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Here is the list of required tools to start on your customizing journey .
These are my recommended brands and products. The lists are complete of what you need and what is optional. BUYING MODEL HORSESREFER TO THIS VIDEO ON WHERE TO BUY BREYER MODEL HORSES
Model Horse Transaction Board www.facebook.com/share/g/8aqyd8GKcn2NqhMr/ MODEL HORSE SCULPTINGSHOPPING LIST:
REFER TO THIS VIDEO FOR THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF CLAY
AIR DRY CLAY: a clay that air dries over time. This clay can be brittle, is prone to cracking & shrinkage. It is not ideal for Breyer customizing.
POLYMER CLAY: A plastic-like clay used for original sculpture and charms. It remains workable until baked to cure. Armatures must be made of wire and tin foil, oven safe materials. It can not be used for Breyer customizing directly onto a plastic model. OIL CLAY: A clay that becomes workable when heated, and hardens when cooled. It never cures. It is good for Original sculptures and practicing. You can reuse this clay over and over. EPOXY PUTTY: A two part resin based clay that once mixed has a working time of up to 2 hours before curing. It air dries, sandable, waterproof, permanent and does not shrink/crack. This is the best clay for model horse customizing! SCULPTING WITH APOXIE
Use 2 Part Epoxy putty to customize your Breyer Model Horses. You must use this kind of clay, air dry, oil, and polymer clays will not work. _________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CLAY Breyer Customizing or sculpture requires two-part Epoxy putty. APOXIE SCULPT Natural OR MAGIC SCULPT Natural Apoxie 1lb : https://amzn.to/3MdY6ta Apoxie 5lb : amzn.to/3AJ2hun Magic Sculpt 1lb : amzn.to/4draceq Magic Sculpt 5lb : amzn.to/3XdeJvk _________________________________________________________________________________ 2. BRUSHES FOR SMOOTHING Use cheap, soft, brushes. These build up with clay and need to be disposable SYNTHETIC BRUSHES : amzn.to/4fPKLop _________________________________________________________________________________ 3. TOOLS These are my go-to tools, the only handful you should need CLAY SHAPER TOOLS Royal Sovereign is my favourite brand, they are high quality and strong. These eventually break down over time. You can get cheap sets on Amazon, but the quality is hit or miss. Size 0 is my go-to, but size 2 can also be useful. Extra firm is best for Epoxy clay. Taper Point is most useful. Colour Shaper Size 0 Taper Point Extra Firm : amzn.to/3Xam2nB Colour Shaper Size 0 Taper Point Firm : amzn.to/4dvPquh Cheap Amazon Set : amzn.to/3AzFQrA METAL TOOLS Metal tools are most effective and easy to clean. The Large spoons are good for texturing manes & tails. METAL SPOON TOOL SET : amzn.to/3AJ9evt DETAIL METAL TOOLS : amzn.to/3WXvPMB GUM STIMULATOR WITH TIPS : https://amzn.to/3T2c1Gv This is the best tool for sculpting tiny details. The tips are replaceable. CALIPERS : amzn.to/4czTYyj Use a pair of calipers for measuring your work. These can be purchased on their own or found in a simple geometry set. 2 SPOONS Label two spoons for part A & part B to better retrieve the clay out of the containers. Go to your local thrift store! SET OF 6 SPOONS : amzn.to/473lOBZ _________________________________________________________________________________ 4. SMOOTHING AGENT & SURFACE PREP Use water or isopropyl alcohol to smooth the clay. 99% is strongest. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 99% : amzn.to/3Xagjhs Use a small container to hold the alcohol for dipping tools and your fingers. I like to use the Sistema ToGo cups, but a fluid pump also works really well. SISTEMA TO GO : amzn.to/3SX0NTE FLUID PUMP : amzn.to/3SXgmuC JAR FOR WATER : Use a jar to keep water on hand! You will need to wipe off your toll of excess clay/isopropyl as you work. Use Scott Blue Shop Towels. These are durable and lint free. Fold into 4 and use each side until saturated. You can use normal paper towel as well if that is all you have. SCOTT SHOP TOWELS : amzn.to/3WVgbkP PLASTIC LID : Use a plastic lid off a yogurt or similar food container for clay while you work, this prevents it from sticking to your desk surface and damaging it. _________________________________________________________________________________ 5. GLOVES Gloves are optional. Note that you may develop an allergy to this clay in which you will be forced to wear gloves. I risk it because I like to use my fingers when I sculpt. If you use them, pick the right size so they are as tight to your fingers as possible. NITRILE GLOVES : amzn.to/3MeBlVX _________________________________________________________________________________ 6. OTHER TOOLS AND CLEANUP If you are working off a touch screen device for references or need to send a message. Get a touch stylus so you do not touch the device. This clay will ruin clothing and anything it comes in contact with as it cures to a solid. IPHONE STYLUS : amzn.to/3SUJLFK Use a scrub brush, warm water and soap to clean up your fingers when done sculpting. I like Dawn Dish Soap. DAWN DISH SOAP : amzn.to/46XAC58 SCRUB BRUSH : amzn.to/46ZURPM REFER TO THESE VIDEOS ON EPOXY PUTTY
BREYER CUSTOMIZINGSHOPPING LIST:
USING A DREMELSHOPPING LIST
PREPPINGSHOPPING LIST
PRIMERSTICK TO ONE OF THESE BRANDS
ORIGINAL SCULPTURESHOPPING LIST:
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