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Yet where that film’s sinuous sculpting of time is marvelously sly and organic, “Blue Heron” always feels a little too carefully mapped out to achieve a similarly breathtaking effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Promoted as sculpting devices, they've built a reputation for lifting and contouring but Aiza says they "do not permanently tighten skin, change skin structure, or remove fat".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"The hardest thing was sculpting his hair. Holy shmoly! Oi yoi yoi!" he exclaims.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

She did some sculpting for him, and in exchange he occasionally tried to teach her.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss