As I continue working on a stove for Jane's attic, I just finished a coal kit and shovel to go with it.
The original kit was made out of 'lifeless' shiny plastic, with a load of 'coal' looking pretty much the same. Too boring an unrealistic to my taste! Hence I decided to breathe some life into it by giving it a typical "Rusty José" makeover.
The shovel looks as if it has had a long, working life. |
To give it that extra touch, I also added real coal to the kit, and even weathered that! I think it looks beautiful with its irregular surfaces, making it resemble a load of rough diamonds.
Real coal was added to the model. |
Of course, as the work of the damned is never complete, so you can expect some alteration to it as the project progresses. But that constant 'itching' for improvement is what makes it grow.
Thanks for visiting and be well!
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Wow José! This looks so realistic. The rust, the weathering and even the dirt gives that extra realistic detail. Well done. Can't wait to see the stove in place. x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rebecca, as always!! :)
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