What do you think of this foot? *UPDATE No 2*

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What do you think of this foot? *UPDATE No 2*

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Okay, so in between me reborning today and managed to start work and Amelia~Rose's foot. It is only my third attempt and is very much a WIP, so please bear with me.
What do you guys think? Is the shape okay? I'm thinking the toes from the top look a little too long?
I still have a lot of detailing to do, but I think the basic shape is there.
Nikki xx

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UPDATE:

Ok, so I took all of you advice into consideration and worked a little more on Amelia's foot yesterday.
I've:
. Smoothed over the fat rolls on top.
. Lessened the depth of the crinkles on the sole of the foot.
. Made the criss croos less uniformed
. Added shape to the toes
. Shortened the toes
. Added a little extra detail.

I still have a lot to do, and you honest advice would be greatly appreciated!
Nikki xx

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UPDATE NO, 2

I think I am happy with her feet now. I just have to add a little more shape to the arch of her left foot and thin out the heel of her right and I will be happy. :dance:
I have started on her leg, but it is still very rough.
I really am falling in love with this little one!

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Beautiful foot, love all the detailing! Is the head for this baby the one pictured? If so, it is just beautiful, I would definitely buy a kit if you are considering making her a kit. Hope so!
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nanas newborns wrote:Beautiful foot, love all the detailing! Is the head for this baby the one pictured? If so, it is just beautiful, I would definitely buy a kit if you are considering making her a kit. Hope so!
Thank you so much for your compliments! :) Yes, the head pictured is the baby. She will be my first bodied silicone, which I will sell a very small no. as silicone kits and the rest as babies completed by me.

I'm still toying with the idea of a vinyl kit as I have absolutely no idea how to go about doing that, and as she is only my 4th attempt at sculpting (the first I've actually baked) I don't know if I'm confident enough in the quality of my work. We'll see how I feel when I finally finish sculpting her (hopefully before Christmas :lol: )
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I love her too- would definitely buy as a kit!
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Toes look away to long for wee baby. I've seen them, up close and personal and they are not that long until around 5-6 yrs of age.

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Ok, here's my brutal honesty. I too agree the toes are too long. I also personally think the detailing is too much. I think the creases are too deep. Overall its a beautiful lil foot. Just needs some tweaking for me. You're doing super though. Keep up the good work. Your sweet beach baby is adorable too.
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Beautiful shape. However my honest comments are:
1. I wish the toes were a little curled down
2. I agree the creases are a bit too deep
3. I really don't like the diamond shaped cross-hatching on the bottom of the foot. It is too regular and defined. Also, shouldn't go so far into the arch area.
BUT!!! I sure wish I could sculpt as well as you.
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I don't sculpt but this is what I would notice on a finished baby,
Babies toes are too long and generally a little too big,the creases on the top of the foot would only be like that if babies foot was flexed upward. Any wee ones I have seen have very tiny toes when little babies,we only need longer bigger toes when we start to walk. :D :D
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Thank you all so much for the brutal honesty, it is greatly appreciated as it's the way to improve. :grouphug:

It looks like its unanimous, the toes will be shortened today. :)
Brooke wrote: 1. I wish the toes were a little curled down ..... I really don't like the diamond shaped cross-hatching on the bottom of the foot. It is too regular and defined. Also, shouldn't go so far into the arch area.
Brooke, don't worry the toes on the other foot will have a slightly more curled up look.
As for the cross hatching on the bottom of the foot, it's only the beginning of what I'll be doing, it will be a lot less regular once I've smoothed things out and added a little extra detail.
I'm looking to achieve a 2-3 day old baby look to my little feetsies. I'm using this picture as inspiration and a little guidance.

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grandmasheryl wrote: the creases on the top of the foot would only be like that if babies foot was flexed upward.
Duly noted! I'll sort them out today :D

erin1958 wrote: I also personally think the detailing is too much. I think the creases are too deep. Overall its a beautiful lil foot.
Brooke wrote: I agree the creases are a bit too deep
As for the creases, A lot of detail will be lost when I cast her into silicone, so the creases have to be a lot deeper in the clay, but maybe they are a little too deep. I'll have a look at lessening them today. :)



Once again, thanks for all the advice and compliments, it definitely helps!
Nikki xx
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I think it looks perfect Nikki! Gorgeous baby and tootsie! Excited to see this one in silicone.
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Wyattsmommy_Cassandra wrote:I think it looks perfect Nikki! Gorgeous baby and tootsie! Excited to see this one in silicone.
Thank you so much! I can't wait to see her all done too. She's been a long time coming! :D
Nikki xx
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Nikki congrats! I think you have done a beautiful job...good luck with your new venture:) :baby:
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CottageLaneBabies by Di wrote:Nikki congrats! I think you have done a beautiful job...good luck with your new venture:) :baby:
Thank you so much! I really hope the next stages go to plan, with a little bumps in the road as possible :heart:
Nikki xx
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