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undercutting the skull/tusks block
UCMP's Jenny McGuire and Beth Goodwin finish undercutting the block containing the skull and tusks. © 2005 UCMP		 starting the jacket off with a layer of wet paper towels
The father-daughter team, Mark and Beth Goodwin, start the jacket for the skull/tusks block by wrapping it in wet paper towels. © 2005 UCMP		 the block is then encased in burlap and plaster
Randy Irmis and Jenny encase the block in plaster-dipped burlap. © 2005 UCMP
the jacket is strengthened with 2x4s
A pair of 2x4s are added to strengthen the jacket. © 2005 UCMP		 the finished jacket containing the skull/tusks block
The finished jacket will have to dry over the weekend. © 2005 UCMP		 the crew
The crew, with their latest jacket. On Monday, the jacketed blocks will be taken to UCMP for preparation. © 2005 UCMP

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