Masquerade Pony Swap, Ponies arriving!

[Saja]

I just emailed the seller than I bought something from that is supposed to arrive around June 25th, and I bought it weeks ago, and guess what, there posting it today. Thats so annoying, It better get it so fast, but bet it doesnt, I hate waiting!!!! Im so impatient...
I think were all learning with sculpted clothes on this swap, so no advice either sorry!
Other than go an have another look at PonysYeah's WIP thread that is pretty good for dress insiration!

[Maniah]

Haha. I have totally been looking at that. But it doesn't really show HOW she did what she did. I'll be winging it here. Hopefully it comes out good.

[Saja]

Im sure it will!!

[naylastar]

That's the pony rehaired and I have the wings and horn sculpted:) I also has glitter and a few other materials on their way. Trying to decide what design to use for the mask itself... So many gorgeous choices!!:)

[Salli]

Lauraloveland's geisha ponies have amazing sculpted robes. I'm not making a dress dress, but if it were me, I might lay tissue paper or white muslin fabric over the pony to draw, then cut out the shapes I would need for the dress. Then I'd roll out some clay with a small, wooden rolling pin, lay the shapes on top and trace around those with an xacto knife. Then lay down the pieces onto the pony. I might glue a layer of mesh on the pony first, trailing behind her to support the weight if it was a longer dress.

I can't wait to see!!

[Maniah]

Well. I started my Dress. I really have to force myself to be patient and work in layers. Waiting for one panel to harden is the most annoying part. Im mixing up way too much clay so that's annoying too.

Im using an image of a dress to base this off of, and just sort of winging it. I think the idea of mesh for support in a long trailing dress is great and it's not too late for me to go for that.

Thank you for the ideas!

[deeleelambbaa]

oh goodness, I'm starting to second guess my design! Everyone is making dresses, should I make a dress??? Is everyone pretty much expecting a dressy custom for this masquerade, and would anyone be really pissed if they got a looser interpretation of a masquerade minus the ball?
...screw it, I just thought of a way to incorporate a dress, we're good. Partner, you're gettin' a dress!

[Pythia]

Sculpting for the first time hoooo boy...

[Bugle]

Found my body! Head is 99% done.. But I am wanting to try something a little different for this pony.. So have to go buy some extra supplies...

[Tinker]

oh goodness, I'm starting to second guess my design! Everyone is making dresses, should I make a dress??? Is everyone pretty much expecting a dressy custom for this masquerade, and would anyone be really pissed if they got a looser interpretation of a masquerade minus the ball?
...screw it, I just thought of a way to incorporate a dress, we're good. Partner, you're gettin' a dress!

I don't think a dress is necessary unless your partner specifies (or heavily hints) that they would like a dress. Some of my design ideas do, some don't. I think it's more important to get the feel of the theme and the mask itself. An elaborate dress and mask might be too much for one pony.

[Maniah]

I want a dress, but I will honestly not be sad if I do not get one.^_^ The dress is just as much a part of it as the mask is for me.

[Salli]

oh goodness, I'm starting to second guess my design! Everyone is making dresses, should I make a dress??? Is everyone pretty much expecting a dressy custom for this masquerade, and would anyone be really pissed if they got a looser interpretation of a masquerade minus the ball?
...screw it, I just thought of a way to incorporate a dress, we're good. Partner, you're gettin' a dress!

This made me laugh so hard!! I am not making a dress, and I wouldn't be mad at all if I didn't get a dress. The things my partner listed made me think they will love this design, so it's cool. Painted ponies are as lovely as dressed up ones. Mine does have a costume though.

[Pythia]

Yep, I'm not doing a dress, and I'll be perfectly happy if I don't get one.

[deeleelambbaa]

oh...well...turns out I made a dress, and it's a pretty b.a dress at that. I had a mass 8 hour pony spree during which I sculpted everything but the mask. It's honestly the best thing I've ever made (although this is the first time using sculpey), so I really hope my partner likes it.

I was wondering, as I made it, that it has A LOT of super delicate parts. I'm super worried about shipping it and it getting hurt, so how do you all ship delicate sculpting that has a lot of angles and areas that should be supported and such?

[Bugle]

All I can say is bubble wrap bubble wrap bubble wrap, wrap, wrap, and wrap.. Also get a stronger box, i.e. cardboard that wont crush easily.