Custom faces are where sculpture meets storytelling. In this process, buyers and makers collaborate to translate personality, preferences, and mood into a lifelike visage. It starts with a clear brief: facial structure (cheekbone height, jawline, brow), eye shape, lip fullness, and skin tone. Reference photos help guide proportions, while a mood board can establish expressions—gentle, mischievous, serene, or somber. The sculpting stage often uses a combination of clay and digital tools to draft the base, followed by a skin-tone map and micro-detail work like pores, freckles, and subtle asymmetry that mirrors real faces. Material science informs the finish: a translucent skin layer simulates light scattering just under the surface, while the outer pigment layer provides color depth and longevity. A realistic eyelid crease, carefully rooted lashes, and precisely placed eyebrows bring a face to life, but so does the eye color, iris texture, and gaze direction. Custom faces also consider wear and maintenance: softer materials may require gentler handling, while certain tones age differently under light. Ethical considerations include honoring individual privacy in reference use and ensuring that the final piece aligns with the buyer’s intent. When done well, the result is not just a sculpture but a persona—one that can express emotion, tell a story, and feel uniquely yours.