how is it supposed to functiion as a cap and does it include mandolin crystals
Best question so far.
The original sculpture used quartz in the eyes!, so mandolin crystal were there, but they ain't no more...
I couldn't find beads in the correct size without holes. Next time will use minerals for the eyes
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Regarding fohat comment, I won't do many pieces as delicate as this and you're right. The ears are really troublesome, but If one aims to have them made to resist wear, it's not so hard (I didn't do it this time though).
The polyurethane resin has a low contraction percentage, so one could use galvanized steel wire as "armature" for structural flex limit inside. For added strength, a mineral filler could be added.
With those two regards alone, one could do a ballerina suspended in one toe from a keycap. A pinky toe.