3-dimensional facial reconstruction utilising clay

The paper describes a simple procedure of facial reconstruction for forensic and other purposes utilizing tissue thickness determined from a cadaver of the same average age, body weight, race and ethnic origin. The technique reconstructs the face by making of an impression of the skull which is later poured with high strength gypsum. The thickness of the facial tissues is determined by measurements that were taken on a cadaver of same sex, age, ethnicity, body weight and origin. The muscles of the face were built using clay and then the clay model was refined by using the same clay of different consistency. A digital photograph is taken of the model which later serves as a 2- dimensional sketch for identification.