The fiberglass cat statue arrived with a gessoed surface, but there are a number of rough patches that need to be sanded smooth. After that is accomplished, a fresh coat of gesso will be sprayed over the entire cat surface.
Meanwhile, I'm working out the details of how to attach the space bubble over his head. Tricky stuff that requires lots of READING about materials compatibility, chemistry, and MATH.
Cosmos Cat will have his head enclosed in a clear plastic globe, similar to the concept sketch below:
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| Naked Cat |
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| Goofy Face - Note the rough areas in the crevices. These will be sanded out. |
Cosmos Cat will have his head enclosed in a clear plastic globe, similar to the concept sketch below:
There will NOT be any fabric on the cat when it's complete. Rather, I am working with a moldable Thermoplastic for a secure way to attach the bubble to the cat form. Stay Tuned!
Edit on 4/26/2015: This design detail was revised back to using a vinyl cover over the metal brackets. I created two separate circular pieces that nested together, with a Velcro® closure. Sewing vinyl with a circle cut certainly tested my sewing machine skills!
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