scale
scorch
inlay sclera
inlay beard base + turban
peel and seal unscorched skin
inlay irises; lightly scorch edges
cut and scorch beard
cut and inlay pupils: scorched black madrone burl
final frontal seal
construct mould for epoxy
seal rear and front a couple more times
once all pores are fully sealed fix to epoxy base, flood and finish
august 2026