A New Architecture, Couture,

[MrBenjamatic]

You were using your allowance to buy jewellery???

I have a silver signet with the letter P. I ordered a very good Meercham pipe and had the eyes carved out and 14k gold put in along with a 14k plain wedding ring put around the neck at the end of the meercham. I can show you a picture, but its not Benjamatic. I had it made when I was still in the pursuit of my stylized version of Georgian and Victorian country house and palace architecture.

[caroljane]

"But I'm sure they would hate me." Why? Are you less talented than Bogdan? Watch Project Runway. I am not even interested in fashion but it is very interesting.

i do not pretend to understand your production process for couture but I fail to see what is so expensive in getting some material and sewing one dress in a standard size. It is like saying you will starve to death unless you have caviar in the cupboard along with the eggs and flour.

The first picture after the Chanel videos is the most clear in clearly showing the twining: it is the "squiggly" snake-like sculptures around the neck. Sculpting the shapes is what I would do first- I would use clay or wax (haven't used wax yet). I would then have the shapes 3d scanned. A 3d scanner scans 3d objects. You could have your hand scanned and an exact replica can be made with a 3d printer. A 3d scanner records the exact dimensions of my sculpture on CAD. With those exact dimensions of the sculpture, I would 3d print a mold. I would pour memory foam in the mold. Memory foam is made by mixing elements togather which can be bought at Dynamic Systems. I don't think I can be more clear about that. I would pour the memory foam mix in the 3d printed mold. The product of that mold would be a memory foam replica of the twining shape I sculpted (such as the snake-like objects around the neck of the girl under the Chanel videos). Having things 3d scanned is very expensive. Renting or using a 3d printer is very expensive. My haute couture is only possible by means of 3d scanners and 3d printers. My work is not flat, if it were a manakin and cloth would do and I'd have been selling them already. Do you understand? Do you understand what I mean when I say twining? Twining is what I call my style of line (the snake-like "squiggly" line).

I don't hold myself as being less or more talented than Bogdan. I see him as an equal. That will probably come off as pretentious as it seems I still havent made clear what my work actually looks like, but its the truth. I did, however, last night, sketch a very clear, to me, library room in Castle Benjamin which I'll post due to how clear it is.

I'll check out Project Runway. I think they'll hate me for the "impertinance" of having my own original style and for not copying what others have done before me and insted orininating new steps and next steps in haute couture.

I've just discovered a scanner in the library, I'll scan some of my work so you can see, more clearly, just what it truly looks like. I have to switch computers.

"But I'm sure they would hate me." Why? Are you less talented than Bogdan? Watch Project Runway. I am not even interested in fashion but it is very interesting.

i do not pretend to understand your production process for couture but I fail to see what is so expensive in getting some material and sewing one dress in a standard size. It is like saying you will starve to death unless you have caviar in the cupboard along with the eggs and flour.

The first picture after the Chanel videos is the most clear in clearly showing the twining: it is the "squiggly" snake-like sculptures around the neck. Sculpting the shapes is what I would do first- I would use clay or wax (haven't used wax yet). I would then have the shapes 3d scanned. A 3d scanner scans 3d objects. You could have your hand scanned and an exact replica can be made with a 3d printer. A 3d scanner records the exact dimensions of my sculpture on CAD. With those exact dimensions of the sculpture, I would 3d print a mold. I would pour memory foam in the mold. Memory foam is made by mixing elements togather which can be bought at Dynamic Systems. I don't think I can be more clear about that. I would pour the memory foam mix in the 3d printed mold. The product of that mold would be a memory foam replica of the twining shape I sculpted (such as the snake-like objects around the neck of the girl under the Chanel videos). Having things 3d scanned is very expensive. Renting or using a 3d printer is very expensive. My haute couture is only possible by means of 3d scanners and 3d printers. My work is not flat, if it were a manakin and cloth would do and I'd have been selling them already. Do you understand? Do you understand what I mean when I say twining? Twining is what I call my style of line (the snake-like "squiggly" line).

I don't hold myself as being less or more talented than Bogdan. I see him as an equal. That will probably come off as pretentious as it seems I still havent made clear what my work actually looks like, but its the truth. I did, however, last night, sketch a very clear, to me, library room in Castle Benjamin which I'll post due to how clear it is.

I'll check out Project Runway. I think they'll hate me for the "impertinance" of having my own original style and for not copying what others have done before me and insted orininating new steps and next steps in haute couture.

I've just discovered a scanner in the library, I'll scan some of my work so you can see, more clearly, just what it truly looks like. I have to switch computers.

But for just one sample == can't you sew?

