fossilized6s Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Call it what you may, but i decided to be cheap and cheat a little. I've always wanted a big honkin' dino tooth in my collection, but like most i don't have $1,000+ burning a hole in my pocket. So i bought the fattest, longest and cheapest tooth i could find. $150 Spinosaurus it is (no shocker). It was 4 1/2" when i bought it, and in really rough shape. Moroccan sand glue everywhere, thick clear epoxy gushing from the repaired cracks and enamel missing in spots. And whom ever decided to "clear" it, must of been a cat hoarder, because there was hair everywhere. Here she is, fresh from the bubble wrap I started by dremeling most of the sand glue i could find (I kept a bit on for character). Then i cleaned up any messy seams and got rid of the cat coat. Next i whipped out the ol' Magic sculpt epoxy and started sculpting. This was a bit tougher then i had anticipated. Given the volume of the area, detail that needed to be crafted and the soft nature of the Magic Sculpt it went slow. I did however find a trick to harden the epoxy temporarily for more control for detail. Stick it in the freezer! It doesn't really harden, it just stiffens up. I tried my best to not inflate the size of the tooth and i did my best to follow the natural lines. After it was sculpted and dry, i took my trusty dremel and fine tuned the striations and cleaned up any bumps, lumps or anything else unpleasing to the eye. Here she is sculpted Next was the paint. Oh the paint. Being severely color blind i just had to guess. It's a shame really, but what am i going to do?! In my eyes it looks pretty darn good, to you i don't know..... YOU let ME know. Being a perfectionist, I've learned in some cases (such as this) being imperfect is perfect. Being a bit "sloppy" and "erratic" with my colors makes it look more authentic. When the paint dried, i cleared it. This is important, because it blends my restoration epoxy into the real deal, forever camouflaging my devious deception. Here she is all ready for her close up She was 4 1/2" and worth $150 Now she's 5 3/4" and worthless! Hahahaha! Edit: added another pic Edited April 25, 2015 by fossilized6s 1 ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyjoe Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I suspect it's not worthless to you. It looks awesome to me. Cogito ergo cephalalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks. I appreciate that. I don't plan on selling it, so it's priceless to me. Haha It was a fun and quick little project. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Well done, Charlie. You captured the color just fine. Maybe you could get a side job making molds for museums. You really are a multi talent when it comes to artistic productions. When will you be doing some more of your great sketches? Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thank you, sir. I appreciate the kind words. I'm still in the process of finishing the Pterosaur sketch for auction. It's just frustrating me at the moment. My inspiration has gone, and when that happens it's hard to get back on the horse. I'll get er done though. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 . My inspiration has gone, and when that happens it's hard to get back on the horse. I'll get er done though. I know what you mean. I haven't felt like picking up my guitar for months, but I've got to start practicing for the next concert soon. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triceratops Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Great job! The paint looks fine! -Lyall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amour 25 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Came out great. I like the look of it. Perfect match. Colorblind my a$$. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 The artist's deft touch has yielded a terrific display piece: well done! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hey Charlie, you did a fantastic job on that! Quite impressive. Ive got a box of those spino teeth if you want to keep on repairing? RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Great job! The paint looks fine! Thank you! Came out great. I like the look of it. Perfect match. Colorblind my a$$. Thanks, Jeff. Sometimes i get lucky. The artist's deft touch has yielded a terrific display piece: well done! Thanks, Chas. Yup, that's all it will be is a display piece. Hey Charlie, you did a fantastic job on that! Quite impressive. Ive got a box of those spino teeth if you want to keep on repairing?RB Thanks, RB. This was probably a one time deal, unless you have a larger tooth (5"+) that needs repair. Or did you want me to repair them for you? ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Now that's impressive Charlie! ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks, Paul. I appreciate that. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I am not a big fan of restorations, but Great Job on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 JP, coming from a fossil purest and museum man, that means a lot. Thank you! ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thank you! I hand painted it. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njfossilhunter Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 You did a wonderful job on that tooth...I was really impressed with your work...have you ever thought of doing this as a source of income. TonyThe Brooks Are Like A Box Of Chocolates,,,, You Never Know What You'll Find. I Told You I Don't Have Alzheimer's.....I Have Sometimers. Some Times I Remember And Some Times I Forget.... I Mostly Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thank you, i appreciate that. I would love to do this for a job. But unfortunately i can't focus on much at this time. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thank you, i appreciate that. I would love to do this for a job. But unfortunately i can't focus on much at this time. Hang in there, Charlie! You did a fantastic job on that tooth. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thank you,Tim. I appreciate your comment and concern. My usual life loving spirit is really getting beat down. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bone2stone Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 At that price and knowledge of it's authenticity, the artistic job you performed on that specimen deserves a place of honor in your collection. No regrets on overpricing. Great job. Jess B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hey Charlie, Morocco just called--they're looking for a decent artist over there. But seriously, I might even consider color blindness if that was the cost I had to pay for just a portion of your talent. How artists or musicians can do what they do still amazes me in a profound way. The closest I come to exercising my muse is photography or the occasional bit of woodturning. Thanks for showing us the process. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 At that price and knowledge of it's authenticity, the artistic job you performed on that specimen deserves a place of honor in your collection. No regrets on overpricing. Great job. Jess B. Hey Charlie, Morocco just called--they're looking for a decent artist over there. But seriously, I might even consider color blindness if that was the cost I had to pay for just a portion of your talent. How artists or musicians can do what they do still amazes me in a profound way. The closest I come to exercising my muse is photography or the occasional bit of woodturning. Thanks for showing us the process. Cheers. -Ken . Thanks, Ken and Jess. It was a fun and quick project. I definitely will keep it forever, even if my collection grows vast and amazing. Thanks for the kind words, guys. I appreciate that. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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