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Modeling Materials


The medium the sculptor chooses to create his piece (“model”) is a personal one – determined by asking these questions:

  1. What do you want to do with the finished model?
  2. Do you have a preference for the material’s ingredients?
  3. What feel or texture do you want while sculpting?

If you want to reproduce your finished model by making a mold and then cast of the piece, then you will want to sculpt using an oil- and wax-based material such as Plastilina.

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If you want your model to cure naturally producing a finished piece with no further mold making and casting required, then sculpting with a direct modeling material such as self-hardening clay (also known as air-dried clay) would be your choice.

If you want to fire you modeled piece in a kiln, then a water based clay, such as pottery (ceramic) clay would be your best bet.

While all clay bodies have clay flour as a major component, their uniqueness is found in their individual formula’s remaining ingredients. In simple terms, Plastilina is an oil-and wax-base clay; self-hardening clay has a ceramic clay body as its base with natural additives to make them air-harden. Pottery (ceramic) clay is made from base clay with additional components mixed in a ribbon blender or pug mill while adding water.

Lastly, while not a medium you would normally think to sculpt in, many choose to directly model with wax; in order to create a finely detailed piece. Other carving waxes are ideal for the mold making and casting process.


ROMA Plastilina - Gray-Green - Medium - Case
Price: $479.60
Sale Price: $239.80
ROMA Plastilina - Gray-Green - Medium - 2 lbs.
Price: $23.98
Sale Price: $11.99
ROMA Plastilina - Gray-Green - Medium - Case
Price: $479.60
Sale Price: $239.80
PRIMA Plastilina - 2 lbs.
Price: $18.48
Sale Price: $14.78
Jolly King Plasteline - Grey-Green - 1 lb.
Price: $6.99
Sale Price: $5.59
French Modeling Wax - 1 lb.
Price: $28.00
Sale Price: $22.40
Victory Brown Microcrystalline Wax - 1 lb.
Price: $24.00
Sale Price: $19.20
Roman Casting Wax - 1 lb.
Price: $24.00
Sale Price: $19.20
Pure Sculpting Beeswax
Price: $32.00
Sale Price: $25.60
Synthetic Modeling Beeswax
Price: $24.00
Sale Price: $19.20
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