Initial sketch
Raw piece cut from 3/16" sheet of acrylic. The 1/8" acrylic rod which is in every piece is used to position the piece on the base.
Jig for initial grinding of edges
Basic piece after hand sanding to round all edges and create the translucent look
Pieces drying after airbrushing
1" thick acrylic base.132 holes drilled to "cut" the final base to its 16" diameter size and to create a ragged edge
Holes drilled in base from the mock up. Each piece is placed in it's hole from the mock up and glued. More black air brushing as pieces are glued in place.
Starting with some finished pieces, unfinished pieces are mocked up to create the final overall form
Final mock up on wood base with numbered holes for the 1/8" rod in each piece. Blue tape for holes/positions that were not used
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