He is cool, I like him. I really must try playing with some polymer clay, any tips? I have never used clay before.
So glad you like him! Video soon (I hope).
I use polymer clay often for features like teeth, noses and eyes, for me it's quick and easy. For Shing I used Premo (which is made by Sculpey) because it comes in some metallic colors. If you want to try out polymer clay, first thing you need is a
pasta machine to condition the clay. While you can just soften the clay with your fingers one can usually find the machines for under $30- it's worth it. The other item you need is a small toaster oven again, something cheap from a department store will work. Most clay manufacturers call for baking clay at 275 F for 30 minutes per 1/4 depth, I found that to be too hot and will burn thin sculpts- best to do a longer bake at lower temps usually 150-175F for 40 minutes and leaving the item in the oven until it cools off.
I use only Sculpey clays, the other clays like Fimo I've found to be too crumbly.
For sculpting, fingers are the best tool but aluminum knitting needles of various sizes work real well.
Shunaka
