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The creation of Norman the Dragon, at Lincoln Castle, new to 2023.
Carved from polystyrene / styrofoam, and finished in glass fibre, Norman now accompanies Lucy the Dragon inside the castle grounds.
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🎶 Many thanks to the fantastic composers for the music featured in this video:
♫ 'Within Our Nature' by Scott Buckley
Released under CC-BY 4.0.
www.scottbuckley.com.au
♫ 'Age of Wonder' by Scott Buckley
Released under CC-BY 4.0.
www.scottbuckley.com.au
♫ 'Into The Blue Sky' by Keys of the Moon Music
/ @keysofmoonmusic
♫ 'A New Year' by Scott Buckley
Released under CC-BY 4.0.
www.scottbuckley.com.au
♫ 'Beyond Good and Evil Re-Orchestrated' by Scott Buckley
Released under CC-BY 4.0.
www.scottbuckley.com.au
♫ 'Stars In Her Skies' by Scott Buckley
Released under CC-BY 4.0.
www.scottbuckley.com.au

[@franklinneely3006]

Beautiful work

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hi Franklin, thank you very much!

[@WATTScostumes]

Best job in the world!

[@rachelhunt4596]

I love this longer format! Amazing as always!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Glad you like it Rachel! Thank you very much

[@spellwing777]

Oh my god the level of DETAIL on a sculpture that big! Casting, stippling, hand-painting-what a gorgeous work of art!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much indeed Spellwing! Glad you enjoyed!

[@user-oy7uk3fd1m]

just amazing

[@hipdogdsv]

Yall are absolutely amazing. I love watching yall!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much indeed!

[@debbralehrman5957]

This is such a cool looking Dragon. He fits in beautifully with Lucy. I love watching the process as much as the end result. Once again awesome work Guys!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹🌹

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much Debbra! Glad you enjoyed, you're always welcome

[@stephengatonye8969]

Awesome work

[@MichaelOwens1972]

I just love passionate people who care and love what they do. Thank you for this. You guys look like you are having fun!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much for stopping by Michael. We certainly do. Glad to see it's appreciated elsewhere too!

[@natalianatalia8168]

Потрясающе!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Ты восхитителен!

[@liv3formusic46]

Living in Lincoln and seeing Lucy and Norman up close, this has been wonderful to see how much work went into bringing Norman to life! Well done, amazing work :)

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Lincoln Castle is a great place to see. Excellent report!!! Beautiful work you all do!!! Very impressive!

[@jennylawson1980]

You guys are amazing and this project is incredible ❤ it turned out fantastic in every way. From beginning to end. Beautiful work all of you 😊 I absolutely love the longer video too. More time with you all.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much Jenny!

[@rudybigboote3883]

I greatly enjoy watching talented people ply their craft so I give this video 👍🏼👍🏼!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

We love having your big boots with us!

[@rudybigboote3883]

@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios uh, I don’t have big boots, I have a big boote. 😂 Not really but it’s a funny name that rhymes with Rudy.

[@agradoville]

Wow….wow…..wow!!!! Amazing! The form, the texture & detail is simply stunning. Such a cool project and the site is just something we don’t get to see in the states. Love these longer videos….keep ‘em coming!!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Was a nice site visit! I must admit. Well worth the journey to go and install. Thanks Agradoville!

[@emertonseikhan6638]

​@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios May I ask for advice, how to earn money, or how to do professional marketing for works of art such as sculptures, carvings or paintings? it was very difficult for me to live with financial success, so I could only work to make ends meet, unable to realize my desire to become a successful artist.

[@emertonseikhan6638]

​@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios May I ask for advice, how to get money, or how to market professional works of art such as sculptures, carvings, or paintings? for the sake of a small amount of side money, then I stopped doing that, really love this field, I like to work as an artist, but in our country in Indonesia it is very difficult for me to live with financial success, so I can only work to make ends meet, I want to return to making art, want to make it my main business, but don't know when to start a business to realize my desire to become a successful artist.

[@user-lk1df5lh2k]

Super💯👍

[@sandypage1681]

Fantastic work as always! Attention to detail, wonderful!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much!

