MindoftheMasons In reply to DancerXFox [2017-07-16 03:31:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Always appreciate the feedback

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MindoftheMasons In reply to Rednon [2015-08-25 22:02:40 +0000 UTC]

Why THANK YOU!!!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to ZarkofTombs [2015-08-25 19:13:33 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thank you!!!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to KlNG-CRAB [2014-12-08 15:19:51 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you! Should have a full set coming out around xmas too

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MindoftheMasons In reply to Canarybirdz [2014-01-10 15:20:44 +0000 UTC]

My apologies for the delayed response

There are a few ways you can get the clay to harden, specifically referring to Super Sculpey. I find that is probably the best sculpting material for Munnys. I either use my heat gun, lowest setting and hovering about 6 - 8 inches away from the sculpt. It allows me to have a bit more control of where the heat is being applied, with many of my robots I have plastic parts which I wouldn't want to melt from the oven or heat gun. 

The other method is the oven, I have NEVER had a Munny head melt or become damaged. Always stick with my 275 degrees for 15 minutes. If the clay is pretty damn thick, it will most likely require longer heating to make it harden properly, so if that is the case, I'd bust out the heat gun.

I've read about people boiling the sculpts in water, personally, I don't think use that method but I'm sure you can find it somewhere on the Kidrobot forum, I think that's where I found some info back in the day. 

Hope that helps a bit.
- Joshua

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Canarybirdz In reply to MindoftheMasons [2014-01-13 20:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Alright.

I have some more questions though...

What temperature and time setting would you recommend since I think my oven heats about 20 degrees off (as in, 20 degrees hotter than what the thermometer on it says).

I was looking into other sculpt material options as well, and do you think epoxy putty would be good to use since it requires no oven?

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MindoftheMasons In reply to Canarybirdz [2014-01-17 20:38:27 +0000 UTC]

If your oven is a bit off it's always safe to lower the temp and time. I've always been able to tell if sculpey wasn't ready from when I have gone to sand it. Generally after I bake the sculpey/Munny in the oven, let it cool, I'll give it a nice sanding. During this process if you don't see nice fine dust forming from the sandpaper, more of a chunky or smeared effect, you know you need to bake it longer. This is when a heat gun comes into play quite nicely. 

A lot of what I just mentioned above can be directly related to the thickness of the clay. If I baked something a couple centimeters thick, it would harden in a very short amount of time vs. half an inch think. Trial and Error my friend...

Magic Sculpt is a product I used to use that didn't require you to bake anything. It would just harden on it's own which is fantastic. The down side of this product as well as I think the epoxy putty you mentioned, they don't have a lengthy work time. They start to dry up faster or become tacky. I used Magic Sculpt for about 5 or so robots, it worked out fairly well but I much rather stick with Super Sculpey and either use a heat gun or oven. Personal opinion though, I know plenty of artists that prefer working with the self hardeners. There are some tips you can find on the web for a longer work time with these materials too...I've heard Vaseline works well too, never used it though since I've primarily used sculpey. 

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Canarybirdz In reply to MindoftheMasons [2014-01-18 00:48:24 +0000 UTC]

Okay, I was mainly concerned about if epoxy putty would damage the plastic or not, I already know you have to work quickly with it (like acrylic paints, I've painted a Trikky and a Foomi with acrylic paint and it dried fairly soon).

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MindoftheMasons In reply to MittenNinja [2013-10-25 17:39:21 +0000 UTC]

For show! Love your Lego Mechs, lol definitely gave new light on my childhood toys. Shouldn't say childhood, I still have a crazy amount of legos in the house haha. I tell myself they'll be for my son and hopefully for his son as if it's an important legacy that these blocks need to be passed down through the ages. 

In any case, the other night I spent that evening checking out the majority of your gallery and was impressed. Keep it up and continue having fun with it...that is after all what they are meant for!

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MittenNinja In reply to MindoftheMasons [2013-10-27 17:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man! They're even better because they are for a tabletop game called Mobile Frame Zero! Not only do you get to build cool Lego bots, but you get to stomp them around and fight with em too!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to MittenNinja [2013-10-31 14:58:19 +0000 UTC]

I think I've read about that game before. Didn't really understand what it was at first but if you can build your own Lego Mechs, it sounds awesome already lol. 

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MittenNinja In reply to MindoftheMasons [2013-11-02 05:14:13 +0000 UTC]

It's pretty much the coolest tabletop game ever made.

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MindoftheMasons In reply to nukefox1 [2013-09-19 14:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Keeps us busy

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MindoftheMasons In reply to wiccanwitchiepoo [2013-08-25 22:43:13 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you very much!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to AgentButt-Kick [2013-08-25 22:43:24 +0000 UTC]

COWABUNGA!!!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to othone [2013-08-20 13:42:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  

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MindoftheMasons In reply to AgentButt-Kick [2013-08-20 13:42:06 +0000 UTC]

Turtle Power! 

Thanks dude, I appreciate you scoping the gallery! 

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AgentButt-Kick In reply to MindoftheMasons [2013-08-20 14:12:56 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome buddy!

haha...yup! TURTLES ALL DA WAY! I love turtles! BIIIG FAN!

Activition made a game coming soon...and the movie is coming next year..can't wait!

all your stuff are OCs? they are super cool! honestly haha (y)

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MindoftheMasons In reply to AgentButt-Kick [2013-08-20 22:26:46 +0000 UTC]

As do I man...grew up watching them...had to be one for Halloween and I'm still drawn to them to this day. Can't escape that Shell Shockin love for the TMNT lol. Genuinely interested with all the things to come down the pipeline. 

OCs? 

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AgentButt-Kick In reply to MindoftheMasons [2013-08-21 00:52:14 +0000 UTC]

Original Characters! Are they all your own ideas and design? Seriously love speedball and curveball!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to AgentButt-Kick [2013-08-21 02:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Yes sir, all of my work has been original creations. Well aside from the Beholder and maybe a few little thangs. The baseball customs are definitely my concept lol. 

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AgentButt-Kick In reply to MindoftheMasons [2013-08-21 08:04:56 +0000 UTC]

watcher earned !

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MindoftheMasons In reply to AgentButt-Kick [2013-08-21 17:31:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to supperfrogg [2013-08-20 13:39:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, thanks for gandering

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MindoftheMasons In reply to Retro-Head [2013-04-29 19:49:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Retro-Head In reply to MindoftheMasons [2013-04-29 22:06:39 +0000 UTC]

YW :3

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MindoftheMasons In reply to x-THUJONE-x [2013-03-26 17:27:21 +0000 UTC]

You bet, and thanks on the Munny props

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MindoftheMasons In reply to Utgardar [2013-02-25 05:41:47 +0000 UTC]

You bet!

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MindoftheMasons In reply to CharmingPhotography [2013-02-20 03:26:41 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome and I always attempted to have a fun day

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