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==Bucks and patterns== Before any metal can start forming, its good to know the exact shape of the piece one wishes to create. Bucks can be made using anything from styrofoam to plaster and anything between that a pattern can be pulled from. Below is a picture using "Burt" buck strips of metal and foil tape to create the shape required. Chicken wire was used to hold the metal strips in place in order to tack and tape them together. The buck was then slathered with bondo to check the actual shape and to pull the best possible pattern from. [[Image:DSC05316_%28Small%29.JPG|frame|center|Using "Burt" buck strips]] Once the buck is ready, a flexible shape pattern can then be made. The pattern starts with low stick masking tape. Plastic stretch wrap and transfer tape can also be used. The low stick tape is then covered with fiberglass reinforced packing tape applied in two directions. This helps it maintain its shape when removed. Once the pattern is ready it is pulled off carefully and then the back is dusted with baby powder or similar item to stop it from sticking to itself. Reference marks can be added to the pattern before adding the packing tape. The pattern can also be cut into manageable sized pieces before removal from buck. [[Image:DSC05374_(Small).JPG]] [[Image:DSC05381_(Small).JPG]]
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