[@samanthanicholls641]

Visited here by chance with a friend 4 weeks ago, they looked brilliant and have the photos to prove it! Well done and thank u ❤

[@karenhomick2108]

Absolutely amazing to watch what beautiful work you all have created. The detail is so impressive. Just Love what was created.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much!

[@123mdlr8]

Absolutely stunning work, you guys are unbelieveably inspiring! Thank you so much for documenting this whole process!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Our pleasure!

[@negotiableaffections]

Lookout Aiden, I can see Jess coming up on the outside, with her wire-brush work about half-a-length-behind and closing. Ruth is doing a great deal of catch-up too!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Yes they are all doing great. I try to let them all do something which is out of there comfort range. It is only by doing something having a little practice they learn and improve. I trust them all. Thanks for watching.

[@kaylaadams6417]

So cool. I liked the blue but loved the red.

[@TrueBrit1]

I was at Lincoln Castle a few weeks ago, probably around the same time as the weather was quite hot then. Sadly I missed Aden and his amazing work. I don't know how you all do it, but it's super to watch you go from polystyrene, to the finished result. I have to say I think red was a better choice. As for the castle, yes you can go in for free (car parks all around for a daily charge of £9.50 - cheaper for 4 hours, but not by much). You only pay for the prison tour, to see the Magna Carta and the medieval walk around the top of the castle walls. When we were there, there were a lot of people sunbathing and having picnics - all just wandered in through the main entrance, no ticket required - you just walk through. At 25:42, you can see the prison (pre-Victorian and post Victorian) where around 38 prisoners were exe.cuted back in the 1700s and 1800s. There is a small area within a sort of turret part of the castle with many very small gravestones, which are those that were exe.cuted. They simply have the condemned persons' initials - that's it. At 25:45, in the distance there is a building that looks like a castle, with turrets and creeping ivy around it - that is actually a fully working county/crown court building, which operates Monday to Friday. What a fantastic place to work! All within the castle walls. Lastly, just a hundred yards from the castle entrance, is Lincoln cathedral, which is incredible. It is also free to go in, but donations are welcome if you so wish. The castle was built by William the Conqueror in the late 11th century (not long after the battle of Hastings in 1066), and the cathedral was built at around the same time. Lincoln is a great place to visit, really fascinating.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

It is always a real pleasure making something like this for such an historical place. Cheers.

[@meiahani2920]

amazingggg

[@TDuySculptures]

Amazing sculpture! It's look so real!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Careful, he bites!

[@Garridotattoos]

Watching a true master at work is absolutely priceless. 🥹❤️🙏🏽😎🙌🏽

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

We're glad you're here to watch!

[@thatonechristianchic8275]

It literally looked like Aiden was carving with magic. My eyes could not see the hot wire so it just looked like the Styrofoam was falling off! So cool, he's the Styrofoam Mage 🧙‍♂

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

A little magic has been known to happen 😉 especially on projects like these! Thank yoooouuu!

[@Andrew_Navarrete]

Wow my respect for such amazing work !

[@MorodokClay]

the best sculpture

[@michaeledwards525]

I absolutely love it. I wish there were Miniatures of them so I could have them in my yard

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Make it happen Michael ;) we await your commission!

[@dunebuggy1286]

Awesome. All looks great. I probably would have done the horns in a contrasting color, though. Gray or brown.

[@oadamo]

awesome job, love seeing your work.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank yooouuuuuu

[@robsongrinberg4816]

mais um lindo trabalho !!!!!! PARABENS A TODOS DA SCULPTURE STUDIOS.

[@razorart1371]

Super cool project. Thanks for sharing. ALSO, those heart-shaped pieces at the end are fantastic.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much ravor. We have a similar heart trail project video up, not not for these Lincoln hearts. So it was great to see them again, all decorated in situ!

[@applepen5903]

wow!!!!!

[@xi_the_engineer]

I subbed for the act at 17:30 alone. lovely work as well

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Someone who appreciates the entire process! Welcome!! You're here for the good stuff!

[@jonny555ive]

Nicely done, this thing looks awesome. First time here, instant subscriber 🤘🤘

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Welcome aboard!

[@NwoRun]

Marvelous

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Graci!

