I carefully crafted every clay detail to bring this model to life. I’m proud of the result, which reflects my passion, creativity, and love for realistic art.

1st Model

Props & Sets Exhibition & Display Stop Motion

A 1:6 scale dual-functional bedroom combining workspace and leisure areas, designed as a versatile miniature interior, display environment, and stop-motion set.

Full view of the 1:6 scale dual-functional bedroom, designed as both a display environment and stop-motion set.

Close-up of the workspace, showcasing hand-crafted miniature modelling tools and

View of the relaxation area featuring the gaming setup, sleeping space, and curated anime merchandise display.

Built at 1:6 scale, this project explores efficient use of limited interior space through a dual-purpose bedroom environment. Inspired by a blend of traditional Chinese and contemporary design, the room is divided by a Chinese-patterned screen that separates a working area from a gaming and relaxation space. The structure was primarily constructed from wood, with detailed components produced through 3D printing, laser cutting, and hand-crafted finishing techniques. Developed as both a display piece and functional stop-motion set, the project demonstrates skills in miniature construction, interior design, digital fabrication, material integration, and environmental storytelling. Every object was carefully selected and positioned to communicate the personality and interests of an unseen occupant.

2nd Model

Props & Sets Products & Objects Exhibition & Display

Hand-sculpted miniature vegetables and seafood created to explore realism, texture, and food modelling through detailed craftsmanship and observation.

Full view of the miniature fish and vegetable market display.

Close-up of hand-sculpted seafood, highlighting texture, colour variation, and realistic detailing.

Full view of the vegetable stall, showcasing individually crafted produce and market presentation.

This collection focuses on realistic food replication through miniature sculpting techniques. Produced at approximately 1:6 scale, the vegetables and seafood were individually hand-crafted from clay, with attention given to surface texture, colour variation, and natural imperfections. Supporting display elements, including baskets, trays, and ice, were incorporated to create a convincing market presentation. The project demonstrates observational skills, material understanding, and the ability to translate everyday objects into highly detailed miniature forms. Through careful hand-finishing and painting, the work explores realism and scale while showcasing craftsmanship suitable for display, prop-making, and commercial model production.

3rd Model

Animals & Creatures Fantasy & Sci-Fi Screen & Story

Three original creature characters inspired by folklore and fantasy, exploring storytelling through sculpture, textiles, and imaginative design.

Group portrait of three original creature characters exploring themes of folklore, fantasy, humour, and mystery.

A gentle deer-like forest sprite with magic facial totem.

Two creepy little things planning to do a prank.

This series presents three original creature concepts developed through character design and sculptural experimentation. Each creature explores a different narrative personality, from unsettling folklore-inspired figures to playful fantasy beings. Faces were sculpted from polymer clay and hand-finished to capture distinct expressions and identities, while soft fabric bodies were constructed to complement each character's form and movement. Influences from Japanese folklore, fantasy storytelling, and surreal humour informed the designs, including a mischievous croissant-headed creature, an ambiguous star-covered Daruma spirit, and a gentle deer-like forest sprite. The project demonstrates concept development, character creation, sculpting, mixed-media fabrication, and visual storytelling, showcasing the ability to transform imaginative ideas into tangible three-dimensional characters.

Gallery

Details of the gaming area in the dual-functional bedroom.

The Chinese style divider wall in the bedroom.

Close up of the anime merchandise display.

Top view of the fish store.

A comparison between the size of real life and the model.

A close up of the naughty bread which can lift up its face.

I carefully crafted every clay detail to bring this model to life. I’m proud of the result, which reflects my passion, creativity, and love for realistic art.

Garlic Ng

Arts University Bournemouth

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

Stand: 31
Graduation: 2026

I’m a visual storyteller from Hong Kong working in modelmaking, with a background in film. My work focuses on fantasy, miniatures, and interactive objects that bring imagined worlds into physical form. I’m interested in roles within toy, doll, and film prop production where storytelling and craftsmanship meet.

I’m always open to new opportunities and collaborations that push creative boundaries.

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