The Making Of A Tiny Robot Pumpkin Patch

Tiny Robot pumpkin original sculpture.

Here I've created a mold box out of foam core. The pumpkin is screwed to the bottom so he doesn't float around after I pour the rubber silicone.

Full of silicone, it turns into a firm rubber overnight.

The result after casting.

Spider-Bots Completed!

I Has A Kiss And I Has A Hug.

Nick & Daisy

I love when people come to me requesting customs that are going to be a surprise gift for someone. In this instance, the receiver is a pro gold medal winning racquet ball player (crazy, right?!) with a great big fluffy dog named Daisy. It was fun emailing back and forth with his mother to get the details just right. She gave me creative freedom of course, but was a great Art Director. Here are the pictures they took and sent me after the robots arrived safely in time for his party. Daisy-bot has a little felt collar and tag, and her leash can be held by her owner's arm or can fall freely. Lately I've been creating special customs without the base.

Punkin' Bot

Okay, so maybe I lied about the next post being finished Spider Bots. These are the bots that stare at me all day while I work. I wouldn't have it aaany other way.

All Shiny

Shiny metallic coats have been added. At this stage onlookers think they're finished, but they're not. Besides the trademark white-eyed gaze, they need to be dirtied up. Like they've been dug up from the earth! Rusted, old, worn and dirty. My favorite part. :) Next post they'll be finished!

189 Days Until Halloween

Have you ordered your custom spooky bot yet?