[@iitsbrad7987]

Super cool 👏 !!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joychandler6383]

Watching you guys is like going to a creative-artsy-crafty amusement park. 😂.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

And you've got a backstage pass!

[@stevenmccrickard1401]

New sub, thanks for the content. I just found your channel, I must have been living under a rock or something here in the USA. Outstanding project, very impressive. Could there be some baby dragons in the future? I sure hope so.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much Steven. Great to have you with us!

[@mikekurtz9443]

Another excellent video! The music was a masterpiece as well as your talent. Ya’ll are amazing!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Sean chooses the music very carefully for each project. Needs to match the vibe and feel. Kudos needs to go to the amazing composers of the tracks too. Thank you very much.

[@ourabouras]

Amazing job! Norman turned out spectacular, very eye catching in his new habitat. Although the polystyrene version was giving me such strong Falcor vibes😊 Gotta say, your main sculptor’s refusal to wear a respirator while cutting and carving out the big forms had me so worried, his poor lungs😬

[@pamelabennett6435]

OMGosh, ❤ I love dragons. They are beautiful

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

As are you, Pamela!

[@MonicaGomezVeganMutterGov]

AQ! I want one!!!!! They're so amazing!) I would LOVE to see a Tower shore dragon castle!) BEAUTIFUL!)😍🥰🤩💞💕🫶👍🫶👍

[@lutherlutes7568]

WOW!!!

[@reklamareka62]

dobrá práce,bavíme se vpodobném stylu.

[@edyesculturas2222]

Parabéns pelo trabalho! Congratulations!!!

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

Ive heard you often enough, but this is the 1st time I'm seeing you, Again another very impressive sculpt, I know anyone can buy sticky back silver foil, they sell it at my local Wicks DIY shop/store. polystyrene sheets/blocks are harder to come by especially at realistic prices.

[@amandaoosthuizen9065]

I love the blue at first but have to agree. Red just made the difference.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Amazing project and sweet video. You all did wonderful on this one.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated. Hope you're all well over there

[@Harithmd1]

Phenomenal ✨

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much! 🙌

[@samanthabaines3578]

New subscriber after your zen comment! Love it

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Ahhhhh Samantha. Welcome, welcome. You're safe here!

[@ubirajuniorvieirabrandao7162]

Nota 10 👍👍😎

[@patytrico]

Fantastic! Great job!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you Pattttyyyyy

[@DonoVideoProductions]

The sculpture and video are stellar. The artless way the dirt was put around the wing tips, and to a lesser extent the head, was criminal. Lincoln Castle needs to pay you guys to show them how to dress an installation.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hi, yes I agree about the dirt. I thought they were going to be piling up mud in great big heeps so it looked like the dragon was coming out of the ground. Instead they placed a flat layer of in dust. A real shame.

[@MDeLorien]

I absolutely adore dragons. You've made another mind blowing piece as always Thank you for this long video . Greetings from Portugal 🖤😊

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you very much 🖤😊

[@CoachHomeUK]

Think I prefer the blue but looks fantastic in red too

[@genesanford9412]

man , thats the biggest piece i,ve seen a shop do!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank me later 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmPTh6Sre9Obedk

[@danielstreng]

Superbe travail !

[@user-ru3ql6ji4p]

WOW! Just WOW!😍

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

🥰🥰🥰

[@kev3d]

Radical. I love it.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thanks Kev! Much appreciated

[@HaggisFist]

Gorgeous!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank yooouuuu

[@HushHushFamily]

Amazing work as always!! And yes I was definitely Zenned 😂

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Aaaaaaand relaaaaaaaxxxxx

[@davidpeslar3690]

❤😮😮😮 nádhera a fantastická práce

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Děkuji! Jsi krásná a fantastická!

[@dominiquea.j.lallement228]

WAOOO🎉🎉🎉 Hipermegagalattick dragons’love story! Did you collaborate in “Game of throne “? ❤your work!!!thanks!

[@liz-artcreations6633]

This is an amazing work of art! I have looked through the description and comments for how long it took to make “Norman”. I didn’t find an answer. I know months were mentioned but I couldn’t find a definitive duration. How long did it take to create this masterpiece? Fabulous work. It was a joy watching true masters at work.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hey Liz, we were given about 3 1/2 months in which to create it. Which ended up being a comfortable amount of time, even with the other projects that we had on in the studio. Thank you very much for watching!

