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Published: 2011-05-23 12:09:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 130454; Favourites: 8311; Downloads: 0
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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
NinaBolenArt In reply to ??? [2011-06-08 17:05:21 +0000 UTC]
Amazing! Your kirins keep getting better! I hope I can bid on him ^_^
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scenceable In reply to NinaBolenArt [2011-06-11 20:45:25 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! The auction is done, but I'm planning on making more
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NinaBolenArt In reply to scenceable [2011-06-11 21:27:42 +0000 UTC]
Ah darn I didn't see it on Facebook Do you have a mailing list? I would love to know when you have more up for sale, I just seam to miss the updates on Facebook....
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scenceable In reply to NinaBolenArt [2011-06-11 22:35:45 +0000 UTC]
I don't currently have a mailing list no I use facebook and update my journal when stuff goes for sale though
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NinaBolenArt In reply to scenceable [2011-06-11 23:18:15 +0000 UTC]
Ok I'll just have to check more often
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selathor In reply to ??? [2011-06-08 15:59:54 +0000 UTC]
Wow this is great its beautiful.. you're really talented i could never dream of doing anything like that.. Keep doing what you're doing k you rock!
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Cloudrunner64 In reply to ??? [2011-06-07 17:19:38 +0000 UTC]
Congrats on the DD! It's well deserved.
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FrIkI-MaY-CrY In reply to ??? [2011-06-06 20:34:25 +0000 UTC]
oh my god. for a little bit time you made me think that this world has such beautifulwonderfulamazing creatures like this one...now i'm disappointed with reality
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CherylTomline In reply to ??? [2011-06-06 13:21:35 +0000 UTC]
This is just fantastic, so lifelike...what a talent you have
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conrislupus In reply to ??? [2011-06-04 00:53:26 +0000 UTC]
holy crap... i thought this was a photo manip until i read your description. nice work!
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LuthienThye In reply to ??? [2011-06-03 21:19:51 +0000 UTC]
wow!! this must be the most beautiful creature that i've ever set my eyes upon!! a VERY well deserved DD
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Guingalet In reply to ??? [2011-06-03 15:10:19 +0000 UTC]
Wow, that's really incredible. I thought it was real with some photoshopped elements because it looks so lifelike!
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sesshomaru68 In reply to ??? [2011-06-02 22:19:44 +0000 UTC]
Remarkable! At first I thought it was a real horse, because it looked so lifelike, but I couldn't quite figure out how the non-horse parts worked into it..... but then I read where you said it was a sculpture and I am really impressed. Be really cool to see if someone could make a real horse look like that... sort of a horse cosplay costume... hehe
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scenceable In reply to sesshomaru68 [2011-06-11 20:46:41 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! That would be cool...
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ziongurl In reply to ??? [2011-06-02 18:31:41 +0000 UTC]
whoa this looks so real XD great job!
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Sashiryuu In reply to ??? [2011-06-02 12:59:02 +0000 UTC]
This looks so waesomely rral that I first though it was a photo montage. Wow!
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Aliuh In reply to ??? [2011-06-02 12:38:22 +0000 UTC]
I have a question about polymer clay. Is there any fear of a piece blowing up from air pockets when its baked?
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scenceable In reply to Aliuh [2011-06-03 01:25:51 +0000 UTC]
I've never had it happen, though I think it can. I always bulk out with foil though, and I knead the clay before I use it.
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netherwings In reply to ??? [2011-06-01 23:15:13 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely gorgeous! As I see others commenting, I also first thought it was a photo of a real creature. Artists like you are the people who keep the dream of wonderful creatures like this one alive! Well done
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SelineO In reply to ??? [2011-06-01 10:45:19 +0000 UTC]
>wow< I really thought it was a photomanipulation or drawing, it s so real!
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Kleobis In reply to ??? [2011-06-01 10:21:09 +0000 UTC]
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it was a photomanipulation. I clicked and read the description and saw it was real. My jaw hit the desk.
It must have taken quite a lot of work to get it look so realistic, but let me tell you, it was worth If I had a garden, I'd buy one to place it there and freak people out, saying I have a unicorn
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scenceable In reply to Kleobis [2011-06-11 20:47:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I'm not sure the sculpture would survive outside, but that'd be pretty awesome!
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Kleobis In reply to scenceable [2011-06-16 09:26:28 +0000 UTC]
During summer, it might
You're quite welcome! ^__^
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Yuki13Kanon In reply to ??? [2011-05-31 19:52:03 +0000 UTC]
This is just so beautiful. My first thought was that it was real but even as a sculpture it is realalistic and wonderfully done. I would be honored just to watch you work on something like this.
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InterplanetJanetgal In reply to ??? [2011-05-31 18:53:09 +0000 UTC]
I thought this was real before I read the description....
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