To get the metallic effect, I dusted the mold with Magic Cast powders before pouring the resin.
Sculpting the original
I sculpted the original plaque out of Monster Clay, a nontoxic material that never hardens. After texturing the background with a rock, I used a printout of the design and a needle tool to layout the text.
Royal Order of Water Buffaloes
Here’s a shot of the finished edition of 21 plaques. There’s something satisfying about all the repetition, both visually and in terms of the process. Working in multiples forces me to refine my techniques into easily duplicated steps. It’s a puzzle of sorts, where the outcome is both predictable and surprising.
Gold, Silver, Bronze
These plaques are for a local bowling league–The Royal Order of Water Buffaloes! They’re 4 3/4 inches diameter at the widest point, cast in resin with metallic powder and painted details.
