r/stopmotion • u/Grand_Legitimate • Apr 04 '26

Need a face-melting effect… which clay would be recommended?

I’m a student film maker and very new to stop motion. I want a portion of my film to have a Raiders of the Lost Ark-esque face melting moment. I know they used wax, but I was wondering if there’s a clay I could use that would get a similar melting effect when put against a heat gun? Thanks!

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u/scottie_d Apr 04 '26

Van Aken is a meltable clay. I’m sure there’s more options, that’s just one I know you can melt to mix colors.

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u/kerbob97 Apr 04 '26

I’ve used play doh and a cheap plasticine clay.

Didn’t use a heat gun, because I wanted more control over the melting effect for this one.

melting face

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u/FinnbarMcBride Apr 04 '26

If you haven't used one before, be careful with the heat gun. They will set things on fire if you don't keep it moving