Hey Predator Fans!: Tracker Predator Blank Kits Release This Week

MWS is releasing thier Tracker Predator blank kits, hand sculpted & cast by Tony Colque. The kits come with the real size Tracker helmet, 2 fitted tusks, laser module piece, and some leather strips to help you finish your project. The helmet is made from approximately 1" of high impact resin. They will be available sometime this week here:

http://myworld.ebay.com/metalwatercreaturedesigns

Not sure how many will be available, but they will run $75 for the kit.
Also check out finished Tracker Helmets also being posted this week!

New Horns

We have just finished three new designs, molding and casting done. Photos will arrive shortly of finished appliances with test schemes.

Mask Talk

Now let's talk masks for a minute:  Many of our friends will recognize this one, sculpt and finish by Mr. Tony here at MWS ; A thick latex mask finished in an old stone or paper wash, real leather ties for the mouth, and our second version sports a button black eye on the right side.

Many people like the traditional mask where it is clear you are in costume. However, we have figured some things out and will be releasing silicone masks here as well. They will look and feel realistic, and stick to your facial features to move with expressions. We wont say that one technique is better than the other, they just do different things and have a different purpose.

Allistair is a prop design that is also intended to be a mask. As a prop with realistic glass eyes, you can image what it might look like fit to a person's face. A demon with a purpose, Allistair's job is to dispose of criminals, in his case, child abusers. What people do not realize is that even early religious catalogs of demons were not so black and white evil. Most demons in these references have a purpose, but without an outlet, cause chaos, misery and destruction to the innocent. This is a moveable prop in progress, and eventually will be a jester-like human sized figure, costume and all.
Stay tuned for silicone mask updates and posts!

Winter Woes



Around Goodale, Victorain Village Columbus, Ohio.



As cool as this weather is and as beautiful as it makes Victorian Village, it makes it hard to get things done.  Getting the compounds to kick in cold weather is a pain in the arse , since all of our compounds use a heat reaction to cure (remember waiting for those plaster projects to dry that we did in elementary school?).

That's what I'm doing right now, posting to all you good folks, and waiting...And don't get me started on all the shipping issues as of late with the wintery weather, both sending orders and GETTING supply deliveries to FINISH orders.
BUT the inventory for MWHC is fantastic, and on track. Booth design up and running!

Art Pieces

"Melting into Being"

Since we are artists first and foremost (and alas, we are into everything), we always have some sort of side project going (usually multiple side projects), this is one that has brought us a lot of attention this year. "Melting into Being" : Sculpt, mold, and finished cast project all by hand by Tony Colque of MWS. A project inspired by fantastic realism masters.

 

Request for a faux bronzed Raptor Claw.

Done in MWS bronzing technique, this is a more affordable alternative to a fully bronzed sculpture, with the same look and feel without the weight. We will be releasing more, similar props, "petrified" will be among the finish options.

Bigger Horns

We have been trying out larger horns, and may be developing more techniques with other types of materials for alternative options, for instance latex free appliances. This was an idea that turned out well, but may be a discontinued design for this year, as we are developing more styles and designs. Here's looking back to 2010 and forward to 2011. MWS will be posting project pictures for an anticipated custom design: Giant Rams Horn Prosthetic
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"Demon Wedge 2011"



BAM! There you go kids, a progress report.

Sculpted by Kat Firor in collaboration with Tony Colque, Ram horn prosthetic custom design.

The next you see of these will be a finished appliance. The horns above are another wedge

style horn sculpted by Kat Firor in wax for our 2011 horn line. 

These will be available through our Etsy page: http://www.MetalWaterStudio.etsy.com

And will also be a featured 2011 style for MWS at the Midwest Haunters Con. June 4-5th 2011

 

Halloween 2010 Horn Custom Requests



Tri-color 1.5" Uni-Horn Custom

It was a good Halloween for custom finishes, and things we may not have tried had we not been asked. For instance, when you tell me you want a rainbow unicorn horn for halloween, to BE a unicorn, and you are passed puberty, to be honest, I raise an eyebrow. HOWEVER given parameters, she picked great colors and the piece turned out quite well (and the costume looked great!), so kudos to the request! I take my hat off to you. ~K

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Beast Cluster Custom

Interesting request for icy clusters. These spikes can be applied to many places on the body, a quality that made these a very popular item this year. Unfortunately we have actually discontinued this style, but will be releasing new versions of this idea, with different spike options.

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Facial Application with FX makeup

We have been using a new technique for our horn and spike appliances that we invented here at MetalWaterStudio.  

They are finished with flexible skin, and the horn is a hard, but lightweight. We also insert a special

material for an anti-tear technique so that you can keep your special piece and wear it over again.

One usually finds rubber horn appliances in stores, this is done because of the weight issue, however

with our technique, you still have a flexible, lightweight appliance, but get the realistic hardness of a

horn. Every horn is finished to last, be reused and also to provide the most realistic appearance

possible. Gloss coat is always included free of charge on request.

Custom work can be requested here:

http://www.metalwaterstudio.etsy.com/

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