I purchased some Paper Clay awhile back with the intent of using it to sculpt a new figure. Well, I am doing that... however... I'm using it to alter my first full-size figure, "Jackie". I have a request for an Asian character, so I decided to use a "Jackie" cast as my armature. I'll do the other eye, then make changes to his nose. I may think up a few more transforming features. After he's completed, I'll have a mold made, then make castings of my Asian character.
I really like the Paper Clay. I've always sculpted with Magic-Sculpt, but it hardens quickly. (I call it "speed-sculpting"). Paper Clay stays pliable for a long time and takes 2-3 days to air-dry completely. Then I'll sand the eye nice and smooth. I may try it out to fill imperfections in the casting, too.
Paper clay is amazing. Be careful though because it can shrink and crack as it dries out some on hard surfaces.
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