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I Keep Getting More Ideas...

Photography Weapons posted on Aug 27, 2014
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...Than I know what to do with! This is actually an idea that's percolated around in my head for years, but last week I got bit by the "projectitis bug" in a huge way, so not only am I still working on that crazy mask project, but I launched into something entirely new to go with the whole crazy scheme. The concept is based loosely upon the Aztec "Macuahuitl", which the Spanish described as a "sword with obsidian blades". Really a wooden pole that had razor-sharp blades glued along two sides. I didn't want to be walking around with razor-sharp blades in a crowded renaissance festival, so I decided to fake them. This shows most of the various stages, from sculpting the original in modeling clay, to setting up and then making a silicone rubber mold, pouring them, the unpainted "flint blades" and along the bottom is the final piece. I'll probably tinker around a bit more, but it's more-or-less done. So there's my newest "weapon" prop, a 3 foot long pole with stone blades that's lightweight and not sharp. Whew. Thanks for taking a look, and I hope everyone's summer has been fun.

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Faemike55

8:34PM | Wed, 27 August 2014

Love the process you've created most excellent work I've played with obsidian and you're smart to do it this way. there's only one other natural thing that is as sharp as obsidian and that's coral and I have the scar on my finger to prove it

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RodS

10:07PM | Wed, 27 August 2014

That would be a particularly nasty weapon for close-range.. Your version looks fantastic, Mike! Inspiration is a wonderful thing!

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auntietk

12:49AM | Thu, 28 August 2014

Oh man, that finished piece is too cool! You're going to be the talk of the fair with that thing! :)

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KarmaSong

3:43AM | Thu, 28 August 2014

Amazing and creative photographic inspiration. I love this !

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Ancel_Alexandre

4:02AM | Thu, 28 August 2014

Such an awesome and inspirational work, really impressive ! I love it !

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Debwhosmiles

9:12AM | Thu, 28 August 2014

Wow! Awesome creativity and skill to bring your ideas into reality. Looks like you would be a natural for "CosPlay" or at least a team member or supplier! Maybe a new market venue for a side business? =D Try selling some of your creations on ebay~

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Cyve

5:16PM | Thu, 28 August 2014

Fantastic work !

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jocko500

8:59PM | Tue, 16 September 2014

doing real good here


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