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- 4. using this special stake to form the tight curvature of the fish's underside.
- 1. A new tool I made to form the back of the fish, and using it in the hydraulic press.
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- 17. On the left, a rotary tool I made for the flexible shaft. As it revolves, each lobe acts like a little hammer, putting a hammer mark on the metal. This creates a nice texture reminiscent of snakeskin, in a very short time.
- 9. Using the tool on the left, hammering on the nose to make it more rounded.
- 1. Clay model, used to derive patterns for cutting out metal shapes. It doesn't have to be perfect, just the right shape.
- 2. The Model is being dippied in "dip seal" heated to 350°F in an electric deep fryer.
- 3. Pulled out of the pot, the model has a 1/8" thick skin of dip-seal, which sets up immediately.
- 4. I have drawn lines where I want to cut the skin. This is going to be made in two parts.
- 5. The skin has been cut with a sharp knife along the lines, and now easily peels off.
- 6. Here are the two pattern pieces and the clay model. I will keep the clay model for reference.
- 7. The Dip Seal patterns were spread flat on paper and traced around with a pencil.The tracings were folded in half and cut so they would be symmetrical.
- 8. The patterns have been traced onto 16 gauge brass sheet, and cut out. Now I'm ready to start actually making the owl.