[@deepred6041]

I think red was definitely the right choice in the end, Norman looks pretty fierce and somewhat happy too.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

With a name like deep red, how can we expect anything less ;)

[@huggyhuggsbears1265]

A beautiful piece of art, you guys are so talented. I never get tired of drawing & painting dragons, any movie or tv show featuring dragons.....I'M THERE!! I've always had this dream that if one day i'f i'm wealthy enough to buy a big enough house with loads of land, i would have a big pond put in, and then i would get some local stone masons to carve me a dragon (based on one of my drawings) with it's mouth open, and out of it's mouth would be where the fountain would spring from.....could even become a tourist attraction!! That would be my tribute to the Masters of modern day fantasy epics.....that's the dream anyway! Anyway back on Earth, you guys did a fantastic job, really enjoyed this commission and i could tell so did you guys, Amazing Work!!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hey huggy. Thank you very much for the comment. If there ever comes a time where you'd like to look into a dragon sculpture, and stone masonry is simply too expensive, maybe give us a look in, as we may be able to carve and fibreglass a dragon for you, with a stone effect finish. Food for thought! Thanks again.

[@huggyhuggsbears1265]

@AdenHynesSculptureStudios Hi there, thankyou so much for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it. Yes a sculpture of a dragon bust is definitely on the cards, but I need to do some diagrams, and I will definitely be contacting you talented guys ( & gals ) as and when I have the drawings ready. Do you actually allow people to your work place as there will be a lot of things to discuss, it would be much easier to tell you the details in person and vice versa, whatever you want to ask me, I'd be more than happy to tell you. I'm sure you & your remarkable gang of artisans will do a remarkable job, Thankyou once again, have yourselves a great weekend....DEFINITELY a dragon commission heading your way for sure, speak soon, God Bless .

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

@@huggyhuggsbears1265 Hey Huggy, absolutely no problem. We love the way you say back on Earth, as though coming back from fantasy land, but where we could actually bring this to life for you. By all means, get some sketches and sizes on the go. We could even arrange a zoom call, just to chat things through, but you'd be more than welcome to visit the studio as well, should the opportunity arise. Where abouts are you based?

[@maggielukasevich7267]

Amazing as always!!! Wish you were in the US! Hadn’t watched a video from you guys in a while and it’s always like catching up with a best friend! ❤

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thanks Maggie! Well, you can always find us here when you need us!

[@michelagi947]

AMAZIIIIINGGGG!!!! ❤

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank you!

[@millypep]

Was I expecting "welcome to Sculpture Studios" to be ON CAMERA?! No I was not. I liked it 😏

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Sean doesn't go in front of the camera often, but when he does.... phwoooaarrrrr

[@millypep]

@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios I know right, be still my beating heart 🤩

[@eliassilva5207]

Aways amazing❤ excelente job

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank yooouuuu

[@petermgruhn]

The eye is very nice.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Jess says thank you very much, Peter! :D

[@farscape3100]

some thing thats been in the pipe line for me for years is wanting to make a metal dragon sculpture, as i love dragons, nothing to large, but maybe i can pick some tips up here along the way 😊😊

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hopefully you've picked up a little inspiration on this one! Give it a shot!

[@ryangoyette3570]

Just discovered your channel. Your team does amazing work! ART. I came upon your channel by necessity…. Im diving into my first foam board/ fiberglass project. Difficulty level fairly low. Do you ever have videos that show the step after sculpting, the fiberglass step? I’ve watched videos from many people over the passed weeks… some people put foul over the foam to protect the foam from the resin and fiberglass part, some people don’t…. I want to look to you guys, you seem to be the utmost level of this skill

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hey Ryan, thanks for finding us! So..... We use a sticky backed aluminum foil, burnished over the top of the Styrofoam, and this protects the foam from the polyester resin going on the top with the glass fibre. We used to use a PVA glue in multiple layers before we discovered the foil, but this was very time consuming, as you usually have to go over with numerous layers of glue to fully protect it properly (if you're interested in our secretly sourced sticky back foil by the way, drop us an email via [e-mail]) We don't tend do actual tutorials. Just project videos of us going through our process generally for each piece we work on. There are no doubt tutorials out there online, but I hope the above is useful anyway

