REFLECTION
December 6, 2022
This iron pour project was a terrific experience for me and because of it, I now know how much work goes into casting metal. As I worked on my piece I discovered new skills that I have never used before. This was the first time I used a hot-wire cutter and I found out how useful it is in creating art. However, I also learned that it takes a steady hand and some practice to make neat clean lines with it. What I enjoyed the most was seeing the actual iron pour event. It was amazing to see the molten metal being cast, but I especially loved cleaning off the sand from the mold to see my final piece in iron. Even though I struggled in some areas, like trying to carve the fragile foam without breaking it or cutting through it, I like how my piece turned out and it’s a process that I really enjoyed. If there was anything I would change, I think I would’ve added more details to the piece and carved the outlines deeper.
GIANNA CARBONE 
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