I having trouble getting the magic sculpt in the corner of the eyes to smooth out. Do you guys thin it down with anything so its softer. I mix it together and put water on my fingers while doing so and I just cant get it to smooth out like I've seen on some mounts. It seems to stiff. Thanks for any info on this.
chuck
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Use Apoxy Sculpt, it's smoother and easier to apply. Magic Sculpt is stiffer and better suited to things like building antler points.
Is it old? Perhaps not a good batch? I have used it in the past and it was ok, but I agree, Apoxy Sculpt is the best product I have used. It is very smooth.
Know what works the BEST for the eyelids, and corners? The eyelid skin! Get used to mounting them a bit tighter in there and youll seldom need to fill that in. In the event of a cape cut short there, or damage/shrinkage and other assorted no-nos, try a small modelling tool, and wet it with lacquer thinner or alcohol.
i hardly ever have to fill the corner of the eye and if i do its so little that it isnt even noticeable.
even with all stiff epoxy ,use warm water place part A & B in warm water,they mix it ,use wet tools and be sure the epoxy is wet,so you can work it around.Wet fingers and you can smooth it down very thin.
Use a small flat artist's brush dipped in water to smooth and feather your edges.
Dan
I mix the stuff then roll it in my hand vigerously until it is hot and soft. Then I apply it and smoth it out first with a scupturing tool and then with a wet Q-tip. I finish it with a China bristle brush.