How to prime Super Sculpey

I know Super Sculpey is unstable with certain paints. I have read that regular automotive primer or sandable primers can be used. Is this correct?

What do you guys use for Primer?

Thanks

Hirohawa said:

I know Super Sculpey is unstable with certain paints. I have read that regular automotive primer or sandable primers can be used. Is this correct?

What do you guys use for Primer?

Thanks

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I've worked with Sculpey for the past 14 years. I usually use cheap Colormart Equipment Gray Primer from Walmart. But there's a catch: The first coat will be sticky and uncured. You have to lay down a few coats, letting it dry between each. Also, sometimes if you're lightly dusting it with the primer, dried flecks of primer will collect in the nooks and crannies of the sculpt. Don't worry...after it dries, these flecks can be rubbed off with a wet towel.

What exactly are you trying to paint? Is it large or small?

I use Super Sculpey for 20 years. The best way is to use acrylic paint to prime.

I used sculpey to add some parts to a metal blaster. The parts are small.

Is acrylic enamel from a spray can okay to use?

I have painted Sculpey before with Tamiya paints through an airbrush. I just wanted to put down a primer this time for durability.

Thanks