[WEEK 2] the BOWL

WORK OF THE WEEK - THE BOWL



Received a squared sheet of metal. Trim down to circle with metal cutter.

With marker, drew horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines through centre. Drew smaller circles to indicate where to stretch and shrink.

Punched according to circles to shrink and stretch, then lightly hit around the edge for a smooth finish. Fabricated bowl shape.

Smoothed hundred times with english wheel and steel sphere.
























Trimmed uneven parts, sanded edges.

Wiped with alcohol (provided by fablab staff) to remove marker marks. Hand polished with metal polish.




























































End result -



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