I've been doing blanks more than anything lately. Doing is a relative term; I haven't done shit in about a week. I ordered some magic sculpt and I've been waiting for it to get here before doing anything. What *IS* magic sculpt?
http://www.magicsculp.com/
I can't find my own words for this stuff, I'm at a loss for words. AWESOME begins to describe what I think about it, but way beyond that. It's forcing me to rethink the sculpting process. It's a two part epoxy clay that sets in about 2-3 hours. When you first mix it, it's a bit difficult to work. Has the consistency of marshmallow cream, but as it sets, it gets stiffer.
The odd thing is that it's supposedly safe to use with bare hands. The instructions advise to wash your hands before and after handling. It also has a slightly unpleasant smell. Sort of like bad BO.
Bernie bought a vinyl toy blank. I used the top part, which was round, and about the size of a baseball. I started a Cthulhu-esque octopus with sculpey, making the tentacles, oversized beak, and eyes. I used the magic sculpt to create horns, which are becoming wings, and to cover the ball in its skin.
I have two other semi-finished vinyl blanks. Semi-finished in that I've created the face, but I still don't know what to do with the bodies. One is supposed to be wearing a mask. The other is a kitsune wearing kabuki makeup.
Pictures to follow.