Cold work
Grinding, polishing, and etching once it's cool — the final, patient pass.
The final pass
Cold — relative to the furnace — is where edges get ground, surfaces get polished, and the piece gets its voice. Diamond wheels, water, and a very steady hand.
The numbers
tools diamond wheel, cork, pumice water running, always time hours, not minutes finish satin, matte, or mirror
Why it matters
The furnace makes it fast. Cold work makes it last. It's the difference between a bubble and a vessel.