So I finally got around to painting and attaching the tongue to the body base. I did a primer coat with an acrylic primer white. This acted as the base white for the model. I then drew the body parts on with pencil and then painted the details in acrylic. I outlined the details in sharpie red and black to define them. Next step is to lacquer the model with a vanish. I’m thinking a matt vanish will work best 
I created the Tongue for my Boo Munny. I did this using polymer clay (Fimo brand) and shaping tools. I cooked the Tongue for 25mins at 180c in a fan oven. My fist attempt at using Fimo, its actually very easy.
Next step is to prime the Boo parts and sand them correctly to bond them after painting. Hopefully prime and paint parts tomorrow.
Today I started working on my Munny customise your own toy. I’ve owned my Munny for a good 12 months and have finally decided I’m going to make three. The first will be based on the ghosts from Super Mario world 3, called Boo.
The head is too conveniently shaped like one to go a miss and I don’t believe anyone has done one like it yet. It means I’m left with a body and again convenient white glasses accessory they came with. I cleaned the factory oil off it today and may get to work on it at the weekend. If only I had lots of money for spray paints.
My other two will be Mario, to go with Boo of course, and one that looks like me. I may also do a Kanye went but I might wait until I’m a bit more experienced with them before I do that.
Above is the photo I took of my un-painted Dunny.
Haven’t got a fudge what a Dunny is?? Check them out at DunnyWorld. A Kidrobot collection
Today I sent my girlfriend an ecard. Not something I do everyday but none the less a pretty simple action. The card was designed by Kidrobot* and there were around 8 designs.
Those familiar with Kidrobot will undoubtably recognise the smokin range they do which tend to be smoking creatures, mainly a rabbit. I refused to send her a smoking one as neither of us are smokers and I quite avidly avoid it anyways so I end up sending a banana with a moustache (see above) and it got me thinking about detering audiences through design.
Another example I wonder is if a model advertising jeans holding a can of Coca Cola, and you hate Coca Cola does it automatically apply a minor resentment towards the jean brand?
Now I’m sure that is a fairly tame example but it does make me wonder how many sales are lost by brands and products due to their associations with other brands or habits.
Not a big quibble Im guessing but it does happen, and I still love Kidrobot.
*if you haven’t checked out Kidrobot… Sort yourself out and have a peak. Great apparel and toys http://www.kidrobot.com
My friend Stacey has just had her wisdom teeth out, she also has decided to share with me (and now you) her quite odd recipes to get around the no solids thing. As you can see from the picture, its quite brave but i’ll let Stacey take it away…
If you are also unfortunate enough to have teeth unwillingly ripped from your precious jaw then I have a few beautiful recipe suggestions that don’t involve any form of chewing as it would be mightily painful!
1. Blended roast dinner. (courtesy of Daddy Betts)
Splendid meal, if not disgusting to look at. Simply plate up a smaller than normal portion (mush is suprisingly more filling). Don’t hold back on any of the trimmings – this works with all meats and vegetables. Wack it all in your trusty blender with a large splosh of gravy to aid the churning and blend. Once pureed flomp the mix into a bowl, serve with extra gravy, et voila!
2. Banana and Tiramisu milkshake
…desperate times call for desperate measures but I consider this to be a pretty genius concoction. You will need one banana, a pre-made Tiramisu (M&S my personal fav), some milk and if you feeling extravagant some chocolate sprinkles.
Blend all until running and lovely, add to a mighty pint glass and top with the chocolaty treats ooh and possibly squirty cream to make it extra fatty. enjoy with a straw and some Gilmore girls 