First Element

[Ferrousity]

Here is the real deal.

It it a direct carve semi-hemisphere in cast aluminum 6" dia

[ornametalsmith]

nice element, Michael. What are you carving..? great effect.

[Jason]

"What are you carving..? great effect."
Looks like a carve into resin-bonded sand.

I dig the work! It looks great-- How much finishing work did you have to do on it?

[Ferrousity]

Yes,  the technique involves carving pieces of resin bonded sand that fit tightly together. carving with a grinder, die grinder, and drill to remove sand and create channels for the metal to flow, which also happens to be the casting.

I didn't do much finish work to it, just cut the sprues off and sandblasted it a little.

[ornametalsmith]

Yes,  the technique involves carving pieces of resin bonded sand that fit tightly together. carving with a grinder, die grinder, and drill to remove sand and create channels for the metal to flow, which also happens to be the casting.
I didn't do much finish work to it, just cut the sprues off and sandblasted it a little.

looks like enormous fun. Just another THING I gotta do........see what you've done. lol
bill

[Ferrousity]

Wade's addition to my first element