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Published: 2012-03-08 22:45:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 121278; Favourites: 5232; Downloads: 1473
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There we go, like I promised. This took quite a while.hope it helps.
Any questions? Feel free to ask!More Tutorials by other artists:
General: kurokono.deviantart.com/art/Sc… and fav.me/d4rvfxx
Basic Body: fav.me/dzajik
Body details: fav.me/d11cb2q
Textures: fav.me/d470trm
Heads: fav.me/d391b75 and fav.me/dyyird
Wings: fav.me/dzkaj6
Fur: fav.me/d4ramzx fav.me/d1vha6r vengefulspirits.deviantart.com… and fav.me/d2vrkt7
Toolmaking: fav.me/d4s14af
Finishing Touch: fav.me/d1224hi
Tips and Tricks: fav.me/d4a734e
Armature and Stand: fav.me/dwuafn
Base: fav.me/d4ce974
WARNING FOR SANDING: Don't breathe in the dust!
Either moisten the sandpaper or wear protection gear.
A bandana properly covering your nose and mouth should do.
The dust can be dangerous for your lungs.
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Edit: Sorry, I can't find the time to work on part 2. Simple version:
1. Either paint the sculpture white or spray it with white acrylic spray paint. Don't breathe it in!
2. let the base coat dry.
3. Start painting it using acrylic paints. Start with bigger areas.
4. For really small details, use a fairly small brush.
5. Seal it with spray finish or paint-on finish after it dried.
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Comments: 373
Awesome tutorial! 
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Awesome tutorial! I love the "problem solving" tips
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very helpful. i just wish i had the supplies xD
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This is awesome!
I've been a little curious about sculpting. Maybe I'll try it sometime. ^^
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Wow i'll have to try this one day if i ever get around to it. Very helpful. ^^
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This is a great tutorial!
I have but one question. Can masking tape replace the other tape? Apparently our Walmart doesn't sell wire, so I was planning on using aluminum foil as the base and then masking tape to tighten it. Think it'll work just as well?
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I dont know, if it sticks to the foil well, why not?
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I was just making sure it wouldn't like, explode or something xD
Thanks :3
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Foil and masking tape doesn't explode in the oven. That's what lots of sculptures use. You should be fine.
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Okay, thanks alot!
man, am I relieved |D
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I can't guarantee anything, so maybe stay near the oven and watch when trying.
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this is great, cant wait for the next part!!
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Thankyou thankyou thankyou thankooou~!!
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Wow this tutorial made me wanting to try sculpture someday
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Hey, that actually was quite usefull! I made my scuptures only with help of clay, wire and scalpel blade... Crepe tape is brilliant idea!
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what type of clay, i don't want to use the wrong clay and my house will burn down.
grandma would kill me. (TT^TT'''
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Mine is Super Sculpey, but if you follow the instructions of your oven bake clay, you should be save. If you feen unsure, just stay near the oven at your first try. I usually do that when i experiment.
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I'm having a problem with baking my clay.... I use Sculpey III and FIMO and sometimes I mix them to make other colours but when I follow the instructions I burnt them.... I made two cakes and a stegosaurus charm and they both got burnt. And last night I remade them but I burnt the stegosaurus again. :< I also saw some bubbling which isn't good right? I heard that when you use a mixture of clay you have to set them to the lowest temperature and wait for a long time? But I'm not so sure about baking them now. Also, should I put in one item at a time or is it all right to put in multiple at one time?
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Bubbling? Holy cats! No, bubbling is not good. Neither is burning polymer clay as it releases some nasty fumes.
Bake your pieces for the length of time (usually per 1/4" of thickness, and at the temperature set by the manufacturer for a brand.
If you've mixed FIMO and Sculpey II, you've got a hassle in that FIMO bakes at a lower temperature then Sculpey. Now, you have to raise the temperature of the Sculpey, without burning the FIMO in order for the Sculpey to properly cure...which, as you are discovering, is impossible no matter what certain websites claim.
For better results, I recommend working with only one brand at a time. No mixing. It'll make your life a lot easier. Good Luck!
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Thank you for the tips but after a little bit of research I found out some really nice tips when baking:
-I found out that wrapping things in tin foil doesn't make it burn
-Corn starch not only helps you from getting anymore fingerprints on your finished piece, it can also mask the smell
-don't slow cook it. that's the main reason why bubbles appear.
-dunk it in cool water once you take it out of the oven. Makes it much harder
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I've wrapped my smaller works, and few mid-size ones, in tin foil. It works great! It reduces the odor (I take them outside to unwrap them) and keeps the item from burning.
I've used a pile of cornstarch to hold pieces (a sort of ready made prop), and that has worked out very well. I didn't notice a reduction in the odor, but I wasn't paying attention. 
I use brush dipped in alcohol to remove fingerprints prior to baking. It works very well.
Um, as to dunking your item in cold water...you might want to throw together a practice piece to try that one first, something with thin and thick areas, before committing your final work to the cold bath. I would be afraid that the cold bath plunge would cause cracking due to thermal shock.
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The only problem is that I have to keep on watching the flames when ever I bake a cake with icing on top. Burnt another one again.... ffffffffffffff
I am thinking of using alcohol to get rid of them, but if you were to put it in the oven, wouldn't it burn?
Oh I did practice. It works best on smaller pieces but the bigger ones will need to cool it down slowly.
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No, it won't burn because the alcohol evaporates off in seconds. You don't need a lot, just enough to make the brush damp.
Watching the flames? From what?! I don't understand.
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What I mean is watching the oven so that the clay doesn't get burnt. It's a problem I have xD
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Ah. Silly me.
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I have never used either of the two, I'm really sorry! I am just a beginner myself and shared what ive learned in the past days, I dont have a lot of experience with clays other than Super Sculpey.
It should be okay to bake two items at once if the baking time is about the same.
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Wow! That's going to turn out well! Great job!
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This tutorial is fantastic.
I only have one thing to say though about sanding.
Make sure that you are wearing protective gear over your nose and mouth. It might not seem like a big deal, but it's really bad for you to inhale the dust. My professor kept warning us over and over again that sculpey will destroy your lungs if you don't cover yourself. The dust settles and slowly tears it apart because it's not organic material, and it won't deteriorate.
I would put that in as a precaution, even once isn't good for you.
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I will have to add that to the description! I didnt know it was this dangerous, so thank you - helped me as well!
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Not a problem. Thanks for putting it up in the description
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tanks !!!!! do u know how to make duplicates of the same figure ??? if u know please make a tutorial
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Sorry I dont! Im trying to figure that out myself. If I ever find out a cheap and easy method, i shall share!
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Wow! This is actually really good, and very useful!
Thank you!
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this is a wonderful and useful tutorial, thanks for making it!
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The crepe tape doesnt burn at the temperature required for Sculpey (130 Celsius) so I never had a problem. Super Sculpey seems to be crack-proof as well.
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Try painting the surface of your foil with a liquid polymer clay or (if you are using a Sculpey product) 'Bake and Bond.' I use bake and bond, and have found that it helps my clay stick to foil even before baking. A thin coat of either product will help. Good Luck.
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oh, thank you so much
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Oh yes, conditioning all poly clay (new and old) is necessary. Work it until it is smooth and elastic. That indications that the plasticizer is warm and spread evenly throughout the clay you are working with.
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