Looking for ways to plug holes in duck feet so I can inject them. For example, when you do a standing mount, how do you plug the holes where the wires run out? Someone suggested oil base clay, tried that and have fantastic cast all over my drifwood. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Pre seal the exit hole around the wire with tech bond or somthing similar or even a little resin injected near the wire then let set and continue.. I use T pins that are slightly larger...
Try using super glue around the hole. It also helps if your legs and feet are very pliable- this helps in not having to put so much pressure on the scringe when injecting. If this doesn't work- try inserting the wire all the way down to the first digit of the middle toe, as the skin will be tighter around the wire.
put plastic wrap over your drift wood then pull it off after your done.
I wire the legs
5 Min epoxy the foot where the wire exits the foot sealing the hole
Inject the legs and feet after each injection plug the needle hole with a tooth pick.
Eat lunch :)
coat the leg with liquid latex when your done pull of latex then you have a clean leg.