NerdyTrev Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I want to make a Doomsday figure but don't know what material to use to sculpt all of his horns and whatever. I have some milliput but I don't know if that is the best material to work with if I want to make a whole chest piece for the figure. If anyone can give me some suggestions as to what material to use, that would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I can't speak for everyone else but I use milliput. And if I were doing a chest piece I would try and sculpt it over an existing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvis497 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Apoxy sculpt is the only material I ever use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I recommend Kneadatite, a.k.a., Green Stuff. It's really easy to work with, stays pliant for a fairly long time, and retains a bit of flexibility once it's cured (good for capes or skirts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I stick with Apoxie Sculpt and Fix It Sculpt (similar but slightly more rigid). Sometime I need to try Green Stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm loving green stuff, but... anyone have any tips for smoothing the finished product? It's not normally an issue, but my latest project is a cape - a big, ideally-smooth-but-rippled surface. I've tried sanding, but it's not taking the high points down enough. Anyone familiar with any good materials to fill in the dents/valleys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 That's a bit of a drawback. You can sand it down...eventually...with a lot of work... but I find it best to try to get as close to your desired finish/shape as possible in the sculpting phase. Here's a trick: use a dab of petroleum jelly on your sculpting tool or finger to smooth out your flat surfaces; it cuts down the tackiness of the putty and you end up with a smooth, polished feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvis497 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Lobsterman, have you ever tried Goo-Gone for the same purpose? We did that in sculpture class in college. I love the way it works, easy to clean too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Ooh... Helpful! In talking to my dad of all people, he suggested plaster of Paris. I imagine that would be awful. I'm going to check Michael's on lunch, see if anything looks like it will fit the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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