Express Yourself


A wriggle in the nose and the use of a throwing stick to poof out a cheek. You can do this with your knuckle if your hand fits inside the opening.
(Note “Poof out” – that’s a technical term. You know you've arrived when you can use "poof out" correctly!)

Eye brows add to the expression


A little surprise in the coil eye brows that get smoothed onto the forehead.

All Ears...




He needs ears as well as eyes to tell his story…..

It's in the details

The story he told me was that he was scared of bees!

Flipping the lid


Make sure the lid still fits after all the sculpting you’ve done – adjust the vessel as well as the lid as needed, then trim down for the right shaped chapeau.

Underglazed details

Ah-ha! He’s is a city boy who has a healthy respect for the string of a bee. Underglaze the eyes and we’re almost done.

Ready to dry

He’s obviously a sweetie – he’s got several little bee friends visiting.
I introduce you to Benjamin…no (are you ready for this) ….
Ben Stung!

It's not done yet - drying, bisquing, glazing and the knowledge that at any point he could shatter or explode - it will be a few weeks before Ben Stung is ready for his debut on http://facejugsbysun,blogspot.com/ but watch here for the finishing of Ben.