Post #632583 by Wally's Tikis on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 12:15 PM

Someone asked about the process with these, most of what I sent is here: also a few more photos....

"I use Premo polymer clay, sculpt my original and make a full mold or a component mold(s). The "clay" comes in assorted colors that you can mix like paint. I do bake it, but it is low temp in a small convection oven at around 275 degrees for at least 30 mins. for each 1/4 inch of thickness. Once cooled I do some further detailing then coat with polyurethane, when dry bake again at about 180 or so for about 15 to 20 minutes to "set" the poly.After that I string them and hopefully sell them, unless they come out really, really good then I wear them as part of my ever growing collection."

These are some samples of whats at the gift shop at the MAI-KAI, and a custom one I did for a F.S.U. alum. and yes! the tongues that protrude wag back and forth when they are jostled the least little bit!