Gordon’s Novelty by Fos

[Dave K.]

Just arrived today. I'm thinking of a creepy dental office with one of those cool 3-D trade signs hanging out front.

[Dave K.]

Here's Doug's original.

[Dave K.]

The usual, well-done documentation. Great set of signs! 👍🏻

[Dave K.]

...and the goodies...

[Dave K.]

Wonder how hard it would be to make something like these...?

[Dave K.]

My first attempt this evening was carving from a piece of basswood. Here's my second attempt...hydrocal this time...an old shipping crate casting.

[Dave K.]

I'm Mitzi and I'll be your hygienist today.

[Dave K.]

Might be too big. I'll futz around some more tomorrow and maybe go with a 2-D sign.

[Janbouli]

Come on you can do it , it's 3D we want to see.

[rpdylan]

I think you almost got it, just need to narrow it a bit. Have you tried balsa wood? Michaels sells it and it carves real easy!

[Dave K.]

Well, how can I quit with a cheering section like that? Balsa's a good idea. Oh, and I should also start the dang structure. 🤣

[ReadingBob]

Love seeing a brand new Dave K thread!  You know I'll be following along.

For the tooth have you considered (and I forget the brand name of it) the modeling clay that JoAnn's and Michael's sell that can be formed and then baked to harden it?  I've used it for cow pies although they were a bit easier to shape than a tooth.   

[Dave K.]

Great idea, Bob! Gotta take Molly to the vet...I'll swing by Michael's. I can't remember the name, either. "Sculpey" sounds vaguely familiar.

[Dave K.]

Could make a whole bunch with a package like this. Anyone need a crown?

[Dave K.]

Where's Russ from NEBrownstone or Randy from Downtown Deco when you need them? 😜