Reddit reviews Polyform Super Sculpey Firm Oven Bake Clay, Gray, 1lb
We found 6 Reddit comments about Polyform Super Sculpey Firm Oven Bake Clay, Gray, 1lb. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Has a firm texture making it perfect for sculpting fine detailsShatter and chip resistant and the coloring of it makes it easy to photographContains 1lb of extra-firm gray compound
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.
1.) Something that is grey: Sculpy! From my cosplay wishlist! :D
2.) Something reminiscent of rain: This hair accessory from my Silly Fun list! I don't know if they're meant to, but the blue bits remind me of raindrops. <3
3.) Something food related that is unusual: Food picks from my Silly Fun list! Maybe not super unusual in Japan, but here in America I doubt you'd see them often.
4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself: This book off my Books wishlist of course! It's for my husband, who's a huge fan of the Elder Scrolls games. I like them, too, but I doubt I'd ever read this.
5.) A book I should read: The Invisible Gorilla, again, off my Books list. I read almost a third of this book while hidden in a book store one day. It's an absolutely fascinating study (or rather, collection of studies) about how much trust we place in our own faulty intuitions.
6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related: Barely, but this nautical star decal! Unfortunately, it's not on any of my lists.
7.) Something related to cats: Another from my Books wishlist! I'm pretty sure I already know my cat wants to kill me, but this book looks funny anyway.
8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it: Stationary, from my Silly Fun list. I have no one to write to, but I have an obsession with pretty stationary and cards and things. I'm usually too afraid to write on it, even, because nothing ever seems worthy of the pretty paper...
9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life: From my Movies/TV list: Braveheart! Because FREEEDOOOOOOM!!!!!
10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain: Survival knife from my Adventure wishlist! Secluded, unpopulated areas are best for hiding from zombies, and this thing even comes with a firestarter! HOW CAN YOU SAY NO?
11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals: This book which is, strangely, on my Semi-Practical list. I'm a Math/Physics major, but I haven't been in school in quite a while. I'm about to go back very soon, and I'm a little petrified of failing out.
12.) One of those pesky Add-On items: Red Heart yarn from my Crochet wishlist!
13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item: The PS4 from my Video Games list. I'm an avid gamer. Video games are how I relax. It's one of the few things that, no matter how crappy my day was, always manages to raise my spirits and help me forget about it all.
14.) Something bigger than a bread box: Apparently bread boxes are way bigger than I thought, so I'll go with this desk off my Semi-Practical wishlist. Surely that's big enough! XD
15.) Something smaller than a golf ball: Turtle earrings off my Silly Fun list! THEY'RE SO CUTE!
16.) Something that smells wonderful: Teavana's Blueberry Bliss tea off my Silly Fun list (yet again). If you've never been in a Teavana store, go this second and just...inhale. <3
17.) A (SFW) toy: Frog mitt from my Practical list. I'm fairly certain this isn't supposed to be a toy, but I get the feeling I'm going to spend more time using it as a puppet than as an oven mitt.
18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school: This backpack from my Semi-Practical list! I want it so badly!! IT'S STUDIO GHIBLI HOW AWESOME IS THAT?
19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be: 12 Hole Ocarina from my Ocarina wishlist. It's so beautiful and it comes with a Lord of the Rings songbook and I just LOVE IT SO MUCH.
20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand: Shark sleeping bag from my Silly Fun wishlist! You need me to explain it's awesome?? REALLY? IT'S A SHARK SLEEPING BAG. It looks like the shark is eating you!! Plus it's called the "Chumbuddy" and that just makes me laugh way harder than it should.
Fear cuts deeper than swords!
It's a polymer clay called Sculpey.
I'm currently using Super Sculpey Firm (the grey one). You can purchase them in Amazon.
Get a block of super sculpty and make anything you are crazy for liking. You may surprise yourself.
you'll want to build an armature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rMqFlxggr4
you use armature wire: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=armature+wire
and some super sculpey firm (firm is better for detailing than regular super sculpey) : http://www.amazon.com/Polyform-Super-Sculpey-Firm-Oven/dp/B001C4RTP2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453821788&sr=8-1&keywords=super+sculpey+firm
I would also recommend Super Sculpey Medium or Firm. I just discovered medium at Pat Catan's. You can also order it from Amazon.
Medium on Amazon
Firm on Amazon