It’s a Hairy Day: Extruder Magic

Hair starts the design day today.  Years ago I used to roll the strands by hand.  L-O-N-G strands and then individually cut them to length.  Then I was introduced to the EXTRUDER.  Oh my goodness, put the clay, add a disc, and extrude multiple long strands of “hair” in a minute or 2. IMG_0062 WooHoo 😀

Now instead of adding pieces one at a time I can line up 5-6 and then drape them in place.  Once the basic hairline has been applied it is time for a haircut.

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One layer of hair is never full enough.  A layer of bangs on top of the base layer will thicken her “do”.  Do you see her personality begin to emerge as the hair is applied and styled??  (NOTE: Don’t let the white eyes distract/distress you…they will be painted after baking)

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Now that she is perfectly coiffed, it is time to don the tuxedo jacket and rings.  Once complete, her mate can begin to take shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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