| Where do you get the teeth? |
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Contrary to popular belief, I do not use kitten teeth. The teeth are made from glow in the dark polymer clay. |
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| Do the teeth, eyes, and horn really glow in the dark? |
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Yes, they really do glow in the dark, it looks really cool too. |
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| How do I care for the little guy? |
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The Bognoggin should be cared for the same as any piece of glass or ceramic sculpture. |
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| Where should I keep my Bognoggin? |
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Keep your Bognoggin somewhere you can see him but at the same time away from imminent danger-danger such as pets, small children, etcetera. They look really cool in potted plants. |
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| Do you teach classes? |
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I do teach classes and you can learn more about that in the classes section of the website. |
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| Where can I purchase a Bognoggin? |
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The easiest way to purchase a Bognoggin is by using my website, otherwise I do attend craft shows and sell through a few small galleries across the United States. |
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| Have you ever considered doing a TV series? |
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Yes, I have many stories and adventured lined up for the Bognogginz. I've used them in a few TV commercials and they have even been featured in a news story for the KVIA Spotlight segment. A childrens book is also 'in the works.' |
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| Do you do requests? |
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I am able to design and create three-dimensional character objects per specification for personal and professional use. You can contact me for more information regarding rates, terms, and additional information. |
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| Do you mass produce any of your work? |
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I do not make or use molds with any of my creations. Each piece is a unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade creation. |
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| How long does it take you to make a Bognoggin? |
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It takes anywhere from 45 minutes to several hours of sculpting to create a Bognoggin. Beyond that, there are the processes of baking and finishing the Bognoggin. It mostly depends on what I'm creating. |
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| How long have you been doing this? |
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Years. |
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| What kind of clay do you use? |
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I use a synthetic modeling compound called polymer clay. |
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| What brand? |
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I use a blend of different brands and look for color more than specific brand. |
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| Do you sleep well? |
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I sleep relatively well. |
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| Do you dream about what a creation is going to be before your create it? |
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I do not dream specifically about the creatures I am creating. I do start with the idea of making him smile or frown to look mean. I like to focus on the emotion of the character. |
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| Is there a story behind it all? |
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There is a back story to the Bognogginz and I would hope to one day expand on my outline and create the whole mythical world of the Bognogginz. |
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| Why do you do this? |
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I guess you could call it my passion project. Did you ever see Field of Dreams? "If I make them...something will happen," the voice said. |
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| Who are you? |
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I am an American artist doing what I like to do, working a job, supporting his children, and scraping by. |
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| What is the ultimate goal of your work? |
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My ultimate goal would be to work full time as an artist, make a reasonable wage to live comfortably. |
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| Where do you get your ideas? |
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I don't question where they come from... |
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| Why a "Bog"? |
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I used to live in Baton Rouge and I love that area of the country, it's a dark mysterious, and a bit scary, with tons of interesting history. |
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| Are the finished works durable? |
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As durable as any glass or ceramic figureinge. I take greate care when creating a Bognoggin to reinforce the scul armature wire where needed.ture with |
