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Week 2: Refining the Build Through Controlled Lifts and Landmarks with

Week 2: Refining the Build Through Controlled Lifts and Landmarks
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 13m 14s

In week two, Judy Fox builds the hand-built bust upward toward the shoulder line using measurements, cross sections, and silhouette checks. You will learn how to work in controlled lifts, then pause to let the clay firm so the next stage holds without distortion. Judy demonstrates how to correct the outer contour before adding height, and how to place the shoulder girdle with clear landmarks such as the armpit transition, clavicle direction, scapula placement, and shoulder tilt. She also covers adhesion, interior reinforcement, thickness control, and wrapping for stability.

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