Tip Toland sculpting a bust

Beginning Students:
Remember while you are not hollowing out, you must release any trapped air with a pinhole. Leather hard is the best stage to carve details and while you want to keep your head from drying out do not over hydrate. If you see water on the surface or moisture building it's too wet and may weaken or collapse the form. A damp paper towel (wring out all water) or just wrapping in enough plastic usually works well. Remember to only use 04 Lowfire Slip and Engobe.
Get started on details and have fun!

Student work Self Portrait inspiration

Agnes Baillon: Beginning heads

Robert Arneson: Self Portraits

Push texture, form and how its sits... be inventive. Make it look as much like you as possible. To do this you must pay attention to detail and really look at yourself.