They call it an "oil paint eraser" because you can use it to swipe a clean stroke on the canvas, through the oil paint. It doesn't erase actually of course, it just sorta pushes the paint around and leaves a clean mark.
The "cheap synthetic brushes" are fabulous for not only this, but art projects as well. They are usually nylon or taklon, hold their shape, and last. Avoid natural hair brushes, they are limp, floppy and the hairs fall out. Good video!
I didn't know about the water tip! I was wondering how to make things smooth, that will work so well!! My apoxie brand suggests to use hand cream often so it doesn¡t stick to your hands, but the water tip is new to me.
I use this stuff all the time when working on my plastic model cars, planes, boats, and figures. Works great. The bast. Your video is great too. Seen it on Scalemates in the Aves section. Nice they are using this video.
I have been slowly buying a few paints for an airbrush I finally bought last week. I have been engrossed in your videos, thank you so much for sharing, I really hope to finally finish a custom I started over 10 years ago. Just need to order apoxie sculpt lol.
Wow, I have a whole bunch of Breyer horses from when I used to collect (and play with them) when I was younger. I didn't realize that people did this with them. I have some that are in pretty rough shape, maybe I could try this out. Or see if anyone who does this wants them.
Bumpy seams are the bain of my existence. That and how easily epoxy sculpt sands vs harder plastics. Very easy to sand too much off when you think you are sanding evenly. Epoxy sculpt flies off while the harder plastic just chilling so if it wasnt bumpy before it is now!
I just ordered some apoxie sculpt I have a Sideshow Collectibles Green Lantern figure I'm going to customize with my own head and a dragon made from The Ring basically all green dragon
Go to the website and in the menu go to the clearance sub-menu. You will find MANY colors of Apoxie Sculpt (and their other products as well) sold in sets, generally 1/4 lb or 1 lb sets for less than $20 each. Each set includes part A and B, unless otherwise noted. The 1/4 lb sets are a great way to get to know the product and it ALL sands very very well. Good day....you might get your Sculpt faster than you thought now, maybe!
I love epoxy sculpt. I personally prefer Magic, but I also love using the alcohol. I find it helps smooth it faster, but it’s indeed not too much more different from water. I love customizing horses and sculpting with it...it’s so awesome 👏🏻
So found your videos about priming and customizing Breyer horses. I've been playing with polymer clays lately with my son, and making simple sculps. Love the customizing and would think it cool to prime and paint my own. You ever think of making a mystical unicorn 🦄
hi and thank you for the amazing content. based on your experience can you please tell me what is the most light weight sculpture medium? joint compound is very heavy so i am looking for the most light weight alternative while i want to keep that outer matt effect that joint compound or putty give. can you please guide me? much appreciate it. thx
I've heard you shouldn't use your bare hands due to the chemicals in the epoxy. They said it's not good for long periods of exposure to the skin or even to breathe it in. Can you speak on that please, I'm truly curious I'm a father of 3 with limited working space and want to make sure I'm doing it right. Thank you for your time
If you are concerned about this, you can wear gloves & a respirator. Some people develop an allergy to it. I don’t know to what extent it can cause more than that. I personally take the risk because I must sculpt with my hands. I use my fingers as a tool.
I keep my Apoxie Sculpt in it's original container and then in a plastic container so it won't dry out but it's still drying out. What can I mix into the container to keep it moist?
I'm writing a young adult fantasy novel and want to Cosplay my characters, but I need to make my weapons durable and realistic. Do you think I could make a sword and dagger out of cardboard and then coat them in Apoxie sculpt?
Great video! Someday I will get Apoxie sculpt, now I only can afford cheap alternatives... I also find that alcohol works just the same as water, but it dries super quickly wich I prefer :)
I have the 8 oz A & B containers. The A part is ok, but the B part has an orangy look, like oil but not oil. If I get a bit out it feels harder like its drying out. Now to the question. What is used to add to the container to freshen up the contents? Water, alcohol, oil?
I pull out my half that I need, and knead it with isopropyl alcohol. 70% - 90%. It comes back to life right away. Then mix with the other part. You can also store it with damp paper towel in the container. Sealing in a ziplock helps too :) I revived 5 year old stuff with isopropyl.
