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09-21-2006, 06:18 PM
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Doh!
Join Date: Feb 2006
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clays
hey, what kind of clay works best for you,especially for figures/statues and detail. I've used SS, i check out the threads every so often, what is the greenish/grey looking clay? here is a link of a sculpture on this forum: www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=35787
thanks-
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09-21-2006, 08:45 PM
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I took an IQ test and the results were negative.
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: nj
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It's wax. This statue was not sculpted in wax. John transferred the original to wax. I don't know what kind he uses, you have to ask him. It is possible to sculpt in wax, many do it, including me. You tend to use slightly different techniques with this medium and I suggest you start with clay. Working with SS bugs and frustrates the hell out of me, while others achieve amazing detail and love working with the stuff. It all depends on what you feel comfortable with.
--Rob
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09-23-2006, 11:56 PM
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Frackin!
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rob
It's wax. This statue was not sculpted in wax. John transferred the original to wax. I don't know what kind he uses, you have to ask him. It is possible to sculpt in wax, many do it, including me. You tend to use slightly different techniques with this medium and I suggest you start with clay. Working with SS bugs and frustrates the hell out of me, while others achieve amazing detail and love working with the stuff. It all depends on what you feel comfortable with.
--Rob
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so what clay works best for you if you don't mind me asking. Just wanted to know because i started using ss and i don't think i like it to much. Its to soft if anyone has a better medium please let me know thanks.
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09-24-2006, 11:37 AM
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Borrow money from a pessimist, they don't expect it back.
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: My Practice
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I've only used SS, but will also use Magic Sculpt (two part epoxy putty) for details.
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09-24-2006, 03:37 PM
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Sculptor
Sculptor
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Insmouth
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisguyver
so what clay works best for you if you don't mind me asking. Just wanted to know because i started using ss and i don't think i like it to much. Its to soft if anyone has a better medium please let me know thanks.
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Use the frim grey sculpey if SS is too soft for your liking.
I would reccomend SS in any form as the first choice for guys just starting out. Wax is great, but it takes a lot of experience to get it to do what you want.
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09-24-2006, 07:54 PM
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I took an IQ test and the results were negative.
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: nj
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I like Chavant medium. The firm grey works OK for me but I get better results with the Chavant.
--Rob
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