Fiberglass, or glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), is a material composed of a glass fiber and resin matrix, combining the hardness of glass with the toughness of plastic, and is thus widely used in sculpture creation.

What is Fiberglass Sculpture?

Fiberglass sculptures are life-sized art statues made with synthetic resin as the matrix material and glass fiber and its products as the reinforcing material.

Is fiberglass a glass or plastic?

Fiberglass is a reinforced composite material, essentially a type of reinforced plastic.

What is the process of fiberglass sculpture?

The process of fiberglass sculpture mainly includes building a 3D model, carving a foam model, making molds, sculpture production, demolding, shaping, sanding, spraying paint, coloring, and applying varnish.

What are the disadvantages and advantages of fiberglass?

The advantages of fiberglass statues are: lightweight and high strength, good corrosion resistance, good electrical performance, good thermal performance, good designability, and good craft. The disadvantages of fiberglass statues are: low elastic modulus, poor long-term temperature resistance, aging phenomena, and low interlayer shear strength.

How much does a fiberglass statue cost?

The cost of making a fiberglass statue is determined by the size of the statue, the amount of coloring, and the transportation costs. The production cost of a fiberglass statue about 1.2 meters tall is approximately between 3500 to 5000 US dollars, and the transportation cost needs to be calculated based on the method of transportation and the destination. The specific cost needs to be calculated based on detailed design and transportation information.

What type of resin is used for figurines?

Resin figurines are typically made using epoxy resin material.

Are resin figurines safe?

The main material used for resin figurines is typically epoxy resin, which is a safe and environmentally friendly material.

what is resin figure?

Resin figurines are collectible figures or decorative art pieces made from epoxy resin using silicone molds.

Why are resin figurines so expensive?

Resin figurines are expensive because of high labor costs. Furthermore, resin figurines require manual casting using silicone molds, and these molds have a limited lifespan, making them unsuitable for mass production.

How to tell if a figurine is resin?

You can determine if a figurine is made of resin by touching it. Resin figurines are relatively heavy, have a smooth surface, and feel hard and cool to the touch, while vinyl and PVC toys are lighter in weight.

Are resin figures better than PVC?

Resin figures and PVC figures each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Resin figures have a good texture but are relatively brittle and fragile, with higher production costs suitable for small batch customization. PVC figures have a softer texture and better color adhesion, but can easily deform at high temperatures, with lower production costs for mass production.

FAQ | Demeng Toy

Shenzhen Demeng Toy Design Development Co.,Ltd focus on making custom designer toys.

If I want to use my own image for commercial purposes (e.g., as a brand mascot), is additional authorization required?

Demeng has created brand mascots for many customers using their own images. The copyright of such images belongs to you, so there are no copyright concerns. We look forward to turning your image into a figurine.

How is the craftsmanship of custom plastic figures?

Demeng’s custom figures are collector-grade with excellent craftsmanship and printing quality. All production stages are confirmed by the customer to ensure details are perfect and final quality is guaranteed.

What figure styles are available?

Most of Demeng’s custom figures are static display types, with a small portion being movable action figures. The style depends on the design you provide. If your design is a mini doll, the Q-version Funko Pop style is very suitable. For anime characters, resin kits for anime figures are also appropriate. Whatever type of figure you want, Demeng can customize it for you.