Crimson_king_of_the_tower Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hello all back when I firs started sculpting over a year and a half ago I started out with normal sculpey, then moved on to Super Sculpey Firm. From there I got some Green Stuff and used my super sculpey firm as a base/armature and put the GS on like a skin. The thing is now I am having a hard time kneading the Super Sculpey Firm with my hands its to the point where it hurts and I was thinking about stepping down to just regular super sculpey does anyone have experience with that? I have also heard great reviews about Monster Clay and have been wanting to try a wax type clay for a while has anyone worked with it? If so how is it it seems really nice. Well thank you all in advance as always can't wait to see the responses I get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ub3r_n3rd Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 You can also mix the super sculpey firm with the regular sculpey so that it is more pliable. They bake at the same temperature and for the same amount of time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchen_wolf Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Get a pasta machine: The increased leverage lets you mix clay faster and more evenly. It also doesn't heat it up like your hands will. Here's a decent FAQ: http://www.jaedworks.com/clayspot/polyclay-faq/pasta-machine.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson_king_of_the_tower Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have thought about the pasta machine but I have also read reports of the handle breaking on some models and Im afraid SSF might be too hard for it maybe Im just thinking worst case scenario I don't really know but it is something I have been wanting for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ub3r_n3rd Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Get a cheap and/or old rolling pin or piece of pvc pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixonGrfx Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Sculpy also sells a clay softer. It's basicly just mineral oil. I've used it and it helps. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirithiliel Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have issues with the firm sculpey. Hurts my hands too. And I don't like baking it in the oven we have in our new house so I haven't been using it either 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted September 16, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 16, 2014 Three words: Electric Food Chopper 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontfear Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Three words: Electric Food Chopper That is edging on brilliance with a touch of mad science...... cool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwyksilver Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Or the low tech version…? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator TaleSpinner Posted September 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 17, 2014 Or the low tech version…? The electric one was half the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcktlnt Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 But does the electric version have a fun mix to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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