The SECRETS to EPOXY SCULPTING revealed! A DIY character design sculpting tutorial for beginners

In this tutorial I explain how to use Magic Sculpt epoxy clay for large scale sculpting. Magic Sculpt is a sculpting epoxy made by Douglas and Sturgess. Magic Sculpt IS my favorite sculpting medium. Amazon link:

1 lb kit: https://amzn.to/2XvKFx2
5 lb kit: https://amzn.to/2LpqSce
20 lb kit: https://amzn.to/2LnMDJd

And links to more tools in this video:

Wooden Sculpting Tools: https://amzn.to/2XB19DT
DEWALT Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/2xmaaCh
** $58 more for the cordless – my advice is go cordless with everything ASAP. DEWALT has almost everything that runs off interchangeable 20 volt batteries
DEWALT Cordless Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/2XdW8Cb
Sanding discs (variety pak): https://amzn.to/2xkj1Eu
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This stuff is a must have for any sculpture studio because it's so versatile and durable. It has the consistency of a soft clay. You mix two equal parts together and then you have a relatively short window to work it until it hardens. The beauty of Magic Sculpt is that when it hardens, it's super hard. You can file it, drill it, Dremel it. It's like a plumber's epoxy but for artists. It's one of the best materials for structure and support when building things. It's tricky to use at first because of the quick set up time, but once you get a feel for it, it's not difficult to sculpt with- you just have to be fast. Obviously for small stuff it's great because you can mix small amounts. For larger pieces it gets a bit tricky. That's where this video comes in. I go over how to mix amounts for large pieces, how to apply it over a foam body, how to sand and finish it, and how to prep it for paint. It's great for weight - you can sculpt a thin coat on top of foam or other light weight materials - and it will still be super durable. I also go over a technique where I press fabric into the wet surface for some texture, and how to incorporate that into the sculpture.
This is part 2 of a series where I document the process of enlarging a sculpture up to 5 feet. The other videos in this series can be found under the "Sculpture Tutorials" Playlist. I do have other Magic Sculpt videos under the "Designer Toys Tutorials" Playlist. Thanks for checking it out!

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