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Improv1-1 -
Improv1-2 -
Improv1-3 -
1. Scrap of 16 gauge brass sheet, what was left after pieces were cut out for other projects. -
2. Hammering to make the metal thinner at the ends. -
3. Using the hydraulic press to push out a dome shape. -
4. The results of step 3. -
5. Continuing that dome shape to the edges of the metal. -
6. As much hammering as can be done without annealing it. -
7. Annealing. When the brass has been heated red-hot it becomes malleable again. -
8. forming a V-trough on a V-shaped stake. -
9. flipping it over and forming it on the stake shown on the left. -
10. Ready to anneal again. -
11. After annealing, planishing on a ball stake. -
12. Using a special stake (top) that allows me to planish in that one particular area.