Alabama Worley
   MAKING THE STATUE

PAGE TWO: THE MAKING OF ALABAMA WORLEY, A PHOTO JOURNAL.


Four images in full body shot of miniature statue topless with new light blue belt and matching peep toe wedding shoes and pink tights
Matched the color of the new belt and peep toe wedding shoes with blue nail polish. Who would have thought. Nothing escapes my lurking eyes when I go material scavenging... but I didn't appreciate the 'glace up' the cashier gave me lol.
Two images in a medium close up of the miniature statue wearing matching blue bra to belt
The indentation and outline around her chest of the bra was made to accentuate her baby fat. Looking through many bra patterns on how they're pieced together was very educational. I couldn't find lace small and fine enough for the cleavage area, but I have tricks!
Four images of miniature statue standing wearing blue bra and pink tights without hair piece
Paint when all else fails--you lose lace! Detailings on the bra would be hidden once the see-through blouse goes on... so now you know: I never take shortcuts. Hero ring added.
Four images of miniature statue fully clothed with blue see-through blouse without hair piece
The blouse was the single most challenging item to make on this statue, maybe of all my works till now. There weren't any fabric fine enough to begin with... see her nails?
Four full body images of miniature statue in various angles carrying pink purse without hair piece eyes painted
The solution came after two weeks of trial & error--sandpaper! Sand the 'fine but not fine enough' fabric to the desired thickness. Zany cater-pillar decals really suit her.
Two images side by side in a medium close of the miniature statue with small colorful decals on blouse but without hair piece or eyes painted
Besides the pink purse, Alabama still has a bunch of accessories needed making. The purse was a good break from all the clothing work though. Dreaded the leopard pattern work...
Three images in an extreme close up of accessories such as light blue heart ear rings and wireframmed sunglasses coated in stone clay
Her heart earrings were made from wire and stone clay. My fingers took a brutal beating making the sunglasses as well and you`ll see the second pair turned out a keeper.
Three images of miniature statue eyes painted fully clothed wearing sunglass and cloe up on hand with nail polish, shoe horse shaped ring and bracelet
With her hairpiece in place, the statue began to come alive. The sunglasses would have to be remade once it was put on. Bracelet, check. Seamless wrists, check. Now, the face.
Three images of the miniature statue in various angles and one close up on face near completion
Since I planned to keep the sunglasses on at all time, I wasn't too nitpicky with her face. When I make her other half, Clarence, I do intend to touch up on it though.
One image in a medium close up of the miniature statue fully clothed with cigar in mouth, jade necklace and sport watch on wrist
New Ray-Bans really made the difference once they went on. Now, for the dreaded tights. The front portion took at least a couple of hours with breaks in between

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STATUES


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