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Nyarlathotep

Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 233
Location: Zeeland, Michigan USA
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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject: Question regarding larger figures (prep for casting, maybe?) |
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I have an idea for a fig I want to make - it would be a larger figure, like a big guy.
So I'm wondering what needs to be done to ensure it is castable?
I already know that painting it is right out, and using plasticard is questionable due to temperatures. But what about the multi-part issue? Should I sculpt it in one piece and have the caster lop it into smaller pieces, or should I make it in several pieces?
If it's the latter, should I sculpt the runners for the sprue as well?
Thanks!
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Norse The One, the Only

Joined: 21 Nov 2005 Posts: 2811
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:21 am Post subject: |
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use a sturdy wire base and sculpt in green, brown stuff or procreate..
if I were you I would not try to sculpt multi-part, let the caster do that for you..
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