Yoshi Mascot and Baby Mario Costumes for Toddlers

Step 6: Yoshi Head (Final shaping)

From that basic shape I used the hole saw, rasp and steel wool to get to the final shape.  The saw is used for large imprecise work.  The rasp for almost everything else.  I enjoyed working with the rasp as it felt more like carving wood or stone.  The steel wool was used when it was a concave surface where the rasp would not work.

I could have used "foam" tools which are nothing more than heated wire or rods.  Which would have been good for cutting large chunks or putting smaller holes in it (which I did not really have a need for).  Also I thought melting it could possible add a little weight, instead of taking it away.

I also carved a place for his head to go.  I did this by using the hole saw to cut the basic hole then using the steel wool to refine the shapes.  This gave it an almost helmet like fit.

BTW, this is a really messy process.