After most of the clay was packed on, I started to make the indents for the fingers. My plan of attack was to place my hand in a comfortable position, then mart with a tool the outline of my fingers in those positions. Once I removed my hand, I was able to carve grooves where my fingers were placed. Once I removed enough material in those locations, I added finger guards using thin rolls of clay. This feature makes the grip more comfortable and gives your fingers a nice designated area to be. The next couple of pictures show this process.