Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Continuing my spun cotton sculpture for the Ingredients of Identity series! The sculpture needs some clothes. In part 7, I gave her a pair of pants. Now she needs a shirt. In this video, I sculpt the shirt, share a bit about my process for creating creased or folded areas to mimic fabric, and talk a bit about how I want to embellish the shirt. I ended up not liking what I did and changing things up a little at the end.

TimeStamps for this video:
0:00 - Intro: Recapping the progress so far (pants and torso)
0:42 - Choosing the right cotton: Comparing medical grade vs. local brands
1:22 - Setting the goals: Adding the shirt and upcoming steps (wings and hair)
1:48 - Time-lapse: Sculpting the base layers of the shirt
4:33 - Process update: Dealing with technical difficulties and enjoying the flow
5:04 - Creating texture: Technique for making sharp edges and folds in the cotton
5:58 - Detail work: Demonstrating how to wet and fold a decorative band
8:17 - Troubleshooting: Managing excess water
11:04 - Refining the look: Adjusting the "belted" effect and making final decisions
12:37 - Removing details: Why it's important to make adjustments during the wet phase
13:07 - What's next: Planning for the wings, hair, and eventual painting

The Full Series So Far:

Part 1: youtu.be/xsU6JeQNdUQ

Part 2: youtu.be/ozGVnJ-h68g

Part 3: youtu.be/ZA9TJEaYZRE

Part 4: youtu.be/6KDtwQckThc

Part 5: youtu.be/IwgwtPAe_Ac

Part 6: youtu.be/C5o80DG2CJM

Part 7: youtu.be/LBNirLCPqXE


My first finished spun cotton piece is over here if you want to see where this started: cesartevolutionlab.com/hatching-an-idea

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