Tattoo Machines, October Roses

Heya. 
Happy October!  Leaves are beginning to fall (haha) around us.  Time to get our Freak on, or at least have an excuse for it. 
Some things coming out of the shop lately include new paintings (which sold before completion-Thanks!), a new tattoo machine frame prototype, new tattoos, and fresh cosplay projects coming down the pipe.  I'll put some pics below.  Did I mention it's October?  Grins.
Be Good to You.
bc
ps- Before you ask, No.  You are never too old to Trick or Treat.  ;)

Go, Dog, Go!

Heya, Folks. 

It's the beginning of the Traditional Busy Season, which is funny because it's been busy for years now, lol. 
It's September, leading into one of my fav times of the year.  Okay, let's all quit holding our breath and just say it- "Halloween is coming." 
Halloween, like cosplay or tattooing, is one of those things that still makes me little kid giddy.  Can't put a price on the value of that.  Prop requests are rolling in.  I will get to your requests as soon as I can.  Thanks for your interest!  I'm excited about the coming season, and it's all your fault, lol.  Whether you're commissioning a prop or sculpture, getting a tattoo or buying a painting- Thank You.
 Alright, it's Your day. 

Be Good to You.
bc

Html learning Curves, Secret Projects, Heya, Neighbor!

Heya.  The last few days have been busy.  Chicken Ranch templates finished and ready, along with a gift for a friend that I'll not mention in case he happens here.  :)  I have this tiny window for Halloween, which I'm really grateful for.  Here I am, Halloween freak that I am, with no decorations, no yard haunt, nada.  Sigh.  But I'll amend that today!  At least that's the plan.  So I'm up and at em early as usual, trying to figure exactly what I want to do this year round the house and for our annual bash.  Ideas are welcome if you've done something particularly cool and worth crowing about, or just tell me what's to be feared in your neck of the woods.
Oh, yeah.  You'll also notice that most of the posts have lost their pics, which to begin with I attributed to my learning curve with html, but gladly (?) it wasn't me, but some other silly tech fault on the other end.  I'll be going back to replace them in short order.  Show me your work!  And say hello, Fairfield!  We're neighbors!
Be good to you.
bc

Kingdom Hearts' Oathkeeper and Oblivion Fini!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Oathkeeper and Oblivion Fini!

Heya! Tonight I'm chilling. Oathkeeper and Oblivion are finished and ready to (sniff) leave. What a trip this project was. I learned some great things about airbrush maintenance. Doing two parts at once really worked the brushes, teaching me how often and thoroughly they need cleaned. May post a tutorial on that, showing a breakdown and reassembly of brushes plus tips and tricks. I also have a number of prop tutorials in mind, based on the props I've made. Any votes? Let me know to see those first!
So what's for Halloween? I STILL DON'T KNOW! Sigh. Tomorrow is packing and crating day, as O & O are off to make a date with Halloween themselves. I do have some interesting ideas about a Nightmare Before Xmas display, but we'll see what happens. To all of you who are requesting props- I will answer your mail in a few days time. You guys are tenacious! Good for you.
It was fun to take the props out for a photoshoot, but I was glad to put them back on their blankets and tuck them safely away, lest a rogue squirrel start lobbing acorns just for jest. Yeah, I know. But that's me. ;) I'm out. I'm freaking tired, boys and squirrels.
Be good to you.
bc

Threatening Traffic, Kingdom Heart's Keyblades, and the Chicken Ranch

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Threatening Traffic

Heya! Spirits are up as this project is coming to a close. And yes, I am a little sad, too. Oathkeeper and Oblivion have been on my list of want to do forever! Many thanks to C, for helping to make that happen.
I'm irritated, though, as after so much work work work, it's all about dry-time now. Boo. Give the compulsive a job and he's happy. Give him dry-time and he's insane! You mean I can't even clean up?! No. Dust, fool. Sigh. K. Shuffles off for a cup of coffee.
Here are the final pics of Oathkeeper and Oblivion. Clear coat in a few moments and then the charms are added tomorrow and yet more dry-time. Then off to threaten traffic with them and take photographs in a number of locales, pack and crate, and away they go. Can't wait to see them in full Org13 regalia!

Next up is a Chicken Ranch sign for, laughably, a chickencoop. A short, fun project headed for Idaho, yo. After that, a number of smaller projects leading into the first of the year, and most importantly- my own Halloween projects that have taken a back seat until now. And what's the dig on Halloween props you ask? Nunya. ;) Because I've yet to have the real time to think and put my hand to them! But I'll post pics and madness soon enough. I'll post the spiffy pics of Oathkeeper and Oblivion. Until then, be good to you.
bc

Cosplay Progress

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Heya. Finally up for air! Oathkeeper and Oblivion in varying stages of bodywork, headed for paint. The charms always present a challenge. Settled on joining the leaf and star-arm for strength. A loose leaf would ding the paint over time.

Ready for paint! These have been a very interesting build. It's funny how there are always a few details you just don"t know until you put both brain and hand to it. How are you going to make that? Dunno.

Paint is going to be awesome, and then good pics. I've been trying to keep an eye out for good places to shoot them, and have come up with zip. Any suggestions welcome.
Paint next!
Be good to you.
bc

You may now squeal with delight/Buster Cleveland Props

Monday, August 9, 2010

Heya. This is all YOUR fault! Thank you. :) What started as a seemingly harmless obsession over Halloween has blossomed over the years into Buster Cleveland Props. Thanks to your response it's time to move from the yard sale of a blog, and give you a sleeker, sexier experience when you visit. I'm making every effort to amp the quality of your experience with Buster Cleveland on all fronts- from the first time you lay lustful eyes on past creations, to following your props progress on the blog site, to the moment when Santa (otherwise known as the UPS man) delivers to your door. You may now squeal with delight. XD We'll be moving to a new address, so update your bookmarks for the new Buster Cleveland.

Be who you want. I'll help.

Back to Roxas, Oathkeeper and Oblivion. I'm really enjoying Oathkeeper, and looking forward to Oblivion. Long days in the shop are pushing things ahead quickly. That way I can still say yes to those of you gearing up for the busy cosplay year ahead! The teary eyes and quivering lip really gets me. ;)

Side B of Oathkeeper, from layout to first prime follows....

A few details to work out, and then bodywork, bodywork, bodywork. Whew. Still a way to go, but Oblivion is shortly to begin. That's it for the moment! More to come soon, including the new site! Thanks again for choosing me for your projects!
Be good to you.
bc

Yah, Mule! Yah!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Yah, Mule! Yah!

Make life easier- make a mold. Santa buckle finished and molded, along with the mouse emblem for the Kingdom Keyblade. Halloween stuff to create and then on to the Way to Dawn keyblade. The template looks good and I'm ready to roll. Halloween party later tonight at CJ's where I will be dutifully dressed in regal zombieness, lest I be forced to wear the threatened tiara. Watch out. Tikis are repaired and out in the back jungle. Things are moving forward. Yah, Mule! Yah!