Gordon’s Novelty by Fos

[NEBrownstone]

Ahahaha, just happened to look at the forum and came across this.   None of the shingles are accurate for a tooth, so I wouldn't worry about it being perfect.  If I were to do it I would use hydrocal too since it's easy enough to carve.  Use this http://danhoangdds.com/the-anatomy-of-a-tooth/ diagram for a 2d layout.  I'd scale it down, print it out then lay it on your carving material. Cut that out, then sand it down to round it off to make it 3d-ish.  There is no need to add any anatomy (cusps and fissures) to the tooth.  Just a basic profile.


I've always wanted to do a dental office, just because.  I'd use the name Opaceous Dentin for the dentist's name.  It's really the name for a porcelain layer used in making crowns, but I always thought it would work well for an inside joke for any visiting dentists or dental lab technicians.

[Dave K.]

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[Dave K.]

It's those roots that are tricky...break easily. Y'alls have goaded me into a challenge.

[Dave K.]

Found a couple of pieces to work with.

[Dave K.]

Filing...

[Dave K.]

CRAP!

[Dave K.]

Starting over...

[Dave K.]

The trick seems to be going SLOWLY and knowing when to STOP before breakage...

[Dave K.]

I'm assuming these old trade signs would've been carved from wood...maybe something lighter? In any case, the maker would not be skilled in oral anatomy so they wouldn't be perfect.

[rpdylan]

I forgot about Sculpy!  Hydrocal idea is a great one also- that last tooth pic is looking good....

[Lynnb]

You're getting right doen to the root on this one.
That building shows great character.
Following.

[Janbouli]

Haven't you got an old tooth lying around , or grand-kids that have a tooth-fairy pay a visit soon. Or a dentist friend that has a real tooth for you.

[Dave K.]

'No' on all counts..gotta get creative!

[Dave K.]

You know...additional Googlizing suggests four roots is too many. D'oh!

[postalkarl]

Hi Dave:

I built that one. It's a great kit. Have fun. I'll be watching.

Karl