Thank you all!
Thom, I get that question a lot. I have no interest in making masks. I like to sculpt it, paint it, dress it and display it. It's kinda like playing with big dolls
I sincerely appreciate the compliments.....everyone!
As far as how long the clay will hold up? really only time will tell, but I would expect these sculpts to last for many, many years if properly displayed and cared for. I take great pains to make sure that everything is sealed and NOT exposed to exterior conditions, with the exception of dry conditions outside for a few hours. I think they'd hold up just fine if in a covered area even though it's outside and wet. That's one of the reasons I seal everything really well with Sculpt-Or-Coat and Flat plastic Varnish.
New pics of the torso will be posted soon and I apologize if I missed any of your questions. You can always send me a pm and I'll be sure to read and answer it.