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49. Using the tool from the previous image to push the metal further down all the way around. -
48. A new tool I made for the next step. -
47. Getting close to where it needs to be. Ready to be annealed. -
46. The outer part has been brought around nearly 180°. -
45. Continuing with the raising, so far so good. -
44. Raising a ring. This is the first time I've ever tried this, so I don't know if it will work. -
43. now another phase of the project. Here's a piece of brass sheet cut out and annealed. -
42. more final planishing, using a hammer that fits the curve. -
41. Doing the final planishing. -
40. Silver-soldering the seam. -
39. Gone full circle, getting the seam closed up. -
38. More heavy planishing on the large ball stake. -
37. More forming, using the stake on the left. -
36. Using a little more force to achieve a tighter curve. -
35. Back to more heavy planishing.