This 25" wall sculpture was hammer formed from 16 gauge copper sheet metal. This is one of a series of wall relief sculptures I have made based on coral formations, using the process of repousse and chasing.
Tortoise Sculpture - how it was made -36: making the webbing between the legs and neckTortoise Sculpture - how it was made - 37: webbing tacked in placeTortoise Sculpture - how it was made - 38: rolling cylinders for the back legs
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