Week four: The torus
- Torus: A surface of a revolution generated by revolving a circle in three dimensional space about an axis, forming a shape such as a ring or doughnut. This class we were focussing on experimentation to create multiple curves across different planes. This was also experimentation in terms of the tools and jigs used to achieve the desired outcome.
- As you can see below a timber mould was the primary base used to shape the metal. The metal was first wrapped around the block then using the nylon mallet with a flat pointed end the shape was roughly formed.This pattern was then replicated to further enhance the shape. Other tools such as the mild steel shapes were used to help roll the edges over in an even manner.
- For this exercise I really wanted to exaggerate the curves, to not only bend in two different planes but add a subtle twist as well, similar to that of a wheel well from an old school convertible. The English Wheel was used to smooth the outside edges however didn't do much as the wheel component was too big for the recess in the centre. From the photos below you can see the different profiles of the piece and how just minute compressions and stretches can result in quite an excessive curve.
- The next class/in any spare time I will continue to smooth out the metal as much as possible.
- The final piece can be seen below: Curves turned out really nice, centre radius really smooth and shiny, great surface. The lines aren't perfect but I achieved what I was hoping for.
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