On Wednesday, I had thrown a piece which was to be the head. I knew the base would be a bit heavy, and I wouldn't be able to trim it, so I threw it upside down, and formed a "neck" opening about the size to match the neck on the handmade coiled/pinched piece. Then once it firmed up a bit, I trimmed it with a knife, and opened up the top, so I could get my hand inside, to work from both inside and outside.
I knew the head would not be perfect, so planned that my beautiful lady would have flowing hair covering the imperfections. Once I gave her the big lips, I realized that she was a negro, so I gave her a tight afro, by adding balls of clay and pressing them with a handmade stamp.
Finally, I flattened a piece of clay and closed up the skull, and then let it firm up a bit before pressing the curls of hair to cover it.
Then I added a lucky butterfly, for interest. I thought I'd add a necklace and some other finishing touches, but I kind of like it the way it is. She is a classy lady, but not too sophisticated, and not too perfect, just down to earth, and comfortable with herself.
I added my signature stamp behind her right shoulder. I think I am done. I've covered her for now, to dry slowly, and will re-evaluate again tomorrow whether I need to add anything more, or just let her be.
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