I love Apoxie, have made lots of projects with it. I can't wait to see the next day when it all hardens and the piece is permanent. I have uploaded some on you tube shaz vlogz.
feeling dumb .. been playing around with Apoxie here and there for years .. used alcohol .. used petroleum jelly .. never tried water ... guess my brain went "it's waterproof don't use water" so I never tried .. thanks for the tips - I subscribed
Hello, query: When this clay dries completely, is it hard like plastic? or hard as a stone? Or like a ceramic that if it is hit, it breaks? Withstands blows like a fall or simply breaks like any ceramic.
Yes it does! If you give the surface a bit of a buff for it to have some texture to stick to, that helps. But it’s naturally sticky and can be adhered to most surfaces.
I worked with SuperSculpey (polymer clay) since long time and now started to work with Apoxie Sculpt because my latest project is too large to put in the oven. My experience: Apoxie Sculpt is so much harder to work with, day and night difference. Polymer Clay you can smear, connect, rub, smoothen etc. very easily however you like while Apoxie Sculpt has a very stubborn (surface) behavior. You can push it into the desired shape but rubbing/ pulling will damage the surface very easily. And smoothing the surface with water works only acceptably in the first 30-45 minutes. After that water will create flocks on the surface and you can't really create the surfaces as you like. Maybe Apoxie Clay is better than Apoxie Sculpt, havn't tested it yet. Or maybe I have to use a different liquid than water. But so far my experience is: Use Polymer Clay whenever you can. Epoxy clays only if there is no way to bake your part in the oven or when you don't need fine structures.
I agree. Polymer is very easy to use. However it is much more brittle than Resin based clay. A Breyer model will melt in the oven so an air dry clay is necessary. I have recently gotten into using Magic Sculpt which is a different brand of two part resin clay that works similar to Polymer. It is a lot better than Apoxie. So much easier to use. I will be making a video & comparison tutorial soon. It takes time to learn how to achieve desirable results, don’t give up! :)
@@DeeJayBeStudios Very interesting. Read some comments that Aves Apoxie is the best, that's why I started with this brand. If Magic Sculpt is more like Polymer Clay, this would be perfect for me.
In my experience, Apoxie is not my favourite. The Magic Sculpt still works like Apoxie, but it’s more plasticky and smooths easier. Doesn’t crumble like Apoxie does.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Do you still prefer Magic Sculpt to Apoxie ? I just bought some fresh Apoxie because I thought mine was getting old (sticking to the palms of my hands and drying much too fast). But if you prefer Magic Sculpt and *still* use it, I will get some of that. Thanks for your GREAT videos!
I purchased a body, and I didn’t think the apoxie was THAT bad until I received it. How do you remove apoxie that was horribly added to the model? I would like to get the model back to its original state if it’s even possible 😅
DeeJayBe Studios oh my gosh. Whoever had this body before me wrecked it so bad so wish me luck! Lol I was hoping I could soak it or something, maybe paint thinner? But then I worry About the plastic
hello ma'am what would happen after you build something like that? it would become a durable or solid like a rock, metal, wood or something after in 1 week or more?
What is the Life Span of these Apoxie Products? I am considering marketing my Art Forms, and I need to have some sense of time before these Products begin to fail and become brittle.
They are a resin based product, so they do not become brittle. They turn to a plastic consistency. Sometimes in the model horse world- if sculpture is done on top of a model with Apoxie- it can lift overtime. But that is generally do to lack of care in the reinforcement phase. It’s good stuff.
great info video alltho every time you touch any apoxie producs wether it's resin or sculpting clay you up the risk to have a major allergic reaction so please use gloves people even if you're not reacting to it today you may tomorow just cross the line and gain a major allergy. Be safe
🤔 I do have a sculpting medium called “Magic Sculpt” it the same thing as Apoxie Scuplt just another brand and I’ve forgot to close the lid overnight like hundred times and it stil haven’t dried out 🤔
Because it’s a different product. It’s the same idea- two part resin clay, but Magic Sculpt is known for being better at keeping. That is likely due to the properties of each kind.
Hello! I've been using the apoxie for a fair few customs now over the past few months but i've read a little about it further and though i've not been using gloves as you've advised here some people have reported developing severe allergies to the stuff after handling it too much with bare hands over time, and apparently once this happens it's irreversible as it has absorbed into your skin and doesn't leave your system. I was wondering how long you've been using the apoxie and if you or anyone you know whos used it has potentially had a similar thing happen? I find sculpting with my bare hands to be most effective like you state but by the sounds of it the potential reaction that can develop is pretty bad, so i think i will endeavor to use gloves from now on to avoid such a thing.
