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Step 5Welding, Riveting and Epoxy
Welding is probably the best thing to do first. Hold an ear in a pair of pliers with the grounding clip attached to the giraffe body. Tack the ear in place from behind with the MIG gun, and if it needs more strength, tack it in front too. Repeat for Ear #2, and place two weld beads on his face for eyes.
Next, Thread the rivets through The front of the giraffe, then through the legs. Cut the rivet so ~5mm remains protruding from the metal. Using the ball side of the hammer, strike the cut end of the rivet so that it mushrooms and "peens" into a head similar to the opposite side of the rivet. Peen until it is tight and strong.
Tape or clamp the binder clip in place behind the giraffe's face. Mix up some metal-binding epoxy and generously spread it over one handle of the binder clip, surrounding it well. Wait 24 hours for it to cure.
Next, Thread the rivets through The front of the giraffe, then through the legs. Cut the rivet so ~5mm remains protruding from the metal. Using the ball side of the hammer, strike the cut end of the rivet so that it mushrooms and "peens" into a head similar to the opposite side of the rivet. Peen until it is tight and strong.
Tape or clamp the binder clip in place behind the giraffe's face. Mix up some metal-binding epoxy and generously spread it over one handle of the binder clip, surrounding it well. Wait 24 hours for it to cure.
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