When sculpting an increase-layered form, which parting pattern positions layered texture equally around the head?

When sculpting an increase-layered form, which parting pattern positions layered texture equally around the head?

• A. Convex
• B. Vertical
• C. Concave
• D. Horizontal

Answer: (D)

Horizontal partings wrap around the head so each section sits at roughly the same elevation, which makes the texture from the increase in length distribute evenly all the way around. This creates balanced fullness around the circumference instead of concentrating texture in one area. Vertical sections split front to back, leading to uneven distribution around the head, and convex/concave considerations relate to head shape but don’t provide the uniform around-the-head distribution you want in an increase-layered form.

Horizontal partings wrap around the head so each section sits at roughly the same elevation, which makes the texture from the increase in length distribute evenly all the way around. This creates balanced fullness around the circumference instead of concentrating texture in one area. Vertical sections split front to back, leading to uneven distribution around the head, and convex/concave considerations relate to head shape but don’t provide the uniform around-the-head distribution you want in an increase-layered form.