Lucy, i was a longtime boatbuilder,(20 plus years) used epoxies and thought I was good wearing gloves. I built up a sensitivity to it. I ended up in hospital with severe blood poisoning . apparently the hardener is the culprit and it will get in through skin pores, (if you can smell it it's getting in!) if you plan on using it or any epoxy for long periods of time you really should use an air supplied full face respirator and protective clothing.
@@ianp8921 the specific stuff i have been using to sculpt (for not very long, and only in small quantities) is the same shown above; aves apoxie sculpt. My dad had worked with other epoxies in the past and so i knew they could be fumy and bad but because this kind was specifically meant for modeling and claims to be non toxic i thought it'd be fine, though hearing from you and other accounts it can cause some serious problems, this apoxie doesn't really have an odor though, i have a respiratory filter mask on the way for spraying primer and such, do you think this would suffice well or be needed when this kind doesn't seem to have odor? from what i can tell the reaction seems to be unpredictable and can show up for people very quickly or after years and years similar to what you've explained here. There is an official pdf document on it's components and safety i found here: aldax.com.au/msds_tds/msds/Aves%20-%20Apoxie%20Sculpt.pdf Which seems to state that it is safe but it appears to put a lot of emphasis on it being non toxic in its fully cured state, so i wonder if that is deliberate or not to try and potentially avoid discussing the issues that come from over exposure to the uncured separate components. Thanks for your response Ian, I very much hope that with only my short direct exposure to it that i do not develop any problems if i am able to practice proper safety with it in future. (in light of this information though i think i will purposefully be using it very sparingly from now on.)
@@lake2946 i think short term use with the proper safety equipment is not a huge concern, like you have said it affects a percentage of people. I would err on the side of caution and wear , protect yourself as best as you can. as for the apoxie claim of non toxic when cured , that applies to most epoxies or other products too, being the devils advocate for a sec, would you lick a gallon of paint or the painted wall when dry.? there are epoxies that claim to be safer and i do not doubt that( airopoxie is one). but your health and concern for your health should be priority.
I don't wear gloves because it inhibits my ability to sculpt. Technically you should take safety precaution, but if you don't have an allergy- it should be fine for short term use. I have talked with other artists about this, and only certain people react. If I develop an allergy I will wear gloves, but for now I do not.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Thanks for the reply! I very much hope you dont develop an issue, I'm going to wear gloves now as i have more sensitive skin so am probably more prone to developing an issue with it, from what i've read people who develop a reaction will then end up reacting to just being near it regardless of if they start wearing gloves after developing reactions. I've been using disposable gloves while sculpting and although it doe inhibit slightly I'm still able to smooth and shape quite well and use my silicone tools for details. I just find myself needing to dip my fingers in water a little more often.
I have a question After apoxy hardens on let’s say plastic If you put it in hot water will it come off? Edit: I plan on customizing a funky pop figure and bought apoxie (i spelled wrong the first time I know) Do you know if that’s the right materials?
Kam Warrior it’s fairly strong... obviously it’s better with an armature for things that are suspended from the model (wings, long hair, horns) but you could create a sculpture purely with apoxie and it would hold up fine.
Hi..=)...You do amazing work!..=D...Could you please do a video on sculpting eyes and muzzles, as I would love some help on how to do this!...I usually find videos on manes and tails etc but hardly any on intimate details, like forming the eyes and folds around it and the forming of the lips and the muzzle...I am sculpting an Arabian horse, and as you know they have large expressive eyes and the beautiful like teacup muzzle, but I am really struggling to get the detailing right!...Your help would be extremely appreciative..=D...Thank you..
Apoxie Sculpt does air dry. It is a resin based compound that does not crack, can be sanded and drilled. If you use cheaper brands of air dry clay they are prone to cracking, brittle and not as strong as resin based products. Another popular brand in the hobby is "Magic Sculpt" which has very similar properties to Apoxie, though I have never tried. It is worth the investment to try it out. You can get small containers which are fairly inexpensive.
ok, well i have tried the air dry clay. it is working very well. i use Crayola. Thanks for the Info! i will Def check out the Magic Sculpt stuff! thanks again!
