Next, I needed bulk and substance on top of the armature to create the rudimentary 3-D design. That also had to function as the support for the final design made out of a thin layer of clay.
As minimizing weight was paramount, I decided to use bubble wrap for bulk and shape, burlap as a holding layer, and a strong sealer to hold it all together.
In my head, and on paper, it all worked really well, but this was the moment of truth… Would it work?
Ten days later I had a pretty stable core and support. I was thrilled!