Another version

I'm trying another version of this little ballerina, a more mature thinner body and face, and more jointed parts.  I imagine it's a lot of work to do a full ball jointed doll, because even this simpler bead jointed version requires some measuring and fitting.  I wired all the parts together temporarily, made adjustments, added back, sanded off, just to make sure everything fits together properly before I seal the paper clay with several coats of gesso.  I've taken a few photos to show you where I drilled small holes with a micro bit and sanded curves with a half round bit between the joints where the beads will go. Interesting effect posing the body parts on a black velvet background....looks a little spooky.