Cutting the gates + patina samples on hand

Here's another small update. Last week I started grinding the gates off of the piece. My teacher was kind enough to give the class a demo using my piece, so it was one less thing I had to worry about.

Jeff cutting off the first gate

A close-up

Sanding down the piece after cutting the first gate

Jeff sandblasting the piece after sanding

All gates removed with patina samples

 

Thanks for looking!!