Carly Equestrian Apoxie sculpt also air dries, but ordinary air dry clay is fragile, it chips, cracks, and flakes very easily. Apoxie dries very hard with no cracks chips or flaking and can be sanded and drilled.
Omg pls wear gloves :"*( that's so bad on the long run any one watching pls be safe and wear gloves it's like working with resin without a mask or gloves you can have serious health issues if your not safe:"[ on the long run or short
I never knew "model horse customizing" was a thing. Ya learn something new everyday.
There's a place for everything
If I learn something every other day I'm lucky! Then to remember it, I'm blessed!
They call it an "oil paint eraser" because you can use it to swipe a clean stroke on the canvas, through the oil paint. It doesn't erase actually of course, it just sorta pushes the paint around and leaves a clean mark.
The "cheap synthetic brushes" are fabulous for not only this, but art projects as well. They are usually nylon or taklon, hold their shape, and last. Avoid natural hair brushes, they are limp, floppy and the hairs fall out.
Good video!
This stuff is great for customizing Transformers. Especially for filling in all the hollow parts.
Use a weighing scale for equal parts
Boiling water makes it a dream
Mix after combining with oil paint to tint in any color.
Best product ever.
Thank you so much! I've been working with apoxie for some time but I always wondered what kind of tools are people using, so thanks again! 😅🧡
same here
I didn't know about the water tip! I was wondering how to make things smooth, that will work so well!! My apoxie brand suggests to use hand cream often so it doesn¡t stick to your hands, but the water tip is new to me.
Excellant tutorial! You covered everything that I wanted to know without any distractions. Thank you!
Oh my, this was actually very helpful! Could you make a video on sanding down the model and applying primer? Your tutorials are amazing!
I am glad I could help! Yep! A tutorial on prepping/priming is coming soon, stay tuned! :)
In case you missed it, I have a tutorial uploaded on this topic :) ua-cam.com/video/1y2pyr6rGI0/v-deo.html
Excellent video by a very charming presenter! I wasn't going to do a horse… But now I think I might.😊
I use this stuff all the time when working on my plastic model cars, planes, boats, and figures. Works great. The bast. Your video is great too. Seen it on Scalemates in the Aves section. Nice they are using this video.
It’s great stuff! Thanks!
This is so helpful! I’ve been wanting to figure out something that would work for me to add on to doll customizations I want to do!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this! Can you do a video on attaching manes and tails? Especially with wire and such.
Royal Models this is actually a topic I've already filmed. Look out for it in the coming weeks :)
I have been slowly buying a few paints for an airbrush I finally bought last week. I have been engrossed in your videos, thank you so much for sharing, I really hope to finally finish a custom I started over 10 years ago. Just need to order apoxie sculpt lol.
Did you finally finish it?
Wow, I have a whole bunch of Breyer horses from when I used to collect (and play with them) when I was younger. I didn't realize that people did this with them. I have some that are in pretty rough shape, maybe I could try this out. Or see if anyone who does this wants them.
denatured alcohol is much stronger than isopropyl over the counter alcohol. Check hardware stores, but not available in some states.
This was great and very helpful. Thanks for posting :)
Excellent narration and editing. Kudos.
I use vaseline for smoothing and tool lubrication 🎉 imo better than water or even safety solvent
Your voice is very soothing
Love the horse ❤️ one question...what do you seal / varnish your painted sculptures with? Doesn't the paint get scratched off?
Bumpy seams are the bain of my existence. That and how easily epoxy sculpt sands vs harder plastics. Very easy to sand too much off when you think you are sanding evenly. Epoxy sculpt flies off while the harder plastic just chilling so if it wasnt bumpy before it is now!
You have to wear gloves when mixing your apoxie at least even if you don't wear them while sculpting
Super useful! Love it!
This is a fantastic video. What kind of resources did you use when learning to sculpt.
A lot of trial & error. A few mentors helping along the way.
is it ok to work epoxy clay without gloves?
I just ordered some apoxie sculpt I have a Sideshow Collectibles Green Lantern figure I'm going to customize with my own head and a dragon made from The Ring basically all green dragon
Sigh, One day, One day i will get APOXIE SCULPT...
