Hey Customizers

[BAZ]

Looking for some advice. I've started my first custom of Robin. I'm almost done with the sculpting (using Sculpty), but what do I use to paint it?

 

[theprawncracker]

I've found that acryllic paint works well on Sculpey. I hope you get the figure done soon! I'd love to see it!

 

[Zoot The Saxman]

hey Baz.....have you thought about molding it first? Making a resin, or liquid plastic copy and THEN painting it? I use Sculpey all the time when i do MY customs , and Sculpts.....But I find I DON'T LET anyone handle or tough them for fear of dropping it. Sculpey is brittle when baked. And if a plastic one were to drop chances are you'll just chip the paint insead of shattering it.

 

[sugarbritchez]

Have you thought of using the colored chalks or regular make-up before it is baked? I use that on my Polymer pieces and then use the Sculpey glaze over it if you don't want the matte finish.

Just a suggestion.

 

[BAZ]

Molding? Whoa, way beyond my expertise.

Since this is a modification of an existing Robin figue, I'm not baking him, but boiling it. Not sure how the make-up or chalk would work with the water.

I'm going to need a combination of matte and shiny surfaces, because I'm making a Steppin out Robin. On the stepping out figures, the suit is flat, but the lapels and vest are shiny

 

[sugarbritchez]

well in order for Sculpey to harden you have to bake it somehow.

 

[BAZ]

well in order for Sculpey to harden you have to bake it somehow.

Well I guess boiling is a form of baking. My point was, I wasn't sure how the chalk or makeup would react to being dipped in water.