The sculptors work with very fine, black, highly plastic clay material. It is as soft as plasticine and supple, but retains its solid, fantastic plastic qualities .

The sculptor has the difficult task to form this lump of clay into a hummelfigurine.

Of course, a drawing of Maria Innocentia Hummel always forms the basis for the clay model. The sculptor has to pay attention to the harmonic overall picture and the resemblance with the drawing. The later size of figurine is now determined.