03Feb
Molding & Modeling Paste Creating Artistic Texture | Performance
Greetings! It has been a while…very busy doing all manner of arty endeavors. Check out our Youtube channel and subscribe, and ring the bell to get notifications of upcoming live events. Specifically of interest may be the one coming up this Saturday. Feb. 6th at 10:00 am CST. The content will be a continuation of Modeling Paste uses and will expand on how to use it in different projects to achieve a variety of results by implementing stencils and found objects, and manipulating various, easily procured items to get a more richly endowed, textural effect.
What brought on this particular project?
As is usually the case, questions that needed answers and experience using a new medium. So here it goes…
Photo #1 is of the three different brands of molding/modeling (terms seem to be used interchangeably) paste. The brands being compared are:
- Crafter’s Workshop, The Modeling Paste 8oz Light/Fluffy https://amzn.to/3lKTZ8l
- U.S. Art Supply Modeling Paste Acrylic Medium, 500ml Tub https://amzn.to/3mNwRYb
- Golden 35705 Molding Paste, 8 ounces https://amzn.to/2JWkLNB
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At first glance, in the jar, they appear similar in consistency, rather like peanut butter— if it was white—but there the similarities end. Each paste has its own special attributes and the idea here is to highlight those properties briefly, then direct those interested over to a more detailed, process video alluded to above. The information provided here, in the blog, will suffice for those who are thinking about purchasing a modeling/molding paste for the first time or having questions about other brands that are available.
What is immediately apparent in this photo is the gray cast on the Golden brand of “Molding Paste” (middle one). Why the obvious color additive? Speculating… it would be a good idea if the paste needed to be discernible from the color of the background paper. The others are similar in color. The TCW brand is Matt with a slightly chalky appearance, the Golden is satiny, the US Art Supply is Matt also.
The chart below—apologies for the rough presentation—will outline the main considerations but if it is not covered here do ask questions. In the comment section of the YouTube Video and we will get that answered.
