Molding & Casting NSP

BarkArtist

Hi, I am a new sculptor and this is my first attempt using NSP. I am about to finish up and I’m wondering what to use for molding and casting it in resin or any better alternatives that you might offer. I’d like to get whatever I’ll be using ordered so I have it available when I finish this. It’s about 12” in height from bottom of base to top. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

Chris Ellerby

Sculpt is looking great!  Would never know it's your first using NSP.   I look forward to seeing the finished sculpt!

Our lesson on maquette molding would cover the materials and techniques needed to mold something like this.

https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/character-maquette-molding-casting-part-1-sculpture-breakdown-mounting-molding

/Chris

BarkArtist

Thanks - will check it out.

BarkArtist

It says that the sculpture was Roma/sulfur based clay so I’m not sure I would be wanting to use the same materials for nsp - correct? Looking for the right materials to use, as well as technique.

Chris Ellerby

The process would be the same. NSP is actually easier than clays with sulfur since they can inhibit the curing of platinum silicones, which gives you more options when picking mold making materials.

/Chris