Reddit reviews Magic Sculpt 1 Lb. Epoxy Clay - Natural
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Self-hardeningNon-toxicNo shrinkageSticks to most surfacesIndoor or outdoor
Also magic Sculpt
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Sculpt-Lb-Epoxy-Clay/dp/B003AL71FI
If you're using a mold made out of green stuff, and don't want to change method too much, I would suggest using magic-sculpt... same principal as green stuff except it has a lower viscosity, responds more drastically to water, and dries harder so it won't flex like the green stuff. I've used this instead of green stuff for decades... way cheaper
You should pick up some modeling epoxy. Very easy to work with, easy to paint, and it has a pretty long working time. It'll stick to anything but if you want it to be long lasting you can model it around hooks if you want a wood or plastic base.
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Sculpt-Lb-Epoxy-Clay/dp/B003AL71FI
Sorry for late reply. This is the product I used:
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Sculpt-Lb-Epoxy-Clay/dp/B003AL71FI
It's really nice to work with. It behaves a lot like porcelain, you can smooth with water or this special liquid they sell. It hardens in an hour, and can be sanded etc. it's rock hard when done and resemble porcelain.
Yes, for pieces like this I use either wood epoxy to fill the gaps, or when working with large gaps (and have plenty of curing time, say 24 hours) I use Magic Sculpt.
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I prefer the latter for a number of reasons, though to go back to your original gap question do keep in mind that things like humidity and temperature can negatively affect a print dimensions, especially in my experience with PLAs that have been "left out" too long from the first opening of the package. I've also found different spools to be different dimensions as well, though we're talking here about tiny amounts, say .5 mm difference. Bigger than that and I'd start to look at making sure the printer is calibrated as much as possible.
You should look for a product called Magic Sculpt for protoyping parts.
It is a 2-part polymer clay that can be kept wet and worked for a week, dries hard as stone without shrinking, can be sanded, drilled, bult-on, glued, etc. It is very fine-grained as well.
It is wonderful for making one-off parts or making parts that will later be used to create a mold.