beginners advice

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RobLaxton

New Member

• May 16, 2016

• #1

Hello. New to the forum. First time post.

I've been interested in doing a project from a television show called Bobs Burgers and wanted some advice on what type of material to make a prop out of. The prop in question is the Kuchi Kopi glow in the dark doll/nightlight. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

typeomega

Member

• May 16, 2016

• #2

i would sculpt it out of oil based clay and then make a mold and cast it in clear silicon with an inset to create a cavity in it for a led light

 

dropshipbob

Master Member

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• May 16, 2016

• #3

I'd sculpt it out of FIMO or Super Sculpey...maybe they make some that glows in the dark? If not, just paint it with GITD paint. If you go this route, use a chunk of aluminum foil roughly formed in the finished shape, but smaller, as the core. This way you won't use so much clay and it's less likely to crack during the heating/curing process.

 

division 6

Master Member

• May 16, 2016

• #4

Smooth-On has GitD additives for their resin.
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RobLaxton

New Member

• May 16, 2016

• #5

Thank you all for the advice. looks like I've got some research to do.