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20. The first stage of silver-soldering done. It took five stages to get it all done. 
22. Now the seam can be hammered closed, then silver-soldered.
20. Now all the pieces are ready for assembly. The foam gasket has been glued in place on the bottom of the urn.
5. The result of the work shown in the previous image.
12. Using a sand bag, hammering from the inside to create a sloping back.
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15. I did a lot more final forming and planishing, refining the shape in an effort to capture the motion of a running or leaping gazelle. The final touch, to make a hanger for it so it can be hung on a wall.
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2. Next stage, taking it beyond 90°from flat.
31. Using a cross-peen hammer for the hair texture, a very tedious process that took 12 hours, and left me so sore it took a couple days before I felt normal again.
2. Crimps put into it for raising. The arrow indicates the face end.
20. Closing up the seam for the beak and head.
3. The model pulled out, the rubbery Dip Seal coating sets up immediately.
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