The Blister

The template consists of two identical timber pieces with a shape of a teardrop cut and sanded. The task is to create a half of three dimensional tear drop shape using the templates and varies tools. Firstly, to obtain a definite line for the shape, aluminium sheet was clamped on top of the template and then the edges were hammered 

Once the lines for the shape was clearly marked, I realised that the nylon bossing mallet was a perfect fit for the shape to create a smooth surface with no lumps hence I decided to hammer gently on the mallet with another nylon mallet as my tool to shape metal.

Through using mallet as a shaping tool, I was able to achieve a very smooth surface, however there was a limit in how deep it can be. So hammering on the leather sandbag and adding a piece of timber to elevate the templates since the metal began to reach the bottom of the template, created more curve and depth.

The challenge during the process of this shape was to be able to create a sharp point using different tools. The wooden template sitting on top of the metal sheet was removed in order to work on the point more easily. Then a nylon mallet with edge was hammered with a mallet to prevent any creases or cut. Also metal shaping tool made out of solid timber piece was used to add more precision.

Using the wooden metal shaping tool and metal hammer, the edges were hammered to flatten out surface and remove marks.