Sculpting is a fun process, but whatever I'm making looks like like sculpting epoxy and high density urethane or sculpted concrete until the painting process starts. It starts with primer, then base coats and lastly a series of glazes and patinas to age things down nicely. The process is pure magic and happens fast.
The final glazes transform the piece yet again, taking it from shiny new to the ancient artifact we desired.
-grampa dan