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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.
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.
9. The back piece bent around, working on the beak.
10. Forming the "ears" on the sand bag.
11. Forming/planishing on a ball stake.
12.It was difficult to get the right shape for this piece. The one I photographed earlier did not work. Sometimes that happens. Noting the adjustments needed, I made this new one.
13. The back portion formed, ready to anneal.