May 8, 2002

I'm real pleased with this evening's work. Aside from the bottom of the waistline not being as symmetrical as I would like, I think I'm getting closer to the overall shape and feel that I want. I started to roll the neck out a little and experimented with beginning the roll on the armpits.

My biggest hurdle that I see right now is how to even out and then planish the sections underneath each breast and as they approach the ribs. I don't have stake or shape that lets me achieve the results I want right now. However, this weekend will be getting a new mushroom stake and a creasing stake (I hope!). I almost think a saddle stake is what I need for this section. Maybe Ted has one I can try out.

continued on May 15, 2002

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