[caroljane]

spelling notes" Mannequin" - a manikin is a tiny man

Meerschaum

last but not least, "competent"

[MrBenjamatic]

It wouldn't be Benjamatic without memory foam sculpture. I can't sew but I'm going to learn. Until I'm an expert tailor, if I get a commission, I'll hire a tailor. I do have the reason to understand things such as wrapping fabric around the plastic model, marking then cuttingwhere it overlaps. I know exactly what I want and tailoring stands to reason.

And I'd use a manikin to sculpt onto as that's all I can afford at present.

The Round Library Room (one of many in the Castle Benjamin Study/Library)

That which is between the two, empty, high bookshelves is the window. The room will either be made entirely of white marble tiles (lapidary work), or it will be copper completely covered in carbonate as the Statue of Liberty. If white marble is covers the floor and walls and bookshelves (and everything architectural INCLUDING THE TWINING PANES) white polar bear fur will cover the chairs -not shown- and the metal used will be white gold gilded, if possible as with gold, over bronze -or better yet bainite steel (the greatest metal on the market). Red fox will be used as the chair covers (of the chairs not shown) if copper carbonate is used for everything architectural.

I'll put some more up later. Is this unclear to you? Do you understand what it looks like?

Above is a copper carbonate (like the Statue of Liberty) and silver tiered desert tray. Twining is clear here, to a degree. Few of my sketches are clear to people other than me as they are intended for me. I will be able to show clients 3d printed models as I sculpt my work, have it 3d scanned then INTEGRATED on CAD. From CAD I print the integrated sculpture and elements and technology which is My Benjamatic Architecture. Below is a sketch I found and liked and thought I'd post. The Goddess of Liberty nude statue is clear and so is the twining supporting her, the building is not shown as its behind a cliff. Part of a Benjamatic ship can be seen from the side of the cliff. Part of Castle Benjamin can be seen to the right: the bold vertical lines are waterfall lines from the Grand Aquatic lobby I discussed a while back on this thread.

I hope this makes my style more understandable.

-Philip Benjamin Hart

[Jonathan]

Sculpting the shapes is what I would do first- I would use clay or wax (haven't used wax yet). I would then have the shapes 3d scanned. A 3d scanner scans 3d objects. You could have your hand scanned and an exact replica can be made with a 3d printer. A 3d scanner records the exact dimensions of my sculpture on CAD. With those exact dimensions of the sculpture, I would 3d print a mold. I would pour memory foam in the mold. Memory foam is made by mixing elements togather which can be bought at Dynamic Systems. I don't think I can be more clear about that. I would pour the memory foam mix in the 3d printed mold. The product of that mold would be a memory foam replica of the twining shape I sculpted (such as the snake-like objects around the neck of the girl under the Chanel videos). Having things 3d scanned is very expensive. Renting or using a 3d printer is very expensive. My haute couture is only possible by means of 3d scanners and 3d printers.

Why do you want to believe that your couture is only possible using equipment that you can't afford? Nothing that you've said in the above could not be accomplished using low-cost, low-tech molding and casting methods such as plaster or latex molding compounds and foam casting products that can be purchased cheaply from any online or brick-and-mortar art supply store.

J

[caroljane]

Sculpting the shapes is what I would do first- I would use clay or wax (haven't used wax yet). I would then have the shapes 3d scanned. A 3d scanner scans 3d objects. You could have your hand scanned and an exact replica can be made with a 3d printer. A 3d scanner records the exact dimensions of my sculpture on CAD. With those exact dimensions of the sculpture, I would 3d print a mold. I would pour memory foam in the mold. Memory foam is made by mixing elements togather which can be bought at Dynamic Systems. I don't think I can be more clear about that. I would pour the memory foam mix in the 3d printed mold. The product of that mold would be a memory foam replica of the twining shape I sculpted (such as the snake-like objects around the neck of the girl under the Chanel videos). Having things 3d scanned is very expensive. Renting or using a 3d printer is very expensive. My haute couture is only possible by means of 3d scanners and 3d printers.

Why do you want to believe that your couture is only possible using equipment that you can't afford? Nothing that you've said in the above could not be accomplished using low-cost, low-tech molding and casting methods such as plaster or latex molding compounds and foam casting products that can be purchased cheaply from any online or brick-and-mortar art supply store.

J

Learning to sew is even cheaper. There is a free sewing class at the Adult Learning Centre I teach at. The students are mostly older than Ben but they seem to have lots of fun and produce some amazing clothes.

