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06-07-2005, 07:25 AM
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Justice League
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Holland (utrecht)
Posts: 277
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Tool question
Hi all.
I wanted to get started on trying to sculpt in real time.
I have sculpted a lot but they are all with computer grafics.
Ordered some super sculpey.
My question what kind of basic tools do you need for sculpting.
Thanks. Martijn.
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06-07-2005, 09:46 AM
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Modzilla
Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 22,183
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You might want to ask Zurb. He's a tool. 
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06-07-2005, 10:57 AM
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Sculptor
Sculptor
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 697
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Hi,
Get yourself some dental tools. I found all my sculpting tools at flea markets. Get as many different shapes, sizes as you can then start experimenting with them. You will get a feel for the tools you like to work with best. Good luck!
Robert
www.blairsculpture.com
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06-20-2005, 02:49 AM
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ARH Studios
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 2,532
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Just go to eBay and look for " sculpting tools " and you will find tons of auctions ... they are basically dental tools but you can add to these a good razor blade, a good small kitchen knife and some specials brushes to smooth the surface before baking the sculpture !!!!!
the best tip is " practice and try everything !!! "
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06-20-2005, 07:37 AM
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Cyclops
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: If it was up your a$$ you'd know!
Posts: 11,961
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Another good thing is..
.. a pasta machine. There is one specifically for SS type clay.
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06-24-2005, 02:52 PM
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Sculptor
Sculptor
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 48
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Try the Compleat Sculptor for all types of sculpting tools. Or look up Wayne the Dane online - he makes some of the best tools if you're going to work in polymer clays like Sculpey and Preemo.
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06-24-2005, 11:11 PM
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Doh!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: A dank hole
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Try a quilting needle and an exacto knife. Works for me. Never used those expensive dental tools I bought. 
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07-11-2005, 12:06 AM
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Sculptor
Sculptor
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 429
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Check the sculpting tutorials on my website. Pics of tools there.
Sculpting tutorial
Tool-making tutorial
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07-11-2005, 12:37 AM
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Frackin!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 24
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I got my dental tools from the dentist. I just asked for the broken tools and most were unsharpable, not broken. They gave me about 10 tools with different tips... Cost? FREE!!
Ok, the pain of the cleaning, but heck I was already paying for that!!!
ilaf
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08-11-2005, 04:24 AM
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Sculptor
Sculptor
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: California, the world's largest outdoor free-range insane asylum.
Posts: 379
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Hi Martijn:
There's three places where I purchase mine from. The first is geographically closer to you than the second and third - Alec Tiranti in London, Sculpture House in New York City and Chavant in New Jersey. All of these companies have websites you can order from. Dental tools - which are highly recommended - can also be found online internationally.
As to which ones to purchase: that is based entirely upon your personal preference, but try to stay away from inexpensive plastic styluses. I personally use a set of 9 stainless steel wax miniature modeling tools that Alec Tiranti offers and from Sculpture House I endorse their Thin Line Miniature and School Tool rake sets. For larger pieces I prefer Chavant's set of car styling rakes. These are very expensive, but worth every farthing!
Well, I hope this may have helped you some. Let me know if you need any other advice. Until then, take care.
Best Wishes,
Curt
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