Model Making Materials

Chavant NSP medium modelling clay

Chavant Clay is a professional, *sulphur free sculpting clay that can be melted to pour into a mould, for instance, to create as base from which to features can be added.

The clay hardens quickly after pouring and can be sculpted at room temperature. If you need to smooth an area, you can gently warm it and moisten with water.

• Red/brown (green also available - see below)
• Grade: medium
• Melting point: 85°C (approx) 
• 900g (2lb) block.
• Data sheet

*Sulphur can often caused inhibition problems with various liquid silicone rubber mould-making materials.

Model Ogre by Malcolm Watts - University of Bolton BDes (Hons) Special Effects Development.

The Claw handle project by Sophie MacDonald (University of Bolton) illustrates how you can make a mould from the Chavant master.