Update

Quick update on the models I'm working on in the studio and good luck to all that are showing at NAN this weekend!

Still going cross eyed. 

Starting to build up neck muscle.

New tail is getting there. 

Can't wait to paint this gal!

Hard decisions

So after sculpting around 80% of a tail for my SM jumper, I look at it the next day and I like it but don't love it. I see that its not the smoothest and it doesn't have the right flow. I spend most of the morning thinking it could be fix and its not that bad but then I started to think about the old tail. I rush it and ended up hating it. So I made the decision to sand off most of the last days work. It was kinda a tough decision but deep down I know I can do better!

Next hard decision is with my Graylea Whisper resin... 

Braids? Mohair? Free Flowing? Long? Short? Hunter Braids?

Tools

I thought I would share my tools of the trade, for sanding and sculpting. First off is a set of bead files or bead reamers, these are great for sanding in those hard to reach places especially on stablemates. I found this set in the bead section of Michael's. Next is my set of small files in all different sizes and shapes, I love these for getting those pesky seams and logos off. Last but not least is my favourite sculpting tool, it is actually a pimple needle but it works great for creating hair texture in manes and tails. I love both the round and pointed end and would be lost without this one!   

Here are some photos with my SM jumper for size reference:

Bead Reamers

Small Files

Pimple Needle