As I thought, during Spring Break I was able to cut-out and sand a bunch more pieces, but I was not able to finish ALL the pieces. While working, I realised it would be much easier to cut holes into the metal pieces if I left them flat, and then after cutting the holes I would bend them to their desired shape. As well, I have been trying to find the best way to cut the holes into the metal pieces and find the best way of faceting the pieces together.
Over the break, I talked with my Mentor and together we went to a supply store to look for facets. There we found both facets and a facet gun that would make faceting the pieces together much, much easier.
I also found out that when dealing with stainless steel metal, drills do not work as well as with other metals, and the bits are easier to break when drilling. Over the break and this week, I found a type of hole puncher that is used to punch holes into metal and is recommended for using on stainless steel. I purchased the punch online, and it should be arriving in a few days, which would allow me to continue to the next step of building my gauntlet.
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