I went to look for possible materials for Typhon and Echidna's hair. Originally, I had considered novelty wings (not unlike the use of novelty bullets for the scales on Baphomet's belly). However, any example I was able to find at an affordable price looked too synthetic in texture and colour. It would be more preferrable for the two figures' hair to appear at least slightly natural and (for lack of a better word) earthly in their appearance.
10/5/2011
I experimented with the possible materials for the tails of Typhon and Echidna. In the end, I decided to use both: the tubed bandage for Echidna and stockings for Typhon (who unlike Echidna, is generally depicted posessing two tails, as if in place of legs). With Echidna's tail, more length feels required and the tubed bandage (with aid of elastic thread) is more flexible and should be able to serve well in consistantly holding its shape with the added length. I also hope that the colouring of the bandage will complment that of the rest of Echidna's appearance.
To make the bandage easier to shape, a twisted length of wire is placed inside, with wadding used to fill up around it.
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