I want to make garage kits or Anime figures the problem I don't know what materials to use

Question

I want to make garage kits or Anime figures the problem I don't know what materials to use.... I want to sell them via Ebay my Anime sculptures but I don't know what material I will use (aside from modeling clay) does anyone know what materials I can use that is available to consumers and can be sculpted with and what kind of paint to use? I don't know if Acyrlic Resin is good......I saw people on t.v making their own works of art and selling them I just want to try can't waste talent.... thanks!

Answer 1

Once you have created your Anime figure.

You would need to mold your figure. It can be as simple as a  one part mold, or require several molds to cast the figure.

You will need to seal your model with a spray on sealer, then spray it with a release agent.

Build a mold box around your figure and pour silicone over it.

Demold your figure (it may destroy your original) and then you can cast the figure in your silicone mold with resin.

Thats the simple answer. I taught myself, with many and costly mistakes along the way... take a class on it, or at least watch alot of YouTube on the subject.

The cheapest cost just to get started would be aboout $100 to make the mold and one figure. (small pint kit).