For the heads of these sculptures, I use a reverse mold technique to create a dense pattern that is able to capture all the contours of a giraffes head. This is clearly one of my favorites parts of the sculpture. I prefer using this style for the most detail parts of my sculptures. The Giraffe head itself has so many unique shapes and curves, using the plain stump + hammer technique, you lose all the most distinct details.

After each individual piece is welded on the giraffe, I slowly cut the structure in half, remove the interior Steel frame, then gradually and meticulously put the stainless steel shell together. Once the shell is completely structural, I grind into the surface of the material, creating a flat surface that shines like a gem in the sunlight.