The Dark material is the rag with the melted clay on it.
I apply clay to the surface of the rag. I also start to add more folds into the blanket to help the total design. I roll clay and add it to the blanket to form a large fold. Using the palm of my hand I lightly pound it into shape.
With appropriate tools I create texture in her hair. Careful not to over do it. I then rub the cuts with my thumb to blend them and take the sharpness of the cuts back a bit.