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(26819) 2. Next stage, taking it beyond 90°from flat.
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(25984) 3. After another annealing, going even further.
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(25721) 4. After annealing again, using a snaky stake to close it up even more.
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(20094) 6. Heavy planishing on the chin area formed in the previous step.
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(19859) 49. Using the tool from the previous image to push the metal further down all the way around.
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(19858) 47. Getting close to where it needs to be. Ready to be annealed.
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(19820) 46. The outer part has been brought around nearly 180°.
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(19568) 50. Still a little rough, but it's the right shape.
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(19283) 48. A new tool I made for the next step.
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(18704) 45. Continuing with the raising, so far so good.
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(18424) 51. Now to start the final piece of the puzzle. Here I have wrapped a ball with a few layers of masking tape, and drawn a spiral line on it.
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(18055) 43. now another phase of the project. Here's a piece of brass sheet cut out and annealed.
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(17989) 52. I have cut through the masking tape on the line with a knife and can now remove it, like peeling a tangerine.
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(17894) 44. Raising a ring. This is the first time I've ever tried this, so I don't know if it will work.
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(17712) 55. Shaping from the inside on the sand bag, getting it formed into a ball.