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02-23-2008, 01:43 AM
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Aves apoxie (SCULPT or CLAY) What's the difference?
I'm turning to the experts for some guidance. What is the difference between Aves apoxie sculpt and Aves apoxie clay? Obviously, I have never used either product and I'm curious what will give me the best results. I'm working on a new project and have to repair a broken cape. Normally I use BONDO to fill and repair statues. In 20 minutes it's hard and ready to sand and paint. I was thinking that an Aves product would allow me to work and shape the delicate area without a tight time restraint.
Also, where's the best place to buy it? My local craft stores don't carry it.
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02-23-2008, 03:21 PM
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Paint Master
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Location: Wisconsin
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There is a pretty big difference between the AVES Apoxie Clay and Apoxie Sculpt. What I find is that the Clay is much more like...well, ceramic clay. It's a bit grainy and does not hold it's shape quite as nicely as the Apoxie Sculpt. It's great stuff, but I think it is more geared towards people that want to create pottery in a non-fire method.
Now, my personal favorite medium is AVES Fix-It sculpt, this is a little smoother and firmer than the Apoxie Sculpt, it seems to hold it's shape better for tighter/crisper detailing.
I would also recommend getting the AVES Safety Solvent for smoothing your AVES product (GREAT STUFF!!!!)
What I recommend is that you contact AVES and buy small sample packs of each to test and try, in the end...it will come down to personal preference.
I normally buy direct from AVES myself:
http://www.avesstudio.com/
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02-23-2008, 03:26 PM
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The Rock
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bend, Oregon
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I have never used the fixit sculpt, is it better than the apoxie sculpt for building kits?
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02-23-2008, 03:53 PM
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Cosmic Painter
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: In Da Studio!
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Fix-it is the way to go for detail work ad building out stuff like a ear, nose, horns etc... Stuff keeps its form and doesnt sag.
Regular aves is what i use for building a chest muscle or legs muscles etc....
Just need to buy both and try them out., You will figure out fast if its better for you or not.
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02-23-2008, 06:57 PM
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Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Thanks guys. Like I said, I never used the stuff before and had no idea what type of results I would get.
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02-23-2008, 10:11 PM
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Paint Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ickwinzs
I have never used the fixit sculpt, is it better than the apoxie sculpt for building kits?
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Hey Rick,
Honestly, it all comes down to personal preference.
The Fix-It sculpt is more expensive, but I like the way it tools and feathers and holds it's shape. Other than filling air bubbles/pin holes (here I use AVES Apoxie Sculpt), I mainly use the Fix-It sculpt these days for putty work on joining parts, resculpting, sculpting, etc....
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02-23-2008, 10:21 PM
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The Rock
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bend, Oregon
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I am getting down towards my tubs so I figured I would ask! Thanks Danno!
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02-25-2008, 01:37 PM
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Sculptor
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: FL
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Nothing, both are difficult to work with
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02-25-2008, 09:35 PM
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Sculptor
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Planet Tommy
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I do nearly all of my sculpts in Aves.
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02-25-2008, 11:13 PM
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Mephisto
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bellingham, MA
Posts: 414
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy Allison
I do nearly all of my sculpts in Aves.
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Tommy,
I'm always amazed at the detail you get in your sculpts working in Aves. I love it's strength as a base, but I've always found it too "bubblegummy" to get much detail in my work. I tend to work over an Aves base with SS, putting in all details with the SS. Is there a trick to working it that I haven't discovered?
Thanks,
DV
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