When you have applied a working layer of epoxy putty to your miniature, use sculpting tools to sculpt the putty into the shape you want in order to modify your miniature. Here putty is being used to change the basic shape of shoes on the legs of a resin dolls house doll.
Use the first layer of putty to achieve a generally correct shape (check your sculpt against a photo, drawing, or sample). Use modeling tools to apply some detail. Fine detail can be put into the dried putty later with dental tools or various power tool bits. The dried putty can also be sanded. In this example, where a western boot is being created on top of a basic gentleman's period lace up boot, the putty was sculpted into the rough form of a boot, then the wear lines and folds were worked into the sculpt with modeling tools and finally guidelines for the stitching lines, soles, and seams were lightly drawn on the drying putty. Final details will be added when the putty is dry.
When you have a rough sculpt, smooth off any rough areas with water to reduce the sanding you will do when the putty is dry.
Set your rough sculpt aside to dry thoroughly(check the package directions) before you proceed to finishing your sculpt.
