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Clay Question - Hunter - 10-30-2007

What is the best brand/ type of clay for making mask molds?I'm just getting into this, but i'm not sure where to start. Thanks-Hunter


Clay Question - IbDaToNeGuY - 10-30-2007

i'm wanting to say oilbased clay . i know of some makers that use that but then i've heard of using WED . i'm gonna start sculpting pretty soon as well and am going to go with the oil based myself . good luck on your project . mike,


Clay Question - Hunter - 10-30-2007

i was wondering about oil-based, but i wouldnt want anything to deform when i'm making the cast.i'd probably get extra firm if i did get oilbased, but thaks for the tip


Clay Question - GBeninati - 10-30-2007

roma plasilina #2or prima plastilina (sufur free) artstuf.com


Clay Question - Hunter - 10-30-2007

I'll check that out, thanks <img src=\"style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />


Clay Question - Fang - 10-30-2007

You mean for making the wall or what? If you're talking about the mask wall you need EM-210. For just sculpting whatever creature or character or whatever you're doing, go with WED clay, or like Gary said.


Clay Question - Hunter - 10-30-2007

would i also need a full head armature or just start sculpting from a ball of clay? i would think an armature, but if i added too muchclay to the bust, i'd have a hard time getting the proportions correct.


Clay Question - Fang - 10-30-2007

You can do it without an armature, just takes more clay that way. De-molding on an armature is a pain in the ass and you run the risk of ruining the armature.


Clay Question - Hunter - 10-30-2007

what are the armatures usually made out of? foam, wood?


Clay Question - Fang - 10-30-2007

Foam.