[caroljane]

Sometimes I wish I had learned to sew when i was supposed to (Grade 8, one Home Ec or Shop class was compulsory). I got my mother to sew my awful looking skirt for me (she wasn't very good either) and in exchange I learned typing from her old manual.

Carol

80 words a minute, hems dragging

[MrBenjamatic]

Sculpting the shapes is what I would do first- I would use clay or wax (haven't used wax yet). I would then have the shapes 3d scanned. A 3d scanner scans 3d objects. You could have your hand scanned and an exact replica can be made with a 3d printer. A 3d scanner records the exact dimensions of my sculpture on CAD. With those exact dimensions of the sculpture, I would 3d print a mold. I would pour memory foam in the mold. Memory foam is made by mixing elements togather which can be bought at Dynamic Systems. I don't think I can be more clear about that. I would pour the memory foam mix in the 3d printed mold. The product of that mold would be a memory foam replica of the twining shape I sculpted (such as the snake-like objects around the neck of the girl under the Chanel videos). Having things 3d scanned is very expensive. Renting or using a 3d printer is very expensive. My haute couture is only possible by means of 3d scanners and 3d printers.

Why do you want to believe that your couture is only possible using equipment that you can't afford? Nothing that you've said in the above could not be accomplished using low-cost, low-tech molding and casting methods such as plaster or latex molding compounds and foam casting products that can be purchased cheaply from any online or brick-and-mortar art supply store.

J

I'm looking into that now. I was so focused on 3d printing and scanning for my architecture. I know those machines are requisite for my architecture, but as for my haute couture, I hope you're right. If you are: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm literally ecstatic right now, I can't believe I thought those machines were my only way! I'm calling makers of molding systems now and finding if it will work over clay. If it works I'll see my haute couture MUCH sooner than planned!!!!!!!!! :D :D

I just found a rubber for making molds for $26! I'm in love with your mind right now. I can't believe I didn't think of that! I'm FINALLY able to afford to make my own couture! I already have a cotton sweater in mind. I was starting to turn into a Brooks/Lauren ragdoll and now I find I'll soon be wearing couture Benjamatic! J, I can't thank you enough! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[MrBenjamatic]

Sometimes I wish I had learned to sew when i was supposed to (Grade 8, one Home Ec or Shop class was compulsory). I got my mother to sew my awful looking skirt for me (she wasn't very good either) and in exchange I learned typing from her old manual.

Carol

80 words a minute, hems dragging

I'm going to start with sewing lessons soon and I'm going to start making my own couture. I'm deliciously ecstatic! I'll be able to show you actual Benjamatic couture and importantly, I'LL be wearing it! These are the moments that make life worth living

Incidentally, from my new scanned sketches do you better understand what Benjamatic architecture, esp. twining, looks like?

[Jonathan]

I'm looking into that now. I was so focused on 3d printing and scanning for my architecture. I know those machines are requisite for my architecture, but as for my haute couture, I hope you're right. If you are: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm literally ecstatic right now, I can't believe I thought those machines were my only way! I'm calling makers of molding systems now and finding if it will work over clay. If it works I'll see my haute couture MUCH sooner than planned!!!!!!!!! :D :D

You're welcome! If you can't find an affordable method of molding that works over the type of clay that you're using, you might want to find an alternative type of clay, or look into the option of coating the clay with something which works with whatever molding method you're using. The point being that there are always options worth exploring. I once sculpted a project out of styrofoam, only to find out that the facility that was going to translate it into cast stone amalgam required the original form to have a hard, oil-based surface (something which wouldn't be eaten away by their molding spray rubber-like stuff). Well, oil-based products melt styrofoam, so first I had cover the sculpture with latex paint, and then spray paint. There's always a solution.

J

[caroljane]

Sometimes I wish I had learned to sew when i was supposed to (Grade 8, one Home Ec or Shop class was compulsory). I got my mother to sew my awful looking skirt for me (she wasn't very good either) and in exchange I learned typing from her old manual.

Carol

80 words a minute, hems dragging

I'm going to start with sewing lessons soon and I'm going to start making my own couture. I'm deliciously ecstatic! I'll be able to show you actual Benjamatic couture and importantly, I'LL be wearing it! These are the moments that make life worth living

Incidentally, from my new scanned sketches do you better understand what Benjamatic architecture, esp. twining, looks like?

A little better. You certainly have a very consistent look.

Why would people need a tray in the desert?

