Dimlit armature

The skeletal framework used to strengthen a sculpted figure is called an armature. In this case I make my armature using 22 Calibre floral wire I bought at Michael's craft store. There are half a dozen wire armature methods that do not require soldering, and half a dozen or more that do. Use google and find the style you like or buy premade armatures (tiny metal litteral skeletons of figs you apply your epoxy to). The "legs" have been shoved into a large fishing cork, I bought at Bass Pro shop, and then superglued in. The cork gives you something to hold while sculpting or to clamp in a vice. The loop will eventually be cut and folded out for arm support, while the upper stub is for the neck and head and the lower stub will be snipped off later.