Sculpting Material Recommendation?

[toyadventurer]

I have tried Magic, Milliput and apoxie and I prefer apoxie sculpt. Apoxie goes on smooth, easy to work with and dries rock solid. It comes in two containers and you mix equal amounts together. Costs only $14 on Ebay for one pound. It will last a long time doing little projects.

 

[gdb]

I've used a sculptable epoxy putty for things like that in the past. As I recall it's cheap and it hardens by itself. Mix it, apply it, sculpt it before it dries (like 30 min?), then paint it.

 

[OSA]

To expand a little on my statement, you have better control over your work with the white and in my opinion is far easier to work with and leaves a fantastic finish when sanded or carved.

Thanks for the info. I just recently bought 2 silver packs thinking it'll be a good colour to see your work from. If it's crap I'll use it for other applications.

 

[SovereignStudio]

Hi can you go into any more detail with the boiling process as I have a few figures I'm thinking of doing this to, but don't want to stuff up.

It's as easy as boiling an egg. Bring a pot of water to a boil on your stove, put the head in it for a few minutes (2-3 minutes). I reccommend slowly lowering the head into the water on a large spoon, or retrieving it is quite an experience.

 

[galactiboy]

Hmmm... didn't know you could cure Sculpey by boiling. The things you learn

 

[SovereignStudio]

Hmmm... didn't know you could cure Sculpey by boiling. The things you learn

Yeah, I don't remember where I picked that up. Great trick, though. Hell of a lot easier than baking it

 

[samueljd]

Yeah, I don't remember where I picked that up. Great trick, though. Hell of a lot easier than baking it

Do you usually boil it or is that just for touch up projects? I'm curious, because it sounds like it might be preferable to me than baking. It sounds like it may keep the clay from getting burn marks or cracking.