rolling putty

[godfather]

I have a tough time rolling putty (aves sculpt, miliput) flat. I have used a brass tube, wooden tube but what I find that the putty is so thin that basically bends itself on the tube nearly touching when I try and peel it off it always sticks. I have used baby powder on the roller and the putty but no luck I wonder if I am not using enough. What is the best material to avoid the putty sticking metal or wood? Any suggestions would be helpful. BTW I have also waited up to 40 mins for the putty to become harder.

 

[garyjd]

Use a little bit of vaseline or wet the object you are rolling your putty with.~Gary

 

[jjgurk]

I cut a plastic sandwich bag on 2 sides then liberally sprinkle talcum powder inside. I usually wait 15 minutes or so before putting the putty (Aves) inside the bag. I then roll it with a small wood handled plastic roller that the missus found for me at a garage sale. Make sure that you work on as flat and even a surface as you can. I have square cut piece of tempered glass that does the trick. Works very well for me.

John

 

[Jim Patrick]

Talino, try this. It's an article by Gordy on making laces and strings. It explains his method for rolling out putty. Just click on the link.

Painless Laces and Strings

Hope this helps,
Jim Patrick