Edit from 2 years later:
I forgot about this comment o_o
Still haven't gotten apoxie sculpt. xD
Go to the website and in the menu go to the clearance sub-menu. You will find MANY colors of Apoxie Sculpt (and their other products as well) sold in sets, generally 1/4 lb or 1 lb sets for less than $20 each. Each set includes part A and B, unless otherwise noted. The 1/4 lb sets are a great way to get to know the product and it ALL sands very very well. Good day....you might get your Sculpt faster than you thought now, maybe!
Same.
Theres some on amazon that's 40 bucks in cad
You can get Miliput or plumber's epoxy putty also, don't get hung up on a brand name, lol, lots of options.
its been 2 years did u get it
Hi
Water ... Alcohol ... What about the vaseline? It's wrong?
Regards
I love epoxy sculpt. I personally prefer Magic, but I also love using the alcohol. I find it helps smooth it faster, but it’s indeed not too much more different from water. I love customizing horses and sculpting with it...it’s so awesome 👏🏻
If I am in Canada where could I find some cheap Apoxie?
Thanks :)
So found your videos about priming and customizing Breyer horses. I've been playing with polymer clays lately with my son, and making simple sculps. Love the customizing and would think it cool to prime and paint my own. You ever think of making a mystical unicorn 🦄
PLEASE HELP!!!!!
my un used apoxy sculpt is starting to harden specially the PART A..
WHAT SHOULD I DO??
PLEASE HELP!!!!
hi and thank you for the amazing content. based on your experience can you please tell me what is the most light weight sculpture medium? joint compound is very heavy so i am looking for the most light weight alternative while i want to keep that outer matt effect that joint compound or putty give. can you please guide me? much appreciate it. thx
I have a video coming out on this soon!
I've heard you shouldn't use your bare hands due to the chemicals in the epoxy. They said it's not good for long periods of exposure to the skin or even to breathe it in. Can you speak on that please, I'm truly curious I'm a father of 3 with limited working space and want to make sure I'm doing it right. Thank you for your time
If you are concerned about this, you can wear gloves & a respirator. Some people develop an allergy to it. I don’t know to what extent it can cause more than that. I personally take the risk because I must sculpt with my hands. I use my fingers as a tool.
This was super helpful thank you.
Can you please make a video to show how to remove the main and the tail? I’m new on the Chanel 🥰
Wow... very informative. Loved it
I keep my Apoxie Sculpt in it's original container and then in a plastic container so it won't dry out but it's still drying out. What can I mix into the container to keep it moist?
I'm writing a young adult fantasy novel and want to Cosplay my characters, but I need to make my weapons durable and realistic. Do you think I could make a sword and dagger out of cardboard and then coat them in Apoxie sculpt?
You most definitely could! Apoxie will provide a strong structure for your weapon. It's easily sandable as well, for smooth finish.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Thank you :D
Today I learned that there's a "model horse world". Cool shit.
Is there any health hazards ? Heard there is a Facebook group for customisers who have health issues from apoxie .
Not if you use it as instructed.
Thank you. Beautiful work
Great video! Someday I will get Apoxie sculpt, now I only can afford cheap alternatives... I also find that alcohol works just the same as water, but it dries super quickly wich I prefer :)
I have the 8 oz A & B containers. The A part is ok, but the B part has an orangy look, like oil but not oil. If I get a bit out it feels harder like its drying out. Now to the question. What is used to add to the container to freshen up the contents? Water, alcohol, oil?
I pull out my half that I need, and knead it with isopropyl alcohol. 70% - 90%.
It comes back to life right away. Then mix with the other part.
You can also store it with damp paper towel in the container. Sealing in a ziplock helps too :) I revived 5 year old stuff with isopropyl.
Where can I find he wax tools?
Part B of mine has dried some and a wiered color can I bring it back from that?
If you mix that part on its own with a little bit of isopropyl alcohol, and knead it good. It comes back!
So does the apoxie just stick and stay on the model?
I love Apoxie, have made lots of projects with it. I can't wait to see the next day when it all hardens and the piece is permanent. I have uploaded some on you tube shaz vlogz.
I like apoxie sculpt but the Part B white part dries out in the jar before I have used even 1/2???
A little bit of isopropyl alcohol will bring it back to life.
feeling dumb .. been playing around with Apoxie here and there for years .. used alcohol .. used petroleum jelly .. never tried water ... guess my brain went "it's waterproof don't use water" so I never tried .. thanks for the tips - I subscribed
Hello, query: When this clay dries completely, is it hard like plastic? or hard as a stone? Or like a ceramic that if it is hit, it breaks? Withstands blows like a fall or simply breaks like any ceramic.
