Below is a detailed process of how the Iron gong vase is

being produced.

Tools that are used

Material used

The producer starts by cutting the material (flat corrugated sheet) using a

sharp iron rod

After cutting, he uses a stencil to draw out the shapes on the

material

Cutting out the shapes.

After cutting to shapes,

the edges are folded with the aid of an iron rod /

stone.

Bending the edges with

the aid of the Iron rod and

stone.

Measuring the cut out pieces to

dimension to see if they

match exactly with each

other.

After cutting to

dimensions, matching, he prepares the

fire side ready for heating.

One persons keep on

supplying oxygen with a local air pump

(hand bellows) while

the other holds the cut pieces in the

fire.

After heating to a high temperature

red hot, he removes the two joined pieces put it on a stone, hit with an Iron rod

for the two pieces to stick together.

Joining the two pieces

The two separate

gongs have been

produced. He have to join

them together to form a

double iron gong.

He joins the two edges together and heat it on the fire.

After heating at a high temperature, he puts it on a stone and hit with a

iron steel for proper joining.

Finishing touches.

Moulding to shape and

dimensions.

Finished product

ready for the

customer.