Amaco Plaster Sculptamold Modeling Compound 3lb-White

This is so easy to use even for a novice crafter like me. Its great for diorama's. I mix it with water and mix it really well and I also add a little pva glue so it adheres well to whatever you put it on. It does take about a day to dry but it depends on how thick you put it on. I usually leave it 48hrs before painting. I love it!

Good Item will buy again if needed

The main use for this product is apparently for making casts of faces and pregnant bellies, but is great for any modelling use. The bag contains a mix of fine fibre and plaster and only needs 1 part of water mixed with two parts sculptamold. Many do not use tools to mould the product, but fingers. However, for railway scenery, I always use artists' tools. The result does harden solidly, but tiny bits might flake off easily, probably as with any plaster product. Does not shrink or crack, and takes paint or scenery like static grass easily. Can be a little temperamental depending on the mix of water, and sculpting would need a slightly dryer mix. Can get small holes appear when dry, and very fine work may be difficult as it may be become a little lumpy - but fine for most purposes.

Used for scenery work on my model railway.When mixed it has enough working time for you to mould into any shape.

Although you can make something similar, Sculptamold is lovely stuff to mix and use. Only mix small quantities if you’re working on a model/diorama etc. Once mixed it will have a uniform white colour. Also if you like you can burnish the drying surface with something like the back of a metal spoon to get a smoother finish.

Strange substance but works really well. It has fibres added so it works best when you use your hands to smooth rather than trying to use tools. Sets quite quickly, although it takes a while to dry out completely - this maybe because I was using it in my unheated shed. Provides a good firm base like polyfilla but is much lighter. Takes acrylic paint well. Really pleased

This is a mix of plaster of paris with some fibres (like thin shredded paper). When activated with water, it's easy to move into place and you can carve or sculpt it soon after it touch-dries. It is very easy to use if you're a beginner to model-making and dioramas. One bag doesn't give you a huge amount of coverage, but if you have a large landscape to make, I recommend placing some small pieces of polystyrene and covering them with the Sculptamold. That way, you're only using it for the surface layer.Alternatively, you could just finely shred some toilet paper and mix it with plaster of paris. Gives a pretty similar result if you're willing to go through the extra work.

easy to use just follow instructions