Well after that previous mold didn't quite make it, I had a thought. Would pressing down milliput (similar to green stuff) on the wall work? Would it get the detail?

Yes, although you need to put a lubricant between the wall and the milliput so that they don't stick together. I've tried making a Gondor shield replica like that, and it worked like a charm

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brilliant, I'll give that a go, cheers

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Rather than create a new thread, I thought I'd post here.

I'm thinking of purhasing some milliput to work with, just for the fun of it and to try sculpting, mini-wise, for the first time, with the end goal of creating the Ringwraith scuplt eBob demonstrated. The milliput I'm thinking of purchasing is some sort of yellow-gray material available from Maelstrom Games for an irresistable price. So, I guess my questions are, does anyone have any experience with "yellow-gray" milliput? What are the differences with the milliput colors? Can I do basic sculpts, like the wraith, with tools already available, such as x-acto knives, pencils, toothpicks, and the like?

I'm hoping to place this order rather soon, as I'm also going to purchase some much needed paints as well, so any advice before Saturday, the big day, would be much appreciated!

I've used the yellow-grey milliput for a few things, not sculpts just gap filling and the like, and it's pretty good. I like using it because it sets rock hard when fully cured so you can sand it, grind it etc etc so you can get super smooth finishes on your sculpts (when I finally get around to trying one )

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Ah, so you can't, or shouldn't, use it for sculpting? I may just hold off on including milliput in the order and buy that starter sculpting set from eBob another time, if that's the case (I'm using a gift card to order so there's a max).

You can definitely use it for sculpting but it all depends on your preference as each putty has different properties. If you want it for sculpting then look for ProCreate, Dave (UKFB) recommends this stuff though I haven't used it yet.

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Ash Nazg Thrakatulûk Agh Burzum-ishi Krimpatul.

I must get myself some Milliput too, thanks for the reminder. I use it for filling gaps in models - not just mini figures, but plastic kits too.

The different putties have different properties and are suited to slightly different jobs. Greenstuff and Procreate are very similar and cure very hard but have a slight 'give' to them, while Milliput dries rock hard. All of them are suitable for sculpting minis, and if you can get some milliput at a good price, I'd suggest you give it a shot.

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I enjoy working with milliput, it's easy to use and works well. Never tried it for sculpting tho, but I could try.

The only Milliput worth sculpting with is Superfine White (IMO). The best thing about it is it's blending properties as you can smooth it with water just like clay, although it can get incredibly messy if you use too much. I used it mixed with some green stuff when I made my Giant and was very pleased with the texture and workability of the combined putties.

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Thanks a lot ukfreddybear. I was starting to get worried that most people were mentioning that, though it was useful in many areas, they had not used milliput for scratch minis. Now I know the specific type to look for, and I won't be spending my money on the yellow-gray milliput that may have been useless for my specific needs. Again, thanks!

No problem. I have 4 putties that I use for different things. ProCreate. Kneadatite(Green Stuff), Brown Stuff and Milliput Superfine White.
ProCreate is by far the easiest one to work with if you are just beginning, although it is arguably the most expensive.

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I've only ever sculpted with oven bake clay, milliput and green stuff.
I've found that the standard red lable milliput is really good. Dont mis up too much as it can o hard before you ave used it.
Another tip would be to dip it in water before you start mixing so you dont get it all over your hands.

If you get it on ebay its really cheap. I've seen it in the shops for £3-4 a box. but on ebay I got 5 boxes for £11.

Milli put is better than greenstuff for larger surfaces, and if you can use a file to smooth it out once its dry.
Green stuff is for finer details and imo its really hard to use!
if your going to sculpt you'll need both.

however, if your new to it like i am, you should get yourself some super sculpy. Its really great profesinal clay, almost rubbery.
It wont stay as hard, but it is so much easier to use and only hardens when you bake it. So you can make the basic structure of something then bake it and put te detail on.

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