need help with sculpting

[lforigno]

Hello I am going to be removing the paint from a finished sculpt and resculpting some areas and wanted to know what do you guys recommend for the job since I am not sculpting a new one. Also once the material drys will it stick to the head? Thanks

 

[gdb]

I would use Super Sculpty on the head and when you've got it how you like it, put the whole thing in the oven to bake -- and as with everything Sculpty be careful not to let it overcook. And at that point, it's pretty much on there. Hope this helps.

 

[lforigno]

I dont want to bake it because I will be adding the material to a hot toys sculpt and the head will probably melt in the oven. I have heard epoxy putty works well because I can sand it down when I am done but I dont want it to dry too quickly.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

I use two parts epoxy resin putty. You get about an hours work time with it and it dries nice and hard.

 

[lforigno]

I use two parts epoxy resin putty. You get about an hours work time with it and it dries nice and hard.

any pics of your work?
also is there a specific brand out there that it highly recommended? Thanks

 

[SkyZero]

Aves Apoxie Sculpt is very popular for this type of work. Gives you 1-3 hours of working time (gradually getting harder over time). Once hard, you can sand and finish it. Sticks very well.

 

[gdb]

If you're careful with the heat you should be able to bake Hot Toys heads. At least I never had problems with my v.1 Joker head. But if you prefer the epoxy putty I can vouch for the Games Workshop brand.

 

[**16k**]

You don't have to bake it! I personally use flesh sculpey for this kind of mods. Then, a few minutes under the hairdryer and you're good to go!