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So I've just started to use greenstuff on a regular basis to give all my models some originality, i get a warm feeling inside knowing mine doesn't look like everyone's models and the huge upside is when playing at my local gaming shop i know which models are mine even if we are playing the same army

So my question to you all; what are some tips you can give me for when i am using greenstuff?
This might end up being helpful for others too!

My tips are:
-Always have slightly wet finger's/hands
-Avoid using too much pressure, you have the time to mold it, be patient.
-a hobby knife is 100% perfect tool for beginner's 100% of the time.

With green stuff, sometimes you want to let it rest a bit after mixing it up. The putty has different properties and can take different sculpting work during it's curing process.

Get some clay shapers (the darker the tip, the firmer it is). I have a set of black tipped ones (the firmest) and a set of grey ones (mid firmness). I still wet them a little as the water helps the GS but to smooth out GS and other putty, there really is nothing better.

Check out Greenstuff Industries. I purchased all three models, and I am very pleased with the result.

Secondarily, pound YouTube for ideas, tutorials, and the like. There's a wealth of information there.

I'm really happy with my sculpting tool set from GF9, but you can build a similar set for a lot cheaper.

Those clay shapers are amazing, my GS work stepped up a level when I got them. Amazon. Don't get the white ones: they're too soft, I made that mistake

thanks for all the tips so far, ill be looking into those tools for sure.

Wet your tools but don't get them too wet. Either lick them or if you don't like that use wet cloth and push your tool into it.
But don't overdo it with water or your model will be flooded and the GS will stop sticking to the model. (very important especially for small details.)

For smaller details work directly next to a light source and plant your arms firmly onto your workdesk to avoid shaking hands.
Also don't try to do too much details in one go. Layer your finer details onto smooth already/mostly cured GS instead of shaping both base and detail in one go.

I really like my bamboo tools for greenstuff ..

1. Before using green stuff use a non-drying polymer clay for practice and a timer so you only mix enough for the part and you get used to working time.
(this allows you to get a hang for how clays form)
2. Practice with an oven baked clay and make a few unique parts
3. Make certain your air dry epoxy putty comes in two containers (Part A and Part B) ( the tape and the partial roll always harden up in storage) Always Seal it up between batches.
4. Most better airdry epoxy putties are refridgerator and freezer stable ..
5. Always refridgerate if your in a Hot Dry Climate (Like southern Arizona). Longer Term Storage = Freeze.

morfydd wrote:
I really like my bamboo tools for greenstuff ..

1. Before using green stuff use a non-drying polymer clay for practice and a timer so you only mix enough for the part and you get used to working time.
(this allows you to get a hang for how clays form)
2. Practice with an oven baked clay and make a few unique parts
3. Make certain your air dry epoxy putty comes in two containers (Part A and Part B) ( the tape and the partial roll always harden up in storage) Always Seal it up between batches.
4. Most better airdry epoxy putties are refridgerator and freezer stable ..
5. Always refridgerate if your in a Hot Dry Climate (Like southern Arizona). Longer Term Storage = Freeze.

Can you recommend a non-drying polymer clay? Also, how similar is Sculpee to GS in regards to how well it handles?