just made some BONES :3 (aka I'm finally starting a Harrow cosplay and obviously the rigcage is first. day 1 progress pics and process under the cut)
I have a PLAN for the ribcage, and we shall see if it can come to fruition. if all else fails, I will still have some sick wall art 👍
Pt. 1 is making the sternum, I'm embedding a wire armature for support and also to integrate secure rings-i-can-attach-other-bones-to directly into the bone, to hopefully minimize future cosplay emergencies and malfunctions. I AM making the sternum 3 different articulating bones, because they are important #TO ME
I'm using paper clay (which i have never used before) because I have a very contentious relationship with foam clay and I dislike baking things in my oven (its a very bad oven. and very small). Trying lots of new things so let's see what happens!
Pt 2 is the vertebrae. I want to make a spine that goes down the back over MY spine, so I'm making basically the entire thoracic section, posterior part only as it is like, on my body. Cutting it at the pedicles if you catch my drift. Using wire again for both structural and rings-to-attach-other-bones reasons.
Fun fact, a good way to remember if you are looking at thoracic vertebrae is "does it look like a giraffe?". (lumbar vertebrae look like moose. meese?)
I'm basically making the connection between vertebrae happen at the junction of the articular facets, aka not sculpting those and keeping that part as wire only. I also has a really fun time making vertebrae that *progressed* from T1 to T12, aka from "looks kimda like cervical" to "looks kinda like lumbar". Definitely not perfect but good enough IMO. Yippee!
definitely should have like, considered rib attachment and such when I was making the armature for the vertebrae BUT i forgot. so we ball. I think I will attach them to the main articulating chain and just like... attempt to space it out with jump rings. we shall see if it works.
Next steps are scapulae, clavicles, and ribs. Still sorta unsure how ribs 1-4 ish are going to work due to my arms being in the way but I will figure that out when I get there 👍
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The Incredible Star Trek Book | Tarot Cards by Donna L. Astin, 1974
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IV EMPEROR
[James T. Kirk, SC 937-0176 CEC, Captain, Starship Commander, U.S.S. Enterprise]
Kirk is a power in his world, the Enterprise. He is a virile and confident man, willful and just.
VII CHARIOT
[Montgomery Scott, Lieutenant and Engineering Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise]
Scott is dedicated to science, and to the child of science, the Enterprise. He is a traveler. His decisions are purely scientific, as is the nature of his work.
XVII STAR
[Uhura, Connunications officer, Lieutenant, U.S.S. Enterprise]
Uhura is a beautiful woman, endowed with a gift that soothes and heals, her voice. In her generosity she uplifts her fellow crewmen through song.
IX HERMIT
[Mr. Spock, Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise]
Spock is a symbol of attainment. He is detached, aloof, and discreet. His mind is balanced and analytical. His philosophy is his strength.
KNIGHT OF SWORDS
[Sulu, Helmsman, Weapons Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise]
This card signifies a typical hero of romantic chivalry, one whose sword is swift and sure. Sulu, as typified by this card, is also skillful, brave, and adventurous. He is either a hero, as the card shows, or he wishes he were.
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