The making process behind fragment 7.1 - a poplar burl monolith, sculpted along the natural twist of its fibers to partially recreate the original growth form. I refined the shape with grinders to create varied textures—some resembling fur, others stone or metal. Poplar’s strong fibers allow a hair-like sculptural quality. Polishing with felt produced glossy, metal-like areas, while rougher parts absorbed more stain, creating tonal transitions in blue, black, purple, and red. After staining, I u