Reddit reviews Colour Shaper for Encaustic Angle Chisel Extra Firm #0
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The decorator tips have pre-cut slits to add unique texture to a paint surface; use for graining,Curve wide tips work like a squeegee; use the sharp edge to carve paint cleanly or to apply superWide flat tips work like a spatula; use it to apply and spread even layers of paint or adhesive;Black tips, also known as Clay Shapers, are much firmer and best for sculpting, ceramics, andIvory tips are soft and designed for fluids and soft colors, while grey tips are firm and offer
For those interested in how to make your own miniatures:
1/ I start by finding/drawing a pic of what I want to make, and then twist thin wire (paperclip sized) around into an [armature](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armature_(sculpture%29). I use 19 gauge galvanized wire, but I know people use copper wire also.
2/ I've been using Super Sculpey FIRM as my clay. It is a plastic clay that hardens when baked in low heat. (Pro-tip: Michael's is often kind of expensive, but they do have regular printable coupons for 40% off one item. I've been getting a pound of sculpey cheaper than anywhere else from them.) You can use Sculpey III (comes in glow in the dark and other cool colors), but it is not as nice to work with. Pro's use a 2 part clay called green stuff that cures (hardens) on its own after a few hours.
3/ Sculpt! There's a few techniques I've discovered about how to get arms/long legs to stay on (the clay likes to crumble if it is too thin), but you'll probably learn much faster by just doing. You'll probably want at least a flat, clean surface, a needle shaped object, and good lighting. I've really liked using this silicon tipped paintbrush to model details/push clay around/wipe out fingerprints.
It is not widely discussed, but Sculpey can actually be re-fired (baked) with new pieces on top. So you can sculpt the skeleton or torso, fire it, and then add details, fire it, add arms, fire it, add weapons, fire it, add hands and more details, fire it, etc. The upside to doing this is that you avoid messing up soft details you've already made, the downside is that it takes forever and wet clay doesn't like to blend in nicely with fired clay (so it works better for large limbs or small details that can just rest on top). Once fired, Sculpey is very hard (and brittle), so it is pretty much impossible to remove material at that point.
4/ Fire it! Takes like 15 minutes at 275 or something. It says on the box. You can beef of large structures by using aluminum foil balled up inside. This will save you money on materials and baking problems.
5/ Painting, which is a whole nother story.
Edit: Oh, also, if you're trying to save money (and your time is valuable), this probably is not the way to go. Each one took me several hours to sculpt and paint, which works out to way more than just working minimum wage somewhere and buying a bunch of minis. Still, it is fun to do and have custom ones.