[@ryangoyette3570]

@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios wow!! What a fast response. And so helpful. Thank you!! I will drop you an email, because I scoured Amazon, and a couple other spots to no avail. As I said this is my first go at this. I recently purchased a 6ft plastic casket prop from a big box store, and it’s beautiful, not bad price for what it is, the only thing…. I’m not 100% in love with the top… it’s very flat, so my dad and I came to the idea of fiberglass/ resin over foam. Im going to make the top have a nice dome affect. Again, I can’t express enough how quickly you responded. Thank you!

[@lakshmanlanka9569]

Your work was fabulous... By using a little amount of clay and by using Thermocol sheets and and by using aluminium foil. I hope u can with me what type of chemicals u used for fiber mold

[@tobyobeyonecanobey1979]

That silver tape is Actual DUCT TAPE 😉

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

You keep believing that, buddy. You keep believing that 😉

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

I've not seen a Dragon's head this large since 1981s DRAGON SLAYER film which was...20ft long inc. the neck. A very different design, perhaps more stereotypical, but very good, meaning of course that the actor was able to literally jump on the Dragon's neck with NO fakery to try to stab it.

[@SierenH]

Im new. This is freakin awesome!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

We're old. YOU'RE freakin awesome!

[@cristoferarteydecoracion6186]

Hello, thank you for your videos, they are great, please help me, where can I find the aluminum paper to cover that is adhesive?

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

please drop us an email via [e-mail] if you would like to try it out

[@MarkWAdams]

Where would one find that magical foil at?… Beautiful work BTW!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hey Adam, perhaps drop us a cheeky email ;) [e-mail] (and thank you very much!)

[@hayleyspurin8286]

Plenty of filling for beanbags!!!!!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

We'd never get any work done if we had beanbags!

[@mehranzarrinehteram7228]

I am glad you didn't compress the video. This is an epic work from you guys. maybe because I like dragons and Castles so much.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Wanted to show the full scale of the work on this one. Merci!

[@davidheafield1436]

I’ve been ploughing through your content in awe since discovering it little under a week ago….fantastic stuff , the builds and the presenter with all your quirks…. Quick question : I can’t help but notice the Pink Floyd “Division Bell” statue(s) knocking about in the background of many videos , did you do the original ? …if not who commissioned this copy ?

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hey David, first of all, thank you very much for finding us, and for the kind words about our work and videos. It's much appreciated! Secondly, Aden created the original Stone heads for the Division Bell Cassette cover for the band. Since then, the metal heads that you see knocking around was purely a passion project, where he wanted to replicate the metal versions. Since then, we've been in touch with Pink Floyd, or rather, the powers that be, but unfortunately, the concept of a limited edition run of these sculptures won't be going ahead, which is a shame. As we can't sell these, a family friend simply has them sitting in their garden 😂

[@davidheafield1436]

@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios …thanks for the comprehensive reply , to be honest I had never realised the cassette version was different to the LP/ CD version as I was never a cassette buyer but the Wiki for Division Bell gives the details …wow! I live not far from Ely Cathedral which is visible in the mouth of the statues, it’s a very iconic and striking image…. Such a shame that you’ve been refused a licence to reproduce them for (rich) people’s gardens but I guess that’s business for you , they are known as a litigious band ! One last question , did you do a video of the build of them? ….or was that far too early for the start up of you lot filming the commissions to show on KZbin?

[@richcartwright889]

Just curious as I have never carved polystyrene before. Do you not need any dust masks or is it not fine enough to require one when you heat cut?

[@richcartwright889]

Great work by the way.

[@simongrell5897]

A big mirror in your studio would really help you out as you sculpt in symmetry.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

That isn't actually a bad idea! We'd have a nightmare keeping it clean and in one piece though!

[@NasirStudios]

Weldone

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thank yooouuu

[@NasirStudios]

Sir I always admire yours team and your work

[@liruichen]

Amazing work! Maybe masks and respirators?

