I had made a couple North Carolina maps then a couple Montana maps and decided one day it might be fun to make a map of the whole continental United States. So thats exactly what i did.

It was so satisfying to hand grind in the state lines and watch it start to take shape in that capacity. I think next time I'll hammer in all the mountain ranges to add a bit more depth and complexity but overall i think it was a pretty good first attempt! 

This metal United States map sculpture is wall hanging, made entirely of stainless steel, colored using only heat patinas and is safe to be kept outdoors!

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