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Apoxy Sculpt

Type(s): Art Supply, Raw Material
Tags: epoxy

http://avesstudio.com/
$11 (US, estimated)

Most people are familiar with plumber's epoxy putty...mix two parts together, cures rock hard in 20 minutes. Unfortunately, it's usually sold in small quantities at a relatively high price and has a short working time. Recently, I was thrilled to discover a world of epoxy putties I never knew existed; you can buy large quantities at a reasonable price and more flavors than a Baskin-Robbins.

I originally bought it for modeling but I am constantly amazed at how useful it is for other tasks, from using it as insulating material for a hot wire foam cutter to replacing large chunks of painted wood trim eaten by our dog. The epoxy putties from Aves Studios are non-toxic, stick to almost anything, won't shrink, and dry rock hard. They can be sanded, drilled, tapped, frozen, heated...you name it.

Now, I can finally finish my Flying Spaghetti Monster idol and do some serious worshipping.

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