attached with clear craft glue.

We learned:
- No issue with minor reshaping after casting based on the amount of additives.
- Holes and bubbles can be fixed with paperclay.
- Parts can be built up with paperclay.
- Craft glue works on the enamel.

Model “Genzie Cooper” © Artisan, 2009.
Character “Genzie” © Drake Fenwick, 2009.
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