Jack Bours-BEIL0014

The Bowl.  Creating the bowl involved 7 steps: Mark out the circumference of the bowl on a sheet of aluminum. Mark three guidelines from the center point to the outer edge of the circumference to be used later on during the shaping process.  Cut the circumference out using tin snips or the bench mounted shears. Use a nylon mallet and a 'stump' to begin hammering the outer guideline to stretch the metal and begin shaping the bowl.  Move the piece from the 'stump' to a sandbag and begin to hammer out creases along the edge and begin shaping the center of the bowl. Use the English-wheel to smooth hammer marks in the metal and finalize the shape of the bowl. (Optional step) Use a power drill and sanding attachment to create a brushed aluminum finish to the bowl.