Lurch77 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 We had a nice little help/advise thread in the old forum for customs, so wanted to bring that back to life. So all you customizers out there share your knowledge! To get you going how bout these questions: * What paints are best? * Pros & Cons of sculpey. * How to accessorize? * How to paint straight lines? * Pros & Cons of templates. * What programs do you use to create designs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Great idea. Also if someone wishes to make the templates public again for doing decals and such it would be gretly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) Here is my Pros and Cons of Sculpey: Pros: * Can make virtually anything out of the stuff * Can be baked or air dried to a hard finish * Paint applies well to it Cons: * Wear Gloves unless you want fingerprint texture on your sculpt * Might be better to air dry stuff on a figure, hard to take off pieces once on the figure. * Sometimes burns sections, which may or may not discolor your final outcome...depending on the paint you use. * Make sure you bake or air dry completely. A few of the things I've used it for have begun to crack because I fired it with a lighter and didn't let it dry inside all the way. Edited June 23, 2011 by jcastick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Here's a great customizing resource: Jin Saotome's Dangerous Toys - He's got a few "how-to" articles. Scroll down to the Guides for Customizing to see what Jin has to say. I particularly like his new article Jin's Super Revised Custom Figure Painting Guide. You should also check out the Forgotten Force Ultimate Resource Guide. It's a Star Wars customizing site but there are tons of "how-to" articles worth checking out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 For paints, I use Model Master Acryls by Testors. But if I am in a pinch, I will use the regular Testors Acryl paints that you can get at Wal-Mart. The only time I prime a figure is if they have a detail that I don't want showing through the paint, like Spider-Man's webs. I use the cheap model painting brushes that they sell at Wal-Mart that are about 1/2" long. They lay nice and flat, which is very useful. After I have painted a figure, I use Testors Dull Coat on top of it to seal it. After painting and sealing the figure, I start on the detail work with an ultra-fine black sharpie. This is when I do the face. I draw the features first with the sharpie, and after that dries, I add colors in by dipping a toothpick in the paint and applying it lightly. This is also how I do thin colored lines on the body of figures like Quicksilver's lightning bolt across his chest. You don't need to seal this paint, because it doesn't get any wear like the joints do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master-Wolverine Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Can anyone help me find Angel wings?Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I know there are some Mageknight figures that have some decently sized wings: WereRaven Rattletail Gyre Falcon Rock Griffin Barrow Knight Cloud Griffon Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master-Wolverine Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Is there any way to make angel wings from scratch? What would you prefer to do,paint it on the back or get wings and super glue them on? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 help me add some see through colour to a clear minimate! and teach me about sculpty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch77 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Very good info for getting started doing customs on MMHQ: Let's Make a Custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Question about Paints What type of paint best matches the flesh tones of the mates, ie Caps' face, Power Man's face, Hulk's face, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I use Citadel's elf flesh, then mix in white if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highassroller Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Also Bronzed flesh is good and mixing in white. I find that protection looks best when it is from a spray paint, rather than painted on. Try Citadel Clear Matte Finish Spray. It's expensive, but works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 What do some of our experts have to say about Sculpey? How do you use it, handle it, finish it, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 In my opinion, Sculpey is best for sculpting new, seperate parts, while Milliput is best for sculpting onto an existing figure. Sculpey is easiest to sculpt with after it has been squished around in your hands for a while. This softens the clay and warms it up. To sculpt with it, I use my hands, my fingernails, toothpicks, hobby knifes, and the opposite end of my paintbrush. The first goal is to get it in the shape you want. The second goal is to get the surface smooth so it doesn't look bad. Here is the biggest Sculpey secret: rubbing alcohol. Dip your finger in it and rub the surface of the sculpt. The rubbing alchohol smooths out the surface like magic. You have to be a little careful though, as it will also obscure fine details. To cure sculpey, you have 3 main options. The first is to bake it according to the package directions, 15 minutes per ¼" thickness at 225°. If you are sculpting onto an existing figure, meaning there will be more in the oven that just Sculpey, turn the heat down to 200° and add 5 minutes, otherwise the plastic could melt. The second option is to put the sculpey in a pot of boiling water on the stove. The time limit is the same. The only downside to this approach is that occasionally I have had things crack because water got in between the plastic and the sculpey. But that doesn't happen very often. The third option is to hold a hairdryer up to the piece until it dries. This method ONLY works with sculpey that is 1/8" thick or less. It takes about 5-10 minutes. Let me know if there is anything I didn't cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Sculpey is best for sculpting new, seperate parts, while Milliput is best for sculpting onto an existing figure. This is exactly what I've been wanting to know - So I checked out the Milliput website and found that there are 4 types of Milliput (Standard Yellow-Grey, Silver Grey, Superfine White, and Terracotta) ... I would assume that Superfine White would be the best way to go for sculpting onto Minimates. Am I correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 --> QUOTE(Donny B @ Jul 31 2006, 01:40 PM) This is exactly what I've been wanting to know - So I checked out the Milliput website and found that there are 4 types of Milliput (Standard Yellow-Grey, Silver Grey, Superfine White, and Terracotta) ... I would assume that Superfine White would be the best way to go for sculpting onto Minimates. Am I correct? I always buy Silver Grey, because it is $1 cheaper at my hobby shop. Every little bit helps. It is actually a VERY light grey. It is almost white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hey there everybody! It's Mini-Myte here. I just wanted to let anyone interested know that Minimate Headquarters has published an indepth step by step customizing guide done by yours truly. So if anybody wants to know my secrets, check it out! Good luck to you all! Mini-Myte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Here's a link for those that don't have Minimate Headquarters bookmarked... Minimate Customizing 101 It is easily the most comprehensive article on customizing out there, Minimate or otherwise! Great work MM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Does anyone have the blank design template? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzardfury Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Does anyone have the blank design template? That's what I want to know too. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalus_Kat Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 You can but ask cheers, Tk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Or if you'd like a more complete Template... http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/index.ph...ost&p=19003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalus_Kat Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Whats wrong with my template? he's got a head, body, arms and legs... provided by Fujis can't be anymore complete than that? cheers, Tk. *Pokes TBT with a pencil* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Whats wrong with my template? he's got a head, body, arms and legs... provided by Fujis can't be anymore complete than that? cheers, Tk. *Pokes TBT with a pencil* Ok if you dont know better then that's fine , I was just offering an alternative source. In fact it looks like the one you have is derivative of a part of that file anyways T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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