newbie question

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Hi all,
Im Very new at sculpture and currently busy with my first one which hopefully turns out alright. Im really enjoying every minute of it and hopefully i will be brave enough to post a few pics when im done.

Thinking ahead i have a question, im using super sculpey, how does one smooth out there figures once done, from finger prints etc, to get that polished look, before baking.
Also when it comes to painting your sculpt what paint is preferred.

Thanks for taking the time to read and reply.
Take it easy.

[Alaneye]

You need a solvent to smooth. I got some isopropanol from ebay. You can get it almost pure which is good for knocking back very rough areas, to 70% which is good for more delicate areas such as skin texture. You can also sand the sculpey with fine grit paper after it's been baked to get a super smooth surface.

As for painting, I see you are in the UK, so first grab a can of Halford's grey or white primer and give it a fine coat, then paint with acrylics of your choice really, from the standard art supply type to the more expensive kinds.

Oh, and let's have a look

Al

[30/30]

Thanks so much for the info Alaneye.
Hopefully i'll be posting pics soon ( if all goes well )