It is very durable. Like stone. It will break if purposely cause it to though.
Is it structurally strong if used for building something
It’s very strong yes. If supporting weight it’s recommended you use a wire armature
Is it possible to use this paste on top of action figures to add little layers? does it adhere to other materials? Thank you
Yes it does! If you give the surface a bit of a buff for it to have some texture to stick to, that helps. But it’s naturally sticky and can be adhered to most surfaces.
It adheres to just about any surface
@@glampixie thanks
thanks for this video. very informative
I worked with SuperSculpey (polymer clay) since long time and now started to work with Apoxie Sculpt because my latest project is too large to put in the oven. My experience: Apoxie Sculpt is so much harder to work with, day and night difference. Polymer Clay you can smear, connect, rub, smoothen etc. very easily however you like while Apoxie Sculpt has a very stubborn (surface) behavior. You can push it into the desired shape but rubbing/ pulling will damage the surface very easily. And smoothing the surface with water works only acceptably in the first 30-45 minutes. After that water will create flocks on the surface and you can't really create the surfaces as you like. Maybe Apoxie Clay is better than Apoxie Sculpt, havn't tested it yet. Or maybe I have to use a different liquid than water. But so far my experience is: Use Polymer Clay whenever you can. Epoxy clays only if there is no way to bake your part in the oven or when you don't need fine structures.
I agree. Polymer is very easy to use. However it is much more brittle than Resin based clay. A Breyer model will melt in the oven so an air dry clay is necessary. I have recently gotten into using Magic Sculpt which is a different brand of two part resin clay that works similar to Polymer. It is a lot better than Apoxie. So much easier to use. I will be making a video & comparison tutorial soon. It takes time to learn how to achieve desirable results, don’t give up! :)
@@DeeJayBeStudios Very interesting. Read some comments that Aves Apoxie is the best, that's why I started with this brand. If Magic Sculpt is more like Polymer Clay, this would be perfect for me.
In my experience, Apoxie is not my favourite. The Magic Sculpt still works like Apoxie, but it’s more plasticky and smooths easier. Doesn’t crumble like Apoxie does.
DeeJayBe Studios did you ever do the comparison video?
@@DeeJayBeStudios Do you still prefer Magic Sculpt to Apoxie ? I just bought some fresh Apoxie because I thought mine was getting old (sticking to the palms of my hands and drying much too fast). But if you prefer Magic Sculpt and *still* use it, I will get some of that. Thanks for your GREAT videos!
Can you add it to dried Apoxie, to fill in depressions?
Yes!
Hi, I am you new subscriber
I know this is from a year ago, but could this be used on glass? As long as it’s wrapped all the way around so it doesn’t fall/break off?
I don’t see why not. You may need to tape off the area you don’t want clay getting onto as it can leave a residue/film when smoothed with water.
Thank you. Great video. Great tips
Thank you so much for the video! Very helpful! 💕
I purchased a body, and I didn’t think the apoxie was THAT bad until I received it. How do you remove apoxie that was horribly added to the model? I would like to get the model back to its original state if it’s even possible 😅
You’re going to have to sand it down or crack it off! It sucks. But it’s pretty permanent stuff.
DeeJayBe Studios oh my gosh. Whoever had this body before me wrecked it so bad so wish me luck! Lol I was hoping I could soak it or something, maybe paint thinner? But then I worry About the plastic
Awesome video
Do you tjink it is hood for doll fingers
This would be good for dolls, yep!
hello ma'am what would happen after you build something like that?
it would become a durable or solid like a rock, metal, wood or something after in 1 week or more?
After 24 hours it cures completely solid. Drill-able & sand-able.
@@DeeJayBeStudios ahh... and did you know the das air dry clay? are you familiar on it?
No. I have only used Apoxie & Magic Sculpt. They are the highest of quality.
@@DeeJayBeStudios ahh...ok thanks.
thank you for the help!
I do use water water .....lots of it but when I make muscle detailing it looks like a knife cut
Try alcohol.
Hey, how do I keep it soft if I want to continue the next day or the day after
This isn’t the clay for that kind of sculpting. You only have a couple hours to work with each mixed batch.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Thanks, I get it, and each layer does stick to yesterday's layer and so on?
