[dart]

I just repaired a rust hole in my mailbox with PC-7. It cures in 24 hrs. but stays soft for about 4hrs. It is sandable, so it is probably carveable too. I have had it for years and I don't remember the cost. It is in most hardware stores. It is blended and is a putty. It is in a small two lid tin can. I need to use spell checker also. lol.

[woeco]

Thanks people for all your comments and advise -- what a great site. Your willingness to provide advise and to share your experiences is greatly appreciated !!!!!

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

The "Rockhard" I am familiar with came in a bag and was powder like plaster of paris, only it was extremely hard when dry, was used to fill holes in the floor prior to tile and so forth

[Thor]

I think there was a plastic bag of powdered Rockhard inside the cannister as a matter of fact. Also, I didn't mention that you do mix it with liquid like water, but I mixed it with wood glue and some fine sawdust to make it easier to apply and carve on picture frames. The stuff is like concrete if you simply follow the directions.
Thor

[santagibbs]

Another suggestion is Paper Clay.. I used it to make my first Santa.. I had a balsa wood armature.. but you could put it around a dowel. It dries very hard and you can carve it or sand it etc.. This is what I came up with . You can find it at Michaels Arts and Crafts or other art stores or over the internet. Charlotte