Ysabella Caddy
New Blades 2026 ExhibitorGB
2026 graduate experience
BA Model Making & Visual FX, 2026
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Model 1
A Faux Taxidermy Model based on the Cornish Folklore creature - The Spriggan
This 1:1 scale model was created by first sculpting a design of the Spriggan head using paper pulp. I then molded reclaimed fabric around this sculpture to form the base. Once the base was dry, I added sculpted thermal beads to represent the teeth. I painted the model with acrylic paint and sealed certain areas with UV polish and varnish to give it a more realistic appearance, resembling skin and the scales of a real folklore creature. To create the Spriggan's skull, I sculpted it from clay and cast it in plaster to make a mould. I then poured polyurethane foam into the mould, setting additional thermal beads shaped like teeth within it. This completed skull was then attached to a recycled wooden frame to give it the look of a taxidermy model you might find in a museum.
A close up of the Spriggan's skull from the faux taxidermy model
Close up of Faux Taxidermy of Cornish Piskies
A photo featuring the full faux taxidermy Spriggan model
A close up of the Spriggan's face from the faux taxidermy model
Model 2
A Faux Taxidermy Model based on the Cornish Folklore creature - The Cornish Piskie
This 1:1 scale model showcases the Cornish folklore creature known as the Piskie. To create this model, I constructed wire armatures that served as a base for the polymer clay used to form the Piskies. I incorporated threads from waste fabric to make their hair. The mushrooms on which the Piskies are resting were also sculpted from polymer clay. The figures were attached to moisture-resistant MDF, which I laser cut. To complete the base, I covered the base with preserved Eco-friendly moss and added foam rocks along with insects sculpted from clay and paper. Finally, to give the model a more authentic taxidermy appearance, I enclosed it in an acrylic case. I used silicone sealant to attach laser cut acrylic panes and form the display case.
A photo featuring the full faux taxidermy Cornish Piskie model
a 3/4 photo of the faux taxidermy of the Cornish Piskies
A close up of the 3 Piskies from the faux taxidermy model
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