I finally got some steel bamboo welded up. I'm really liking it. I'd like to add some leaf bunches.
I tried some different forging methods, but they were all too cumbersome for my dainty little self and they all looked too, well, like all the other forged ones. This method involves more welding, but is more unique to my own vision, and involves a lot less muscle power for the same size piece.
I've also been turning little leaves into pendants. I just posted these ones on my Etsy store.
When it's a square picture, you know it's gotta be for those Etsy thumbnails....
I sold the bronze ones similar to this one right away. Yes, it's those same leaves I showed the other day. I decided to go with simplicity and shape them into pendants.
The longest one is still looking for a strong owner.
Next up in the studio- finishing two chasings and turning 4 into finished wallpieces.
I've also got a bunch of oak leaves and some acorns ready to be formed into a Green Man wallpiece, something I've been forming in my mind for a long time.
Your new pieces are GORGEOUS! Absolutely love the leaves - and the bamboo is absolutely striking. Can't wait to see your next project :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Someday I have to learn how to do this. It's just mind boggling to me right now.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stuff. I really like the bamboo.
ReplyDeleteAs for the crocodiles and kangaroos - they wear black and drink coffee too!
hmmm.. i'm not sure how to use blogger to the best of its capabilities. why do you think it gives more public exposure? (am i suppose to post a response to your post here or in my own blog?)
ReplyDeleteany light you can shed on how to use blogger better would be appreciated.
I love that small leaf, what a shame I missed them!
ReplyDeleteAny news on Posting to the UK?
wow, everything's beautiful, but that bamboo is reaaalllly cool!
ReplyDeleteThose leaf pendants are fabulous! I especially love the little acorns.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE LOVE LOVE your work - I figured you weresn't necessarily on Etsy all the time and wanted to make sure you saw your glory!
ReplyDeleteI can only dream of haveing one of your pieces some day...money is tight and it seems your smaller items go so quickly...something about touching something that someone touched ...someone that I've never seen in person...but that energy will transfer from one to another...Hope you hubby is well today...thinking of you often! Jodi
ReplyDeleteWow! I LOVE what you do and can imagine that watching them be made is just a beautiful as the product!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!!
The bamboo looks great!
ReplyDeleteI looooove the bamboo. Is that something you will be listing on Etsy?
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