Yep!
What is the Life Span of these Apoxie Products? I am considering marketing my Art Forms, and I need to have some sense of time before these Products begin to fail and become brittle.
They are a resin based product, so they do not become brittle. They turn to a plastic consistency. Sometimes in the model horse world- if sculpture is done on top of a model with Apoxie- it can lift overtime. But that is generally do to lack of care in the reinforcement phase. It’s good stuff.
Very helpful, thanks
So that is how you turn a thoroughbred model into a quarter horse model! ;-) What do you apply to the model to get the apoxie sculpt to adhere?
Nothing! Some people buff the surface a little with sandpaper. Or create grooves with a knife. This does help in certain circumstances.
great info video alltho every time you touch any apoxie producs wether it's resin or sculpting clay you up the risk to have a major allergic reaction so please use gloves people even if you're not reacting to it today you may tomorow just cross the line and gain a major allergy. Be safe
What do you look like?
can u get it in the uk, cos i cant find it?
Edit: forgot i commented this 😅 ty I have got some now! 🥰
I think so. Keep looking!
wait is the horse features in this vid that custom idocus?
Yes it is :)
he is so stunning!
🤔 I do have a sculpting medium called “Magic Sculpt” it the same thing as Apoxie Scuplt just another brand and I’ve forgot to close the lid overnight like hundred times and it stil haven’t dried out 🤔
Yes it is the same! I use Magic Sculpt instead of Apoxie now as I prefer the consistency. I will be making a video on it soon!
@@DeeJayBeStudios But you said that you put your jars of Apoxie in a ziplock bag so that it wouldn’t dry out. But why don’t Magic Sculpt dry out 🤔
Because it’s a different product. It’s the same idea- two part resin clay, but Magic Sculpt is known for being better at keeping. That is likely due to the properties of each kind.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Oh. Ok 👍 Thanks🐴❤️
Is it structurally sound for play?
Yes
@@DeeJayBeStudios does it need wire or anything? I'm wanting it to be able to be hit with a hammer or thrown down a flight of stairs etc
Hello! I've been using the apoxie for a fair few customs now over the past few months but i've read a little about it further and though i've not been using gloves as you've advised here some people have reported developing severe allergies to the stuff after handling it too much with bare hands over time, and apparently once this happens it's irreversible as it has absorbed into your skin and doesn't leave your system. I was wondering how long you've been using the apoxie and if you or anyone you know whos used it has potentially had a similar thing happen? I find sculpting with my bare hands to be most effective like you state but by the sounds of it the potential reaction that can develop is pretty bad, so i think i will endeavor to use gloves from now on to avoid such a thing.
Lucy, i was a longtime boatbuilder,(20 plus years) used epoxies and thought I was good wearing gloves. I built up a sensitivity to it.
I ended up in hospital with severe blood poisoning . apparently the hardener is the culprit and it will get in through skin pores, (if you can smell it it's getting in!)
if you plan on using it or any epoxy for long periods of time you really should use an air supplied full face respirator and protective clothing.
@@ianp8921 the specific stuff i have been using to sculpt (for not very long, and only in small quantities) is the same shown above; aves apoxie sculpt. My dad had worked with other epoxies in the past and so i knew they could be fumy and bad but because this kind was specifically meant for modeling and claims to be non toxic i thought it'd be fine, though hearing from you and other accounts it can cause some serious problems, this apoxie doesn't really have an odor though, i have a respiratory filter mask on the way for spraying primer and such, do you think this would suffice well or be needed when this kind doesn't seem to have odor? from what i can tell the reaction seems to be unpredictable and can show up for people very quickly or after years and years similar to what you've explained here.
There is an official pdf document on it's components and safety i found here:
aldax.com.au/msds_tds/msds/Aves%20-%20Apoxie%20Sculpt.pdf
Which seems to state that it is safe but it appears to put a lot of emphasis on it being non toxic in its fully cured state, so i wonder if that is deliberate or not to try and potentially avoid discussing the issues that come from over exposure to the uncured separate components.
Thanks for your response Ian, I very much hope that with only my short direct exposure to it that i do not develop any problems if i am able to practice proper safety with it in future. (in light of this information though i think i will purposefully be using it very sparingly from now on.)
