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This is a bit early since I haven't done studio photos of him yet, but I couldn't resist. This is "Aphelion" (named after the Tristania song), a white and silver male kirin.Aphelion is a ooak (one of a kind) hand made unicorn or kirin sculpture. He was made entirely from scratch from polymer clay over a wire and tin foil armature. He is about 11 inches long fron front hoof to the tip of the tail, and about 8 inches from the ground to the tip of his antler.
I haven't made a lying down horse or anything in ages. It was difficult but I love sculptures in lying down poses, I would make tons if it wasn't so hard. Ah well, practise practise. I had intended to make a white furry kirin for a few months now, so it's nice to have him done.
His eyes are "rain" coloured 5mm equine pupil eyes from Dreaming Tree Studio (they are inset and made of resin). The hair is cashmere goat fur, which I had never used before. I enjoyed making the antlers especially, you will see more of them in the future!
I took this photo at my grandmother's cottage. It was cold, raining, and there were snakes everywhere. Neither me or Aphelion fell into the lake or got bitten by any snakes so I'm happy, and the photos turned out decently too.
Aphelion was created to auction on ebay. I plan on putting up the auction within the next week or so. I will update my journal with the link when it goes live. Otherwise, you can watch my facebook page, I will post the link there too! [link] The auction will start at 99 cents, so everyone can have a chance to bid. If he sells well I will try and make more for ebay in the next while.
I hope you like him!
Edit: The auction is over and he is now sold! Thanks everyone. He is now owned by ~3kidsandahorse .
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Comments: 1409
HorsemensWhiskey In reply to ??? [2011-07-19 00:39:19 +0000 UTC]
Your welcome!
Hehe delicacy plays a great role in ensuring it comes out "finger-free"
I never thought of using oil!
Like baby oil or oil for clay?
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scenceable In reply to HorsemensWhiskey [2011-07-19 15:45:46 +0000 UTC]
I would use something like cuticle or hair oil, but I've used corn oil too there is clay softener type oil that is probably better but anything would work
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a-horse-in-flight In reply to ??? [2011-07-18 01:06:22 +0000 UTC]
This is stunning! Such careful detail and correct conformation! I lurv this soo much!!! :3
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babygirl38 In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 19:41:47 +0000 UTC]
Georgeous! I would so have loved to own him! :3
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Wydra-abr-draumar In reply to ??? [2011-07-07 20:11:20 +0000 UTC]
At first I totally thought this was a real horse that had been Photoshopped!!! Amazing job! ^.^
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midnight-rose116 In reply to ??? [2011-07-07 04:21:45 +0000 UTC]
this is BEAUTIFUL! absolutely amazing job!
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dareevan In reply to ??? [2011-06-30 12:17:49 +0000 UTC]
I thought this was a photo manipulation! Awesome! you're talented sculpture. and the real scene, make it look more real!
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WingedPhantomTheif In reply to ??? [2011-06-28 03:44:33 +0000 UTC]
That's a sculpture?? Dear lord, that's amazing!
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florzz In reply to ??? [2011-06-22 12:32:11 +0000 UTC]
At first I thought it was edited, because it looks like real. until I read description... XD Nice sculpture, great photo.
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Draconicat In reply to ??? [2011-06-22 10:05:23 +0000 UTC]
He's absolutely gorgeous, and incredibly realistic (well, if you can call a mythical creature 'realistic')!
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AtaraxiaAither In reply to ??? [2011-06-21 14:31:07 +0000 UTC]
I dont like him.............I LOVE HIM!!! *-* He is dreamy!!
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KylieRussell666 In reply to ??? [2011-06-18 09:27:55 +0000 UTC]
I can't believe you made this!!!! I'm gobsmacked! In this picture he looks the size of a horse, but he's only 11inches, even more amazing!
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Osha-Briefs In reply to ??? [2011-06-17 18:22:19 +0000 UTC]
Wow, he is so pretty I hope you make more of them!
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scenceable In reply to Osha-Briefs [2011-06-19 02:23:48 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, I have several more kirins in the works
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Osha-Briefs In reply to scenceable [2011-06-20 22:58:20 +0000 UTC]
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up ^u^
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JCSArtCan In reply to ??? [2011-06-12 00:34:01 +0000 UTC]
I'm still picking my jaw up off the floor. Great piece.
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matovilkica In reply to ??? [2011-06-09 14:32:40 +0000 UTC]
Incredible! I was convinced it was a real, live creature until I started reading the description O_O
amazing work <3
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Tharkz In reply to ??? [2011-06-09 12:50:56 +0000 UTC]
wut wut wtf?!
Wow it looks so real. My first thoughts were something like "wow a master of photoshop"
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Tharkz In reply to ??? [2011-06-09 12:50:48 +0000 UTC]
wut wut wtf?!
Wow it looks so real. My first thoughts were something like "wow a master of photoshop"
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Tharkz In reply to ??? [2011-06-09 12:50:38 +0000 UTC]
wut wut wtf?!
Wow it looks so real. My first thoughts were something like "wow a master of photoshop"
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Konekoki In reply to ??? [2011-06-08 23:22:32 +0000 UTC]
Wow! He's beautiful! Great photo too; He looks so real!
Congrats on the DD!
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