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This looks like something Walt Damon would paint. But I found this from his Facebook. Different figure, but still could be his as it is his style...

Go to Utube and search for 2024 SMC. A lot of choices. Also I like this group that does video.

Plaster of Paris is not strong for thin portions. There are additives to add to the water to increase strength. Fibers can add strength. Plaster is a gypsum product of which there are many types via classification. There are dental products that are much stronger and much harder than Plaster of...

New video just out about wet palettes discussing mold, etc.

The video is very good, had seen it some time ago. Just like bathrooms getting mold around the tub from too much humidity, your wet palette responds the same. Use of distilled water helps. Real copper in the form of old (not the modern alloys to look like copper) coins or wire under the sponge...

Let me know your secret to accomplish this feat! :ROFLMAO::D:p

Recently I read a suggestion to separate the plungers by cutting their connecting plastic. It allows you to have better control over the dispensing each tube separately. I found this helpful when one tube has gotten thick forcing you to push harder resulting in the more fluid component to over...

Life's a bitch, things get worse, and then you die. Therefore, enjoy yourself while you can. :LOL: Cheers, Andrew

Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering - and it's all over much too soon. Woody Allen

Reminder of the MFCA Show and Mart May 3rd and 4th 2024 https://www.mfcaclub.com/2024-show During the show there is a presentation by Calvin Tan on May 4th Note the return of the MFCA Guidon https://www.mfcaclub.com/the-guidon Pre-show course May 1st and 2nd with Jim Rice...

r A lot to see in the museum and expect to spend at least one full day, and then there is the Napoleon building. Make sure you locate the room with the collection of toy soldiers. It is in another building via the courtyard and containing paper and flat figure armies. If I remember correctly...

https://www.lesdrapeauxdefrance.com is near the Louvre. Painted figures. I do not remember if there are any unpainted items for sale. Been there a long time. Wonder around the web site and you will find some prices. Try searching "maquettes models Paris". I found these to start...

MFCA SHOW Special pre-show event of a two day figure painting class with Jim Rice. Also, Saturday presentation by Calvin Tam! Show dates May 3 & 4 with special hotel room rates that will be extended for the pre-event. Go to: www.MFCACLUB.COM under mfca show the 2024 show

The BBFS - British Flat Figure Society has its annual. Annual AGM will be held on Sunday April 21st at the Usual Place. Knowle Masonic Hall, Knole. From 10am

At the MMSI show Jim Rice did a two day painting program. There was vendor support with items for sale in the room and I believe Jim is connected as the web site offers his painting classes, Sabot Miniatures. The representative at the table for Sabot was promoting Zem's over W&N's from Sabot or...