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batchix In reply to TheSkippyone [2011-09-17 18:18:34 +0000 UTC]

gettyimages.com is a good place to start for reference... but you could always do this the old fashioned way and just sculpt with some clay!

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TheSkippyone In reply to batchix [2011-09-26 03:34:30 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Thanks so much! I'll check that place out for sure. ^u^
I have been trying to sculpt, though I dunno if it's just me, or is sculpey hard to work with?

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batchix In reply to TheSkippyone [2011-09-26 04:19:09 +0000 UTC]

Are you using super sculpey or white sculpey? Don't use the white sculpey... it's not really good for anything.

If you're using SS, is it too hard or too soft? If it's too soft, roll it as flat as you can, then layer it between sheets of white paper and put something heavy(and non-porous) on top. leave it there for a week. This is called leeching the clay and takes out some of the substance that softens it. It'll be stiffer when you sculpt.

Alternatively you can use gray sculpey firm. I like the mix the two together because my firm always seems to get TOO dry and crumbly.

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TheSkippyone In reply to batchix [2011-09-26 04:28:17 +0000 UTC]

Hmm...well the box says "Original Sculpey" And it is indeed white.
It does get too soft, when I try to work on other areas and I gotta put my finger on somethin' else, it'll just mush up and ruin like, a life time of work. )=C It also seems to get really soft when I've been working with it for a while. Must be the oils in my hands? I will try that technique though. I wanted to give paper clay a shot too. Had never heard of that type of clay until I saw your tutorials. XD I've also never thought of mixing clays. I have yet to venture into that level.

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batchix In reply to TheSkippyone [2011-09-26 05:46:35 +0000 UTC]

The original sculpey is too soft to work with... at least i've never been able to get it to work very well. What you want is Super Sculpey [link] which comes in a green box and is flesh toned, or the Super Sculpey Firm, which is gray. [link]


You'll still find yourself occasionally squashing your work, but it doesn't happen as often or as easily. you can always try freezing it for an hour or so too, that helps to cool it off as the clay will get soft under the heat of your hands.

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TheSkippyone In reply to batchix [2011-09-28 05:49:42 +0000 UTC]

Doh, I should have tried those clays from the start.
I don't know why I bought this type of sculpey.
I'll definitely try super sculpey now though.

Thanks so much for the advice.
I appreciate it a lot. X3

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