FIMO question

[Einion]

Found it.

If I'm not satisfied with FIMO, this is next on my list.

Just to let you know this is expensive for MagicSculp (€38,50 for 1 kilo). Might be cheaper to order from the US, even with shipping!

5lbs is available for $29-$35 from online sources. Let's say shipping comes to $10, it would work out as approx. €30 at today's exchange rate, for double the amount.

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[Einion]

The hardening time for MagicSculp is dependant on temperature (as with all epoxy putties) as well as the amount you mix - large volumes cure faster than small blobs. I've never had it set as quickly as 45 minutes and this would be much shorter than the norm:

Most often you should have a couple of hours or more working time...

I typically get around 2 hours before it is too stiff to easily take a mark and I mix very thoroughly.

As mentioned you can extend the curing time by using less hardener and more resin. The MS site recommends no more than 70% resin to 30% hardener.

You can also try mixing the MS 1:1 and then blending in some polymer clay which greatly extends the working time, although the final toughness is affected. Looking up an old thread I think you can get six hours or more. If you add more than maybe 25% I've recommended subsequently baking or boiling to harden off the polymer clay portion of the blend, but experiment and see what you think yourself.

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