Tang Lung
   MAKING THE STATUE

PAGE SIX: THE MAKING OF TANG LUNG | TONG LOONG, A PHOTO JOURNAL.


Two close up images side by side of the sculpted miniature face and head of Tang Lung
Finally, I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Number eight was a charm!
Two close up images side by side of the miniature refined sculpted body and head with sculpted hair of Tang Lung
Using doll hair on the eyebrows worked so well, I stuck with it. One at a time by tweezers and glue.
Two images side by side of the miniature statue torso and head fully painted and the second shot a full body pose from worm's view
Chalk pastels added depth to the face. Balance in the statue piece was restored.
One medium close up image of Tang Lung with facial battle damage
Bruising on the cheek and a bloody lip to finish off the painting portion of the statue.
Three images two of which are close ups on the kung fu slipper making process and the other shot a full body of miniature statue standing on base upside down on one leg
The kung fu slippers were made from a black baseball cap and the soles wrapped in vinyl. The embedded magnets would allow Tang Lung to stand securely on the metal surface of the base.
One image of the base fully painted in a front view
I couldn't accept my statue standing upright with a support post stuck in the middle of the base. The illusion of the realistic statue is lost when there is an obstruction at the waist or crotch propping it up.

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STATUES


Don't hesitate to email me at martengo or via if you have any questions regarding my Tang Lung PD statue or work process. Especially if you are following these steps as a guide to making your own statue.










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