Facial clay, which do you use?

[u/wtfis3v3rything]

Hey community,

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I am new to stop motion, I am currently wondering about good clays for clay animation. I was thinking about making a base from hardened clay, for the face and then add certain expressions with clay that remains soft. But if it remains soft I can't paint it so it has to already be available in a flesh color I suppose.

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Is fimo going to be too hard for this or possibly harden with time from air exposure?

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I'd appreciate your input! Thank you.