We had great fun in the office this spring creating a time lapse video
for a new class – The Book Thief.
Watch as Purple Boots takes a simple lead sculpture – built around an
old book and using an armature to create a figure – and brings it to
life. Look carefully at all of the embellishments that are added in
each stage and the use of the blue Powertex to really make the book
pop. Old bits of lace, keys and string are combined with elements made
from self hardening clay to produce interesting effects. At some
points the details seem to vanish as the Powertex is applied to embed
them into the base.
Watch further and you will see the use of dry brushing techniques. The
smallest amount of pigment and Powertex’s own varnish create beautiful
end results. All those details which seemed to vanish are now
prominent again and we think the copper compliments the bright blue
beautifully. A perfect gift for any bookworm and a great decoration
for the mantle piece of any bookcase at home.