[@louiswright8282]

What a fantastic prop!! The details are sublime!! You seem to do a great job at norman! I love that you managed to recreate the style of the original head, even though you didn't do the original head. Talking about them, what are your thoughts of Chessington removing the dragon head you did for them back then for a cave?

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Thanks Louis. Admittedly, we were heartily disappointed with the Chessington dragon. Not simply because it's not there anymore, but because it could very easily have still been utilised, revamped, repainted, repaired if needed, to fit the new style of the Tiger Rock ride. It simply looks like a big grey concrete blanket has been thrown over it, which is a real shame :/

[@louiswright8282]

@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios ti's a shame. There seems to be a big trend at the moment in Merlins parks removing a lot of old stuff, even when they're still in good condition, still really impressive, and we're fan favourites. I really appreciate your honesty on this thanks! Hopefully one day they'll notice how big of a mistake it was removing it, and maybe, who knows, you'll get a phone call from them again. You are insanely talented, why wouldn't they call you?

[@taters-no4gj]

First time I've seen your work and, I have to say, it's absolutely amazing. I've signed on as a follower, and I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your projects. Keep up your amazing work, and I'm sure you'll be hitting 60,000 followers (and beyond) in no time 😉👍🏻👏🏼

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hey Taters. Thank you very much! There's plenty of content on the channel. Feel free to have a look back through. We hope you enjoy!

[@evilutionltd]

That was a long video but it didn't DRAG ON.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

There he is ;)

[@Aaron-pp5dn]

hi, what product do you use for the resin mix top coat and can that be applied over the concrete? im a hobby sculptor that would like to make larger thing for my yard

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Hey Aaron, with this project, we were originally going to go over with a water based concrete render. But in the end, we went with a resin mix instead. We used a general purpose polyester resin, with talc to bulk up the material so that it can be painted or spread onto the job. Hardener/catalyst added to the resin of course

[@hardford1]

great job guys......what density of styrofoam you are using ?

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

For larger sculptures, we just use a standard bead (HD bead for smaller detailed work, which we don't use much)

[@AnyoneCanSee]

Absolutely fantastic. I wish I'd had a company like yours years ago. I used to produce large-scale events at castles and abbeys around the UK. I once hired a company and paid them around £5000 to sculpt a statue and it was crap. The very first review of the show said how cheap and crappy it looked and that it ruined an otherwise great show. £5000 for a lifesize statue was a lot 20 years ago and I was promised perfection. I could have bought a marble one for that amount. In those days it was so hard o find people and often the big set makers would screw over smaller companies.

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Sounds like a nightmare! I'm sure many people have been in similar situations before, whether something creative, or even home or garden construction. Being promised something properly made, and instead, getting a botched job. We'd like to think we may have done a better job for you, all those many years ago!

[@AnyoneCanSee]

@@AdenHynesSculptureStudios - Your work is superb. Pre-internet it was very difficult to find quality costume makers and set designers and so forth. Over the years I had tons of issues.

[@MisterPlooms]

What do you do with all of the trimmed pieces of polystyrene?

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

If it's "clean", we send it to be recycled into other uses. We think there are actually worms that eat it now!

[@coop5329]

I've watched quite a few of these, and it just occurred to me to ask--what do you do with all the polystyrene bits that are rasped off onto the floor? Seems like it would be very hard to collect it all what with it being both light enough to be moved by the slightest breeze, and with a static charge?

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

Believe it or not, a broom! Not quite as static as one might expect. Not here in the studio anyways, it must be magic!

[@ValyefMusic]

Hello, how can we reach Mr. Aden?

[@TheRmoroni]

why not leave the polystyrene inside sculpture? spectacular job well done!

[@TheRmoroni]

the eyes are top notch!

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

@@TheRmoroni thank you very much. Numerous reasons. The eyes being installed from the inside being one of them. Another is because we wanted to install metalwork at the bottom. And also to reduce the overall weight, as we needed to be able to manoeuvre it for tranpostation, and also lift it by hand up the hill on site

[@distortionpedal]

What is that hot wire tool ?

[@AdenHynesSculptureStudios]

It's a hot wire tool :P a wire that gets hot