Teacup sculpture

[Nosila65]

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Asked to make a teacup sculpture to feature in a garden at the Sandringham show here in the UK.

I have never made anything on such a large scale before. I am more at home working with cake and icing, being an ex wedding cake designer and baker.
I had quite a job on my hands with this !

I made the framework using chicken wire which I reinforced with wire hoops to support the frame.
Covered this with filler foam and built up with One Coat plaster, so that's where I am with it now. Next job is to give it a waterproof coating.

[mantrid]

Will it come wwith a saucer?

[Nosila65]

No saucer required thank goodness !
I did ask, but they said it would take up far to much space in the garden.
It did cross my mind how on earth I would tackle that one !!
Got off lightly I think
Ali

[Nosila65]

Sorry for the huge picture !!
Not sure how to make it smaller

[mantrid]

A thing to consider just in case you havent done so. Put a drainage hole in the bottom. We're unlikely to get rain here in the sunny UK but you never can be too careful

[The Forge]

Instead of drainage hole, put a small heating element in there, so it will 'steam' when it rains.

[Kilkenny]

Why a cup? And what's the show you refer to?

Used to live quite close to Sandringham. I hope your cup is posh enough.

[Nosila65]

The Sandringham Flower and garden show.

It's in Norfolk.
I have Made two pieces.. The teacup and a figure made from chicken wire. The man is a feature of the Jubilee garden.
Yes, it's quite a posh teacup

Play on words

royalty
Royal tea.
Its the centrepiece of the garden. (Victorian garden)

[Nosila65]

Originally Posted by The Forge

Instead of drainage hole, put a small heating element in there, so it will 'steam' when it rains.

Wow ! Now that would be impressive !!

Drainage holes are in place now..
Next time !

[JAZ]

Good luck with your show. I imagine it was fun for you to explore this new medium.
JAZ

[Nosila65]

Thanks Jaz,
It's been so much fun..
Will be lost for something to do in my spare time when it's finished. (Nurse by Day)

I've kinda got the bug now and was thinking of making some smaller pieces.
I'm thinking along the lines of Garden .