Some of my figures don't conform to the straight up-and-down slits on each side of the jaw. They meander a bit to form a more crooked smile. Some may think it's a little weird, but I think it adds character. My Earl castings, both big and small, are examples of this nutty technique. I tend to over-cut the mouth openings, mount the jaw so it swings freely, then use Magic-Sculpt and/or PaperClay to narrow the gaps. I make sure the jaw has smooth clearance on both sides. My next step will be to add to the underside of the jaw so it keeps the neck gap narrow as it swings open. This approach works best with elderly characters that have jowls.
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
There was a crooked smile
Some of my figures don't conform to the straight up-and-down slits on each side of the jaw. They meander a bit to form a more crooked smile. Some may think it's a little weird, but I think it adds character. My Earl castings, both big and small, are examples of this nutty technique. I tend to over-cut the mouth openings, mount the jaw so it swings freely, then use Magic-Sculpt and/or PaperClay to narrow the gaps. I make sure the jaw has smooth clearance on both sides. My next step will be to add to the underside of the jaw so it keeps the neck gap narrow as it swings open. This approach works best with elderly characters that have jowls.
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