The original pattern was scanned into the computer with a laser beam. Once in the computer, a layer is removed to allow for the addition of oil clay and the final scale it set for output. Then the computer drives a milling machine that cuts the armature out of foam at the desired size.
| On the computer |
| Beginning to mill the armature |
| continuing to mill |
| put together |
| Next up; sculpting in oil clay. |