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After seeing a few pass thru examples in print and in person I decided to play around with it and into an idea I have been kicking around. It is 1/2" round with a 3/4" split and drifted hole. The leaf was made after passing the nub through the hole. Tenoned on the end to go into the round plate disc I beat up and slightly domed.

I wanted the hole to look somewhat like a hollow in a tree...It still needs to be refined, but is a start.

The best thing about it is the base for me. I lightly hit it with a 4 1/2" grinder to highlight the high spots. With a coat of clear spray paint it turned out okay.

Not sure what to do with this "element"...but, I do like the idea and lines of it. Maybe in the future something functional can come of it...This one ended up in Iron in the Hat.

Ideas and criticisms are always welcome...

Peyton

This is a Unity candle I made for my kid sister's wedding this past June. The cross is 1" square and the four parts are attached with angle iron pieces with rivets. A 1/4" round bar is tied in a knot placed in the middle(for her tying the knot...haha). It is about 15'' tall. base is about 8"x11" I think. Everything is riveted, tenoned, or screwed together(the candle cups). They were happy with the outcome and so was I.

I had a lot of help with making it all come together from "yesteryearforge". I am lucky to have a good hand to siphon my hallucinations into finished items. And to remind me that no matter the project it is all a bunch of small steps.

Hoping to get into the forge soon to practice some more...

Peyton

Next Meeting
Date & Time: April 23rd 9:30am - 4:30pm
Demonstrator: Jim Cooper

Demo Topic: Working Copper and the fundamentals of Inlay
Lunch: Hot Dogs, Chips, drink, etc. for purchase or you can brown bag it!

IRON IN THE HAT: Bring an item or two and buy a few tickets to try and win some of the other things on the table! Remember the more tickets you buy the better luck you will have!!!

There is always room for you to bring something to Show & Tell. We encourage you to bring a few things to show off...sometimes we can learn just as much from these items as the demo!

All are welcome! For directions go to: http://www.blacksmithguildofva.com
Or just contact me.
Peyton Anderson 434-390-6203 [email protected]


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