I made this post to show the ideas I have for my Blood and Glory trophies.
I want to give out trophies that are very personal to the event.
Games Workshop have iconic awards in the Slayer Sword, Throne of Skulls and Golden Demon. I want to create a trophy for Blood and Glory that will be instantly recognisable as being from my event and also set my event apart from others by having its own award.
The idea
I want a trophy in the general shape of a traditional cup. (Thin at the base, on a plinth/block tapering out as it goes up)
What ever the final design, it will be painted bronze silver and gold so a weathered stone statue/beaten metal effect would be good.
My Blood and Glory logo is a dragon so I like the idea of a dragon head bust but am not 100% attached to this idea.
I also like the idea of a Chaos Warrior (legally different and non IP Infringing) in the Honoured Imperium (golden demon/academy awards) style. Again. I am not 100% attached to this idea.
Due to the nature of the usage, fine detail is not required. I am intending on casting this in dental plaster or a similar material. I have no previous experience with this some want to work with someone who can advise.
Size
I want the trophy to be a good size so at least 8″ tall + its base. It needs to be big and chunky.
What do I need?
A sculptor who can create this piece from concept to delivery in a timely manner. I would prefer to work with someone who is well organised and easy to keep in contact with
I am entirely open to advice and suggestions on how to best make this project work.
Please take into account that this is to be reproduced and is not a one off. I am open to having a price to have this cast up for me too but I was planning on doing that myself. As this is going to be a trophy that I need 20+ items every year, possibly more if I expand my events.
I am currently planning to cast this using resin, but am also considering Dental stone(Plaster) and am willing to take advice on the best method for my need.
I like the suggestion of a digital sculpt and printed master. This would allow me to have 3 sizes created in the same fashion (gold, Silver, Bronze) but this is not at all a major concern.
Future works
If this project goes well I have need for a similar one in a smaller scale for 1 day events. And possibly a silver and bronze award to match.
Contact
If you have been sent this link and feel that you can offer your services you can contact me
Email – bencurry@baddice.co.uk.
mobile number is 07909833076 feel free to message/what’s app me any time but please only call during weekdays 9/5 without a heads up first.
Please get in touch and let me know if this is something that you can do and what a ball park price and timeframe would be and also some examples of your previous works.
Reference pictures
Academy awards
Found on google
World Cup
Throne of Skulls
Dragon Bust
Honoured Imperium terrain