[MrBenjamatic]

I'm looking into that now. I was so focused on 3d printing and scanning for my architecture. I know those machines are requisite for my architecture, but as for my haute couture, I hope you're right. If you are: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm literally ecstatic right now, I can't believe I thought those machines were my only way! I'm calling makers of molding systems now and finding if it will work over clay. If it works I'll see my haute couture MUCH sooner than planned!!!!!!!!! :D :D

You're welcome! If you can't find an affordable method of molding that works over the type of clay that you're using, you might want to find an alternative type of clay, or look into the option of coating the clay with something which works with whatever molding method you're using. The point being that there are always options worth exploring. I once sculpted a project out of styrofoam, only to find out that the facility that was going to translate it into cast stone amalgam required the original form to have a hard, oil-based surface (something which wouldn't be eaten away by their molding spray rubber-like stuff). Well, oil-based products melt styrofoam, so first I had cover the sculpture with latex paint, and then spray paint. There's always a solution.

J

All I have to do is shellac the clay. Its not like the rubber is heated, its room-temp and dries. I'm soooo excited! I'm already planning a cotton sweater, a crepe wool sweater with mink elements and an all fox fur or mink sweater for me. I've been planning this for so long and now its happening!!! And you're right: there's always a solution! THANKS AGAIN, brother ;)

I know ebay has red fox fur blankets for $1500. If I buy two I can make myself a Benjamatic coat and I'll line it with white rabbit. How much money I save! At least $5000. Brooks brothers will never see or hear from me again! I'll have to study up on shoe-making, too. I wish I lived in England so i could volunteer at John Lobb

[MrBenjamatic]

Sometimes I wish I had learned to sew when i was supposed to (Grade 8, one Home Ec or Shop class was compulsory). I got my mother to sew my awful looking skirt for me (she wasn't very good either) and in exchange I learned typing from her old manual.

Carol

80 words a minute, hems dragging

I'm going to start with sewing lessons soon and I'm going to start making my own couture. I'm deliciously ecstatic! I'll be able to show you actual Benjamatic couture and importantly, I'LL be wearing it! These are the moments that make life worth living

Incidentally, from my new scanned sketches do you better understand what Benjamatic architecture, esp. twining, looks like?

A little better. You certainly have a very consistent look.

Why would people need a tray in the desert?

Haha it holds the desert. I think the Georgians were the last best makers of desert trays:

But, unlike any other tray, the Benjamatic will have magnetically levitating trays, and tray tiers. At least some of them. I've created a new way of magnetic levitation involving counterbalancing attraction with repulsion by virtue of reason based on sensory evidence from magnetic experiments I did when I was little

[caroljane]

I don't see it holding any deserts, unless the empty space is supposed to represent the Sahara or the Kalahari.

[MrBenjamatic]

Wait, mine or the photo? Mine has deserts which, if you can read my writing, I've described.

The Ancient Romans used these. I used to adore Ancient Roman and Egyptian Villas. How pampered they were for their time- in a good way, in regards to luxury (comfort).

[caroljane]

I can't tell if you are being playful, or just not getting it. That was an additional SPELLING NOTE. You are an intelligent guy.

[MrBenjamatic]

I'm intelligent but not the best speller. I'm a funny one aren't I

On the topic of humor, have you seen this obnoxious man. The funniest thing I've seen today (wait till the end, thats the kicker!):

Haha found another! This one is HILARIOUS!

[caroljane]

Ali G is funny, he is a favourite of my son's.

How times change, I could never have graduated from high school with spelling like yours. Ordinarily I do not recommend spellcheck because it makes low-level readers make nonsensical choices. But why don't you use one?

[MrBenjamatic]

I have to use the library computers. Some have spell check while others don't.

[caroljane]

Oh, I see. I frequently have to use library computers when mine won't work or I can't pay the internet bill or something, so I understand.

[MrBenjamatic]

NEW SCANNED PHOTOS: CLEAR AND PRECISE (at least to me) and much more so than my horrid phone pictures. The scans are of my haute couture and high jewelry, also including masks and, at the end, a yacht in The Benjamin style which I sketched last year. Enjoy ;)

Yes, I know the below model has breasts too small which make her head seem to be too large.

[MrBenjamatic]

[MrBenjamatic]

[MrBenjamatic]

BELOW IS A YACHT I SKETCHED LAST YEAR

[Jonathan]

Hey Philip,

After looking at these higher-resolution scans that you've posted, and getting a better look at the forms that you're dealing with, you might want to consider skipping the clay stage of the sculpting process, as well as the molding and casting, and just go straight to foam. Depending on the type of foam product used, you might be able to find a way to pump it through a tube and sculpt with it directly in the same way that one might with, say, shaving cream or Reddi-wip, or whatever. Maybe squeeze foam through cake decorator's utensils or something. Just a thought.

J