Wings
My idea for my wings has changed from being a mere idea I envisioned in my head to a tangible piece of wire and cans. I have made much progress on my piece with more cans connected, collected found objects and materials to use in the trash part of my wings, and now have a skeleton base to work with that is made out of wire. I continue to clean and crush cans as well; this way I am prepared to punch them, tie them, and finally add them to my wire frame of the wings.
I have kept my tool box loose and simple so far. To create holes in my cans to connect them with wire I have been using a punch. This is a big help because before I was trying to use a X-Acto knife to try to even remotely cut a hole through the crushed can. This is a tool and idea that I have reworked and modified so that I may get the results I have planned so far.
Oxyacetylene welding or gas welding is a new tool I was able to add to my tool belt. This technique required patience and lots of time. I did indeed get frustrated with this tool, but I did remind myself I am a amateur and need to develope my skills before becoming a pro. I continued on and got 3 of my wings connected at the two connection points. I as well added reinforcement rods of wire to help hold the weight instead of it going onto the delicate connection points. Also for anyone wanting a small piece of adivce, you are going to need a sweat rag. I swear it will come in handy when the sweat starts to drip.
Another idea I have gone about reworking and I am going to stick with is how I am connecting my cans in rows. I punch multiple holes in the cans, thread through a clear plastic thread, and then used curling ribbon to reinforce. I have found this the most successful technique so far and will continue to use it. It may be time consuming, but I like the results.
Iron Cast
My metal sand block design was from an idea my father actually had. He's always wanted to create his own brand. I saw the Iron Pour as the perfect time to create this idea for him. Together we came up with a design, sketched them out, and I started to carve. Sometimes things change though and you just have to go along with it. While I was carving a A in my design I hit it too hard and the delicate A was no more. So I went along with it and made the middle bar in the H bigger. The design is simple, but holds meaning for my family.
I do not believe I would change anything about my design given I had to already change it in the beginning. I believe it turned out just as planned and I definitely need to clean it up and make it look like a finished project. That way the iron has a chance to shine and can be an item passed down for the next generation of the Hoss Family.
*Will be uploading the iron cast images soon and will be creating a blog post about my experience at the TAMUCC Iron Pour.*
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