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Dark_Lightning
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Copper Rose and Vase
I’ve worked metal (when I can) for many years as a hobby. I do a lot more wood working, though. I am a member of a metal working forum and one of the guys made a rose from copper sheet. I liked it and made one for my wife, plus a copper vase to hold it. Learned a lot about hot and cold patination. My wife’s favorite color is purple, so that’s what I colored the petals. This must be about 8 years old by this time. The top of the vase is a hot process, and the bottom is a cold process. I kicked the vase around the back yard for a while to give it some character. :D
Steven- Random Orbital Nailer
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That is so beautiful!!
How did you get started in metal work ???
Toxins Out, Nature In - body/mind/spirit
Thanks! I have been doing things with metal and wood since I was very young, about 10. We had steep streets where I grew up and we used to make coaster hot rods from two by fours and discarded lawn mower wheels. Drag it to the top of the hill and roll down at breakneck speed (without brakes!). In school from 12 until I graduated, I took some form or other of wood or metal shop classes. As a hobby, I also built balsa and tissue rubber band powered air planes. That thing came out huge, but I don’t see a way to reduce the size to something better, like 1/2.
Steven- Random Orbital Nailer
Nice to see some metal workers on here. Is the purple patina achieved through heat, acids, ..or?
Angellos
Sorry, I got busy and haven’t been here for awhile. The purple is a cold patina from Sculpt Nouveau.
Steven- Random Orbital Nailer
Love the rose! And I agree with Angellos – it is great to see metal workers sharing their work,
Anna
Thanks! I’m considering making a box with patinated copper as the “veneer”. I’m currently carving our family coat of arms. First really big carving (even though it’s half scale, it’s about 18" across).
Steven- Random Orbital Nailer
Multi-talented with an artist’s eye.
woodworking classes, custom furniture maker
Why, thanks you, kind sir! I haven’t been here in a while, so I didn’t see this comment.
Steven- Random Orbital Nailer
Looking forward to seeing the coat of arms. I carved one years ago (about 5’ high x 8" dp) and while it was fun it was an insane amount of work!
Angellos
An impressive work of art!!!
woodworking classes, custom furniture maker
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