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Post by fantail on Dec 4, 2007 21:31:06 GMT 12
I'm glad it got to you so soon and safely not sure I had a green blade and i broke it quickly plus idon't think it good for polymerclay not sure if plastic holds up the shapers or blenders i use have rubber tips www.artsupplies.co.nz/store/subcat.asp?scat=bb&cat=brush the small ones i think not sure I can't find pictures right now maybe others use it but personaly I don't use those tools in your link other good tools are metal crochet hooks toothpics pins A scalpel is a good tool just take care gumstimulator tips (hard to find but check your chemist ,somewhere on the forum is what it looks like) for the paint paint one thin layer let dry then paint again don't try to cover all in one go the second layer will stick better dry brushing can tint it lightly |
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Post by fantail on Dec 5, 2007 8:08:07 GMT 12
What do the rest of you think
would you use those tools
or is there any other tools you use that Mell might want to invest in
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Post by BLL on Dec 5, 2007 8:50:42 GMT 12
personally I wouldn't bother with those, I agree with fantail . . . rubber tipped blenders are fantastic . . . the only other tools I use are needles (stuck into a homemade clay handle), blades (scalpels and clay slicers), PASTA MACHINE and a hand roller - I have one designed for lino prints but it really needs to be acrylic - oh and an acrylic block is great for rolling even snakes/ropes. And how could i forget my clay gun with the Vix Special modifications!
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Post by fantail on Dec 5, 2007 9:14:41 GMT 12
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Post by lindiloo2 on Dec 5, 2007 10:40:39 GMT 12
My girls dentist gave me a whole bunch of dentist tools!!! she said that most dentists have unused ones that they dont mind when you ask for them. recycling and all that, They are great! its sugical steel so it wont mark the clay
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Post by BLL on Dec 5, 2007 11:21:45 GMT 12
Vi'xs special modification  whats the result TAils, see the thread I bumped on the main board "The great clay pusher adaptor" The pics in reply #12 tell the story. |
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Post by fantail on Dec 5, 2007 11:38:34 GMT 12
OH WOW I see what a great tool  More power |
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Post by BLL on Dec 5, 2007 11:39:51 GMT 12
*insert Tim Allen grunts here*
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Post by melancholymiss on Dec 5, 2007 12:31:53 GMT 12
Thanks for the piccies, I am definitely going to have to invest in some! Edited to omit babbling *was confuzzled*  Anyways, I put a layer of paint of the face  And will put another on a soon as i get home tonight  |
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Post by melancholymiss on Dec 7, 2007 20:15:29 GMT 12
I went to Whitcoulls today and they had nothing  Will keep looking ;)3 But I have finished piccies of the dollie! Painted and stuck on ready to finish beading...  All done   |
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Post by BLL on Dec 7, 2007 20:18:40 GMT 12
OMG! WOW! That is so cool!
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Post by melancholymiss on Dec 7, 2007 20:39:46 GMT 12
Isn't Fantails little face just perfect?!  I am so so pleased with the finished doll. Oh, and thank you |
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Post by fantail on Dec 8, 2007 14:26:37 GMT 12
Not perfect but ironic just how well it fit, size and looks
she looks blue hie hie
the paint went on nicely
did you like painting her
all those beads
did it take a long time
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Post by melancholymiss on Dec 8, 2007 19:07:01 GMT 12
many hours hehe epecially since I didnt have a plan of what I was gonna do, and i've never done one before You may not think the face is perfect, but I think it just finishes the off beautifully! Yeah it does look blue, but that's just the photo, it's a darkish purple in real life |
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Post by storkart on Dec 9, 2007 8:20:23 GMT 12
Hey Miss Mel,
That looks really interesting, and very original. I like the way you made the pattern with beads. It is a bit like the Russian mamoushka dolls with the smaller ones inside crossed with some peruvian/american indian theme. Tails' head fits it beautifully. Karma for both!
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Post by fantail on Dec 9, 2007 16:01:41 GMT 12
it is remarkable considering I had now idea what size
glad it worked out
I kind off took a stab in the dark
hey we did our own combined challenge
it was fun
I knew that -its purple was just kidding
it all ties in well
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And will put another on a soon as i get home tonight 
Will keep looking ;)3
I am so so pleased with the finished doll.