[Hagstone]

(If this is in the wrong place, my apologies!)

So I wanted to try my hand at making a werewolf skin rug, and so I bought a taxidermy form for a bear. But then I decided it would be much more fun if I could wear the werewolf skin! And thus the wearable werewolf project was born.

While searching for inspiration on how to set about making this thing, I discovered this werewolf shrug created by an artist named Magpieb0nes on DeviantArt. Taking this idea but making it less animal mascot-like and more menacing, I did these sloppy sketches.



I'm going for a combination of an animal skin headdress and hoodie.

So here's what I started with, a grizzly bear rug shell (with a silly face drawn on it).





With a saw and a dremel tool, I went about modifying the form to fit onto my head, as well as giving it more canine features. The nose is completely removed and will be re-sculpted. Foam dust EVERYWHERE. I wore a respirator and I still got some up my nose.







Fitting the glass eyes. I'm using taxidermy lion eyes.



I'm home alone at the moment, so getting it to fit right consisted of taking a lot of selfies during the carving.



Hopefully I'll look less like Goofy when it has teeth.

Tomorrow I hope to start sculpting to build up the features. Stay tuned!

 

[22606]

Hopefully I'll look less like Goofy when it has teeth.

Yes, you will be able to pass for Pluto instead Wicked idea. Good luck with the execution.

 

[Hagstone]

Had a full afternoon of sculpting. I used Super Sculpy to build up the features, and then baked it with a hair dryer.

Setting the eyes and sculpting the eyelids...



For the nose, I stuck in some armature wire, and then crumpled a bit of tin foil around it before adding the clay.









Added some snarly wrinkles.







Baking with a hair dryer did take quite a bit, but it seems pretty hardened. Later it will be all sealed for more sturdiness.

Next step will be sculpting the teeth. Won't be happening tonight, I need to rest my back after all that!

 

[minksocks]

Wow!! That is looking really good. Cant wait to see it complete. Well done you.

 

[talkingcatblues]

Eyes came out great. I love all the detail you're getting in there.

 

[Hagstone]

Had a few hours today to start on the teeth. The armature wire is glued in with super glue. Sculpting the teeth out of Super Sculpy, baking them with a hairdryer as I go and then lightly sanding them.

Using a coyote skull as reference for tooth placement and shape.









I'm hoping to remove more foam from the inside to further decrease weight if I can, but so far it's not too heavy.

 

[lawrie]

Thats awesome. Cant wait to see it finished

 

[ooojen]

I love the details you've sculpted on the eyes and nose! I'll be watching for updates, too. Excellent work!

 

[Hagstone]

The last two days have been productive...

Adding teeth...



Gums...



Lips...



To make the ears I first sandwiched armature wire between two pieces of thin craft foam with high temp hot glue. I them attached them to the head and shaped them until I was happy.



I then built them up with more layers of thin craft foam to make them more rigid and give them dimension.







Then came the painting. I decided to paint the entire head black just to help keep it together until I can seal it with epoxy resin.



The teeth are really not this white. They're washed out in this pic.



His ears are crooked. OH WELL. I tried.





My fur swatches from Mendels came!



Next up is sealing. Then I will create a pattern from which I can fur the head.

 

[spookydave]

Very impressive hagstone, great idea and unbelievable execution, love the art work on you're website also!! Great job!

 

[Y.pestis]

I've wanted to build a werewolf trophy mount for a while and I'm totally blown away by your build. Fantastic work....can't wait to see it finished!

 

[ooojen]

Same here; I'm anxious to see the next step. Thanks so much for posting pictures as you go along. It's wonderful to follow the creative process!

 

[cyberhaunt]

This looks Awesome so far. I look forward to seeing more.

 

[xLawfulevilx]

I cant blast the like button hard enough absolutely LOVE!!!!! I hope you plan on getting some Werewolf stilts to give the legs the backward bend.

 

[Skeletoncrew]

Whoa! That is insane .. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Beautiful work!

 

[Spanishtulip]

What a gorgeous piece of artwork!

 

[TamsinL]

Amazing! Cant wait to see this done!

 

[ThePirateHouse]

I am in awe! You have a gift! Truly beautiful work. Thank you for allowing us to see you bring it to life.

 

[Ghost Ninja]

Looking good!

 

[SpookieBoogie]

Lovely work, Hagstone! I am absolutely stoked to see the end result. I like your use of the taxidermy gear. I also never thought to blow dry Sculpey. Do you have a preference for it over air dry clay, or was it just something you already had sitting around? Also, I noticed you're from Madison. I am from Huntsville. Will you be participating in any of the costume contests around town? You absolutely should. A lot of places shell out a nice little chunk of cash. Your costume would blow most of the participants out of the water!

Edit: Even your artwork is fantastic! I just checked out your website!