![]() ![]() This ties the bail firmly to the trashcan but not in a way that could support the weight of the cauldron with liquid in it. The u-bolts are tied to the trashcan by 12 gauge sheet metal brackets (framing ties) that are bent to shape and bolted to the trashcan. Securement of the bail is provided by two threaded eyebolts slipped over two u-bolts that pass into the side of the cauldron. The cauldron bail / handle is only intended to steady it and complete the appearance. (Only a slight amount of water to keep the weight down.) It is intended that the weight of the cauldron will be supported by the base that it sits on. This was done with slip-joint ABS plastic pipe with fittings that accept threaded plugs so that the trashcan could be partly filled with water in case in the future I ever wanted to use water and dry ice in it. Photo 2: In order to provide inconspicuous access to the inside of the cauldron from the outside, a pass-through was provided in the bottom of the trashcan and cauldron. The height of the trashcan is selected to allow enough space from the top edge of the trashcan to the lip of the cauldron for the height of the Liquid Tray. To give the cauldron support and allow space for the back-light and air pump a large plastic trashcan is cut down in height and placed inside the paper mache ball. After the paper mache ball is dry the top is cut off and the balloon is removed. Each layer is allowed to dry before applying the next. The balloon is paper mached with four or five layers of newsprint dipped in liquid starch. Photo 1: The cauldron is based on the shape of a large (~3ft dia) balloon picked up from a party supply store.
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