- The Finished Piece
- 11. Another view of the finished piece.
- 1. Clay model, used to derive patterns for cutting out metal shapes. It doesn't have to be perfect, just the right shape.
- 9. Final assembly and silver-soldering complete.
- The Finished Piece
- 10. View of the underside, showing how it was mounted, using a machine screw. I also used epoxy putty to keep the fish from rotating.
- 33. I left this hole in the seam to receive a branch.
- 32. The seam silver-soldered, a lot of cleanup to do.
- 7. For attaching the fish to the wood, I made this threaded brass piece. It looks funny, but will be completely hidden.
- 8. The tail fin is made and ready to go into its slot.
- 6. With a thin piece of steel inserted to leave a slot to insert the tail fin, the metal is flattened out smooth.
- 2. Using that same tool as a stake, using a heavy planishing hammer.
- 26. Drilling out the eyes.
- 31. Bent all the way around, getting the seam closed up.
- 11. Forming/planishing on a ball stake.