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- Wringing cloth strips of excess glue.

- Letting glued strips set until tacky.

- Hand placing glue-dipped cloth strips on critical areas needed for extra support.

- First layer of papier mache - tedious and sloppy work.

- Mixing 'Scultamold,' a plaster-like material that I will layer on inside for added strength.

- Layering 'Sculptamold' on interior.

- Hand applying one of dozens of layers of glue for added strength.

- Applying final glue baths to upside down piece. Next step is undercoat and then paint after a few days of drying.

- Applying first of three coats of 'Gesso,' a chalk like primer which ensures uniform and vibrant color when painted - next step.

- Gesso completed. Ready for paint and sealing.

- Initial Paint prior to sealing.

- Front

- Side View, Prior to Sealing.

- Signing the work.

- 4 x 8 sheets of polystyrene for constructing custom shipping crate.