@@lake2946 i think short term use with the proper safety equipment is not a huge concern, like you have said it affects a percentage of people. I would err on the side of caution and wear , protect yourself as best as you can. as for the apoxie claim of non toxic when cured , that applies to most epoxies or other products too, being the devils advocate for a sec, would you lick a gallon of paint or the painted wall when dry.?
there are epoxies that claim to be safer and i do not doubt that( airopoxie is one). but your health and concern for your health should be priority.
I don't wear gloves because it inhibits my ability to sculpt. Technically you should take safety precaution, but if you don't have an allergy- it should be fine for short term use. I have talked with other artists about this, and only certain people react. If I develop an allergy I will wear gloves, but for now I do not.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Thanks for the reply! I very much hope you dont develop an issue, I'm going to wear gloves now as i have more sensitive skin so am probably more prone to developing an issue with it, from what i've read people who develop a reaction will then end up reacting to just being near it regardless of if they start wearing gloves after developing reactions. I've been using disposable gloves while sculpting and although it doe inhibit slightly I'm still able to smooth and shape quite well and use my silicone tools for details. I just find myself needing to dip my fingers in water a little more often.
I custom 1/6 scale horses so I need a big tub XD
Very cool video. 📹😎💕
You should start selling breyer creations like this I would totally buy one!
I often do sell my works when they are completed! Thank you
@DeeJayBe Studios - Really! Where do you usually sell them?
I sell them through my Instagram, Model Horse Sales Pages, Ebay and Facebook. I list them everywhere to get as much traction
I have a question
After apoxy hardens on let’s say plastic
If you put it in hot water will it come off?
Edit: I plan on customizing a funky pop figure and bought apoxie (i spelled wrong the first time I know)
Do you know if that’s the right materials?
Yes. Apoxie is waterproof. It should work exactly for what you need.
DeeJayBe Studios also how strong it without an armature wire or something like thats
Kam Warrior it’s fairly strong... obviously it’s better with an armature for things that are suspended from the model (wings, long hair, horns) but you could create a sculpture purely with apoxie and it would hold up fine.
DeeJayBe Studios ok thank you very much this was very helpful
Great video👏🏼
Can we use pop instead of epoxy?
What is POP?
Hi..=)...You do amazing work!..=D...Could you please do a video on sculpting eyes and muzzles, as I would love some help on how to do this!...I usually find videos on manes and tails etc but hardly any on intimate details, like forming the eyes and folds around it and the forming of the lips and the muzzle...I am sculpting an Arabian horse, and as you know they have large expressive eyes and the beautiful like teacup muzzle, but I am really struggling to get the detailing right!...Your help would be extremely appreciative..=D...Thank you..
I hope to make a more detailed series about sculpting in the future.
@@DeeJayBeStudios That's awesome!...I look forward to them..=D
Will Air Dry Clay Work?
Apoxie Sculpt does air dry. It is a resin based compound that does not crack, can be sanded and drilled. If you use cheaper brands of air dry clay they are prone to cracking, brittle and not as strong as resin based products. Another popular brand in the hobby is "Magic Sculpt" which has very similar properties to Apoxie, though I have never tried. It is worth the investment to try it out. You can get small containers which are fairly inexpensive.
ok, well i have tried the air dry clay. it is working very well. i use Crayola. Thanks for the Info! i will Def check out the Magic Sculpt stuff! thanks again!
Can you use air dry clay instead of this?
Carly Equestrian Apoxie sculpt also air dries, but ordinary air dry clay is fragile, it chips, cracks, and flakes very easily. Apoxie dries very hard with no cracks chips or flaking and can be sanded and drilled.
Where do you get it from?
You can order it online directly from Aves, or on Amazon, I have links in the description of all my videos :)
please use nitril gloves with epoxys next time °_°
You have to always use gloves, and work in ventilated areas or outside because epoxy products are extremely toxic while they are curing.
Thank you very mutch❤
I don't get it. If you have the horse, then why tear it up just to put it all back together again? Why get the horse in the first place?
Because that’s how you learn to make your own originals.
Ouch I just bought it.
Bravo
Is toxic?
It is non toxic
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Still watching How to use this xD
I have 1kg
people kitbash horses? can I add skulls and spikes to my horse or is that not lore friendly
Omg pls wear gloves :"*( that's so bad on the long run any one watching pls be safe and wear gloves it's like working with resin without a mask or gloves you can have serious health issues if your not safe:"[ on the long run or short