Close up of Faux Taxidermy of Cornish Piskies

1st Model

Animals & Creatures Fantasy & Sci-Fi Exhibition & Display

A Faux Taxidermy Model based on the Cornish Folklore creature - The Spriggan

A close up of the Spriggan's skull from the faux taxidermy model

A photo featuring the full faux taxidermy Spriggan model

A close up of the Spriggan's face from the faux taxidermy model

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.

2nd Model

Animals & Creatures Fantasy & Sci-Fi Exhibition & Display

A Faux Taxidermy Model based on the Cornish Folklore creature - The Cornish Piskie

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

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.

Close up of Faux Taxidermy of Cornish Piskies

Ysabella Caddy

The Northern School of Art

BA Model Making & Visual FX

Stand: 57
Graduation: 2026

I specialise in miniature and scale work, often exploring nature, animals, and the world around me. I always try to prioritise making my work eco-friendly or incorpate recycled elements in my deisgn, as that is deeply important to me. After graduating, I would love to work in a model house to continue exploring materials and techniques, or to specialise into the museum or stop motion animation industry.

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Close up of Faux Taxidermy of Cornish Piskies

A close up of the Spriggan's skull from the faux taxidermy model

A photo featuring the full faux taxidermy Spriggan model

A close up of the Spriggan's face from the faux taxidermy model

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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