Taxidermists use epoxy clay to accomplish molding, sculpting, and adhering throughout their mounting process. Magic-Sculpt is a two-component sculpting epoxy. To use Magic-Sculpt, simply mix equal parts of the resin and the hardener and knead it together until a uniform color is obtained.
The epoxy putty can then be shaped, sculpted, and smoothed with a wet finger or modeling tools. It will harden in 2 to 3 hours depending on weather and studio conditions. Magic-Sculpt will adhere tenaciously to most any surface including foam mannequins and models. After hardened it can be sanded and painted.
Fish taxidermists use it for setting fish eyes, rebuilding shrunken areas, repairing damage, hiding seams, smoothing heads, rebuilding tongues, rebuilding sclerotic capsules and fiberglass repairs. Magic-Sculpt can be used to create a texture mold from the original fish and then used to texture soft Magic-Sculpt on the sculpt.
Bird taxidermists will find it useful for repairing shot holes in bills and legs, as well as rebuilding eyelids.
Use in mammal taxidermy for sculpting around jaw sets, noses, eyes, lips, foot pads, ear butts, and other modifications on the mannequin. It can be used for reconstructing broken antler tines. Dries rock hard and will never shrink or crack. Accepts all types of paint when dry.
It is available in 1 lb., 5 lb., and 20 lb. kits.
