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More metal was added. Parts of the metals were underlayed with a thin layer of polymer clay (fimo) to make deeper embossing (repoussee) possible (for example upper right side and bottom middle). Parts of metal were cut apart. New parts were embossed, nailed or glued on. The aluminum part in the middle was moved towards the brass part. The amber stone was set onto this aluminum part.

Details were over painted to bring about more connection between the parts of the painting and to effect a movement going from one side to another without breaks (part below the aluminum upper right side).

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Nov. 11 More aluminum, brass and copper, partly embossed, was added. Acrylic gold and silver paint was used additionally. The copper and brass parts have various thickness. Most are 38 gauge (comparable a few layers of household aluminum foil). Some are 26 gauge (about a thin slice of cheese or sausage).