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Post by skunkape on Oct 10, 2014 18:10:26 GMT
Those look great!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 8, 2014 21:21:34 GMT
Those do look good dndpally!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 8, 2014 21:03:59 GMT
Great work!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 7, 2014 15:31:25 GMT
Great looking terrain!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 21:06:32 GMT
Those are nice cave walls Noctuary!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 21:01:57 GMT
Yeah. I got the idea of using the polymer clay from a Kickstarter I was involved in. I have Merlin's Magic to use with the molds but even cramming the clay in the mold and de-molding it, I can go much quicker than I can with the plaster. Even with the slight warping that I'm getting with de-molding the unbaked clay. I was just curious how the molds would handle the heat!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 20:56:24 GMT
I picked up two packs of those about 2 weeks ago! Just have to get off my butt and make swarms!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 20:55:23 GMT
If you're careful, you can spray paint foamcore without it melting. The first thing you have to make sure of is, spray from at least 18 inches away from the surface and second, do not use really cheap spray paint. I've found very cheap spray paint will melt the foamcore, but medium priced to expensive spray paints do not. Yes, I'm using enamel spray paints, not acrylic. You can find acrylic spray paints, but I've only found them on the internet and since I've been successful with enamels, I just use those.
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 18:35:52 GMT
Those buildings look great matakishi.
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 18:32:21 GMT
Thanks for the answer shinobi! I was thinking of sending an email to Bruce directly asking him, as he should know what the heat rating for the material he uses to make the molds or at least ask him where he gets it so I could ask the company. 600 is way hotter than I need, 275 is the most you need to bake Sculpey!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 18:23:28 GMT
I use foamcore, the white from dollar stores mostly, but attach it to cardboard for the floors of my tiles, then add it as walls as well because I like the ability to carve stone work into it!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 18:21:29 GMT
That's some really amazing work there! Great job on the step by step as well, makes it very easy to figure out how you did the work. I like how you're using the paper instead of aluminum foil, great idea and I agree that the paint would stick better to it than the foil. I'm going to have to look into doing the same!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 18:15:50 GMT
Great crafting caddy that you made there curufin!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 18:11:58 GMT
I like the mini, even before you exposed the face!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 17:02:46 GMT
Welcome, enjoy your stay!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 6, 2014 17:00:38 GMT
I've been experimenting with Sculpey and some of my Hirst Arts molds! So far I've gotten good results with one of the floor tile molds, but the first wall mold didn't work out quite as well. Being a deeper mold, I didn't push the clay in quite enough in a couple of spots and demolding caused a little deforming of the Sculpey. I'd like to bake the Sculpey right in the molds, but I'm not sure if the molds will withstand the heat! I've tried to get an answer on the Hirst forums, but so far, the responses having covered how well the molds will hold up to the heat.
But I also use the coffee stirrers to make my doors as well, at least wooden doors!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 2, 2014 21:03:56 GMT
One of the big things I like about Hirst blocks is that there is a little more weight to them than with just cardboard and foamcore. Granted, you can add some weight with sand, but using plaster like Merlin's Magic, even if you just door floor and 1 block high walls makes a big difference!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 2, 2014 20:53:36 GMT
Interesting idea! I look forward to seeing the final product!
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Post by skunkape on Oct 2, 2014 20:52:28 GMT
Welcome.
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Post by skunkape on Sept 30, 2014 15:47:54 GMT
I use wood glue when I'm gluing most of my smaller parts, due to the problems mentioned earlier with hot glue. My issue with super glue is that if you get to much on the piece and it is exposed, it doesn't paint well. When I'm putting a table or door or chair, I just run a thin bead along the edge, and lay it flat, bringing the other piece up in contact and wait till the glue dries.
Reason I prefer wood glue is that it contains a slightly lower water content than white glue.
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