AlterEgo Mask Update

I said there would be AlterEgo sculpt update and here are a few for you. This is the first in the series, the concept being our Alter Ego Inner Consciousness, inspired by Native Myth and multi cultural stories of shamans and shape shifters.

One of my new favorite movies thanks to T.C. here, happens to be The Island of Dr. Moreau,

1996 Movie Cover, (pics from Wikipedia)

Movie Scene Clip, Hyena (you may recognize Ron Perlman) and Cheetah

The story of a scientist with a god complex who moves to an island where he can manipulate DNA of humans and animals. Seeking the ideal balance of the peaceful creature, he finds he loses control, and that his creations (his "children") must cope with what he has made them, and he realizes too late what he has done. (great photo archive at this blog: http://movie-memorabilia-emporium.blogspot.com)
Powerful inspiration for this new mask/creature line at MWS.

You may notice that this is the Hawk version in this line, and no I did not lose the frontal pics (wow that sounds wrong) those will come before molding this piece. Hey I did say "Teaser Photos".

This mask is designed to move with the features and for one to be able to speak through the beak as they would through lips, since it is sculpted to work with the mouth. Lots of bird research. There are amazing aviary creatures out there. 

I used a mix of inspiration, from Hawks and Falcons to African Ground birds. I wanted this creature to be versatile, able to look fierce ( studying hawks is very useful), or sad or sweet. The idea, really is to have the person wearing this to not just put it on, but to become it, to feel the essence of this realistic fantastic creature.

February Updates

It has been a strange couple of months here at MWS, and overall in the world. Weather has been nuts, even rendering the studio without power for almost a week. We also spent a lot of studio time motel hopping, a very interesting experience if I say so! Now I decided while being a bit under the weather and in bed, that I could do something, so I am updating.
Here is an interesting technique that we are re-introducing into the studio, leather sculpted costume accessories.

 Just a teaser photo for now, you will be able to see the piece in it's entirety listed in the etsy store.

There will be different colors and styles. This piece is a neck piece that doubles as an eye patch. We are very excited to make multi-use pieces and props. This is done with high quality human taxidermy eyes, up-cycled leather, and waxed cotton. We will be releasing pieces with creature eyes, mountain lion, reptile, etc.

Also soon to come, AlterEgo a creature mask line designed by K Firor here at MWS, as well as a traditional style latex, creature-horror mask line by T Colque. Details soon to come, but I can tell you they are very interesting. The new "Button" line by T.C is a continuation from this first piece:

 

We are having a great time experimenting for the MWHC this June, and are working to incorporate some traditional techniques that we have picked up over the years. T.C. has extensive experience in all manner of three dimensional mediums, and along with 3D illustration background they both share, K.F. has extensive experience in jewelry and textiles techniques.

"Bubba" is the next in the new line by T.C. of MWS. This is the preliminary, and not the complete first  paint job but we like it so much here it is:

 

I will be posting updates to this design and the next in the series (which I'm excited to say he is almost finished with the sculpt), with the ties and full paint jobs as well as sculpt teasers for the first AlterEgo piece.

Predator Kit UPDATE:

Due to the rise in material cost, we have started bidding for the Predator kits at $150 on our ebay store     http://myworld.ebay.com/metalwatercreaturedesigns
Get them while they last. The kit includes a tracker helmet fully hand sculpted by Tony Colque of MWS, two solid cast hand sculpted tusks, laser targeting module, and real leather strips so that you can accurately accent your tusks like the original!

We will be listing them individually, the current bid is $150, with six days left. If you do not wish to buy the blank kit and have a custom request for a helm, or if you do not wish to buy through Ebay, please contact us through our Etsy store: www.MetalWaterStudio.etsy.com OR shoot us an e-mail: MetalWaterStudio@gmail.com
We would be happy to work with you to create a custom finish or design.

This is NOT your average "dixie plate" casting; This mask is so thick you need to watch your toes! Measuring up to two inches thick in some areas and at least one inch cast everywhere else, this is a well made heavy duty fan prop that Predator Fans should not miss! - Tony C. MWS

NEW DESIGNS!

We have started production of this year's horn line, with some very detailed pieces. One of our highlighted sets are our new Oni Demon horns. They measure approximately 5" long, are very easy to apply, are lighweight and lend a very striking accent to any costume. They are available for custom finish, but will be available through our etsy store in various colors.
Stay tuned for more design releases coming soon to our etsy store:



We are working on styles that one might not find in normal prosthesis sources. Above is a new design, very bull-like when worn on the forehead. They are again, very lightweight and great for many possibilities: Our customers order our horns and other prosthesis for professional photo shoots, live and video performances, celebrations, events, solstices, Burning Man, and much more.

We are excited in the anticipation of our new full scale Ram's Horn Prosthesis, the first test scheme coming out this week, so stay tuned. We have done a lot of research and have found that we are the only ones who currently make full scale horns like this. The taxidermy sites don't carry them, and we are very proud to be able to offer this to our customers.  They are molded from hand sculpted horns.

We have unfortunately discontinued last year's Little Rhino design, however we have been designing a newer, sleeker version (pictured above), with differed options (like "skinned" prosthesis) :

and more sizes in this design to come. We will be releasing brand new designs such as the above 5" Oni design in the coming weeks.

We will also be releasing an ear prosthesis line as well as spine and spot pieces! You can also find great directions on how to apply your prosthesis at our etsy store under policies in the "additional policies" section: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MetalWaterStudio/policy

Also keep checking back for the release of our larger haunters props and prosthesis soon to come!

MWS Featured on Celebrate Odd Etsy!

We thought we would let everyone know we have been featured on the widely followed (we follow it too) blog:    http://www.celebrateoddetsy.blogspot.com/  :)

A blog dedicated to "Celebrate all that is odd and wonderful on Etsy!" where the blog has so lovingly expressed how there are wonders to be found in the odd and strange, the- not something you would find everyday of the Etsian Community. We are very proud to belong to that group. Odd IS good! So thank you once again COE!


Also we should give a shout out to Rachel of TheLastLittleBird.etsy.com for featuring us on her squidoo for "Costume Accessories for when you Don't Have a Costume". She chose to feature our little Rhino Wedge horn prosthetic appliance:

Which have been very popular this past Halloween 2010, and can be purchased here on our etsy page:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60178274/little-rhino-wedge-horn-prosthetic-ooak

They are less than an inch long and approximately half an inch in diameter, easy to apply in about ten minutes, just apply the adhesive, let dry, stick to body, and Ta Da! You have a costume. Hey if Charmed can stick some horns on a biker looking dude and call him a Demon---So can you!
Thank you again Rachel, we are thrilled that you featured us on your squidoo! We really appreciate all the support from friends, fans and our fellow artists.

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.