The client wanted a Moroccan style bathroom for the truck conversion, but traditional tadelakt or plaster finishes would have been totally impractical in a moving vehicle due to the weight and likelihood of cracking with movement.
To achieve the look, I first sculpted the walls using polystyrene to create the soft organic shapes and curves, which also acts as an insulating layer. I then coated everything in Habitat Cast n Coat by @smoothon , to create a durable hard waterproof finish that could cope with moisture, vibration and everyday use inside the truck.
For me it was about creating something long lasting and functional while still capturing the feel and aesthetic the client wanted. I’m fully aware these aren’t the most sustainable materials in the world, but within the constraints of a vehicle build it felt like the right balance between creativity, practicality and longevity.
If you’re in the UK you can purchase Habitat from @bentleyadvanced
What do you think of the result?
#bentleysadvanced #smoothon #bathroominspo #vanconversion“
Make your own creature statues from start to finish.
Join our first-ever 5-day Monster Madness workshop, 15–19 June, at Bentley Advanced Materials in Kidderminster, UK, with Peter Tindall.
Work hands-on with pro materials like Chavant Clay and Smooth-On silicones and resins, and leave with a finished bust of a creature of your design.
Seats are limited; register now! Link in our bio!
#bentleyadvanced #chavantclay #smoothon #monstermaking #sculpting #specialfx #creaturedesign
No more messy makeup swatches for @nikkissecretx .
Instead, she’s created an exact silicone replica of her lips to test makeup in-store.
Mold: Dragon Skin 10 platinum silicone rubber
Silicone lips: Ecoflex 00-20 super soft platinum silicone rubber
Visit our online store for premium silicone materials for mould making, prosthetics, and more. Link in our bio!
#bentleyadvanced #nikkisecretx #makeupsolutions #siliconelips #makeuptester
Orlock, brought to life by @the.evil.shed .
Cast using Smooth-Cast urethane resin, capturing strong detail and a solid finish.
On display at Bentley Advanced Materials - Kidderminster!
Excellent goblin head mount sculpted, moulded, and cast by sculptor and prop maker Edward Howat (@mothmetropolis )! Cast using Smooth-Cast 65D semi-rigid urethane resin.
#bentleyadvanced #smoothon #goblin #characterdesign #specialeffects #spfx #fantasyart #monstermaking
Inexpensive, everyday items can be repurposed as tools to create a variety of surface finishes on clay sculptures.
Using a toothbrush to splatter clay slurry on your sculpture is a simple way to achieve a natural, uneven texture with a consistent feel.
Want to learn more tips and techniques like this?
Click the link in our bio to join Pete at our Monster Madness 5-day workshop at Bentley Advanced Materials, Kidderminster!
#bentleyadvanced #monstermadness #monstermaker #monstersculpting #sculptingtip #everydaytools #diy #learningsculpture
You can create metal-effect pieces without going to the foundry.
Cold casting uses real metal powder mixed into resin. Once polished and buffed, the bright metal surface is revealed, creating a convincing foundry-like finish.
It’s a fast, cost-effective process, and by backing with foam, you can produce lightweight pieces ideal for installations, home décor, and props.
#bentleyadvanced #coldcasting #propmaking #fabrication #mouldmakingtips #resintips #fabricationtips #practicalfx
Bentley Advanced Materials will be closed Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April in observance of Easter Weekend.
We will resume normal business hours Tuesday 7 April.
Custom-built by instructor of the Monster Madness course, Peter Tindall (@xenochimp ). Frankenstein's Monster sculpted using Free Form AIR epoxy putty.
#bentleyadvanced #frankensteinsmonster #sculpting #freeformair #monstermaking
The right tools make all the difference when creating realistic surface texture.
Using a sponge and solvent, you can quickly build a skin-like finish on NSP clay, avoiding the need to add fine details one dot at a time.
Want to learn more tips and techniques like this?
Click the link in our bio to join Pete at our Monster Madness 5-day workshop at Bentley Advanced Materials, Kidderminster.
#bentleyadvanced #monstermadness #monstermaker #nsp #chavantclay #claysculpture #sculpture
Adding flocking, not just pigment, can really enhance the depth of your silicone prosthetics, making them feel more realistic.
Pete uses this technique to create silicone prosthetics that break up the light passing through the silicone, creating more natural tone variation.
Only a small amount is needed to subtly shift colour and avoid a flat finish.
#bentleyadvanced #mouldmakingtips #mouldmaking #casting #prosthetics #practicalfx #makeupeffectstips #moulage peter_tindalls_creative_making
Creating monsters is one of Pete Tindall’s (peter_tindalls_creative_making) passions, and surface detail is key to achieving realism.
Before moulding, applying solvent with a soft brush can gently refine your sculpt, soften transitions between elements, and bring everything together. The result is a clean surface ready for lifelike details like wrinkles, pores, and skin texture.
Click the link in our bio and master monster-making from sketch to final resin casting with Pete Tindall at Monster Madness, 15–19 June 2026, at Bentley Advanced Materials!
#bentleyadvanced #nsp #nspsculpture #monstermaking #creaturedesign #monstermakingcourse #mouldmaking #characterdesign #practicalfx
