Fractal Bowls Progress
I began this whole bowl making process by making cardboard models
I cut out different shapes and assembled them to make the bases of the bowls
I then used strips of cardboard to create the overall shape of the bowls.
One bowl lead to another...
And another...
I guess I got a bit obsessed!
I programmed the shapes of some of the bowls into the computer and then got them cut by a water jet machine.
With the water jetting, I was able to make cutouts within the base shapes
The thin lines around the center of the bowl allowed for me to fold each shape up into place.
Here are a few bent into place.
Another.
Again
The next step was to weld the pieces into place and sand blast the metal.
The sand blasting got rid of the grease and rust from the metal, and allowed for a clean surface to work with.
Ready for the next step!
I then filled all of the gaps on the inside and outside with bondo.
The bondo acts as a filler and can be sanded down to make the metal look like a clean continuous surface.
Here I am applying the bondo.
Once the base was completed, I placed the cardboard strips in place.
The strips showed me where to weld the metal strips.
Here are a few examples the strips welded into place.
A bit of grinding in the house.
A little more.
I also used bondo on the strips to hide the connections.
Once everything was grinded, bondo'd, and sanded, I spray painted the pieces with primer.
And then with the final color!
Here is a quick rundown on the process of one bowl from start to finish.
Cardboard model.
Welded together
Grinded and bondo'd
Sanded down
Primed
Ready to paint.
Finishing coat.
Final photo!
Here are the rest of the bowls I made!
One with a bit of fruit!
Here I am welding.
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