Aves apoxie (SCULPT or CLAY) What's the difference?

C. Bormann · 02-23-2008, 01:43 AM

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.

Danno · 02-23-2008, 03:21 PM

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/

ickwinzs · 02-23-2008, 03:26 PM

I have never used the fixit sculpt, is it better than the apoxie sculpt for building kits?

**Vince-Vell** · 02-23-2008, 03:53 PM

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.

C. Bormann · 02-23-2008, 06:57 PM

Thanks guys. Like I said, I never used the stuff before and had no idea what type of results I would get.

Danno · 02-23-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ickwinzs

I have never used the fixit sculpt, is it better than the apoxie sculpt for building kits?

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....

ickwinzs · 02-23-2008, 10:21 PM

I am getting down towards my tubs so I figured I would ask! Thanks Danno!

Mangus · 02-25-2008, 01:37 PM

Nothing, both are difficult to work with

Tommy Allison · 02-25-2008, 09:35 PM

I do nearly all of my sculpts in Aves.

DaddyVader · 02-25-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy Allison

I do nearly all of my sculpts in Aves.

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