Comments | medusasowl: Long as I got my Plastic Ganesha Riding on the dashboard of my car.

medusasowl

Long as I got my Plastic Ganesha Riding on the dashboard of my car.

Dec 27, 2009 22:56

Hey guys, remember me? ;P

Life has been crazy and exciting. So I'm gonna do some catching up behind a cut. ( Epic fresh start mode to a new year )

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You sure? I mean I'll give lots of advice!! myrrhdusa December 28 2009, 18:31:38 UTC

Usually Sculpey bakes at 200 degrees or under. I'm pretty sure that resin has a higher melt temp than that, I'd leave a few flowers outside and go for it!

If you need to remove the chipping paint (not sure how bad it is), you can try soaking him in undiluted Simple Green, it strips paint in an almost magical fashion, but you do need to let it soak for a day or so. I have never used it on Sculpey or Fimo, only metal and plastic, but my guess is that it would be fine.

After painting (I suggest acrylics), I would suggest using Testors Dullcote for the finish. You can buy it in a spray at most hobby stores, and using two or three light coats will give a clear, matte finish. If you don't want to spray it, Dullcote also comes in brush on.

If you can't find this stuff where you are, let me know, I run a hobby counter after all. :-)

Re: Yes I'm sure, thank you! <3 medusasowl December 28 2009, 19:16:53 UTC

Well, mostly I want to keep the paint is the trouble! I'm going to touch up a few little spots of red detailing and completely repaint his pants where the sun faded it to nothing (he looks a bit naked with really wrinkly legs right now! Soon as I get my computer back from the comp doctor I'll post pics)but I'd love to keep his face and designs the same.

Would baking him totally ruin the paint he already has? Is it crazy to try and bake him with a hairdryer so I can micromanage? lol!

Thanks for the finish tip too! I was wondering what to use for that, then forgot to ask! :D

Re: Yes I'm sure, thank you! <3 myrrhdusa December 29 2009, 00:46:18 UTC

I would definitely keep a close eye on him if you bake, since there's no way to know what kind of plastic it is, and what kind of paint was used. I would also be sure to open a window in the kitchen just in case there are any fumes.

If you have a thermometer, you can see how hot your hairdryer gets, then check your clay to see what temp it needs to be at and for how long.

Re: Yes I'm sure, thank you! <3 medusasowl December 29 2009, 15:47:19 UTC

YAY, he survived baking and is almost done with the repainting :D Gonna look for that finish you recommended today. Thank you so much!

Also, icon love! I want to see that movie so bad.

Re: Yes I'm sure, thank you! <3 myrrhdusa December 30 2009, 00:47:12 UTC

Definitely see it before you die. It is an amazing and beautiful movie.

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