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Week 7: Achieving Cohesion Through Surface Unity and Stability Checks with

Week 7: Achieving Cohesion Through Surface Unity and Stability Checks
Handbuilt Portrait Bust Build and refine a portrait bust using pinch pot construction, photo reference, and a repeatable finishing process.

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3h 26m 22s

In week seven, Judy Fox brings the sculpture toward a cohesive finish by unifying the surface while preserving its underlying structure. You will learn how to fill small holes, recheck symmetry and silhouette, and rotate the bust to work the back so the form reads cleanly from every angle. Judy demonstrates how to use slip carefully for small repairs, then recarve so the surface does not soften or blur important planes. The lesson ends with thin spot checks and clear stopping points that protect the sculpture as it rests.

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