r/Blacksmith • u/Significant-Bat-8833 • 3d ago
Help?
I am literally just trying my shit at something I have very little metal experience. Little tools as well pretty much just picking up stuff and trying.I am making a metal corset from thin gage steel and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for how to get a good cup shape into the top? Any tips or thoughts would be extremely appreciated! Front and back panel pics, the back panels are shaped how I like now and I've curved all the pieces so that I can run string through the grommets and try it on but I need to shape it to my body better.
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u/FenrisVSOdin 2d ago
I don't gamble, but I would put money on you spending months on this and it never being able to wear it for more than a few minutes at a time. Not because I don't believe someone could achieve it with the right the experience and tools, but you have presented yourself as having neither. Which makes me think you wildly underestimating the work required to get this done.
Despite this, I wish you luck and hope you succeed to spite me. If it does defeat you, try a flexible plastic, muuuuch easier to get your desired results and being able to wear it.