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lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #168387 Jan 5th, 2008 at 12:52 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk Mark has just started to model things in resin, this is the worm from the film Labyrinth. click the picture. Last edited by glenda; Jan 5th, 2008 at 12:54 PM.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #168390 Jan 5th, 2008 at 12:56 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. That is cool! Did he sculpt it? ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tina #168392 Jan 5th, 2008 at 12:59 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas WOWWWWWwwww That is really good work!!! How old is he!! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tina #168393 Jan 5th, 2008 at 12:59 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk Yes he made a mould, then mixed up a resin to pour into the mould, then painted and tufted the worm.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #168396 Jan 5th, 2008 at 01:02 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk HE is 23. He got his Arts Degree last year.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #168414 Jan 5th, 2008 at 01:29 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas He is very Good Glenda You are proud I'm sure!! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! angelblossom #168520 Jan 5th, 2008 at 05:10 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered very nice glenda.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #168574 Jan 5th, 2008 at 06:59 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Where will he work with that? PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #168702 Jan 5th, 2008 at 09:41 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. THAT IS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved that movie and had forgotten it! OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! faerywatcher #168715 Jan 5th, 2008 at 11:09 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 749 Penna cinta cinta Joined: May 2005 Posts: 749 Penna Very nice. Do what you can where you are with what you have. http://www.flickr.com/photos/audwoman/

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cinta #168730 Jan 6th, 2008 at 05:40 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,476 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Sunflowers Northern Star Sunflowers Northern Star Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,476 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Very cool. ~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sunflowers #168756 Jan 6th, 2008 at 07:58 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada kennyso The Man kennyso The Man Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada I've never heard of the movie/show so I googled it, and the sculpture looks the same as the movie frames! Very fine craftsmanship!! Helping the world one seed at a time When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. Mary Ann LaPensee

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! kennyso #168765 Jan 6th, 2008 at 08:36 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Indeed it is ..........Excellent crafts .. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #169019 Jan 6th, 2008 at 06:33 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Very cute, Glenda!

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plants 'n pots #169288 Jan 7th, 2008 at 02:02 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,821 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,821 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri WoW Glenda--your son is very good at his craft---you must be so very proud ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JunieGirl #171329 Jan 13th, 2008 at 10:43 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk I am very proud of him. Mark has decided to try and sell his work, So fingers crossed. He has listed the worm on Ebay. I will let you know the results.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #175187 Jan 24th, 2008 at 01:51 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk The results of Marks Ebay.....He had 12 watchers and sold the worm for just over £50. He is on a high!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #175188 Jan 24th, 2008 at 01:52 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Very cool, Glenda. Congratulations to your son! ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tina #175199 Jan 24th, 2008 at 03:07 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Good luck to him in his occupation.. I cant do that. b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #175780 Jan 26th, 2008 at 10:33 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk He has started to model a character from the Neverending story.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #175790 Jan 26th, 2008 at 10:54 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Can we view it ? That is s good idea......Pick on things that are popular and they sell like hot cakes. smart fellow you got there. Only thing I can make, is faces. d PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #176259 Jan 28th, 2008 at 11:23 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk Yes. Marks painting it at the moment, then i will post a photo for you to see. Dodge, can we see your faces?

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #176335 Jan 28th, 2008 at 03:50 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania I am 2 faced!!!!!!!!!!! PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #176585 Jan 29th, 2008 at 12:16 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk Thats funny Dodge, Keep watching. Mark has been painting again today, hopefully by the weekend I should have a photo.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #176590 Jan 29th, 2008 at 01:03 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Yipee.... PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #178236 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 07:09 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk This is what Mark has been making this last fortnight.It is Falcor the flying Dragon from the film Never Ending Story.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #178258 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 07:43 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. I love that dragon. I want to adopt him and hug him. He is doing a great job. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #178261 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 07:45 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Originally Posted by glenda This is what Mark has been making this last fortnight.It is Falcor the flying Dragon from the film Never Ending Story. Wow Mark, YOu little genius.That is so realistic........ Your doing well there Pal.. Can't wait to see it in living color.. ebay will get that one for sure..... Good luck mark and mom.Thanks for sharing . Wanna see them all.. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #178265 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 08:08 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk Its on Ebay now!!!!!!!!!!!! type in falcor doll..Good luck.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #178288 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 10:45 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&dfsp=1&from=R10&_trksid=m37&satitle=falcor++doll&sacat=237%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1&fsoo=1 I found it .............. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #178290 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 10:52 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY I love Falcor from the Neverending stories! He is such a gentle soul... Your son did a great job!

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plants 'n pots #178292 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 11:39 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk Mark has had 44 views on ebay, and he has 2 watchers.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #178296 Feb 3rd, 2008 at 12:16 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Is that stuffed ? b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #178969 Feb 5th, 2008 at 11:08 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk No it it made out of plastic. Mark makes the initial model out of modeling clay, he then refines it..........it takes hours!!!!!!!! then he makes a resin cast, and uses plastic to make it permanant. After that he files it, base coats it, and finally paints it.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #178979 Feb 5th, 2008 at 12:00 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Is he making Knomes ??????? Boy could he do nice on them I bet.............. Mine are all falling apart.. That is a very nice hobby.....I made a curtain today .. Sewing.. for the bath ..Hd liked it.. b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #182686 Feb 16th, 2008 at 10:51 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk Mark sold both the Worm and Falcor on Ebay. It was very exciting watching the bidding at the end. There was lots of interest shown too, so Mark feels pleased by his success, he is already planning his next sculpt.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #182702 Feb 16th, 2008 at 11:04 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania :ding: glenda That is wonderful.........I forgot to watch.Too busy with valentines day. Sure tell him to keep it up......If he makes even $5. after costs, it is a profit. You should be proud of him. Let us know what he does up next.. GOod boy . PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dodge #182944 Feb 17th, 2008 at 03:58 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk glenda OP OP glenda Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,556 uk I will. He is researching for his next sculpt at the moment, but when he has made it I will take a photo for you to see.

Re: lOOk what my son has made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenda #182953 Feb 17th, 2008 at 06:21 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania That is so sweet....We know knomes are popular..I just bought one..LOL Thanks for sharing and caring for you son.. b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..