Green Stuff, no question is a dumb one right?

[doomguide11]

I just bought some green stuff to try to make like metal shoulder pads and such for a troll figure.
1) When doing so does one make the shoulder pad and then let it dry and then glue it to the figure? or
2) do you mold the green stuff onto the figure then sculpt it and let it dry and adhere on its own in place?
3) in either method does it shrink as it dries?

 

[SJB]

Well, that\'s three questions and I don\'t think any of them are dumb so...

You can sculpt the shoulder pad either way but the recommendation is to sculpt it straight onto the mini. Greenstuff sticks quite well.

For best results I would sculpt said shoulder pad in two stages.

1. Sculpt the rough shape of the pad onto the shoulder but smaller than you want the final pad to be. Let the putty cure (dry) completely.

2. You now have a good, solid, surface to work over that is already roughly the right shape. Now you can sculpt a second, thinner layer of putty over the top to finish it up. The advantage is that greenstuff is easier to work in smaller amounts. Making such a pad in one shot is going to be tough but much easier in two layers.

Oh, and greenstuff doesn\'t shrink at all when it cures, so no worries there

 

[Doughnut]

Alright, greenstuff does NOT shrink when it dries, it also adheres by itself. Most people find it much easier to sculpt on the mini, otherwise the piece might not fit properly. Good luck with the sculpting.

Doughnut

 

[doomguide11]

thanks

Thanks guys, I had not thought about the two stage idea, that might better fit my need. It\'s my first go at it or it will be when i get started. I\'ve marvelled at some of the conversions that people pull off by adding something a little different to their mini\'s to set them apart from others.

 

[Frustrated Father]

Good questions, ones I\'m sure I would have gotten around to asking as I just picked up some GS and was eyeballing it for my basework.

 

[MikeB]

A suggestion which may help [it does for me]. Rather than try to make the pad from a blob, take a small piece of GS and roll it into a ball; flatten it between finger and thumb to roughly a disc; press into place where the shoulder pad is to go; shape it with your favourite tool [no, 2nd favourite]. May need a couple of tries to get the ball the right size.

 

[MikeB]

Sorry - meant to say something else too. If you\'re new to GS, try vasiline or hand cream [I recommend Atrixo] for smoothing, instead of water. It was the one single tip which helped me most. Dip the tip of your modelling tool in it to keep it clean ie stop it sticking to the GS; use it on your finger tip to smooth. Dont worry about the apparent excess of greasiness, it evaporates and doesn\'t stop paint sticking etc.