Photonic AngelI’ve had another go at these resin heads - this time ramping up the complexi

Photonic AngelI’ve had another go at these resin heads - this time ramping up the complexity and symmetry.  On top of my original inspiration, the movies Ex Machina and the Fritz Lang masterpiece, Metropolis, I’ve been watching a ton of science documentaries on youtube. Photonic computing is equal parts of terrifying (possibly undermining e-commerce security and privacy) and exciting with life changing possibilities.  It could grant us immortality - digital immortality with our consciousness being uploaded.Resin is never simple to work with.  Lots of trial and error, testing different resins, a pile of rejects.  Every pour runs the risk of not setting if I botch the ratio. The parts are placed and fixed layer by layer with a 16 to 24 hour drying time between each pour.  With 5 layers the “brain” has depth and complexity.  Due to the convex curve of the forehead there is some distortion/refraction when viewed from the front.  I didn’t use any trick lighting in photos - the shape and material tends to capture light in unusual ways.  There are some occasional air bubbles - something I’ve got to learn to live with when working with resin without spending a fortune of a vacuum chamber.  I’ve bought a lot of watch parts over the past 10 years to create a complex “brain”.  Many are NOS - new old stock - parts never used - perfect for the pristine look I’m going for.Due to the original being a clay model. the mold produced a frosted appearance and texture even using crystal clear resin.  Each face must go through levels of sanding and polishing.  It takes a long time and a lot of elbow grease to get a glass like polish.  I like to keep the frosted texture around the eyes, nose and mouth.  Her features would just disappear without it.  Her eyes are half spheres attached with UV resin.After five or six days it’s always exciting to see how she looks coming out of the mold.  Once I’ve finished polishing I start working on her exterior features.  For this piece I’ve combined electrical glass fuses on either side of her head, two half drilled bead posts as antenna and laser cut arc slice attached with screws on the back of the head.  There are two three hole bars also screwed into the head for hanging holes.  Two hanging points mean the pendant won’t flip around.  The head is 2 inches high, 1.5 inches wide and 0.75 deep. It is designed to be worn mid length on the chest but I’m happy to change the length or put it on a cord for a masculine piece.  The chain is silver tone ball link with larger ball stations.  I’ve ended each chain length (10 inches each - so a total 20 inch chain) with finished cord caps.  If you would like to wear it higher or lower - I’m happy to alter the chain to any length you want. -- source link

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