Best craft modelling material for making and molding intricate small models?
Katy B asked:
I’m trying to make a small (roughly 2 inch) trilobite model, and obviously its going to be hard with normal clay. I was thinking of epoxy clay, but cant find any UK dealers and its sooo expensive. Anything which is slightly harder than normal clay, air dries, and dries to a plastic-like, non brittle nature would be perfect and something which is easily available in the UK and not so pricey. Anything which is similar to this would be great.
I’m trying to make a small (roughly 2 inch) trilobite model, and obviously its going to be hard with normal clay. I was thinking of epoxy clay, but cant find any UK dealers and its sooo expensive. Anything which is slightly harder than normal clay, air dries, and dries to a plastic-like, non brittle nature would be perfect and something which is easily available in the UK and not so pricey. Anything which is similar to this would be great.
I think you’d be best with Sculpy or Fimo. Sculpy is easier to form, but is a bit more breakable. Fimo is harder to form but is harder to break. Neither hardens in the air, however. They both must be baked in a home oven in fairly low temperatures. Both are also available in local arts/crafts stores, or from online supply warehouses. If you have more questions you may email me through my profile here on Yahoo! Answers.