New Video – Dwarf Nose Detail work!
Just when you thought you wouldn’t see me until Chattacon, I finished up a new video today showing how I bring a sculpture from a rough shape to a finished project.
Video – Painting Thorin’s Armor
I posted a quick video of how I am painting my armor plates for my Thorin Costume.
Thorin Armor Update – Armor plates molded
I got the first prototypes molded and cast. Well cast a couple of times. I think these will work great! I fixed up a new positive today from one of these casts, made the sides smoother and less “wobbly”. Also sculpted the final armor plate. More to come!
Working on the Thorin Armor!
Today I was working in the mold room on a couple of projects that required silicone. I then realized this would be the perfect time to make molds for the Thorin armor plates, since I always have a little silicone left over from each batch. So I grabbed some Monster Clay and started to work! … Read more
Brother Barbarian Season 2, Episode 1
Paul and I worked on Season one, and in season two they still use many Aradani appliances! Check out the Season 2 premiere!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Aradani!
Hope you all have a very fun holiday season. And may your sh**er not end up being too full! – Cousin Clayton
Bilbo Baggins Cosplay Article by JadeKat
We have another wonderful submission from our Sponsored Cosplayer program, this time from a friend from the Ohio Renaissance Festival, JadeKat. She came up to the booth to get a pair of halfling ears to complete her ensemble, and we really thought it was a great take on a classic fantasy character, Bilbo Baggins from … Read more
New Elf Ears ! Wood Elf Small Ear Tips
Last night I attended the midnight showing of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and it was a lot of fun! So what better day to release our new style of elf ears than today! While we all discuss our new Hobbit costumes ( I am working on A Thorin costume and Sara and Laura … Read more
Geek Chic Dice Tire Pressure Caps
Just got a chance to post this item to the site, Tire Pressure Caps. These are a little tricky to sell online, since we don’t keep any particular Chessex colors in stock on these items. But if you are interested, just shoot me an email with your color preferences, and I can let you know … Read more
New ears will be in production next week!
So the new ears have been sculpted, molded and cast. They will start their production run next week! I have dubbed it the “Wood Elf” ear!