Thread: Albert O Durve - Human Shaped Serving Tray and Autopsy Plans

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Sorry I haven't been a big poster on the forum this year. But this is what I am presently working on. Couldn't decide where to post this: Props, Tutorials, or Party Ideas. I thought Party ideas would appreciate it more. Even tho it is a Tutorial> Powers that be can move it if they think its fitting.

I have been a fan of Artsy Chiqua for a couple of years now. Hamm and I “copied” her idea for our Cemetery Cart from her Parkfield Morgue cart last year. Over the years I have snagged images and Ideas and saved them in my collection of “ideas and inspirations”.
Wallowing in my “Jaded” Mental State and looking through the Monsterlists, favorite links and my cache of “images”
I ran across her Victor the Eatible Human Shaped Food Serving Tray and Embalming Fluid Stand. (Her links to her tutorial at end of this first post)
This is how she "loaded" her tray full of foods for her party:




Victor the Eatible now has a Cousin named: Albert O. Durve
(Thanks Spyder who inspired the cool name….he is soooo clever)


Albert O. Durve is my party plan for 2010.
Albert O. Durve looked like Christopher Walken. Why…cause I just pictured Al looking like Christopher. Lol
He was a Beloved Chef and Food Critic And he died.
In October we will be performing his Autopsy and Pre Burial Viewing.
This is the assembly of Al Durve.


Step One Project Image onto Paper



Step Two- Trace Image onto Pattern.



Step 3 Trace Outline out of Pink Insulation Board and Cut out using Foam Cutters ( wire or knife) Razor knife or jig saw .


Step 3.5 Save outline for something cool to do later.

Step Four_ peel off plastic front and back



Step Five- reinforce bracing on back of tray I used free paint sticks !


Step Six Using Pipe insulation as a wall trim I used masking take to tape the entire outline.



Step Seven Feet: I used round cardboard sugar containers for feet ( I was going to try to shape them using the shape Of my shoes…but I nixed that idea because it did not look right) ArtsyChiqua actually put little smokies in the feet section: But I am planning on using these as my silverware holders.

Step Eight continue taping outline and insert round container for feet and tape


Step Nine Paper Mache 50 50 % glue white or wood and torn kraft paper


Step 9.5 layer mache both sides as many layers you wish drying layers between applications


Step 10 on dried form take Paper pattern and trace onto tray ; recommend not using markers


Step Eleven Begin painting your character- I had Al Durve Painted and went on to Step 12 without “ sealing my paint job” with a sealer or finishing spray.
The polyacrylic ….severely effected my acrylic paint job…. Half of it disappeared and
The magic marker I used SURFACED noticeably BAD>
So AL is being repainted and detail paint is not finished.


Step Twelve after character is painted Recommend spray sealant the colors and begin coats x3 of polycrylic or varnish

this is Al Durve void of some ‘detail’ paint I am still working on him …and will
seal and poly coat again when finished .
I will post a photo of completed AL later.

COLOR="YellowGreen"]Meanwhile:
The rough drafts and other plans that go with Al Durve.

The Embalming fluid Jars I picked up at Wal-Mart for two dollars each

The Autopsy Form for The Embalming Room table


The Obituary Notice to be included in the Invitation
The Invitation.
EDit: ooooopsss sorrry I will repost this once I delete Personal names and address..... eeek didn't realize til I relooked at post.


Artsy Chiquita Tut. Victor is painted awesome ! check him out !

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Wow, wow, wow! That is a great project! Can't wait to see the finished project as you already have such a great start on it!
Thanks for the step by step and photos!

That is very, very cool. We had done an alien autopsy chip and dip set, with Salsa and guacamole in the abdominal cavity. I made it so plastic containers would fit in the cavity for sanitary purposes. I hand carved the alien from laminated sheets of pink insulation foam, with a latex "skin"

I really like the concept of the human autopsy set up though. That is truly kick a$$.




Eric

cylon, what an incredible edible! Your project is coming along great--can't wait to see it all set up with the food. This is an amazing idea. I'll have to file this away for a future party.

Originally Posted by cinders

cylon, what an incredible edible! Your project is coming along great--can't wait to see it all set up with the food. This is an amazing idea. I'll have to file this away for a future party.

I have to agree. This is a perfect food presentation for a Halloween Bash!!!

Keep the progress shots coming!

Eric

Originally Posted by Wolfbeard

That is very, very cool. We had done an alien autopsy chip and dip set, with Salsa and guacamole in the abdominal cavity. I made it so plastic containers would fit in the cavity for sanitary purposes. I hand carved the alien from laminated sheets of pink insulation foam, with a latex "skin"

I really like the concept of the human autopsy set up though. That is truly kick a$$.


Eric

I love the hand holding the chip bowl lol

Wolfbeard - what a cool job you did in this room. The autopsy is a great idea for your chip and dip....But I really liked your back wall. Tell me, is that a faux wall with lights....and what is that finish on it? It looks like aluminmin. ( sorry spelling is fiiiz on that one) Excellent Job!

thanks Cinders, Wolfbeard and Ms Meeples ....Your compliments are kind.
I think this is an awesome project and really am surprise not more people have done this.

It is going to be fun to decide / design the foods to present on the tray..
AND how to make the "supporting" party containers ...loook like party of the Autopsy room equipment. ( like making the cockpots look like aluminimin (sp)
containers etc)


Open to suggestions for food or Embalming room ideas