Can someone explain the Somnam Bulist situation...

I really don’t understand it. I know that the artist “Somnam Bulist” has beef with Nik and that he has a Castle stretch sculpt which he teased back on April 1st, but that’s all I know. I’m not sure if any new info has come out and if he’ll be releasing that mask. Once again, this was in April so I don’t know if anything new has come up. The mask looked really good in the photos and a video which surfaced.

What’s the “situation”? Whoever the guy is has responded a few times saying that he’s had a some unexpected setbacks. He released a good looking sculpture and, by the looks of it, made a few test pulls with the intentions of refining the process after some trial and error. He explained all of this in the original thread, lol

I don’t get why people think it’s some big conspiracy. To me, the Somnambulist guy just seems like he had something cool to show off, which he did, then people started acting like he owed them something. People theorizing and making wild assumptions probably scared him off. I wouldn’t blame him.

I just couldn’t find anything aside from the conspiracies and skepticism. People were saying that he wasn’t a real sculptor and that it was all an April Fools joke is about all I could find. Didn’t believe any of it since that’s just a bizarre joke. Made this thread just for some clear answers. Thanks for the info!

Yes, I became irate when images of the NAG wed clay stretch mask surfaced shortly after the PS78 mask was completed. I interpreted the likeness to be based directly on my interpretation of the likeness, rather than a direct interpretation of the character.
I allowed my anger to overtake my better judgement, and I started a thread saying a multitude of things that I am not proud of. Needless to say, it caused a lot of heated arguments, and bad blood between a lot of people.
I am not claiming that I am correct on my conclusions of the situation , or that my opinions are the same as they were at that time. I am only recounting a brief interpretation of the situation in order to answer the question concisely. My public apology for adding significantly to the unnecessary drama can be found on page 17 of the “Happy April 1st” thread for those who are interested.
I hope this answers the question adequately, and helps avoid any unnecessary further drama.

Thank you

I should’ve been more specific. By “situation” I was just referring to the mask itself and the theories people were spreading around. I wasn’t directly referring to the situation with Nag. I’ve just seen a lot of outlandish stuff being said that were obviously just playground rumors and such. Wasn’t trying to light and old candle or anything. You’re very clearly a talented guy and I just wanted some info on your mask since I believe it looks outstanding! My apologies, man.

Also, I am still actively working on the project. I have had outside obligations that have kept me away from completing the project in a more timely manner. The sculpture is fully complete. A final master urethane casting has been made that I am happy with. I am testing out casting consistencies, paint schemes, hair fibers, colors, etc. until I have a finish that I am satisfied with.

Thank you again.

Take your time, bro.

No apologies necessary. I hope that my responses have answered your questions adequately. I appreciate the compliments. I apologize for the delays on the project, and hope to have more news soon.

Ya can’t rush perfection and it IS perfect!! Put me on the list friend!!

Good to hear everything is working out! No rush man!

Yo mate then show the full master please!

Gesendet von meinem SM-A310F mit Tapatalk

The current urethane master is the unpainted, translucent copy. The painted copy is the original that I physically altered and recast to produce the new master.
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Lookin good!

Fucking amazing so far, take all the time in the world you need to make these masks possible man. You deserve the credibility, it’s very clear you’re a talented guy. Utterly speechless just looking at that paint test!

Incredible work brother!!!

Thank you everyone, I’m glad you like it.

Also, I figure it would make sense to show what the latex (blank casting) would look like produced from the new master:
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I’m pretty happy, for the first time, with the result appearance wise. I recently updated my phone, and the camera makes the contours appear heavier than they are in person. In reality, the details visible in the picture are there, but a bit more subtle than in the photo.

Thanks for looking.

Beautiful clean pull right there! What is the size of the mask btw? I am not sure if it was ever mentioned before

Absolute perfection!!! When you start orders I’ll be on board fo sho!!

Great sculpt! You have a talent, man!