The Best Clay/Plaster/Plastic to Use?

[Vantora]

(I apologize if this is in the wrong place. Tell me and I'll move. I could not find a straight answer anywhere.)

 

I have a few questions about the clay used for molding:

- What clay do you all prefer?

- I heard of roma plastilina, but it's a bit expensive. Are there any alternatives?

- Someone told me that WED clay also works, as well as Chavant oil clay. What is your preferance on this?

- Can you help me out by providing any websites that'll be useful in ordering these materials? I've been searching everywhere.

 

One on the plaster:

- Someone told me to use Ultracal 30 plaster. Is this okay?

 

Also on the plastic for thermoforming:

- What brand do you prefer?

- This is my first time thermoforming. Are some plastics better for beginners than others?

- If so, which ones?

- Are they durable?

 

Thank you all in advance for your time in helping me! I would like some nice solid answers before I go out and order a big mistake. ^^;

[Vantora]

Oh! I forgot! Another plaster question:

 

- I was also suggested Hydrostone. Out of these two plasters, which is preferable for secure molding?

[Locitus[Admin]]

Most of us aren't moulding anything. We buy kits and finish them. You're likely to get better answers at forums for scratch builds. For example the RPF has a lot of talented members.

 

What are you trying to mould anyways?

[Vantora]

Most of us aren't moulding anything. We buy kits and finish them. You're likely to get better answers at forums for scratch builds. For example the RPF has a lot of talented members.

 

What are you trying to mould anyways?

 

Ah, I see. You see, I have been getting tips from this website: http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/stormtrooper/index.html. I figured scratch would be better for me, since I am female and a short one at that. (I've heard "Arn't you a bit short for a Stormtrooper?" quite a few times now) Some experience would be good for me too. I'm basically moulding the armor for thermoforming.

 

As for the scratch build forums, should I put this thread here?: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/6-anh-stunt-and-hero/, or is there other more suitable threads/forums?

[Locitus[Admin]]

I see. Well you wouldn't be the first girl that joins here and so far all of them have been able to make due with kits. Have a look around for them. It's a lot cheaper and easier than building from scratch. But if you still choose to DIY then we have a dedicated section for that kind of work, right here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/65-the-foundry-armor-and-prop-making/

[Vantora]

I see. Well you wouldn't be the first girl that joins here and so far all of them have been able to make due with kits. Have a look around for them. It's a lot cheaper and easier than building from scratch. But if you still choose to DIY then we have a dedicated section for that kind of work, right here: http://www.whitearmo...nd-prop-making/

 

Hmm... I'll look into it. If I can make due with a kit, I'll certainly do so. I appriciate your help. It would be good to see if I can find something my size and stature before I go off and gather expensive scratch materials. If I can't find anything, I'll move to the forum you mentioned. Thank you so much!

[Locitus[Admin]]

No problem