metal work continued ...

Having experimented with spinning aluminium I have developed several iterations, including a sample that has been sublimation printed. From these experiments I have decided on a design that incorporates three different versions of the bowl. One regular bowl, one that has holes in the bottom to perform similar to a colander/sieve, and finally one that is suitable to use as a masher. I have constructed a CAD model of how these would ideally look.

I am still unsure weather I will add colour to these elements or not, the sublimation printing wasn't ideal, the print didn’t withstand the grease and friction very well, the metal was also heated to compete the print and this affected the malleability of the material making it more difficult to form. Therefor, my other options are anodising and dyeing the metal or using enamel paint. However I am considering leaving the bowls their natural colour as this aesthetic is frequently used in kitchen products and would convey the ideal material - stainless steal.

I am going to consider using a resin to create a universal size and aesthetic around the rim of the bowls. I would need to create a flexible mould for this experiment and I'm unsure how I would successfully create my shape.

So, moving forward with this component, I think I have enough samples in order to experiment with colouring as I've discovered that colour will most likely be added after its been formed therefor I think it would be advantageous to attempt to make the final three by mark two presentations.