Dolphin Fibreglass Figure

  • Positive mold of polystyrene rigid foam
  • Sketched dolphin on Styrofoam block
  • Dolphin mold, carved/shaped
  • Model details and subtleties, then smoothed
  • Laminate
  • Remove hardened laminate from the positive mold
  • Slice alongside the laminate structure, and separate from the form without any damage
  • Glued parts together and laminate again
  • Using the hand lay-up method and fibreglass and polyester resin, the walls of the assembled dolphin were about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick
  • Primed and painted using airbrush
  • Sealed form
  • Exhibit
  • Figure, sculpture , Fiberglass item