THE TORUS

This task was quite intimidating when first introduced. However, as I moved into hammering the aluminium, I found that achieving the general shape and curves was quite easy. The only issue I had with the hammering was getting the aluminium to sit still around the stump as I was hammering at it. I combated this by putting the sheet material through the roller a couple times so that it would sit on the stump nicely without slipping out. Like the first task, I attempted to sand and polish the aluminium to get a nice finish. However there were too many dents and uneven surfaces, thus resulting in an uneven finish. This task was overall enjoyable and challenging.

THE BOWL

As the first task for Digital Making, I was unsure if I had the skills to be able to complete the set task. As I progress with the bowl, I became more confident with my skills and found the task quite easy. However, there were some things that I found difficult, such as coming to the correct radius and making sure the edge of the bowl was perfectly straight. Something that I also struggled with was achieving a clean finish on the bowl. Hammering the bowl to its general shape and using the English wheel to flush it out was something I found quite fun and managed to finish this part quickly and easily. Overall I found the task enjoyable and wouldn't mind revisiting this task in the future.