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Sculpture work has theoretically, changed little since the examples on show made by the guilds of artisits and craftsmen from the 13th century. The initial idea for a sculpt would be drawn and made as a clay mock-up before being scaled up or down for its intended purpose using the "pointing" method. The clay sculpting tools on display were modern wire and wood ones, with a note explaining that there is very little difference between these and ancient ones. Their example of the use of granite marble was initially roughed out with a claw chisel, applied at criss-crossing angles. A flat chisel was then used to add in detail such as feathers. For areas of dark Shadow, he made small drill holes under the owls wings.