Thank you! I just use silicone sculpting tools and dotting tools. Similar to these
Zuoyou 5 pcs/Set Soft Pottery Clay Tool Silicone & Stainless Steel Two Head Sculpting Polymer Modelling Shaper Art Tools Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SX7M83C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WFRM9ER4V997X1HHTX91
Greenstuff is overpriced imho. It's great for a few speciality products, but for these in particular, they're just rebranded mass produced shapers.
Go on Amazon and search for silicone shapers and look at both clay and cake fondant sculpting. Huge overlap in the hobby and you can find lots of interesting tools. Find a kit with a big variety of tools for the best bang for you buck. Here's one with 20 pcs for $10.
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Here is a link if you decide to get a pin vise for yourself. I've found it a very worthwhile investment since getting back into the hobby. They are typically a little over 10 CAD.
Apoxie sculpt is really good as well. and just this little tub lasts a long time. Remember to wrap your armatures (either in more wire or tin foil) to save on bulk.
This is geared towards action figures and statues but it also has good info on mounding and casting: Pop Sculpture: How to Create Action Figures and Collectible Statues https://www.amazon.com/dp/0823095223/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_u6q9xbR8706EH