Clay modeling for carve preps

[abercarver]

Anyone recommend and type of clay or putty for producing models for carves,

 

Something new that I want to try out for a carve iv mentioned.

There seems to be a lot of various types around and for anyone that's produced models,

 

what would you recommend?

 

Thanks :-)

[Gnome]

Ever-Ready Modelling Plasticine | Homecrafts

 

I got this stuff recently and found it good to work with. Ordered the 5kg but have only opened one of the 1kg blocks so far. Was looking for something that would not dry out and was easy to work, does both so thumbs up.

 

I'm keeping my practice pieces in carte dor tubs to keep them fresh. And I go through a hell of a lot of ice cream!

[abercarver]

Super thanks Gnome, raised the issues I was concerned with so super job.

 

Sounds a good excuse for the wife to buy more ice cream too..so bonus all around

 

:-)

[dervishcarving]

i use bluetack...works fine and i had a load lying about

[abercarver]

i use bluetack...works fine and i had a load lying about

 

[Gnome]

Nah this stuff makes blu tac feel like the chewing gum you used to find under the tables at school. But I bet it doesn't taste as good !!!

 

If your not sure you could try 1kg and see if you like it. You don't need alot of it.

The blocks measure 2 1/2inches x 2 1/2 inches by 5 inches tall. I then trim the corners off to make a cylinder. Hey presto you have a log!!!

 

I ordered a pack of the wooden carving tools and they work well with the product.

 

Still not got round to painting them orange and making 2stroke noises.

 

 

The blu tack must loose it's tac Dave?

[dervishcarving]

Not so far gnomie, still working fine after about a year or more. is a bit hard now but if you warm it over a kettle it gets v soft. i only tend to model complex shapes now so it isnt used as much

[abercarver]

Iv brought some Plasticine...just standard stuff bit works a treat. if i take to much off i can add it back on :-) something im not used to doing

[Gnome]

Yes that got me wondering as I was sticking a lot back on. Need to invest in a barrel of glue and loads of nails and screws for the wooden versions!!!

 

OK then if anyones up for it let's get the model pics up and then the final versions!!!

 

I have a bit of timber I am wanting to make a dragonfly out of ( inspiration from Mal McEwans piece up at Carrbridge) I'll get cracking on the model tonight.

[abercarver]

Watch this space Gnome :-)