Inanimate Objects

Will you sell me a figure, and if so how much?

Between work, family, and my own projects, I rarely have the luxury of time for commissions. So chances are, no, I won’t be able to create and sell a custom on demand. (And the existing figures are not for sale.) Alternatively, I hope that my web site will inspire others (read more...)

How do I mix colors?

There are entire books and courses of study devoted to this question. Needless to say, I can’t even begin to scrape the surface here. Assuming you’re already familiar with the color palette of pigment, acrylics mix well together. I usually mix up just as much as I need at a (read more...)

What is Plumber’s Epoxy?

A plumber’s epoxy is any sort of compound that’s used to seal pipe fittings. However, many plumbers epoxies make great sculpting mediums as well. Kneadatite above is but one example. A more typical plumbers epoxy is available at most home improvement stores. It usually dries quickly (5-20 minutes) and has (read more...)

What is matte gel medium?

Matte gel medium is acrylic paint without pigment. For my purposes, I use it as an adhesive for applying emblems that I’ve printed. (read more...)

Where can I see other great customs?

I used to answer this question with a long list of links. Sadly, I’ve been at this for so long that most of the sites dedicated to the subject or even a specific artist are long gone. Most folks now have moved their galleries of work to social media platforms. (read more...)

How can I paint those tiny little details like eyes?

First, make sure you have some tiny, clean brushes that come to a good point. Use only a small dab of paint on the brush. Beyond that, it takes practice, a steady hand, and luck. I often paint an eye poorly, then cover over with a new base coat, and (read more...)

Where can I purchase Plumber’s Epoxy?

Most hardware and plumbing supply store carry a basic plumber’s epoxy. (read more...)

How do I use gel medium to affix emblems on figures?

This is known as decoupage, and there are a number of ways to go about this. (There are also many other customizers out there who are higher authorities on this subject.) In general, you’ll want to apply some of the gel medium to the back of the paper emblem, and (read more...)

How do I swap limbs on a figure?

This is a big question. There’s a different answer for every customizer, and for every figure. As the mechanics of almost every figure is different from another, there is no single method. Lately I’ve switched to using magnets for swivel joints. They’re relatively easy to use, and frankly, they’re fun! (read more...)

I’ve got photos of my own customs. If I send them to you will you host them for me?

Unfortunately, I am only able to feature my own work at this time. (read more...)